1. College Application Seminar
Fall 2018

2. The Ontario Application Process
All Applications to OCAS
Ontario College Application Service
Application cost - $95
For 5 programs – no more than 3 at any one college
Additional programs are not possible
All applications are done on-line
At home or in Guidance
Application due date February 1, 2019 for equal consideration with all applicants (even if you aren’t starting until January 2019
Should be done before Christmas holidays

3. Communication
You must have an address before you apply (it should be suitable) If you change your , notify Guidance and OCAS)
Check it often after you apply
This is the way OCAS, the colleges and Guidance prefer to communicate with you

4. What the school sends October Demographic information
Final marks of completed grade 9 to 12 courses
First and second semester courses you are taking
Community involvement and literacy test info
November
Application data sent to colleges
February
First semester final marks
Update semester 2 courses
April
Second semester mid term marks
July 2019
Final second semester marks
Proof of graduation

5. Admission Date
All high school applicants will hear their admission decision on or after February 1, 2019
Most applicants must respond to an offer of admission by May 1, 2019 or lose their spot
Applicants should check their offers of admission for exact deadline dates.

6. Admission Requirements
Different programs and colleges have different required courses –
English, Math and Science
There are recommended courses as well for each program
Admission may be based on:
All grade 11 and 12 marks OR only required courses
Admission is based on formulas individualized and set by each college
Research on ontariocolleges.ca and on individual college websites – it is the student’s responsibility to completely research your program choices – especially highly competitive programs

7. Admission Requirements
Highly Competitive Programs
This is a program where there are more qualified applicants than the program’s capacity
These programs don’t usually accept applications after February 1
Consider applying for another program as well
Consider applying at a more remote college
Strive to get the highest marks you can achieve (the cut-off could be much higher than the minimum marks required)

8. Highly Competitive Programs
Many Health and Medical programs i.e. Dental Hygiene, Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Paramedic, Radiography
Social Service Worker, Early Childhood Education
Veterinary Assistant and Technician
Some Aviation programs, Powerline
See

9. Multiple Offers of Admission
You may be offered admission to several or ALL of your 5 choices
You may only accept ONE offer
You must respond to OCAS with the program you wish to accept
If you accept a second program, the first will be cancelled

10. Timelines October / November December or earlier January
Research
On-line Ontario College Application is available
Colleges will begin to receive applications October , 2018
December or earlier
Apply on-line (recommended to be done with a guidance counsellor)
January
Buffer month to fix any payment problems or amend applications
February 1, 2019 Application Due

11. Research
Attend College Sessions – sheets posted in Grade 12 classrooms & Guidance
Go to Fanshawe (Wed. Oct. 17)
Check out EESS and college web sites
Visit the college campuses
Use and college viewbooks

12. Research Check the college viewbooks in Guidance
New Programs
Open Houses
Preview Days
Check bulletin boards outside guidance
Check each college’s website
Make an appointment with your guidance counsellor

13. Types of College Programs
Certificate Program – 1 year
Regular Diploma – 2 years
Technician
Advanced Diploma – 3 years
Technologist

14. Types of College Programs
Graduate Certificate
must already have a college certificate or diploma
Bachelor’s Degree - 4 years
University admission requirements (6 4U or 4M courses)
Collaborative Program
joint education between college and university – you may receive both a diploma and a degree.

15. Co-op Programs Many programs have a co-op component.
This costs extra money.
There is no guarantee that you will get a co-op placement.
The extra money gives you access to the co-op employer list.
Many co-op placements are paid positions which can offset the cost of your education.

16. Financing Your Education
Scholarship Seminars
Early December
You will receive an notification of the exact dates and times
Make sure you have a valid on file with the guidance office
OSAP – Ontario Student Assistance Program
This is a loan program. You will have to pay the loan back eventually. You apply on-line and we will be holding an OSAP seminar in the spring.
Scholarships and Awards – These are cash awards given to students for educational expenses. They are usually based on academic achievement (good marks) but financial need may also be a consideration. Check out each college web site for more information about specific scholarships and awards.
Bursaries – These are cash awards given to students based on financial need but sometimes good marks are considered.
See page 12 of the Ontario College Guide for more information about financing your college education. It outlines some of the major scholarships and awards.
December 16, 2005 – If you apply and pay on-line by this date your name will be entered in a draw to win up to $ See page 9 of the College guide.

17. Financing Your Education
OSAP (all students should apply) Seminar in the Spring
Entrance Awards
Bursaries
Business scholarships (ie NRG)
EESS commencement awards
Selected by committee from those who fill out the form
Thames Valley School Board awards
Business Scholarships
Wendy’s $2000
Burger King – one per school
EESS Commencement awards
Selected by the awards committee or departments Eg. There are Business awards based on the students with the highest marks in grade 12 business classes: Accounting, Economics and Organizational Studies
Thames Valley School Board Awards
Nominated by the school
Thames Valley Education Foundation Award
Ernie McTavish Award – awarded to a student who has overcome great difficulties while in school

18. Scholarships Have parents check with their employers for awards.
Keep working on your volunteer hours and keep a detailed record of your activities
Thames Valley DSB web site … click on: students…student awards and scholarships
Other links from EESS guidance site
Some employers have scholarships for family members
McDonald’s employees
Secondary School Teachers children
Check out the web sites:
Studentawards.com : you must sign up – it’s free
Fill out the involvement survey You snooze – you lose! This is your chance for free money.

19. East Elgin Web Site www.tvdsb.ca/EastElgin.cfm
Under construction, see Guidance with questions

20. Updates
There will be frequent updates for college and university applicants sent to your . Please check frequently for these updates.
Check your daily for updates from the Guidance department

21. My Blueprint
Please use as a research tool to help determine your future
Complete the high school planner section by inputting all the courses you have taken or will be taking over your high school career
Use your credit counselling summary to ensure accuracy
After completion you can make an appointment to review it

22. Applicant User Guide