Applying to University: Important Stuff to Know!

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 $150.00 • $50 for each additional program and Change!! • There is no fee for modifying a program choice within the same university. • Remember “Alternate offers of Admission” – don’t waste choices! • Choose at least one you are sure to get into! (safe choice)

3. Completing Applications • We have NO access to your application • PIN # needed - will need to pick up from Ms. McGee - with Exit Survey complete • Deadline: January 17, 2018 • Video Tutorial available online at ouac.on.ca click UNDERGRAD (101), then “How-To” videos • Applying can be ongoing process - start early • Submit and Pay steps very important

4. 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

5. Mark Your Calendars • January 17, 2018 • Deadline for Ontario secondary school students to apply. • February 6, 2018 • Last date for students to submit changes to application. • February 15, 2018 • Universities receive, from the OUAC, all final first-semester grades. • May 8, 2018 • Universities receive, from the OUAC, second-semester midterm grades.

6. Mark Your Calendars • May 29, 2018 • The 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 1, 2018 • Earliest date Ontario universities require a response to an offer of admission and a financial commitment. • July 12, 2018 • OUAC to transmits all remaining final grades to the universities

7. Apply! Access the online application at: www.ouac.on.ca

8. Let’s Get Started!

9. OUAC PIN You may pick up your PIN in the guidance office at lunch today You must complete the EXIT SURVEY on myblueprint first!!

10. EXIT SURVEY Visit myblueprint via the Peel landing page Click on Resources – myblueprint – dashboard and then Exit survey

11. Select Your Programs Search Options OR Enter an OUAC code to use the FastTrack option.

12. Order Your Choices The choice order does not affect scholarship or admission consideration unless a university’s literature specifically states that it does.

13. Fees The cost is $150 for the first 3 university/program choices AND $50 for each additional choice

14. Answer Questions • Complete the Additional University Details and questions in Other Information

15. You can pay by the following methods: VISA/MasterCard/American Express:You will need the card number, expiry date and CVV/CVC/CID number. Online Banking:You will receive a bill payment account numberfrom the OUAC when you submit your application. Paying for Your Application

16. Finishing • On the “Complete” page, print the screen displaying your OUAC Reference Number (2018-XXXXXX) and further instructions. You will also receive an email. • Store your OUAC Reference Number, as you will need to include this number when communicating with the OUAC and the universities. OUAC Reference Number: 2018-1234567

17. 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

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

19. More Important Information • Taking night school, etc.? • Inform guidance counsellor, in writing, if not in PEEL (ie Catholic) • Taking summer school/private? • You arrange for grades to be sent • Has a death/serious illness/serious problem affected your grades? • It may be taken into consideration

20. Review Scholarship binder available in Guidance Office • Consistently visit yconic.com • How to Fund Post-Secondary Presentation – coming soon! • Explore electronicinfo.ca and Ontario Colleges websites for Scholarships/Bursaries available through various Institutions • Check with Parents for Workplace Scholarships • * NEW* Apply for OSAP now Questions? See the WALK-IN Counsellor on your lunch Scholarship Information Leadership opportunities, volunteer experiences, and excellent grades are common requirements for Scholarships

21. 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/

22. Admission Decisions • Earliest offers February - April • Universities MUST decide by May 29, 2018 (80% of offers get sent in after May) • Student response required by June 1 ALL OFFERS ARE CONDITIONAL!!!!

23. GO! • PICK UP GOLD INSTRUCTION SHEET which is your proof of attendance on your way out. • Pick up PIN NUMBERS from Ms. McGee, on your lunch starting today ONCE YOU HAVE COMPLETED YOUR EXIT SURVEY.