THE GRAD CORNER

Welcome to the "Grad Corner". This is a special page for graduating students. Whether you are going on to university, college, or the world of work, this page will contain information that you will need this year.

News from the Guidance office: January 16, 2012

A very important announcement for college bound students: If the program you are applying for is “highly competitive” such as massage therapy, dental hygiene, vet tech etc. You should apply as soon as possible.

All graduating students are encouraged to get their grad gown money and grad resumes into the Guidance office. Do not procrastinate!

Scholarships and Bursary News

NEW:

Information on the RBC Aboriginal Student Award is now available in the Guidance office.

Information on the Miller Thompson Scholarship is now available in the Guidance offfice.

Information on the Earth Day Scholarship is now available in the Guidance office.

1. Information on the Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Scholarship is now available in the Guidance office. See Mr. Perry.

2. Information is now available for the House of Commons Page program. Any French Immersion university bound student planning on going to Ottawa U. or Carleton should check into this opportunity.

3. Information on the BK Scholars scholarship is now available.

4. Information on the Pro-Life Cornwall Bursary is now available in the Guidance office.

University and College Visits

*You MUST sign-up in the Guidance office in order to attend these sessions

SEPTEMBER 2011

Ryerson University 9:15 am September 15, 2011 - Library

University of Ontario 1:00 pm September 19, 2011 - Library

Carleton University 11:00 am September 20, 2011 - Library

Redeemer College 1:00 pm September 20, 2011 - Library

Cape Breton University Time TBA September 21, 201 - Library

Tyndale University 9:00 am September 27, 2011 - Library

Ottawa University 2:15 pm September 28, 2011 - Library

Algonquin College 1:00 pm September 29, 2011 - Library

OCTOBER 2011

Memorial University 9:15 am Mon., October 3, 2011 - Library

St. Lawrence College 1:00 pm October 3, 2011 - Library

Loyalist College 2:15 pm October 4, 2011 - Library

Fleming College 9:15 am October 7, 2011 - Library

Wilfred Laurier University 1:00 pm October 11, 2011 - Library

Brock University Time TBA October 13, 2011 - Library

NOVEMBER 2011

Trent University 11:00 am Tues., November 1, 2011 - Library

St. Thomas University 2:00 pm Tues., November 1, 2011 - Library

St. Francis Xavier 1:00 pm Wed., November 2, 2011 - Library

McGill University 10:40 am Thurs., November 3, 2011 - Library

Queen's 9:00 am Tues., November 8, 2011 - Library

Lakehead 9:15 am thurs., November 10, 2011 - Library

Western 10:40 am Thurs., November 10, 2011 - Library

Dalhousie 2:00 pm Fri., November 11, 2011 - Library

Nipissing 1:00 pm Wed., November 16, 2011 - Library

University of New Brunswick 9:15 pm Wed., November 23 - Library

U of Guelph 9:15 am Thurs., November 24, 2011 - Library

Fill out your Grad Resume online.

You can now fill out your Grad Resume online and submit it to your counsellor. Just click on the following link GRAD RESUME ONLINE. Once you fill out the form, go to the top of the page and click on Print and hand it in to your counsellor.

New Award Site:

Check out www.studentscholarships.org Registered Users will see Academic Majors that match their profile along with corresponding Wage and Salary information associated with the potential occupational outcomes of that specific Academic Program(s). Registered Users will be matched with Scholarships, Bursaries, and Grants, that fit their profile. To access our Free Scholarship Database, simply create your own profile.

FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION

Check out this link for some valuable information about financing your education. Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities

Another useful site is www.canlearn.ca.

University Matters Budgeting Spreadsheet- is available FREE and has been designed specifically for students. All the potential revenue sources and expenses that students typically face are outlined and there is room for personal modifications. The site is www.universitymatters.ca

UNIVERSITY APPLICATION TUTORIAL: If you would like a tutorial on how to apply to university you can access the Ontario University Application Centre's tutorial by clicking here.

Guidance Counsellors for this year:

Homerooms 17-20, 22-26, 28, 30-32Mr. Perry.
Homerooms 2-10, 13, 14 16 Mr. Krol
Homerooms 1, 11, 21 Mrs. McDougall
Homerooms 12, 15, 27, 29 Ms. McCormick

To contact Mr. Perry call 613-932-0349 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 613-932-0349 end_of_the_skype_highlighting ext 310 or email at steve.perry@cdsbeo.on.ca
To contact Mr. Krol call 613-932-0349 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 613-932-0349 end_of_the_skype_highlighting ext 312 or email at andrew.krol@cdsbeo.on.ca
To contact Mrs. McDougall or Ms. McCormick ext.311

University bound graduates please take note:

We encourage you to try out eINFO.You can visit at www.electronicinfo.ca This site has a program locator to help you choose your program and university. See your counsellor if you need help using the site. e-INFO continues to provide the most up-to-date information about university programs

College bound students should check out www.ontariocolleges.ca for the same type of information.

If you need a copy of the University Information booklet click here.

If you need a copy of the College Information booklet click here

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