Being informed is the key to making the right choice University 2020 Being informed is the key to making the right choice

CREDIT COUNSELLING SUMMARY You must be enrolled in ENG4U and 5 other 4U/M courses

MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE: Research, Research, Research! Ontario University Information myblueprint.ca ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca (OUInfo) ouac.on.ca campustour.ca ontariocolleges.ca individual university and college websites ouf.ca (Ontario Universities Fair September 27-29, 2019) ocif.ca (Ontario College Information Fair October 23-24, 2019) STA Post-Secondary Information Fair (November 14, 2019) Out of Province University Information letsgoglobal.ca (Expo February 9, 2020) studyandgoabroad.com (Expo October 6, 2019) studentlifeexpo.com (Expo October 27, 2019) schoolfinder.com universitystudy.ca collegeboard.org (for SAT’s)

WHAT TO CONSIDER IN YOUR RESEARCH……. Academic Program and Admission Criteria Admission averages Prerequisite courses Limited enrollment programs Supplemental applications and portfolios Interviews Cost Tuition fees Residence and meal plans Travel costs Other fees (books, activity fees, course resources) Campus Lifestyle/Amenities Athletics, intramurals, clubs, facilities, residence options

WHAT TO CONSIDER IN YOUR RESEARCH……. Location and Size of School: Attend campus tours/open houses

MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE: Ask lots of questions! Suggested Questions: Where is the institution located? What programs are offered? Do you offer co-op programs? In which areas? What are your admission requirements? What is the cost of attending? What are the deadlines for applications and scholarships? What are the values of the scholarships you award? What criteria are considered in the scholarship process? Are scholarships only guaranteed for a specified standing? Do you have a campus tour program? Do you have an Open House or Summer Orientation? What on-campus housing is available? How do I apply? Is residence guaranteed? What extra-curricular activities are available? Can I change programs without restriction within your institution? What services are available on campus? What are the sizes of first-year classes? Is there a place where I can get academic assistance? How can I get more information?

PRESENTATION DATES University Information Assemblies (scheduled by HR)   University Information Assemblies (scheduled by HR) Sept 24, 25 Library 8:30 a.m. (Per 1)   College Information Assemblies (optional, with teacher permission) Sept 26 First floor and portables (library) 8:30 a.m. (Per 1) Sept 27 Second and third floors (library) University Presentations (optional, with teacher permission): Mon Oct 7 University of Toronto (library) 1:00 p.m. (Per 4) Tues Oct 8 York University (library) 11:00 a.m. (Per 3ab) Tues Oct 29 Ryerson University (library) 9:30 a.m. (Per 2) OUAC Application Presentation (optional, on lunch): Wed Oct 30 Brian Dunn Theatre 11:00 a.m. (3a or 3c)    OSAP Presentation (optional, on lunch) Wed Nov 27 Brian Dunn Theatre 11:00 a.m. (3a or 3c)

STA Post-Secondary Information Fair Don’t miss this STA event!! Post Secondary Information Fair Thursday November 14, 2019 6:00-8:30 p.m. Free for parents and students cafeteria   Over 40 university and college representatives will be here to answer all your questions

ONTARIO UNIVERSITIES FAIR: This weekend!!! OUF September 27–29, 2018 10 am – 5 pm daily Metro Toronto Convention Centre Free admission Your OUF Passport gets scanned to allow you to share contact information easily with universities

Oct 6, 2019 Oct 27, 2019 Oct 23-24, 2019 Feb 9, 2020 OTHER FAIRS www.ocif.ca Oct 27, 2019 Oct 23-24, 2019

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PROGRAMS Prerequisite ENG4U

PROGRAMS (4U Math preferred)

PROGRAMS Additional Admission Criteria Supplementary Application with Video Interview

PROGRAMS Program Admission You must complete an Online Student Profile and pay an Assessment Fee of $40. A video interview is also considered in the selection process. Failed and Repeated Courses While recognizing that there may be valid reasons to repeat a course, the University of Toronto reserves the right to give preference to students whose marks are the result of a single attempt at each course.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS: OUAC Ontario University Application Centre All Ontario Universities will access this site to receive your applications and grades. You will need an ACCESS CODE to apply through OUAC You must pick this up from your counsellor in October

SCHEDULE OF DATES: OUAC January 15, 2O20 Deadline for Ontario high school students to submit completed applications to the OUAC. February 13, 2020 Deadline for the OUAC to receive all final first-semester grades from Ontario high schools. April 23, 2020 Deadline for the OUAC to receive mid-term grades for second semester from Ontario high schools May 27, 2020 The latest date all high school applicants can expect a response from an Ontario University (offer, refusal or deferral) June 1, 2020 The earliest date an Ontario high school student may be required to respond to an offer of admission and give a financial commitment of any kind. July 6, 2020 Deadline for the OUAC to receive final grades for current semester/year courses from Ontario secondary schools.

FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION: SCHOLARSHIPS SEARCHING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS ONLINE myBlueprint/Resources: Scholarship Report ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca (OUInfo) has a scholarships section with information about scholarships offered by each university * yconic.com matches you with awards you are eligible for after you create a detailed profile. It will also send you email updates when new scholarships become available * scholarshipscanada.com has thousands of awards listed; search by school, field of study, or source ontarioscholarships.ca lists many scholarships for students entering College or University schoolfinder.com helps students find a school that suits them and features a scholarship search engine Tip: When creating online profiles for these sites, answer the questions with as much detail as possible so that you are matched with as many awards as possible.   PRIVATE SOURCES Many private organizations offer scholarships and bursaries and give them out for all kinds of different reasons. The best place to start is to make a list of organizations that you and your family are associated with – including places of worship, employers, unions, and community groups – and find out if they offer scholarships. ** scholarship info will be posted in the Scholarships Binder and Bulletin Board as it becomes available

FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION: OSAP Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) ontario.ca/osap Your college (OCAS) and university (OUAC) applications are linked to OSAP grant: money you don’t have to pay back loan: money you need to repay when done school

FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION: OSAP The amount received depends on many factors such as: University/college and program selected Course load (full or part time student) status (e.g. single, married) family income other scholarships/bursaries received

FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION: OSAP When you apply, you will get an ESTIMATE of the amount of grants and loans that you can receive In the spring, OSAP will let you know what DOCUMENTS are required The ACTUAL AMOUNT will be determined after you have ENROLLED in a post-secondary institution

IS COLLEGE AN OPTION FOR YOU? Ontariocolleges.ca

Online Applications Open February 1, 2020 Equal Consideration Date IMPORTANT DATES: Early October 2019 Online Applications Open February 1, 2020 Equal Consideration Date This date is important if you are applying to highly competitive programs such as Nursing, Animation, Business

after February 1st until September 2020 IMPORTANT DATES: You can apply anytime after February 1st until September 2020 if the course is “open” to applications.

Why might you consider a College education? All university programs are not superior to all college programs!! ie. Sheridan Animation is considered one of the best animation programs in the world! Colleges offer 4 year degree programs (ie. Business,) that often have a guarantee of COOP in the field of study.

Why might you consider a College education? The purpose of a college education is to get you a job at the end of program ie. Bachelor of Business - Automotive Management at Georgian College It is generally easier to get into a college degree than a university degree. ie. Minimum 65% for ENG4U You can’t get into the program you want because you don’t have the grades ie. Nursing – start in the diploma course first

Why might you consider a College education? Don’t have the marks? Try a ‘University Transfer Diploma’ For students going into the ARTS or HUMANITIES (Not for math or sciences?) 2 years is equal to 1 ½ of university ie. Start at Sheridan then go to The University of Toronto

Why might you consider a College education? Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees at Niagara College Eg. Registered Nursing Paramedic

Remember….. Being informed is the key to making the right choice