graduating students’ assembly · albert campbell collegiate institute tuesday, september 27, 2016...
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Graduating Students’ Assembly
Albert Campbell Collegiate Institute
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Agenda
Section 1: Introduction
Section 2: Pathways
Section 3: Requirements
Section 4: Student Awards & Financial Assistance
Section 5: Additional Information
Section 1:
Introduction
Introduction This is the first step in a year long process...
• Research opportunities
• Visit campuses, post-secondary fairs
• Application process
• Acceptance letters
• Ask questions!
Section 2:
Pathways
What Will I Do After ACCI?
You
College
Apprenticeship
Workplace
University
Difference Between College and University…
College
• Certificate
• Diploma
• Practical / Hands-on
University
• Undergraduate Degree
• Post-Graduate Degrees (Master’s, Doctorate)
• Theoretical
Collaborative Programs: Degree
Cooperative Education/ Work Placements
Pursuing an Apprenticeship?
• Apprenticeships have different deadlines
• Some programs are offered through colleges, some through other means
• Resources:
– Your guidance counsellor
–Cooperative Education Teacher
–ACCI website
Entering the Workforce?
• Keep your resume up-to-date
• Prepare a cover letter
• Research opportunities of interest
• Entrepreneurship?
Section 3:
Requirements
What Do I Need to Graduate?
• 30 Credits (18 compulsory, 12 elective)
• Successful completion of the OSSLT or
OLC4O1 course
• 40 Community Hours
• Visit the Ministry of Education Website
Important!!! • Grade 12 students who have four courses per
semester and wish to drop one due to extenuating circumstances should be aware of full disclosure dates!
• 5 days after mid-term report card issued
• SEM 1: November 23, 2016
• SEM 2: May 3, 2017
– Course(s) dropped before these dates will not appear on your Ontario Student Transcript
Heading to University? • Know the pre-requisite courses required to apply
for your program(s)
• Keep your options open!
• General requirements:
– Six 4U/M courses at the Grade 12 level
• Application Fees:
– $150 for three program choices
– $50 for each additional choice
• Applications due: Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Heading to College? • Know the pre-requisite courses required to apply
for your program(s)
• Keep your options open
• General requirements:
– C/M/U courses; some at the Grade 12 level
• Application Fees:
– $95 for five program choices
• Applications due: Wednesday, February 1, 2017 (equal consideration date)
Section 4:
Student Awards and Financial Assistance
Types of Student Awards
• Bursaries
• Scholarship: partial/full
• Academic, extra-curricular, volunteer work
Financial Assistance
• Personal Savings
• Consider a part-time job
• Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
– Tentative workshop is in May 2017
–Apply after you accept a program
Resources • Post-Secondary Fair at ACCI – November 17, 2016!
• Bulletin board – Inside/Outside of Guidance
• Visit the ACCI website:
http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/albertcampbell/
• Listen to the announcements; if you have a first period spare, check the announcement board
Section 5:
Additional Information
Sign Up Online!
Complete your Application
for Diploma 2016-2017
on the Student Services
page on the school website:
http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/albertcampbell/
Student Services
Post-Secondary Information
Research Online... • ACCI Website
• MyBlueprint (all pathways)
• Electronic Info (university)
• Ontario Universities Application Centre
• Ontario College Application Service
• Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities
• Apprentice Search
Additional Information • Courses from other school boards? Let us know!
• Private schools? Be careful – talk to us first!
• When can I apply? Early acceptance?
• All grade 11 and 12 marks sent to colleges/universities
• January admission to university? See your counsellor!
• Ontario College Information Fair
– October 17/18, 2016, Exhibition Place
• Post-Secondary Fair @ ACCI
– November 17, 2016
Thank You!