Navigating the College & University Application Process BROUGHT TO YOU BY STUDENT KCVI

Agenda  Exploring Opportunities  The Application Process: Deadlines & Fees  Financing: OSAP, Awards, Bursaries, Scholarships  My Blueprint Program  Questions

Quick reminder… In order to graduate, students must:  Earn 30 Credits  18 Compulsory & 12 Elective Credits  Complete Ontario Literacy Requirement  Complete 40 hours of Community Volunteer Service

Exploring Opportunities

 The good news is that Canada is home to so many great universities that it’s difficult to make a poor decision. That’s why choosing the school that best suits you requires going beyond rankings and reputation, and considering the unique culture and educational environment of your potential alma mater.  “The choice of universities in Ontario” The Globe and Mail (Oct. 22, 2015)

Exploring Opportunities  Ontario Colleges  557 Undergraduate degree programs (e.g. BAH, BScN, etc.)  1731 Advanced Diploma Programs (3 years)  4032 Diploma Programs (2-3 years)  2134 College Certificate Programs (1 year)  INFORMATION & APPLICATION:

Exploring Opportunities  Ontario Universities  20 Universities across Ontario  INFORMATION:  APPLICATION:

Universities Outside of Ontario…  The following schools request an OUAC reference code as part of their application.  Acadia University  Bishop’s University  The University of British Columbia  The University of Calgary  Concordia University  Dalhousie University  McGill University  The University of New Brunswick  Saint Mary’s University  Simon Fraser University  The University of Victoria.

International Opportunities  Exchanges & Partnerships through Ontario Colleges & Universities  and  Students interested in applying internationally should schedule an appointment with student services.

Application Deadlines & Fees

 Ontario University Applications (OUAC.CA)  Deadline to apply: January 13, 2015  $150 fee for first 3 program choices. $50.00 for each additional choice.  Deadline to hear from Universities: May 27, 2016  Earliest deadline to confirm Offers of Admission: June 1, 2016  Ontario College Applications (ontariocolleges.ca)  Deadline for equal consideration: February 1, 2016  $95.00 fee for 5 programs, with no more than 3 programs from any one school.  Deadline to Confirm Offers of Admission: May 1, 2016  Out of Province Application  Deadlines & fees vary by school. See individual websites.

What information do Colleges & Universities base decisions on?  NOVEMBER 2015: Colleges & Universities have access to final grades from Gr. 11 courses and completed Gr. 12 courses.  Ontario Colleges  Prerequisite courses & average as prescribed by program  Marks: Sem 1 Midterm & Final, Sem 2 Midterm & Final  Supplementary Application Items (Portfolio, entrance tests, etc).  Ontario Universities  6 4U/4M courses including prerequisite courses  Marks: Sem 1 Final, Sem 2 Midterm & Final  Supplementary Application Items (e.g. PSE, SE, Portfolio)

Financing: Scholarships, Bursaries & Student Loans

Financing information  Scholarships & Bursaries  Entrance & School Specific Awards & Bursaries  (electronicinfo.ca, school websites)  and yconic.com  Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)  Apply online. You will need:  SIN for both student AND parent  Parent’s Tax Return/Notice of Assessment  Photo ID  Banking information (Bank #, Transit #, Account #)  osap?_ga= osap?_ga=

My Blueprint Pathway Planning… 

More Information…  Sign up for KC Grads Remind  Grade 12 Post-Secondary Application Workshops  Wednesday, November 18  Periods A, B, C, D and lunch  Students encouraged to attend whenever it fits in their schedule!