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Welcome Grads!

Join us for a comprehensive session on navigating the university and college application process, understanding financial aid options, and exploring post-secondary alternatives. Get expert insights and timelines to prepare for your higher education journey effectively!

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Welcome Grads!

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  1. Welcome Grads! And so it begins…

  2. Post-SecondaryInformationSession

  3. Agenda Big Picture Application Process for University: websites, timelines, key terms, requirements Application Process for College: websites, timelines, key terms, requirements Students with IEPS: What happens after high school? Financial Aid: Scholarships/Bursuries/OSAP Other Post-Secondary Options: Apprenticeship, Gap Year, Work Next Steps: What Happens Now?

  4. UNIVERSITY

  5. What happens at EHSS in preparation for the University application process?

  6. September-October • Grad Assembly: September 24 • Ontario University Fair @Metro Convention Centre Sept. 27-29 • Grade 12 Classroom Visits: early October • GTA Post-Secondary Options Fair: Oct. 16th 9-11am in Caf.

  7. November-December • Parent Council University/College Info Night Nov. 12 @7pm • PIN numbers distributed to potential grads (early November-EH has no control over this) • University school visits (listen to announcements) • Guidance Appointments (ongoing) • Research (E-info, websites, viewbooks) • Continue to read Guidance News, listen to announcements, check EHGuidance FB, Instagram, Twitter and join REMIND

  8. Key Terms OUAC: Ontario University Application Centre • Clearing house for all Ontario university applications Transmission • electronic transfer of information (demographics, marks etc.) from TDSB data base to OUAC PIN • Password created by OUAC; cannot apply without a PIN number

  9. IMPORTANT DATES

  10. Important Dates October 2019: Guidance sets up PIN numbers to be assigned through OUAC for potential grads. November 5, 2019: Transmission #1: demographics, mark history, current and projected courses, interim marks for any sem. and non-sem. courses

  11. Important Dates JANUARY 15, 2020: DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS February 4, 2020: Recommended last date for students to submit university and program changes and additional active choices

  12. Important Dates February 11, 2020: Transmission #2: demographics, mark history, current and projected courses, sem.1 final marks, interim marks for non-sem. Courses April 21, 2020: Transmission #3: demographics, marks history, interim marks for sem. 2 and non-sem. courses

  13. Important Dates May 27, 2020: The latest date all high school applicants can expect a response from an Ontario university. This includes an offer of admission; a refusal; or a deferral, once additional information is received. June 1, 2020: The earliest date an Ontario high school student may be required to respond to an Ontario university offer of admission and give a financial commitment (e.g., registration deposit, residence deposit, etc.

  14. Important Dates July 2, 2020: Transmission #4: mark history, final marks for all courses, proof of graduation August 1, 2020: Transmission #5: mark history, final marks for all courses including summer school, proof of graduation August 27, 2020: Transmission #5a: demographics, mark history, final marks for e-learning summer school

  15. How Do I Apply? www.ouac.on.ca • Apply through OUAC101 for all undergrad programs in Ontario • For Full-time Ontario students **Do NOT apply through OUAC105**

  16. How Much Does It Cost? • $150 for 3 Ontario University Program Choices • Each addition program choice is $50 • No limit to number of program choices except $$$

  17. OntarioUniversityAdmission Requirements • OSSD • 6 Grade 12 U/M courses • Pre-requisite Courses • Additional Criteria

  18. Ontario UniversityAdmission Requirements OSSD(Ontario Secondary School Diploma) 18 compulsory courses 12 elective courses Successful completion of OSSLT (Grade 10 Literacy Test) 40 Hours of Community Involvement (Not-for-profit organization)

  19. Ontario University Admission Requirements Grade 12 U/M courses ENG4U – always required 5 other Grade 12 U/M courses, depending on the pre-requisites of the program/university Different universities may require different pre-requisites for the same program Students must check websites/e-info/viewbooks to check requirements

  20. Language Requirements • Must write English proficiency test if in a non-English-instructional high-school for less than 4 full years (but should check each university website) • Every institution has its own due dates and scores • Write early so you can re-write if necessary • TOEFL/IELTS are most commonly accepted tests

  21. E-INFO www.electronicinfo.ca • Degree Locator • Admission Guidelines • 2019-2020 Admission averages • Prerequisites • Notes re: admission, repeating courses • Additional admission criteria • Campus visits • Residence information • Scholarships and awards • Liaison numbers, websites, e-mail addresses

  22. Ontario University Admission Requirements Additional Criteria Supplementary forms Audition Portfolio Note: Different universities will have different requirements and due dates for the same programs; students must check websites/e-info/viewbook for details and deadlines.

  23. OFFERS OF ADMISSION

  24. Conditional Offers • ALL offers of admission are CONDITIONAL until FINAL grades/diploma requirements submitted • Student must maintain a certain average as specified in the offer and/or certain grade in prerequisite courses • July transmission – if student has not met all the requirements (conditions, diploma) offer will be rescinded.

  25. Other Admission Considerations Grade 11 marks • Universities do see them University/mixed/college/open courses (in grades 11 and 12) • do not interfere with admission as long as not included in top 6 Early acceptance • Happens automatically; students do not have to apply separately Courses taken outside of Day School • Some universities/programs will not accept/penalize

  26. Out-of Province Applications Canadian • Applications online: deadlines are student’s responsibility • English language Quebec universities (McGill, Concordia, Bishop’s), Dalhousie, University of King’s College, U.B.C., Victoria: students must apply after submitting applications to OUAC b/c OUAC reference number required • All other Canadian Universities/Colleges : students must inform Guidance department

  27. Out-of Province Applications American • Over 4000 universities - research/deadlines are student’s responsibility • Ideally, begin research in Gr.11 • All items, including school report, mid-term report, resume or information form, etc. are required 4 weeks prior to deadline • Give guidance counsellors enough notice to put together application package • The Common Application, and College Board are good places to start

  28. COLLEGE

  29. What happens at EHSS in preparation for the College application process?

  30. October • Grade 12 Classroom Visits: early October • Ontario College Fair: Oct. 23rd at Enercare Centre 5-9pm • GTA Post-Secondary Options Fair: Oct. 16th 9-11am in Caf.

  31. November-December • Parent Council University/College Info Night Nov. 12 @7pm • Guidance Appointments (ongoing) • Research (E-info, websites, viewbooks) • Continue to read Guidance News, listen to announcements, check EHGuidance FB, Instagram, Twitter and join REMIND

  32. Important Dates October 2nd, 2019: Transmission #1a: demographics, mark history, current and projected courses November 20, 2019: Transmission #1: demographics, mark history, current and projected courses, interim marks for any sem. and non-sem. courses

  33. Important Dates February 1, 2020: Equal Consideration Due Date for Applications: after this date, colleges consider applicants on a first-come, first-served basis until programs are full. February 5, 2020: Transmission #2: demographics, mark history, current and projected courses, sem.1 final marks, interim marks for non-sem. courses

  34. Important Dates April 22, 2020: Transmission #3: demographics, marks history, interim marks for sem. 2 and non-sem. courses July 2, 2020: Transmission #4: demographics, mark history, final marks for all courses, proof of graduation

  35. Important Dates August 1, 2020: Transmission #5: demographics, mark history, final marks for all courses including summer school, proof of graduation August 11, 2020: Transmission #5a: demographics, mark history, final marks for e-learning summer school

  36. How Do I Apply? www.ontariocolleges.ca • research different college programs in Ontario • Apply for Ontario college programs www.ocas.ca • Ontario College Application Service • the centralized application service for Ontario’s public colleges

  37. How Much Does It Cost? • $95 for 5 Program Choices • Max. of 3 programs per college

  38. Other Post-Secondary Options • Apprenticeship • OYAP: Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program • Earn money while learning on the job • Many opportunities in the trades • World of Work • Gap Year • Volunteer, travel, upgrade courses

  39. FINANCIAL AID

  40. Scholarships Scholarship and OSAP Information Session on Wednesday Oct. 2nd 8:45-10am Cringan Hall • See your counsellor • Guidance News, REMIND, FB, Guidance website,Websites • www.canlearn.ca • www.Studentawards.com • www.ScholarshipsCanada.com

  41. Scholarships Post-Secondary • Application required/not required • Nomination required • University/college websites www.electronicinfo.ca Major scholarships Combination of leadership experience; extra-curricular and community involvement; strong academic profile

  42. Scholarships Other • Corporations – children of employees • Heritage • Subject-specific/national • E.g. TD Canada Trust Scholarships for Community Leadership; Toyota Earth Day Scholarships; Canadian Hospitality Foundation Scholarships; Loran Award

  43. Financial Aid • Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) www.osap.gov.on.ca • Financial Aid offered by Universities and Colleges • Bank Loans and Lines of Credit • Part-time work • Summer Employment • The Bank of Mom and Dad

  44. Students with IEPs • Must self-identify at college/university during registration process (they won’t know you have an IEP unless you tell them) • Current Psycho-education assessment will be required in order to be considered for accommodations (within last 3 years) • IEPs are only for EH • Each university/college will have its own learning centre/own policies

  45. What Now??

  46. Pre-Application Process Pick up your PIN when it arrives (we’ll let you know) Research: • E-info, websites, liaison officers, viewbooks • open houses/school visits • guidance appointments • Credit counselling summary

  47. Pre-Application Process How Do I Make a Decision? • Program vs. School • Be Realistic • Have a Plan B and Plan C Last Minute Details • Graduation requirements • Specific Program requirements

  48. GOOD LUCK AND DON’T PANIC

  49. Questions??

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