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Applying to Post Secondary Programs

Applying to Post Secondary Programs. University and College. Applying to University Checklist . Before you apply you need: a PIN (Personal Identification Number) a school number a student number a list of your researched options. Step 1: Your OUAC Access Code.

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Applying to Post Secondary Programs

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  1. Applying to Post Secondary Programs University and College

  2. Applying to UniversityChecklist • Before you apply you need: • a PIN (Personal Identification Number) • a school number • a student number • a list of your researched options

  3. Step 1: Your OUAC Access Code • The Guidance office will provide your access codes in late fall (November). Listen for announcement of when to pick them up. Follow us on twitter @TFSSGuidance • These access codes are CONFIDENTIAL. Do not share your code with others. • Your codes include: • PIN • School Number • Student Number • http://youtu.be/vsCW1lKbuSM

  4. Step 2: Research Your University Options • Visit eINFO (www.electronicinfo.ca), to see what each university has to offer. • Check out university websites and booklets • Ask questions at the school destination fair • Talk to counsellors, teachers, and community members • Write down your program choices and codes, and keep them handy for your application You can use the FastTrack option whenyou know the OUAC program code.

  5. Step 3: Mark your calendars • September-November 2014: eINFOwww.electronicinfo.ca – begin your research – choose your program • September 19-21, 2014: Ontario Universities’ Fair • September 25, 2014: Turner Fenton S.S. Destination Fair • January 14, 2015 - Final date to apply online through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) – www.ouac.on.ca/ouac-101 • February 3, 2015 – Recommended last date to submit all information to OUAC to be considered for admission (program changes, additional choices) • May 28, 2015 – you can expect an admission response from an Ontario university by this date. • June 1, 2015 – The earliest date you may be required to respond to an offer of admission • Early June to August 2015 – Use the Admission Information Service (AIS) to find possible openings at Ontario universities www.ouac.on.ca/ais/

  6. Step 4: Apply • You will apply using the Ontario University Application Centre • Go to www.ouac.on.ca • You will need: • Your codes (PIN, School, student) • A method of payment • Program of interest

  7. Paying for you Application • $130 for 3 program options • $44 for each additional school/program Mark Upload Dates • The school board uploads your marks directly to OUAC. • Uploads happen: • A. End of semester 1(Beginning of February) • B. Semester 2 midterm (April) • C. End of semester 2 (Beginning of July) • D. August (Beginning of August)

  8. What you need to go to university • Ontario Universities look at your top 6 grade 12 university/mixed courses (4U or 4M). • It is a big BIGBIGmyth that Universities look at your grade 9-11 grades. • Some schools ask for “supplemental applications”. These are school and program specific. In these cases you may need to write an essay, provide evidence of extra-curricular activities, or show community involvement • If you require a teacher/counsellor/VP endorsement, you must provide a minimum of 2 weeks (1 month is better) advance notice – please provide all relevant information to the school staff person, along with a resume, and any other pertinent information

  9. Applying to CollegeStep 1: Research • Visit www.ontariocolleges.ca and search programs across Ontario colleges. • You can search by region, program, or specific school • Take NOTE: Admission requirements (some schools/programs require college level courses and some require university level courses or even a mix) – be sure that you have the requirements for the programs for which you are applying • Watch this application video for more details: • http://youtu.be/9euno3gQwYg

  10. Step 2: Applying • You will apply to college through www.ontariocolleges.ca • You will need: • An email address • Your Ontario Education Number (OEN) • $95 (credit card) • for 5 school/programs - with a maximum of 3 applications to one college

  11. Mark your calendars • The equal consideration date is February 1, 2015. • This means that you can apply after, but your application will be placed at the bottom of the pile. • If you apply before this date, you will be considered equally with applicants that were submitted by the Feb. 1 date.

  12. Applying out of Province • Each application is a separate process • You will need to do the research to find out how to apply • Quebec universities will download from our system (transcripts, etc) • BC – you need to set up a personal profile

  13. Scholarships and Bursaries • You will need to get researching. This is your responsibility. While the school shares some information about scholarships, there are thousands that we are unaware of. THIS CAN BE A FULL TIME JOB!!! GET ON IT!! • Scholarships can be granted for a variety of reasons: • Grades • Culture • Extra-curriculars • Etc. • Visit www.canlearn.ca or www.studentawards.com

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