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Applying to College. What You Need to Know. Before you get started. Checklist. Check out college websites, publications and tours. Research program admission requirements Take a look at the online "Find Program" at ontariocolleges.ca. Important dates.
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Applying to College What You Need to Know
Before you get started Checklist • Check out college websites, • publications and tours. • Research program admission requirements • Take a look at the online "Find Program" at • ontariocolleges.ca
Important dates February 1, 2014 Equal consideration date (all applications received at OCAS by this date will be considered equally by the colleges). May 1, 2014 By this date, applicants must confirm their acceptance of an offer of admission. June 17, 2014 Earliest date that the colleges can require payment of tuition fees.
c Did you know? The $95 application fee is non-refundable. You can make 5 program choices, with no more than 3 choices at any one college.
Who does what? • OCAS: • Processes applications and confirmations (acceptances), and forwards information to the colleges. • HIGH SCHOOL: • Provides OCAS with your personal and academic information. • YOU: • Apply to college through OCAS. • Pay the application fee of $95. • Confirm acceptance of an offer through OCAS. • Go to college!
CREATE YOUR ACCOUNT YOU WILL REQUIRE YOUR OEN **You can find it on your student ID or report card. Password ‘rules’ *must meet all requirements
Grades will be listed in the ‘Academic Data on File’ section. VERIFY that the grades forwarded by your school are correct. Any errors should be reported to your guidance counselor.
Your payment options You have five options: • Online credit card (VISA, MasterCard or American Express) • Mail-in credit card payment form • Direct payment (online banking) • Money order • Certified cheque (NO personal cheques)
Additional Requirements • Ensure you complete all requirements: • Audition • Portfolio • Test • Interview • English Proficiency
Need Assistance? If you have an IEP or need support services they are available at all Ontario Colleges, but it is your responsibility to find out about them. Contact the College and ask to speak to the Student Support Office.