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Post-Secondary Education Information Session

Join us for an information session on applying to college and university. Learn about admission requirements, application process, important dates, and scholarships and bursaries.

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Post-Secondary Education Information Session

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  1. WELCOME Waterloo Collegiate Institute Post-Secondary Education Information Session Thursday, November 19, 2015

  2. Applying toCOLLEGE

  3. The Basics… • 4th or 5th year students who will have 30 or more credits to graduate (community service hours + Lit test) • One credit must be ENG 4U or ENG 4C • Some colleges adjust admission marks upwards for students who present University-level courses

  4. Gathering Information… • Check admission requirements for specific programs @ ontariocolleges.ca • College Fair was here at WCI Nov. 18 (upper foyer, both lunches) • Research program admission requirements at ontariocolleges.ca/find (use keyword search) • VISIT the colleges you’re considering

  5. Applying On-Line… • Have your research completed and review college websites • Apply @ ontariocolleges.ca/apply, click “Apply Now” and create username and password • Students are strongly encouraged to complete their application by February 1, 2016 for equal consideration.

  6. Application Fee… • $95 – select up to 5 programs with no more than three choices at any one College • Credit card, online banking, certified cheque or money order • The date your fee is received is the date application is received

  7. Important Dates… • October 2015 – student demographic data sent from WCI to OCAS • November 2015 – midterm term semester 1 marks sent to OCAS • February 1, 2016 – all applications received by this date will be given equal consideration • Mid-February 2016 – first semester final marks submitted to OCAS

  8. Important DatesCont’d… • April, 2016 – Midterm semester 2 marks submitted • February, 2016 earliest offer date • May 1, 2016 acceptance must be confirmed through ontariocolleges.ca • June, 2016 earliest date that colleges may require payment of tuition fees • July, 2016 – final semester 2 marks submitted

  9. Applying toUNIVERSITY

  10. The Basics……. • 4th or 5th year students who will have 30 or more credits to graduate (community service and Lit test) • Must have 6 university (U) or university / college (M) credits • One MUST be ENG 4U

  11. Gathering Information… • Get program details online at electronicinfo.ca (# of spaces, admission averages, cost etc.) • University info sessions were hosted here at WCI • VISIT the universities you’re considering

  12. Applying On-Line… • Have your research completed • Apply @ www.ouac.on.ca/ouac-101 • Students will receive their PIN from their guidance counsellor today after this assembly • Students are strongly encouraged to complete their application by Dec. 31, 2015 HOWEVER you have until the January 13, 2016 deadline.

  13. Application Fee… • $140 – initial three (3) university/program choices • $47 – for each university/program choice beyond the initial three • Maximum of three (3) program choices per university • Credit card, on-line banking (through Canadian banks only). International payments must include a $10 service fee and be Western Union bank-to-bank transfer.

  14. Important Dates… • October, 2015 – student demographic data sent from WCI to OUAC • January 13, 2016– application deadline • February 5, 2016 – recommended last date to submit all info to OUAC (including program choice changes and or University choices)

  15. Important DatesCont’d… • Mid February 2016 – 1st semester final marks submitted from WCI to OUAC • April 27, 2016 – midterm semester 1 marks submitted • May 27, 2016 - Last day to expect a response (offer, refusal or deferral pending specific additonal information) • July 6, 2016 – Final marks submitted from all Ontario secondary schools

  16. Helpful Hints • You pay for 3 choices—use all 3 choices • You may think that you want one school and one school only, but you may change your mind later • Cut off averages fluctuate from year to year • Apply, apply, apply—and have a Plan B • Read the fine print • Some schools reply to all choices, some only reply to your second choice if you aren’t accepted into your first choice • Beware of time-outs • Prepare your AIF in a document, then cut and paste • Check email regularly • Some schools via email—check for updates and additional information

  17. Scholarships & Bursaries… • Every college & university has a series of admission scholarships for which all applicants are automatically considered • Bursaries-based primarily on financial need • Scholarships-usually based on academic achievement • Grants-cash award given to continue studies • Loans-require re-payment

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