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“Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work “Jesus, help me to simplify my life by learning what you want me
Transition Guide hard at work worth doing.” to be and becoming that person”
— Theodore Roosevelt — Saint Therese of Lisieux
Post Secondary Destination: College
WHAT kinds of programs are offered? HOW can you prepare for and apply
• College programs provide an effective combination to college?
of real-life skills with quality education. • Colleges require successful completion of 30 high
• There are 4 major colleges in Toronto and several in school credits and an Ontario Secondary School
the outlying area. Diploma.
• Types of program delivery include: Certificate, • Degree programs require 6 grade 12 university
Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Applied Degree, and university/college level courses as admission
Joint College-University Degree. requirements.
• College programs can be one, two, or three years. • Some programs require math as an admission
Collaborative college/university programs are usually
requirement.
four years in length. Many colleges have agreements
• Admission may be based on marks, portfolios
with universities which allow students to transfer into
university after college. or interviews.
• Pre-testing may be part of the admission process as
WHY choose the college pathway? they may be used to determine level placement.
• Colleges offer a wide range of career options from
which to choose. WHEN can you apply to an Ontario college?
• Many college graduates are employed within six • Your son/daughter can apply on-line through Ontario
months of graduation. College Application Services (OCAS).
• College graduates make up one-third of Ontario’s • OCAS usually takes applications beginning in
labour force. November.
• Pursuing college studies is economically feasible, • Applications received before February 1st are
approximately $3000 to $5000 per year. given priority.
• Practical and theoretical learning are combined.
WHERE do you get more information?
WHO is college for? • You can check the college campuses or visit the
• Your son/daughter finds success in practical applied OCAS web site at www.ocas.ca
curriculum. • Contact your son/daughter’s high school guidance
• Your son/daughter enjoys smaller classes and a counsellor.
personal approach to instruction.
• Your son/daughter has the financial resources and
academic requirements to attend college.
• Your son/daughter has specific career goals that
require a college education.
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