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Grade 12 Assembly. 2018 -2019. Are you on track to Graduate?. Pathway Options after Secondary. School-to-work Apprenticeship College University. School-To-Work & Apprenticeships. Visit Ontario Skills Passport (OSP) http://www.skills.edu.gov.on.ca Consider A
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Grade 12 Assembly 2018 -2019
Pathway Options after Secondary School-to-work Apprenticeship College University
School-To-Work & Apprenticeships • Visit Ontario Skills Passport (OSP) • http://www.skills.edu.gov.on.ca • Consider A Dual Credit Program or Co-op • Check out the Board’s website for the extensive list of options
University/College Application Process • There are two centers for your applications: • Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC). Website – www.ouac.on.ca • Ontario College Application Service (OCAS). Website – www.ontariocolleges.ca This is where you begin PIN # REQUIRED No PIN # Needed
What You Will Find • Links to all schools in Ontario • Information about programs (prerequisites and averages) • Dates and deadlines • How to go about applying • Scholarships and Awards • Information regarding the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) • Accessibility for Students with disabilities
The Application Process • Visit OCAS and OUAC websites to gather information about Programs you are interested in • Understanding Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates • See your Guidance Counsellor if you need more information • Once you apply, OUAC and/or OCAS will activate your file and send it to the universities and/or colleges that you have listed in your application
University Application Website 101 Resources • Application Guide • 101 Important Dates • 101 How-to Videos • 101 Common Questions • Links to Ontario Universities • eINFO Website • University Information Program • Collaborative University and College Programs • 101 Winter and Spring Entry
College Application Website • How to Apply to an Ontario College • Important Dates • Application Fees • Transcripts • Program Types • Highly Competitive Programs • Skilled Trades • Admission Requirements • Immigrant Applicants • International Applicants • Offers of Admission • Transfer Credits • e-Materials
Notable Information • You do not dictate “early offers of admission”. They find you. • Competitive programs may look at grade 11 marks to get an idea of a student’s performance potential. • Some universities and colleges may send you a conditional offer of acceptance. PLEASE NOTE: offers are conditional, you must maintain your average and successfully complete requirements.
Notable Information • We send your grades in February and again in early May – after the midterm grades of second semester • In early July, we send your final grades. You cannot start university or college without your diploma • The Admission Information Service(AIS) is available June to August 2019 for those who do not receive an offer of Admission to find other possible openings at other Ontario Universities
Notable Information Costs this Year • The cost for Applying to Ontario Universities is $150. That allows you to apply to 3 schools. An additional Choice Fee is $50 per choice • The cost for Allying to Ontario Colleges is $95.00 That allows you to apply to 5 program choices (no more than 3 at any one college) These fees are non-refundable
IMPORTANT Dates to Remember for University Applications • University applications are due January 16th, 2019, 11:59 p.m. EST • February 7, 2019 - Recommended last date for students to submit all information to the OUAC to be considered for early admission. This information includes university and program changes and additional active choices. Again – THEY FIND YOU
IMPORTANT Dates to Remember for College Applications • October 2018 -- Access to the online college applications (ontariocolleges.ca). • Late November, 2018—Application data sent to the Colleges • February 1, 2019 – Deadline for College applications equal consideration • May 1, 2019 –Latest date to confirm acceptance
Thinking Of Applying Outside of Ontario? • You must do the research and ensure that you meet the requirements • You must obtain an application (download from website) and submit with fee • Guidance can assist with transcripts and reference letters • If applying to the U.S.A. you must also write the SAT. There is a cost to each time you write
Other Important Dates to Remember • Ontario Universities’ Fair September 28-30 2018 @ the Metro Convention Centre • Loyola’s Post-Secondary Fair October 18 2018 6:30 -8:30 @ Loyola • Ontario College Information Fair October 23rd & 24th 2018 @ the Enercare Centre @Exhibition Place
Other Important Dates to Remember • Student Life Expo October 27th& 28th 2018@ the Metro Convention Centre Universities, Colleges, Scholarships, Careers, Travel, Technology, Healthy Living, Skilled Trades, Pathways, Presentations, Free Samples And Much More!