Mayfield Secondary School 2016 – 2017 Applying to College and/or University in Ontario

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Complete on your lunch today! Exit Survey Complete on your lunch today!

How Do I Get There? Ontario Secondary School Diploma 30 Credits 18 Compulsory 12 Optional OSSLT 40 Hours Compulsory Credits 18 Credits Other 12 40 hours Literacy Test 30 credits

Compulsory Credits 4 English (1 credit per grade) 3 Math 2 Science 1 Art 1 Canadian Geography 1 Canadian History 1 French as a second language 1 Health and Physical Education 1/2 Career Studies 1/2 Civics

An additional credit in one of: (Group 1) English French as a Second Language Native Language Classical or International Language Social Science and the Humanities Canadian and World Studies Guidance and Career Education Co-operative Education

An additional credit in one of: (Group 2) Health and Physical Education The Arts Business Studies French as a Second Language Co-operative Education

An additional credit in one of: (Group 3) Science (Grade 11 or 12) Technological Education French as a Second Language Computer Studies Co-operative Education

Research Tools Peel 29000

First step is to look into your options First step is to look into your options. There are Colleges throughout the province to consider when you plan for your program(s).

*not all applied degrees require 6 Grade 12 M/Us Requirements: Diploma or Certificate: OSSD Prerequisites Other (interview, portfolio, audition…) Applied Degrees: ENG4U0* and 5 additional Grade 12 M/Us Average of at least 65% Apply through ontariocollege.ca and/or ouac.on.ca *not all applied degrees require 6 Grade 12 M/Us

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Using the Ontariocolleges Using the Ontariocolleges.ca website, look into colleges that offer programs of interest to you. Make a "wish list' to help keep your choices organized. Look into programs and prerequisites Highly Competitive programs (requirements) may require interviews, portfolios, auditions…Apply early and be aware of those additional dates. Applied Degree programs (4U/M courses required) Interviews/portfolios...

The application processing fee is $95 The application allows you to choose 5 programs with no more than 3 at any one college The application works best in the following browsers: Internet Explorer 9, 10, 11 Firefox latest version Chrome latest version Safari 7 + & iOS 7+ Do not apply for more than 3 programs per college-colleges want to see that you are focussing on a program not a college. Also make sure you have the proper browser. The program works best with the four listed.

(Caledon) Before you apply it is good to know who does what!

On the OCAS website, click the ‘apply’ button and from there click “apply now” You will need to create a new account.

You will need to create your password You will need to create your password. Your username will be your email address

Once you have completed all the fields, click “I agree to the terms Once you have completed all the fields, click “I agree to the terms..” and move on.

You can activate your account here or with the email sent to you.

You have now done your research and it is time to apply You have now done your research and it is time to apply. Follow the buttons on the left to complete “My Profile”

Before you choose programs complete the sections on the left under “my profile” Save as you go through each section

In choosing your High School Education be sure to choose Caledon as the city.

You will be choosing the August 2016 option

College would like you to focus on certain programs College would like you to focus on certain programs. You are only able to apply for a maximum of 5 programs. Record your account number as you will require it if you need support with you application.

You can search for the program here if you haven’t already researched your programs on ontariocolleges.ca.

This section allows you to order and edit your choices This section allows you to order and edit your choices. Once you have chosen your programs click “done adding”

Once you have completed the application you can process it with your payment. It is a good idea to print a copy of the payment confirmation. Pay with credit card, online banking or at your local bank with your college account statement

The “View Offers” section is where you look and accept offers.

Make course changes for Semester 2 by December 23rd, 2016 Important Dates: February 1, 2017 All applications received by this date will be given equal consideration by the colleges. This is also the earliest date the colleges will issue an offer of acceptance and the earliest date an applicant may confirm an offer. May 1, 2017 Applicants must confirm their acceptance of an offer of admission by this date. (Note: Offers may be issued after this date, check your offer letter for details.) Mid June, 2017 Earliest date colleges may require tuition. You may want to print off a checklist to help you. Go to: ontariocolleges.ca/apply Make course changes for Semester 2 by December 23rd, 2016

Requirements OSSD Six Grade 12 M and/or U level credits: Prerequisites, including final grades if given Plus any additional requirements, for example: Interview Audition Portfolio Resume/References

(set up IEP assistance in first year) Academic Support Services If you have an IEP, contact the Counselling and Disabilities Department at the college/university in regard to your IEP and/or Psycho-educational Report before you receive an offer to determine what is required. Need support services? They are available. It is your responsibility to find out about them. http://www.neads.ca/en/norc/edlink/ (set up IEP assistance in first year) If you have an IEP the College will not seek you out to offer support. You will be required to get accepted on your own merit. Every College is different with regards to the Psycho-educational Report !!!! Do your research!!! Go as soon as you confirm acceptance and set up IEP assistance in first year

Financial Aid/Scholarships Visit College/University publications/websites. OSAP site available for application in Spring

QUESTIONS??? Book an appointment on your lunch period to see your counsellor!

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