APPLYING TO POST-SECONDARY PROGRAMS

AGENDA Overview Overview Timelines and Dates Timelines and Dates Gathering Information: Gathering Information: 2012 Ontario Universities’ Fair2012 Ontario Universities’ Fair University Representatives at ESAUniversity Representatives at ESA eInfoeInfo Applying to Schools Outside of Ontario Applying to Schools Outside of Ontario Scholarship Information Scholarship Information

ETOBICOKE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS ONTARIO UNIVERSITY & COLLEGE APPLICATION TIMELINE SEPT 28 - Hand in Letter-of-Intent (pink form) SEPT 28 - Hand in Letter-of-Intent (pink form) OCT–NOV - Research, Gather Information, Make Decisions OCT–NOV - Research, Gather Information, Make Decisions NOV - Demographic information and Grade 11 Marks sent by NOV - Demographic information and Grade 11 Marks sent by ESA to Colleges (OCAS) & Universities (OUAC) ESA to Colleges (OCAS) & Universities (OUAC) - Students attend a tutorial of the online application & OUAC PIN numbers are distributed OUAC PIN numbers are distributed JAN 16 - Deadline to apply online to all Ontario Universities JAN 16 - Deadline to apply online to all Ontario Universities FEB 1 - Deadline to apply online to all Ontario Colleges FEB 1 - Deadline to apply online to all Ontario Colleges FEB st set of grade 12 marks (Report Card #2) FEB st set of grade 12 marks (Report Card #2) submitted to OCAS / OUAC submitted to OCAS / OUAC FEB 22 - Deadline to drop a course without penalty FEB 22 - Deadline to drop a course without penalty (FULL DISCLOSURE DATE) (FULL DISCLOSURE DATE)

ETOBICOKE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS ONTARIO UNIVERSITY & COLLEGE APPLICATION TIMELINE APR - 2 nd set of updated grade 12 marks submitted toAPR - 2 nd set of updated grade 12 marks submitted to OCAS / OUAC OCAS / OUAC MAR – MAY CONDITIONAL Offers of admissionMAR – MAY CONDITIONAL Offers of admission MAY 29 - Latest date by which all applicants will have heard from an Ontario UniversityMAY 29 - Latest date by which all applicants will have heard from an Ontario University JUN 3- Earliest date by which Ontario universities JUN 3- Earliest date by which Ontario universities may require a response to an offer of admission. may require a response to an offer of admission. JUNE 3 DEADLINE TO RESPOND TO AN OFFER OF ADMISSION TO AN ONTARIO UNIVERSITY You may accept an offer of admission prior to this date, BUT universities CANNOT require you to respond before Jun 3rd JULY - 3 rd set of grade 12 FINAL marks submitted to JULY - 3 rd set of grade 12 FINAL marks submitted to OCAS / OUAC OCAS / OUAC

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Questions to Consider… PROGRAMS and MAJORS ….. PROGRAMS and MAJORS ….. What if I can’t decide on my major right now? SUPPORT AWAY FROM HOME… SUPPORT AWAY FROM HOME… What are typical first year class sizes? Is there a career centre to help me find a job on or off campus? LIVING ARRANGEMENTS…. LIVING ARRANGEMENTS…. What is the size of the campus? Do I have to live in residence first year? Is there public transit nearby? How will I get around the campus? MONEY, MONEY, MONEY… MONEY, MONEY, MONEY… What scholarships and bursaries are available for 1st year students?

eINFO eINFO At eINFO you can: Search through programs using the “Locator Chart” functionSearch through programs using the “Locator Chart” function Rank your program choicesRank your program choices Search for scholarships by various criteriaSearch for scholarships by various criteria Locate each university on the map of OntarioLocate each university on the map of Ontario Save your search for later, and then return and revise itSave your search for later, and then return and revise it Compare the programs that interest you by using the new “Compare” toolCompare the programs that interest you by using the new “Compare” tool

Useful www Post-Secondary Info Ontario University Application Centre is Ontario University Application Centre is Ontario Colleges Application Service is Ontario Colleges Application Service is SAT information at SAT information at Scholarship info at Scholarship info at Remember to also visit the individual university or college of interest website

Non-Academic Admissions Criteria Many arts programs require an audition or submission of a portfolio Many arts programs require an audition or submission of a portfolio Deadlines are different for each program Deadlines are different for each program Check deadlines & prepare material well in advance Check deadlines & prepare material well in advance

Night School & Virtual School Deadline to apply for the fall session of Night School is this week! Deadline to apply for the fall session of Night School is this week! Virtual school & night school with other school boards are also available – see a counsellor to register Virtual school & night school with other school boards are also available – see a counsellor to register Students must bring in the final report card for any non-TDSB night / virtual school credit earned this fall Students must bring in the final report card for any non-TDSB night / virtual school credit earned this fall

Applying Out of Province Deadlines vary – check individual university websites. Deadlines vary – check individual university websites. Mark collection varies – Mark collection varies – Some universities collect marks through OUAC:Some universities collect marks through OUAC: Bishop’s University The University of British Columbia Concordia University Dalhousie University McGill University Simon Fraser University The University of Victoria The University of Calgary Some universities require a paper copy of a transcript & report card to be submitted directly by the studentSome universities require a paper copy of a transcript & report card to be submitted directly by the student

Applying to U.S. Schools Check out :ESA School code is Check out :ESA School code is www.collegeboard.com Check individual colleges to see specific requirements: Check individual colleges to see specific requirements: SAT / ACTSAT / ACT SAT II – subject-specificSAT II – subject-specific Deadlines to apply are EARLY Deadlines to apply are EARLY Nov – Jan for most schoolsNov – Jan for most schools Lengthy application packages – start now! Lengthy application packages – start now!

ESA Nominated Scholarships Scholarships announced Scholarships announced Students request to be nominated by signing binder in Student Services Students request to be nominated by signing binder in Student Services Scholarship committee of staff reviews applications Scholarship committee of staff reviews applications A student may only be nominated once A student may only be nominated once

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