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Applying to University

Applying to University. Important Stuff to Know Including www.ouac.on.ca. School & Program Selections. Choose a school and a program – research!! Choose 3 programs for $130.00 $44 for each additional program Remember “Alternate offers of Admission” – don’t waste choices!

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Applying to University

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  1. Applying to University Important Stuff to Know Including www.ouac.on.ca

  2. School & Program Selections • Choose a school and a program – research!! • Choose 3 programs for $130.00 • $44 for each additional program • Remember “Alternate offers of Admission” – don’t waste choices! • Choose at least one you are sure to get into! (safe choice)

  3. Program Codes • Find the school and the program you want by accessing www.ouac.on.ca web-site and ‘Browsing University Programs’ • Record the 3 letter code for the programs you want OR do a program search once you have accessed your application

  4. Completing Applications • We have NO access to your application • PIN # needed – will need to pick up from Mrs. Medeiros *with Identification* • Deadline: January 15, 2014 • Video Tutorial available (very helpful) online at ouac.on.ca – click OUAC 101, then tutorials • Applying can be ongoing process - start early • Submit and Pay steps very important

  5. Completing Applications • Valid e-mail address important • Record and print application # • Keep a file *** very important • Confirmation of application • e-mail will be received as confirmation of application • You can make changes to your application – when you log out, information is saved

  6. Mark Your Calendars January 15, 2014Deadline for Ontario secondary school students to apply. February 4, 2014Last date for students to submit changes to application. March 3, 2014Universities receive, from the OUAC, all final first-semester grades. May 6, 2014Universities receive, from the OUAC, second-semester midterm grades.

  7. Mark Your Calendars May 29, 2014The latest date by which all secondary school applicants shall expect a response from an Ontario university. Response will be an offer of admission or a refusal. June 3, 2014 Earliest date Ontario universities require a response to an offer of admission and a financial commitment. July 18, 2014 OUAC to transmits all remaining final grades to the universities

  8. LOGGING INTO COMPASS 101

  9. SELECTING YOUR PROGRAM Search Options while ‘in’ your application

  10. THE FINAL STEPS

  11. SUBMIT AND PAY

  12. Finishing Up • Print the screen displaying your OUAC Reference Number (2014-xxx-xxx) • Record your Pin number and store in a safe place – you will need it to review your application and accept an offer

  13. Grades • Schools see ALL your grades from grade 11 on • Transmission dates – check accuracy • Early March – based on JANUARY UPDATE • Early May – based on March Report Card • July – based on June Report Card • (Diploma granted? 40 hours? EQAO?) • Error? Pick up the correction form in the guidance office

  14. Other Important Stuff • Additional admission criteria • Check requirements & deadlines (e.g. portfolio, audition, Personal Information Form) • Language Proficiency Requirements – find on electronicinfo.ca (usually minimum of 3 yrs in English Medium Institution otherwise TOEFL or other)

  15. More Important Stuff • Taking night school, etc.? • Inform guidance counsellor, in writing • Taking summer school? • You arrange for grades to be sent • Has a death/serious illness/serious problem affected your grades? • It may be taken into consideration

  16. Scholarship Information • Review Scholarship binder available in Guidance Office • Consistently visit studentawards.com • Explore electronicinfo.ca and Ontario Colleges websites for Scholarships/Bursaries available through various Institutions • Check with Parents for Workplace Scholarships • Apply for OSAP in the spring Questions? See the WALK-IN Counsellor on your lunch Leadership opportunities, volunteer experiences, and excellent grades are common requirements for Scholarships

  17. Need Assistance? • If you have an IEP or need support services they are available. It is your responsibility to contact the University to learn about their services. • http://www.neads.ca/en/norc/edlink/

  18. Admission Decisions • Earliest offers February - April • Universities MUST decide by May 29 • Student response required by June 2 ALL OFFERS ARE CONDITIONAL!!!!

  19. AMAZING NEW WEBSITE

  20. ‘Ready, Set, Go’ • PICK UP GOLD INSTRUCTION SHEET- which is your proof of attendance on your way out. • Pick up PIN NUMBERS from Ms. Medeiros, on your lunch starting today. • Questions?

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