1. Post-secondary planning
This Year at a Glance:
Preparing for What’s to Come…

2. September - October
Using eInfo ( and research your programs of interest
prerequisites/application requirements
any portfolio, auditions, supplementary applications + deadlines
Think about financing your education
Begin looking at available scholarships (due dates vary)
Attend Ontario Universities’ Fair (OUF): Sept 22nd - 24th
Attend post-secondary open houses (ongoing throughout the year)

3. September – October (cont’d)
Research SAT and ACT Test and Registration dates for our area
Been in Canada less than 4 years?
Begin researching where and when to write TOEFL or IELTS

4. october
Attend Ontario College Information Fair (OCIF): Oct 24th – 25th
Attend Student Life Expo: Oct 15th – 16th
Attend US College Expo/School Tours: October 28th -29th
College Applicants can begin registering an account on (watch video tutorials)
You will need:
Social Insurance Number (SIN)
OEN
Complete Mailing Address
Form of Payment (credit card strongly recommended)

5. november Attend Pathways in Motion Day @ RHSS – November 1st
University Applicants can begin registering an account on (watch video tutorials)
You will need:
OUAC PIN (from Counselling – approx. mid-November)
Social Insurance Number (SIN)
OEN
Student Number
Complete Mailing Address
Form of Payment (credit card strongly recommended)

6. December
Finalize your program choices for both university and college applications!
Choices should be REALISTIC!
Ensure you are meeting all of your diploma requirements:
Credits – Compulsory + Optional
Literacy Requirement
COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS!

7. January University Application Deadline – January 17th (11:59 pm)
APPLY EARLY!
School sends your marks to OUAC and OCAS electronically at predetermined dates throughout the year

8. February College Application Equal Consideration Deadline – Feb. 1st
APPLY EARLY!
Recommended last date to make any changes to your OUAC Application including – Feb. 6th (not a deadline):
Program changes
Additional university/program choices
You may begin receiving early offers NOW!
CHECK REGULARLY – INCLUDING SPAM AND JUNK MAIL

9. March, April, may… Offers will continue to be sent
Deadline to confirm offers of admission to an Ontario College – May 1st
Latest date you can expect a response from an Ontario University – May 29th
Once you have accepted an offer, you should apply for Residence and OSAP

10. June
Earliest date you may be required to respond to an Ontario university offer of admission and give a financial commitment – June 1st
Tuition Deposit due at Colleges – June 15th
Admission Information Service (AIS) available on – early June to late August

11. Financing your studies
RESOURCES TO HELP FUND YOUR EDUCATION:
Parents/ Family
RESP
Part-time job
Scholarships
Loans/OSAP
New Ontario Student Grant
Other

12. How to apply for scholarships
Entrance Scholarships – no application necessary
Other Scholarships:
Research
Guidance Office – Scholarship Binder and Scholarship Appraisal form
Advocate for yourself – ask around
The Essay
Letters of Recommendation
Transcripts and other documents
Be mindful of deadlines!

13. Where to Research? www.studentawards.com www.scholarshipscanada.com
(student stuff, scholarship tab)
Rick Hansen Secondary School Website (student services, scholarships)
Guidance Office (scholarship board, scholarship binder and books)
Speak with your parents/family members (scholarships for employee’s children, union members children, religious institutions, community affiliations)

14. OSAP - Loan A LOAN IS MONEY THAT YOU HAVE TO PAY BACK, WITH INTEREST.
OSAP loans are based on family income and assets. Funds received may be limited or non-existent.
Information on eligibility and deadlines can be found at:

15. Be prepared!
Attend the University/College Application Assembly in mid-November (period 1)
Review this presentation on our school’s website, under “Student Services”