Specifically what highschool courses did you take?... and what were your marks?..academic or applied courses? thanks

Hi there wannabepilot:

I took:

English 4U -----75%
Discreet Math 4U ---- 75%
Calculus 4U ----- 85%
Chemistry 4U ----- 87%
World Issues 4U ---- 87%
Physics 4U ----- 81%

total 81.6% but I was told that this mark does not gets rounded so 81%


hope that helps

Even if you do get in, Seneca cuts the first year class to about 30 by year two. The programs at Sault College and Confederation College are great too. Congrats on getting in.

They are indeed very good programs..but I live in T.O going to either Thunder Bay or Sault st Marie will make it almost impossible for me to confirm my acceptance. Just found out that the round trip on Jazz is 300. Going to either of these colleges will mean a whole new life far from home again.
It will be more comfortable for me going to Seneca since it is closer to home and I love the fleet as well as the campus and the program overall.

Cub, I made the mistake of thinking I could go my whole career staying in Southern Ontario. You would have more fun getting in trouble in the Sault than living with your mom. Get used to moving, the guys that go north are going to be the ones that get hired up north with 250 hours...

I live with my brother and father in Canada. My whole family including my mom is back in Cuba. Going up to Thunder bay will mean starting over again...and I can't just leave and try to get a job somewhere else..my family needs from me to have a job. Right now, there are many things my friend...bigger than me and many people depending on a 18 year old's part-time job.

A good strong work ethic will get you places quickly in this industry. You will be just fine, all the best!

I'm away from home right now, and my dad told me I received an envelope from Seneca College. He opened and told me the principal... Seneca told me to assist to Markham and Buttonvile Campus for a session. We can bring our parents and they will talk to us about the medical test, as well as registration progress etc. This is all on march 3rd, from @9 o'clock tests are done, one math one english...I'll specific later on when I actually see the envelope because my dad told me they also sent a sample test as well as a brief explanation on what the English test is based on.

I'll keep you informed

Hey guys,

I went through all this thread and got an idea about aviation schools in Ontario. I did actuly apply for Seneca for their part time CPL certificate, can any tell me what do they think about this compare to their full time program.

Also would I be better of going to Sault or Confederation instead of the part time. The reason why I went to Seneca part time is because it allows me to pay for it when ever I can, but if I understood right Sault and Conf. college are pretty cheap less than $45K for the same objective wich is CPL.

Also would this schools accept me even if I don't have a canadian High School Diploma but another one from a different country?

A would appreciate your help guys and sorry for my english

Thanks

stop by this saturday march 3rd at the Markham Campus, and ask about the part-time.

There's gonna be a presentation at 8:30

Hey guys,

I wanted to know how hard is to get in to Confederation College. I was thinking about it and I wanted to apply there, can anyone help me out thanks

Wohoooo I got into Seneca guys!!! yes I did it. I guess all the hard work paid off. I have to say I'm the happiest person on earth right now.

Now, to go for my medical and apply for OSAP. I'm truly looking forward to September.

to airfly:

Confederation College is not hard to get into,or should I say, not too hard to get into compared to Sault and Seneca.

what are the opportunites upon graduating from seneca?

right now getting into Jazz. As they have started a "cadet" program with the college. If you don't make it to the top list, then I guess you have the same opportunities as everyone else in an aviation college

Hey CUB,

Does Seneca help you with OSAP? Last time I check they didn't have it.

Also I called Conf. College and they tols me that there was a long waiting list to get in so if i apply now they can't secure me a spot for this Sept.

What do you guys thing should I apply at Seneca wich is closer to me or Conf.?

airfly:

The OSAP has nothing to do with Seneca College itself. The OSAP is the goverment and you have to apply in order to get money from them. OSAP can be used for any recognized post secondary education, so any of the colleges or universities in Ontario.

You must enter to the OSAP web site for more information as to how apply, and what rates are available for the 2007-2008 year course. All money coming from Seneca is either bursaries or scholarships.

Right now I can tell you that if you have about 80% average coming into Seneca, you get 1000 off your tuition, and if you maintain your average then 1000 more each year.

Same with OSAP, if you have marks above 80& then you they "pardon" some of the money. So let's say they give you 12 000 for this year. If you do well, meaning above 80%, you can have up to $7000 dolars that you won't have to pay back. As well as other scholarships available at the school.

Therefore, you shall not believe everyone when they say Seneca College is too expensive, as it is not. And if you keep on working hard you won't even pay a cent of those 40K.
I know students from 2nd and 3er year that the goverment is paying their education completely and no need to pay back the 40K. At the most, you'll be paying around $5000.

All this and more, if, like I said,....you work hard enough!

"Also I called Conf. College and they tols me that there was a long waiting list to get in so if i apply now they can't secure me a spot for this Sept."

I can understand that, since I've been accepted already and a couple of people I know too. However, do apply! I got accepted to Conf. but I declined my acceptance, therefore, there will be at least one spot, is available now that i refused it.

If you want a degree got to Seneca, but get ready to work you butt off, as this program is famous for a high wash out rate. As for backstabbing, I tell you that's BS. If you're looking for a job right after grad, then Seneca might also be a better option considering now their new "cadet" thingy with Jazz.
If you also want some jet training then you should also go to Seneca as they now have a CRJ-200 Simulator, as well as Jazz pilots hired part-time to instruct students.

If you sum all that up, I guess you'll see why I opted for Seneca and why I'm feeling like this is all a dream. I still can't believe that what I always dream off is becoming a reality thanks to my hard work and forever existance inspiration....

Good luck man, and if you need help on something else I'm here. You got yourself a new friend already. C ya.

Thats great information man thanks a lot.
I would like to get into Seneca full time but 4 years I think is too long for me. I'm almost 24 and before i'm done school ill be 28, plus i need to build my hours and by then who knows how old ill be.
Confederation is only 2 years and it give you almost the type of training exept the Jazz Cadet that you are saying but you can get a float license wich will be good to built some hours instead of be an instructor.
In the airline business segnority is the most important think, you need to build your segnority as quick as possible so thats why you need to get into this business ASAP. Especialy now that the baby boomers are all going to retire soon, so our generation need to finish school soon so we can get a flying job even with low hours.


Also I'm wondering if you can get OSAP with the part time course.

The only thing that the Jazz cadet program will guarantee is that a few of the top students will get an interview. Thats it. IF they are successfull there then they will still be required to pass the simulator evaluation (which is done in a full motion Dash-8 by the way, not a fixed base RJ... I've flown both. HUGE difference in a full motion sim) They will be evaluated to the same standards as the guys with 3000 hrs and tons of real world IFR experience that they are competing against. If you want to really experience flying, then go to Confederation, suck up all the info you can from the top instructors there and get yourself a job flying floats. :) (best flying I've ever done!!!) It will make you a far better pilot and you'll actually have something to talk about when you're crossing the atlantic some night later on in your career.

"The only thing that the Jazz cadet program will guarantee is that a few of the top students will get an interview. Thats it. IF they are successfull there then they will still be required to pass the simulator evaluation (which is done in a full motion Dash-8 by the way, not a fixed base RJ... I've flown both. HUGE difference in a full motion sim) They will be evaluated to the same standards as the guys with 3000 hrs and tons of real world IFR experience that they are competing against. If you want to really experience flying, then go to Confederation, suck up all the info you can from the top instructors there and get yourself a job flying floats. :) (best flying I've ever done!!!) It will make you a far better pilot and you'll actually have something to talk about when you're crossing the atlantic some night later on in your career."

Wow, didn't now the green eyed monster was here in pprune...

A far better pilot?? What kinda of BS is that man? Why is it that everyone is pissed off at Seneca?

the only reason of Jazz deciding on start a cadet program with Seneca is because they find Seneca students to be the best trained. Nothing else....

and by the way: when crossing the atlantic, which I'm sure will not be while at Jazz, I'll be having the best time of my life...which will be well deserved.

Green eyed monster? Are you trying to insinuate that I'm jealous of a program that will place 200hr guys in a Dash-8? :rolleyes:
As for what makes a better pilot, how many flying hours do you have? When you have done some real life work and have some experience under your belt I'll take your comments about what makes a good pilot seriously.
It looks like they started you on the koolaid early. (do they send out little packets with your acceptance letter?) You come out with a statement like "the only reason on Jazz deciding on start a cadet program with Seneca is because they find Seneca students to be the best trained." and then you have the audacity to wonder why people dislike Seneca grads? Once you have been in this industry for a while you'll figure out the REAL reason Jazz is looking at 200hr pilots. (little hint, it's not because you have the best training)
The cadets for the Jazz scheme (and trust me it is a scheme) will be selected from members of the CAAC which include several fine schools in Ontario, BC and I believe one in Quebec. Seneca may have a leg up because they have a RJ FTD but they are not the only school considered.
Just so you have an idea of the reception these new hires may get at Jazz, not one captain that I have talked to is in favour of this plan. In fact some have written letters to management in protest. Many have flown with 200hr wonders overseas and have said it basically reduced them to the role of babysitter most of the time.
By the way, I have flown with your so called best trained graduates. Three of them to be exact. All of them thought they were gods gift to aviation and none of them could drive S**t through a funnel with a sledgehammer. They were arrogant little pricks that wouldn't listen to anything anyone had to say. Oh but they sure looked cool in their jackets!! I have no doubt that there are some really good guys that have graduated from Seneca, unfortunately there are a number of complete idiots that have created the reputation all Seneca grads are now painted with.
You are just getting started in this industry so let me give you a little free advice. Nobody likes an arrogant pilot. Especially one that is just starting out.