Post Secondary Information

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Attention all students applying through Ontario University Application Centre (OUAC)

To ensure that you are correctly identified as current Ontario high school applicants in your Undergraduate application, please ensure, whether you have already submitted your application or not, to ensure that you added the correct information for the “To Date” field and the OSSD question on the Education page.

  • The “To Date” for your current Ontario high school must be when you will finish Grade 12, between September 2023 and August 2024. If you are finishing Grade 12 in June 2024, you need to add “June 2024” as the “To Date”. This applies to graduated students returning to take additional credits as well. If a student adds a “To Date” outside of this range, they will not be recognized as a current Ontario high school student.
  • For the question “Will you achieve your Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) by the end of the current school year, or have you already achieved it?”, which is found in the Tell Us More section on the Education page, current students must select “Yes”. You will then be prompted to add your OEN. If a student answers “No”, they will not be recognized as a current Ontario high school student.

Please ensure you read the above information carefully and fill out your application as mentioned above in order to ensure your application will be processed. 

This information was covered in October’s Post – Secondary presentation to all students and can also be found on our school website, under Post-Secondary. Please keep an eye on your emails as well as our school website for important, up-to-date information about applying to post-secondary. 

Thank you, 

Student Services Department

Powerpoint from Grade 12 Assembly

Please click on the link to view the powerpoint from the presentation on September 28.

How to Apply to College Video

Not sure how to apply to College? Watch the video.

Start your College search at https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en

Did you know that some Colleges have University/Degree programs? When searching for a program, type “honours” first, and find all the possibilities of University degrees at a College.

How to Apply to University Video

Not sure how to apply to University? Watch the videos.

Start your University search at https://ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca/.

Graduation Requirements

  • Completion of 30 (new) credits (including 18 compulsory) see chart below for specific details.  NOTE: students repeating a passed course will NOT be granted another credit.
  • Passing grade on the Grade 10 Literacy Test  
  • Completion of 40 hours of community service by May 1, 2024 
  • All potential graduates should schedule an appointment with their guidance counsellor for the EXIT PLAN MEETING.
  • Ontario Scholars – students obtaining an average of 80% or greater in a minimum of six grade 12 courses are eligible to receive Ontario Scholar designation on their transcripts.
  • Students/Parents should review the graduation requirements each year to ensure that their child is on track and have met the necessary requirements. 
  • https://www.ontario.ca/page/high-school-graduation-requirements

Ontario University and Ontario College Information 

If you are interested in an Ontario College or University and would like to learn more about programs, and admission requirements, please visit the following links.  

University Information: www.ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca 
College Information: www.ontariocolleges.ca 

These websites will provide you with valuable information on programs, tuition costs, scholarships, contact information, program requirements and much more.  

Trades and Apprenticeship Programs 

Thinking about a skilled trade?  

A skilled trade is a career path that requires hands-on work and specialty knowledge. Skilled trades workers build and maintain infrastructure like our homes, schools, hospitals, roads, farms and parks. They keep industries running and perform many services we rely on every day, like hairstyling, food preparation or social services. 

Benefits of a career in the skilled trades include: 

  • in-demand jobs and great earning potential 
  • using cutting-edge technology 
  • being paid while you learn on-the-job 
  • many paths to advance 
  • transferable skills 

Information can be found on the following websites. 

http://www.centreforskills.ca/

https://www.ymcahbb.ca/Programs/Employment-Services/Youth-Job-Connection

Lots of Apprenticeship Information at this link

Applying to Universities (Out of Province) 

Students interested in applying to a university out of province must apply directly to the school that they are interested in.  Application forms can be found directly on the school website.  The OUAC assists the following out-of-province institutions in collecting academic data for Ontario secondary school students who have applied through the OUAC: 

  • Acadia University 
  • Bishop’s University 
  • The University of British Columbia 
  • The University of Calgary 
  • Concordia University 
  • Dalhousie University 
  • McGill University 
  • The University of New Brunswick 
  • Saint Mary’s University 
  • Simon Fraser University 
  • The University of Victoria 

Students who complete an application form for these out-of-province universities can provide authorization for a university to request their academic information from the OUAC.  To provide authorization, the applicant must include their 11-digit OUAC Reference Number on the institution’s application form.   

Note:  In all cases, the eleventh digit should be “0”.  This automated transfer of academic data greatly reduces the workload in secondary schools by eliminating the need to prepare and mail hardcopy transcripts. 

Applying to US Colleges 

Applying to study in the US?  

Since 2011, the ACT test has been the most widely taken college and university entrance exam in the United States, and is accepted by all 4-year colleges and universities in the US. Since 2010, the number of US students taking the ACT increased 17.7%, and it now enjoys 57% of the market share. See below for the year-by-year specifics. 

Why should this matter to you? 

You need to have testing options. Making decisions based on outdated data could jeopardize your future. Each test has its own unique characteristics and you can choose the one that’s best for you.  Scroll down the page for registration details on the ACT test! 

The Common Application 

You may be asked to also complete the Common Application. This application is a not-for-profit membership organization that, since its founding over 35 years ago, has been committed to providing reliable services that promote equity, access, and integrity in the college application process. They serve students, member institutions, and secondary schools by providing applications that students and school officials may submit to any of their over 500 members. Membership is open to colleges and universities that promote access by evaluating students using a holistic selection process. Parents may access the Common App site using the link below: 

https://www.commonapp.org

NCAA Rules and Regulations for Ontario Athletes 

The NCAA has strict rules for applying. The links below provide parents and students with the Eligibility Requirements to apply. 

SAT and ACT Information

The SAT and SAT Subject Tests are designed to assess your academic readiness for college. These exams provide a path to opportunities, financial support, and scholarships, in a way that’s fair to all students. The SAT and SAT Subject Tests keep pace with what colleges are looking for today, measuring the skills required for success in the 21st century.  

Click the link below for more details: 

ACT Test Information

The ACT is an achievement test, measuring what a student has learned in school. The SAT is more of an aptitude test, testing reasoning and verbal abilities. The ACT has up to 5 components: English, Mathematics, Reading, Science, and an optional Writing Test. 

The College Board introduced a new version of the SAT in 2005, with a mandatory writing test. ACT continues to offer its well-established test, plus an optional writing test. You take the ACT Writing Test only if required or requested by the college(s) you’re applying to. 

The SAT penalizes you for wrong answers, so guessing is discouraged. The ACT is scored based on the number of correct answers with no penalty for guessing. 

The ACT has an Interest Inventory that allows students to evaluate their interests in various career options. 

OSAPOntario Student Assistance Program 

https://www.ontario.ca/page/learn-about-osap

What is OSAP? 

The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a financial aid program that can help you pay for college or university. 

OSAP offers funding through: 

Grants: money you don’t have to pay back 

A Student Loan: money that you need to repay once you’re done school 

When you apply for OSAP, you will automatically be considered for both grants and loans. If you do not want to take a loan, you can decline it after your application is approved.  

What OSAP can help with? 

OSAP can help you pay for: 

  • Tuition 
  • Books, equipment and supplies 
  • Compulsory student fees charged by a school 
  • Living expenses (full-time students only) 
  • Child care (for students with children) 

How to get OSAP 

Applying to College and OSAP combined 

In partnership with the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP), we are pleased to announce the launch of a new feature that simplifies the OSAP application process for our college applicants.   

Helpful Resources 

Financial Aid / Awards & Scholarships 

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