1. Navigating the College & University Application Process
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2. Agenda Exploring Opportunities Application Timelines & Fees
Financing: OSAP, Awards, Bursaries, Scholarships
Questions

3. 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

4. Exploring Opportunities
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5. Ontario Colleges
555 Undergraduate degree programs (e.g. BAH, BScN, etc.)
1694 Advanced Diploma Programs (3 years)
4340 Diploma Programs (2-3 years)
2317 College Certificate Programs (1 year)
Articulation Programs with Canadian & International Universities
INFORMATION & APPLICATION:

6. Ontario Colleges Deadline for equal consideration: February 9, 2018
Supplementary application deadlines after February 9, 2018 (vary by school and program)
$95.00 fee for 5 programs, with no more than 3 programs from any one school.
Deadline to Confirm Offers of Admission: May 1, 2017

7. 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

8. Ontario Universities 20 Universities across Ontario
INFORMATION:
APPLICATION:

9. Students with Identified Exceptionalities
Transition Resource Guide for Students with Disabilities - Transition to Post-Secondary Education

10. Ontario University Applications
Students will need OUAC PIN # to create account.
Deadline to apply: January 17, 2018
$150 fee for first 3 program choices. $50 for each additional choice. Any time, beyond the initial 3, that you add an additional choice there is a $50 fee, unless you withdraw a choice and then add another choice at the same institution.
Supplementary applications due after January 17
Deadline to hear from Universities: May 29, 2018
Earliest deadline to confirm Offers of Admission: June 1, 2017

11. Universities Outside of Ontario…
Apply directly to the school (University website)
Each school has its own deadlines and application fees.
The following schools request an OUAC reference code as part of their application.
Acadia University
The University of New Brunswick
Bishop’s University
Saint Mary’s University
The University of British Columbia
Simon Fraser University
The University of Calgary
The University of Victoria.
Concordia University
Dalhousie University
McGill University

12. International Opportunities
Exchanges & Partnerships through Ontario Colleges & Universities
and
Students interested in applying internationally should schedule an appointment with student services before the end of November.

13. What information do Colleges & Universities base decisions on?
Colleges & Universities have access to final grades from Gr. 11 courses and completed Gr. 12 courses from school year.
In addition:
Ontario Colleges
Prerequisite courses & average as prescribed by program
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)

14. Financing: Scholarships, Bursaries & Student Loans

15. Scholarships & Bursaries
Entrance & School Specific Awards & Bursaries
and yconic.com
electronicinfo.ca
Bulletin Board in Student Services Offices

16. Student Loans osap 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 #)
Starting in the school year, you can receive up to:
$13,260, if you are a full-time single student
$22,440, if you are a married student or sole-support parent
Free tuition if your parents earn $50,000 or less per year, and you’re going to study full-time

17. Upcoming Opportunities
Degree for a Day (Queen’s University): December 1, 2017
Daily appointments in guidance

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