NEPEAN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2007 GRAD ASSEMBLY

HANDOUTS TODAY:  INFO  COMPASS.101  COLLEGE GUIDE  IMPORTANT DATES  WEBSITES

TODAY: 1.Career Information 2.Apprenticeship 3.Application Process for College & University in Ontario and Out of Province 4.Finances 5.Responsibilities 6.Questions

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Students with Learning Disabilities have access to all accommodations and provisions that have been provided in high school through their IEP LD Students in University/College

Algonquin College offers full time computer and in-class support to all LD students in their programs Ottawa and Carleton Universities coordinate with all faculties to ensure that students are given every accommodation to which they are entitled for classes, seminars and exams What’s Offered

Degree 3 to 4 years OSSD 6 Gr.12 U or M OUAC $100 for 3 Diploma 2 to 3 years OSSD ENG4C + Prereqs. OCAS $85 for 5 choices Universities Colleges Collaborative Degrees: Algonquin/Ottawa U…Nursing Algonquin/Carleton…Information Technology Articulations: Algonquin/Carleton…Info Tech/ECE/Commerce/SW New at Algonquin: Applied Degrees…Interior Design, E-Business, Photonics

Brock OCAD Waterloo Carleton Ottawa Western Guelph Queen’s SW Laurier Lakehead RMC Windsor Laurentian Ryerson York McMaster Toronto UOIT Nipissing Trent Ontario Universities Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2005

Class of 2006 Top 8 Universities Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2005 OttawaGuelph CarletonMcGill Queen’sMcMaster DalhousieToronto

COMPASS.101 for Ontario Secondary School Students Applying On-line to Ontario’s Universities Ontario Universities’ Application Centre

Before using COMPASS.101 you will need: Checklist  a PIN (Personal Identification Number)  a school number  a student number  a list of your researched options Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2005

 PIN (Personal Id #)  School Number  Student Number Step 1: Your COMPASS Access Codes Your guidance counsellor will give you a confidential letter containing your access codes in late October: These numbers allow you to access your COMPASS.101 application. Your PIN is confidential! Don’t share it with anyone else! Your PIN is confidential! Don’t share it with anyone else! Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2005

 Read INFO and the COMPASS.101 Companion Booklet.  Check out univ. websites, UIP, tours and visits.  Talk to counsellors, family, teachers and friends.  Write down your program choices and codes and keep them handy. You can use the Fast Track option when you know the program code. Step 2: Research Your University Options Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2005

October/November 2006: Schools distribute INFO, COMPASS.101, and access codes (late October). January 10, 2007: Latest date to submit completed on-line applications to the OUAC. February 6, 2007: Recommended last day to make changes to your application to be eligible for early admission. May 25, 2007: Latest date by which all secondary school applicants shall expect a response from an Ontario university. Such a response could be: 1) an offer of admission 2) a refusal or 3) a deferral pending the receipt of specific additional information. May 28, 2007: Earliest date by which Ontario universities may require a response to an offer. Step 3: Mark Your Calendar Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2005

1.VISA / MasterCard: You will need the card number, expiry date and the cardholder’s name. 2.Internet / Telephone Banking: You will receive an account number from the OUAC when you submit your application. 3. Cheque / Money Order: You must send the cheque or money order by mail within two weeks of submitting your application electronically. Paying for your application You have the following three options: Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2005

You will access the on-line application at: Let’s Get Started! Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2005

AlgonquinCambrian Canadore CentennialConestoga Confederation Durham Fanshawe Flemming George BrownGeorgian Humber KemptvilleLambton Loyalist MichenerMohawk Niagara Northern Ridgetown St. Clair St. Lawrence Sault Seneca SheridanLa Cite Collegiale Ontario Colleges Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2005

The Ontario high school application tutorial Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2005 Applying Online to Ontario Colleges

Checklist: Explore your college options. Check out college websites, publications and tours. Research program admission requirements. Take a look at the online Program Locator (at ontariocolleges.ca) or the Ontario College Guide. Have a valid account. Think of a unique username and password. Know your Ontario Education Number (OEN). Know your correct address and postal code. Have a credit card number, including expiry date, (VISA, MasterCard or American Express), if you plan to pay online. Before you get started Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2005

Fall 2006: Applications may be submitted on-line to OCAS as soon as they are available, in late October. OENs from Student Services required. February 1, 2007: Equal consideration date (all applications received at OCAS by this date will be considered equally by the colleges). Earliest admission offer date for high school applicants. Earliest date to confirm an offer. May 1, 2007: Confirmation date for acceptance of an offer of admission. June 15, 2007: Earliest date that the colleges can require payment of tuition fees. Important Dates Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2005

The $85 application fee is non-refundable You can make 5 program choices, with no more than 3 choices at any one college Submit only 1 application! Application fees paid on “duplicate” applications are non-refundable. When you apply online OCAS receives your application immediately. You will have your payment confirmed immediately if you pay by credit card. You can apply 24/7 from any internet-connected (windows-based or Mac) computer with recent browser versions. Did you know? Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2005

OCAS: Processes applications and transcripts and forwards information to the colleges. Notifies you and your counsellors if your grades are missing or incomplete. Advises the college when you have accepted an offer of admission. Who does what? Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2005

HIGH SCHOOLS: Distribute your Ontario Education Number (OEN), the College and Quick Reference Guides. Provide OCAS with your personal and academic information and updated grade information in Feb. April and July. Notify OCAS if you transfer to another school. Who does what? Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2005

YOU: Set up your own online account and create your personal username and password. Keep this information in a safe place, you will need it to log on to your application. Write down your OCAS application number. Complete your application Verify your academic information. Make changes to your application online. Who does what? Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2005

YOU: Pay the application processing fee (your application will not be sent to the colleges until payment is received at OCAS) Print a copy of the Application Verification summary Verify online that OCAS received your application fee and any other documents you sent. Complete additional requirements for admission, if required, and acknowledge your acceptance of a college offer. Who does what? Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2005

Electronic applications preferred OUAC will send marks to McGill, Bishop’s, Concordia, UBC, Simon Fraser, UVictoria & Dalhousie if you include your OUAC Number on your application! Student Services will send your transcript to other post-secondary institutions if you tell Ms. Huard where you have applied and when to send them! Applying out of Province Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2005

Finances

Paying the Bills Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2005 Savings from work Co-op Programs Scholarships Bursaries Student Loans Family

Scholarships Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2005 Entrance…automatic based on average of best 6 GRADE 12 U or M courses eg. Carleton 95+ ……….$4000 x 4 years …...$ …...$ …...$ …...$1000 Prestige...application needed/90% /extracurricular General…apply through Student Services for school nomination or send in yourself

OSAP- Ontario Student Assistance Plan Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2005 Apply on-line in the Spring Amount based on family income….threshold increases if more than one child is attending a post secondary institution Repayable once person is employed Bursaries also available Loans are portable…out of province or country Hint: If you apply for OSAP, check Aiming For The Top Scholarship box on University/College application

Student Responsibilities Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2005 Do your homework…check Viewbooks and the Internet, visit campuses and attend Information Sessions hosted by Nepean Talk to Teachers, Parents, Neighbours, Ex-Nepeanites View Application Tutorials on-line at OUAC or OCAS websites or at for links to Scholarships, Campus Tours and University/College Visits Respect the deadlines!!!!!

Thank You and Good Luck! Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2005 Questions? Please sign-up today as you leave!

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