Post-secondary planning This Year at a Glance: Preparing for What’s to Come…

September - October Using eInfo (www.electronicinfo.ca) and www.ontariocolleges.ca research your programs of interest prerequisites/application requirements any portfolio, auditions, supplementary applications + deadlines Think about financing your education Begin looking at available scholarships (due dates vary) Attend Ontario Universities’ Fair (OUF): Sept 22nd - 24th Attend post-secondary open houses (ongoing throughout the year)

September – October (cont’d) Research SAT and ACT Test and Registration dates for our area Been in Canada less than 4 years? Begin researching where and when to write TOEFL or IELTS

october Attend Ontario College Information Fair (OCIF): Oct 24th – 25th Attend Student Life Expo: Oct 15th – 16th Attend US College Expo/School Tours: October 28th -29th College Applicants can begin registering an account on www.ontariocolleges.ca (watch video tutorials) You will need: Social Insurance Number (SIN) OEN Complete Mailing Address Form of Payment (credit card strongly recommended)

november Attend Pathways in Motion Day @ RHSS – November 1st University Applicants can begin registering an account on www.ouac.on.ca (watch video tutorials) You will need: OUAC PIN (from Counselling – approx. mid-November) Social Insurance Number (SIN) OEN Student Number Complete Mailing Address Form of Payment (credit card strongly recommended)

December Finalize your program choices for both university and college applications! Choices should be REALISTIC! Ensure you are meeting all of your diploma requirements: Credits – Compulsory + Optional Literacy Requirement COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS!

January University Application Deadline – January 17th (11:59 pm) APPLY EARLY! School sends your marks to OUAC and OCAS electronically at predetermined dates throughout the year

February College Application Equal Consideration Deadline – Feb. 1st APPLY EARLY! Recommended last date to make any changes to your OUAC Application including – Feb. 6th (not a deadline): Program changes Additional university/program choices You may begin receiving early offers NOW! CHECK EMAIL REGULARLY – INCLUDING SPAM AND JUNK MAIL

March, April, may… Offers will continue to be sent Deadline to confirm offers of admission to an Ontario College – May 1st Latest date you can expect a response from an Ontario University – May 29th Once you have accepted an offer, you should apply for Residence and OSAP

June Earliest date you may be required to respond to an Ontario university offer of admission and give a financial commitment – June 1st Tuition Deposit due at Colleges – June 15th Admission Information Service (AIS) available on www.ouac.on.ca – early June to late August

Financing your studies RESOURCES TO HELP FUND YOUR EDUCATION: Parents/ Family RESP Part-time job Scholarships Loans/OSAP New Ontario Student Grant Other

How to apply for scholarships Entrance Scholarships – no application necessary Other Scholarships: Research Guidance Office – Scholarship Binder and Scholarship Appraisal form Advocate for yourself – ask around The Essay Letters of Recommendation Transcripts and other documents Be mindful of deadlines!

Where to Research? www.studentawards.com www.scholarshipscanada.com www.electronicinfo.ca www.ontariocolleges.ca www.peelschools.org (student stuff, scholarship tab) Rick Hansen Secondary School Website (student services, scholarships) Guidance Office (scholarship board, scholarship binder and books) Speak with your parents/family members (scholarships for employee’s children, union members children, religious institutions, community affiliations)

OSAP - Loan A LOAN IS MONEY THAT YOU HAVE TO PAY BACK, WITH INTEREST. OSAP loans are based on family income and assets. Funds received may be limited or non-existent. Information on eligibility and deadlines can be found at: https://osap.gov.on.ca/OSAPPortal/index.htm

Be prepared! Attend the University/College Application Assembly in mid-November (period 1) Review this presentation on our school’s website, under “Student Services”