Transition to

Post-Secondary
 Guidance Team
Surnames A-L Surnames M-Z
Ms. Linton Mr. Shuck
E-mail: angela.linton@ocdsb.ca E-mail: ramsey.shuck@ocdsb.ca

Front Desk
Ms. Ortiz
E-mail: claudia.ortiz@ocdsb.ca
 Graduation Requirements

40 Hours of Community
Involvement
→ Due Wednesday, May 31, 2023
→ Submit hours online through OCDSB
Community Involvement Hours page

Scan to submit now

Graduation Requirements

18 Compulsory
Credits 12 Elective
Credits

→ Courses you may have

30 Total registered for privately

outside of the OCDSB, that

Credits are required for you to

graduate, are due
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
 Graduation Requirements

1 Ontario Secondary School

Literacy Requirement

Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test

or
Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course
Am I On Track to Graduate?
1. Look at Page 3 of your last Final Report
Card

2. Or, ask your Guidance Teacher

Bart Simpson 123-456-789 12
 Graduating or Returning?
Graduating at the end of this year?
1. Fill out the Apply to Graduate
form that will be emailed to you
in February

Returning for an extra semester/year?

1. Choose courses in February using Xello
→ Your Guidance Teacher can help you plan
Launch Into Post-Secondary
Launch Keep Travel,
Your GOING WITH Other
Career SCHOOL Plans
● Find a job ● 2-3 year Ontario ● Gap Year
● Start an College Diploma ● Volunteer
apprenticeship (College) ● Teach abroad
● 3-4 year Bachelor’s
● Start your own
Degree (College &
business University)
● Indigenous Institute
● Start at one and
transfer to another
● Do them all
 Decisions, Decisions...
When thinking about post-secondary, consider:
• Admission requirements?
• Additional requirements (e.g., auditions, portfolios)
• Learning model being offered? (in-person vs. online learning)
• Distance from home? Staying in Ontario/Canada, or moving abroad?
• Study in English, French, or another language?
• Size of campus?
• Size of city?
• Layout of the campus?
• Residences and living arrangements?
• Costs?
Where to Start Your Research
• Click the links in the images 👉
• Virtual presentations
• Campus visits
• Websites and social media
• E-mail or call admissions
departments with questions
• Friends, relatives, and word of mouth
 Useful Websites
Indigenous Institutes Consortium www.iicontario.ca
Ontario Colleges: www.ontariocolleges.ca
Ontario Universities: www.ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca
• Browse by program or school
• Compare and rank programs
• Search by program name
• School information
• Prerequisites listed
• Links to scholarships
 You Can Switch
ONTransfer: www.ontransfer.ca

• Look for pathways from high school into post-secondary

• How to transfer from one institution to another
• Articulation agreements between schools
 Information Fairs
Speak with representatives
from Ontario’s colleges and
universities about programs,
campus life, etc.

The Ontario The Ontario

College Fair Universities’ Fair

Wednesday, October 19th Saturday, October 1st

5:00 to 9:00 pm 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
and and
Thursday, October 20th Sunday, October 2nd
9:00 am to 2:00 pm 9:30 am to 5:00 pm

Click here to register Click here to register

 Local Open Houses
School Registration

Algonquin College Click here to register

Carleton University Click here to register

University of Ottawa Click here to register

 How Much Will This Cost?
Approximate costs for one year of an
Ontario College Diploma program:
Tuition & College Fees (varies by program and school) $ 2,900
Books and supplies (varies by program and school) $ 1,200
Accommodation (school residence or off-site) $ 7,700
Food (residence meal plans or your own cooking) $ 5,426
Utilities (phone, cable, internet, etc.) $ 2,392
Transportation (within campus area and back home) $ 800
TOTAL $17,192
* These values are based on a Algonquin College’s Business Administration
program and living in residence for one year. This is a three-year program.
 How Much Will This Cost?
Approximate costs for one year of a
Bachelor's Degree program:
Tuition (varies by school) $ 6,100
Other fees (student association, supplementary, library, etc.) $ 1,877
Books and supplies $ 1,000
Accommodation (school residence or off-site) $ 7,120
Food (residence meal plans or your own cooking) $ 5,426
Utilities (phone, cable, internet, etc.) $ 2,392
Transportation (within campus area and back home) $ 800
TOTAL $24,715
* These values are based on the University of Ottawa’s Bachelor of Social
Sciences program for one year. This is a four-year program.
And… How Can I Pay For It?
• Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
• Start applying in the spring
• Savings
• Summer jobs (4 months off to work in college/uni)
• Part-time jobs
• Family
• Co-op programs
• Scholarships, bursaries
• Bank loans (student line of credit)
 Scholarships
● ScholarshipsCanada.com, ScholarTree.ca & Scholarly.ca
○ Free websites with Canadian scholarships and
links to provincial student loan websites
● Ask your employer (or your parents’) if they offer any
● Entrance scholarships awarded by
colleges/universities based on your marks
● Once there, apply for their scholarships each year
● Major community scholarships requiring a high
school nomination (in the fall, winter and spring)
 Apprenticeship Programs
An apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job training
and classroom learning that leads to a trade certification.
Apprentices not only learn skills in the classroom, but they
also receive paid on-the-job training with an employer.
• Enjoy hands-on learning? Variety of skilled trades
• Construction, engineering
• Art and film industry trades
• Outdoor conservation
Visit the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skill Development’s website
for a detailed list of trades in Ontario.
 College Diploma Programs
• Most programs usually require:
• ✔ Grade 12 College or University English
• ✔ Grade 11 or 12 College or University Math
• Enjoy hands-on learning? Variety of innovative and
relevant degree options:
• Applied, Collaborative and Honours Bachelor
Degrees: 4 years (e.g., Bachelor of Commerce)
• Diplomas: 2 or 3 years (e.g., Paramedic)
• Certificates & Graduate Certificates (e.g., G.I.S.)
Example careers: Business, Computer Science, Nursing, Engineering,
Environmental Science, Paramedic, Police, Graphic Design
 Diploma Program Requirements
Ontario College
Ontario College Diploma
Advanced Diploma
For example: For example:
Animation Nursing

Admission requirements: Admission requirements:

✔ Grade 12 English (College or ✔ Grade 12 English (College or University)
University) ✔ Grade 12 Math (College or University)
✔ Grade 12 Math (College or University) ✔ Grade 11 or 12 Biology (C or U)
✔ Portfolio ✔ Grade 11 or 12 Chemistry (C or U)
 Diploma Program Requirements
Ontario College Ontario College
Advanced Diploma Diploma
For example: For example:
Business Administration Police Foundations

Admission requirements: Admission requirements:

✔ Grade 12 English (College or ✔ Grade 12 English (College or University)
University)
✔ Grade 12 Math (College or University)
 Applying to College
• OCAS Online application (www.ontariocolleges.ca)
• Apply starting in October, equal consideration
deadline to apply is February 1, 2023
• Apply early
• Your marks are uploaded by Lisgar
• $95 for five program choices (you pay online)
• No more than three program choices at any
one college
• Keep your confirmation number!
Bachelor’s Degree Program
• To apply to Bachelor Degree program, admission is
based on your marks average from six 4U/4M
courses. Offers are conditional upon earning your
high school diploma. Enjoy self-directed learning?
• Degree options:
• General 3 year degree
• Honours 4 years
• Concurrent programs (e.g., Law, Education)
 Bachelor’s Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of
Social Sciences, Humanities Commerce
For example: For example:
English Literature, Political Science, Accounting, Finance, Management
Psychology
Usual admissions requirements: Usual admissions requirements:
✔ English (ENG4U) ✔ English (ENG4U)
✔ 5 highest 4U/4M electives course marks ✔ 2 4U math courses
✔ 3 highest 4U/4M elective course marks
 Bachelor’s Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Bachelor of
Engineering Science
For example: For example:
Chemical, Civil, Computer Biomedical, Environmental, Health
Science
Admission requirements: Admission requirements:
✔ English (ENG4U) ✔ English (ENG4U)
✔ Advanced Functions (MHF4U) ✔ 2 4U science courses
✔ Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U) ✔ 2 4U math courses
✔ Chemistry (SCH4U) ✔ 1 highest 4U/4M elective course
✔ Physics (SPH4U) mark
✔ 1 highest 4U/4M elective course mark
 Applying for a Bachelor’s
Degree Program
• Online application (www.ouac.on.ca)
• You need a PIN Letter from OUAC to apply
• The OUAC will email PIN Letters to Lisgar students on
October 31st, 2022
• Apply early, equal consideration deadline to apply is
January 12th, 2023
• Your marks uploaded by your high school
• $150 for three choices; $50 for each additional choice
and for each change made
 Using the OUAC Service
1. Read the Application Guide
2. Watch the how-to videos
3. Read the FAQs
 Marks
What marks do colleges/universities look at?
Each school is a little different. Generally, Canadian schools
look only at courses from:
• Grade 11 (course codes with the number 3, e.g., NBE3C)
• Grade 12 (course codes with the number 4, e.g., ENG4C).

Schools outside of Canada generally look at all high school

marks.
 Marks
What marks count for admission?
Only 3C/3M/3U and 4C/4M/4U are considered. O-level
courses and co-op are not considered. Schools do not see if
a course is Gifted or non-Gifted. Schools do not see if a
course is AP or non-AP.

Grade 11 marks
Used to advantage an applicant if they are strong.
**Admission decisions are only based on marks from
required Grade 12 prerequisite courses**
OCAS/OUAC Profile Uploads
Mid-October Your OCAS/OUAC profiles are made

Each Upload
Mid-November Semester 1 midterm marks Updates Your:
✔ Community
Early February Semester 1 final marks Involvement Hours
✔ Literacy
Mid-April Semester 2 midterm marks Requirement
✔ Course List
Early July Semester 2 final marks ✔ Diploma Status
 Private School Courses
• Students taking private courses that they have not
signed up for through the OCDSB are responsible for
having that private school upload their private school
course marks to OUAC/OCAS.

• Lisgar does not upload information about courses you

are currently taking through another private school --
your private school does.
Out-of-Province Applications
• Apply through that school’s website
• You can start this right now
• OUAC/OCAS Reference Number sometimes used to collect
your marks electronically
• For all other schools you will need to send them:
✔ Transcript
✔ List of your current courses
(Order through Academic Documents Order Form on
lisgar.ca!)
 Applying to the US
• Online application (www.commonapp.org) OR to
the school directly
• Apply now!
• Counsellor recommendation, teacher reference
letters, transcript requests: Min. 2 weeks notice
• SAT, SAT subject tests, ACT
• EducationUSA: www.educationusa.state.gov
• US Financial Aid: www.FAFSA.ed.gov
• US Scholarships: www.Fastweb.com
 Applying to the UK
• Online application through the Universities and
Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS)
(www.ucas.com) or to the school directly
• Apply now!
• Demographic Information
• Program Choices: Maximum of five
• Academic Information
• Personal Statement
• Deadline is mid-January, 2023
 Additional Requirements
• In addition to your marks, many college/university
programs may ask for:
• Portfolio
• Audition/Interview
• Personal essay
• Reference letters
• Testing or certificates (TOEFL Test, First Aid,
fitness, AP scores, SAT results, etc.)
• Additional forms
You are responsible for these
Special Education Support
• Research your school’s student support services
• Will be different than those offered in high
school
• Preparation and communication helps to ensure
that your needs are being met
• Ensure that current documentation is available
to support your needs
• Transition Resource Guide:
www.transitionresourceguide.ca
 When Will I Hear?
• Schools can begin to review applications as soon as
they are received
• All offers are conditional
• Ontario college decisions starting Feb-May 2023
• Ontario university decisions made by end of May,
2023
• You have until June 1, 2023 to accept
• You must accept your offer through OCAS/OUAC
 Stay Up-to-Date
• Check your OCDSB e-mail
• Lisgar website (especially the Student Services page!)
• @LCIStuServices Twitter Feed
• Ask your Teachers & Guidance Counsellors
 Tips for Grads
• Do your research
• Apply early
• Follow deadlines
• Work hard to maintain your marks
• Extracurricular involvement will help you stand out
• Prepare additional admission criteria early
• Always have a backup plan
• Take care of yourself and your classmates
 Tips for Grads
Be mindful of your social media image when applying
for jobs, scholarships, awards, programs...
 Myth vs Fact
Myth: Schools count it against you for taking courses
in summer school, night school, and online.

Fact: Schools cannot discriminate between the format

of a course. Some highly competitive programs at some
highly competitive schools may look for outliers in
academic performance if a course is taken outside your
normal school board (for example, an unusually higher
mark in a course taken privately).
 Myth vs Fact
Myth: You need to complete your program’s
prerequisite courses prior to November of your Grade 12
year to apply.

Fact: You need to complete your program’s

prerequisite courses by the end of June of your
graduating year.
 Myth vs Fact
Myth: The order of your program’s prerequisite
courses on your Grade 12 timetable influences your
chances of being accepted into a program.

Fact: Schools cannot discriminate due to the order of

your courses. The order of your courses does not
influence your chances of being accepted. The sooner
you apply online, the sooner you can expect to hear back.
 What If I Don’t Get In?
✔ Do your research right and have a plan A, B, and C.
✔ Have a reach goal, a solid goal, and a backup plan.
✔ Apply to programs you have a reasonable
chance to get accepted into.
✔ Find out if your college/university has automatic
alternate offers of admission.
(To automatically consider you for a similar program
if you are not accepted into the program you
applied to).
 What If I Don’t Get In?
“I did not get accepted into the programs I
applied for. What do I do?”

👉 Starting in the spring, use the Find a Program tool on

the OntarioColleges.ca website to search for college
programs that are still open/available.

👉 Starting in June, use the OUAC’s Admission

Information Service to search for university programs
that still have availability.
 We Are Here to Help
Surnames A-L Surnames M-Z
Ms. Linton Mr. Shuck
E-mail: angela.linton@ocdsb.ca E-mail: ramsey.shuck@ocdsb.ca

Front Desk
Ms. Ortiz
E-mail: claudia.ortiz@ocdsb.ca