Graduation Information
News and information for our graduating students will be posted here throughout the year. Check back frequently for updates!
2024 - 2025 Graduates
Welcome to the page for All Saints graduates. The grade 12 year is a very busy one. Planning for post-secondary choices or the world of work takes time, research, and a lot of patience! Remember your Guidance Counsellor is here to help you with any questions.
Guidance Counsellors:
Students with last name beginning with A-F: Ed Kirkham
G-M: Rachel Chan
N-Z: Diana Caringi
Students may request an appointment through their my.studentinfo.ca account.
Check the Grad calendar and OCSB email regularly Students should get into the habit of checking your account daily - it will help them to stay in the know.
Important Information:
2024-2025 Information will be posted throughout the year.
Graduating Information Session
University/College Visits -- starting September 9, 2024
Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries Workshop -- October 1 in the LC at Lunch.
OUAC Application Workshop -- October 15 in the LC at 11:10am Due: Jan. 15, 2025
OCAS Application Workshop -- October 15 in the LC during P3 Due: Feb. 1, 2025
Algonquin College Open House and Degree Discovery Event
Open House - Nov. 9, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join us to learn about our programs, student support services, and student life. See inside our program labs and learning spaces, enjoy program presentations and demonstrations, and more!
Learn More → Register Now for Open House
Degree Discovery Event - Nov. 27, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Attend our NEW event to explore 20+ unique, hands-on degrees that connect you with industry and get you career ready. Hear from the Student/Alumni Panel and apply to degree programs on ontariocolleges.ca for FREE at the event.
Get Full Details → Register Now for the Degree Discovery Event
School Letter Award
The ASH School Letter is a prestigious award given to students who have accumulated a substantial amount of points over the course of their high school years by being involved in sports teams, clubs, extra-curriculars, etc. It is a difficult award to achieve but shows the immense contribution a student has made to the life of the school.
Applying to University
Application to an Ontario university is done through the Ontario University Application Centre (OUAC).
In order to apply to university in Ontario, most programs require ENG4UR plus five grade 12 U/M courses. Be sure to check the pre-requisites for any program you wish to apply for.
Deadlines are important - OUAC online applications for equal consideration will be due in January 15, 2025. Graduates no longer require a PIN number which was a requirement in the past.
The OUInfo website includes ways for students to find and compare Ontario university programs, and research residences, scholarships, admission requirements and more.
Ontario's universities are excited to host a collection of in-person and virtual events in fall 2023. We also have a new URL for all events, including the OUF - make sure you bookmark the new URL. Let your students know about the events:
Ontario Universities' Fair (OUF)
This event is fair style with booths from Ontario universities and offers an opportunity to gather information and chat with representatives one on one.Regional Fairs
Ontario's university representatives are coming to a city near you with the in-person Regional Fairs.
Student Hyperdoc [PDF]
This document contains links to promotional material about applying to university that you can post for your Grade 12 students, and other important information, such as deadlines, university recruitment events and online resources like Ontario Universities' Info (OUInfo) and Ontario Universities' Indigenous Student Resources.
OSAP, or the Ontario Student Assistance Program, is a financial aid program funded by both the provincial and federal governments that helps you with the costs of postsecondary education.
Funding through OSAP includes:
Grants – money that you don’t have to repay.
Loans – money that you will have to repay when you are finished school.
Applying to College
Applying to college is done on-line through the Ontario College Application System (OCAS).
Grads will need their Ontario Education Number (OEN) - a 9 digit number easily found on your report card or status sheet. You will also need to have our school's mident number. This is a Ministry of Education number that identifies each school in the province of Ontario. The mident number for All Saints CHS is: 724777
Applications to OCAS for equal consideration are due February 1, 2025.
The application fee for programs starting between August 2025 and July 2026 will be adjusted from $125 to $150. The updated fee will take effect when the application opens on September 28.
The first date that Ontario Colleges can release offers of admission to qualified applicants will be November 1st, 2024.
The earliest date that applicants may confirm an offer of admission is November 1st, 2024.
May 1st , 2025 is the most common deadline date to confirm an offer of admission.
TO EXPLORE AND RESEARCH COLLEGES
https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/colleges
https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/programs
Important Dates
https://www.ocas.ca/support/high-school-partners/important-dates-fall-2024
Admission Requirements
https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/apply/admission-requirements
Application Fees
https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/apply/application-fees
Transcripts
https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/apply/transcripts
Program Types
https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/apply/program-types
Offers of Admissions
https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/apply/offers-of-admission
How to apply to OCAS
https://www.ocas.ca/support/high-school-partners/how-to-apply-video-guidance-counsellors
Highly Competitive Programs
https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/apply/highly-competitive-programs
Skilled Trades
https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/apply/skilled-trades
Frequently Asked Questions
OCSB Awards/Scholarships
Review deadlines and criteria carefully - some dates can change and will be updated as required. Most applications require considerable preparation. You will need to check in at Student Services as to when these awards are available to start applying. Applications are due Monday March 17th, 2025 by 2:30 p.m.
For all applications, you may be required to include in your portfolio the following:
Midterm marks
Cover letter speaking to the criteria for the award (250-500 words)
Volunteer work, activities inside and outside of school, and any other pertinent information you think will help with the selection.
Required number of reference letters depending on criteria. Make sure you provide plenty of advance notice to your reference(s).
Good luck applicants!
Support from External Organizations
One way to offset the cost of post-secondary education is through scholarships and bursaries which is money that you can be awarded based on your academic excellence, community involvement and or/financial need. Most of these you will need to do some leg work and prepare an application.
Deadlines and information on different scholarships and bursaries available will trickle in throughout the year. Get started now to prepare your application. Many require the same type of information and prep work: resumes, personal statements describing your community and extra-curricular involvement, reference letters, proof of community service, etc. To find out more information about the different scholarships and bursaries available, you can check the links on this website or the bulletin board outside Student Services.
Getting a scholarship is not just about high marks, as many scholarships are awarded for volunteering, community service and through business and sports connections.
Here are some sites you can visit - good luck!
To all Indigenous students, please check out the Indigenous Bursary Search Tool for information on bursaries and scholarships for Indigenous students in Canada.