1. Welcome

2. Post-Secondary Information Session
Earl Haig S.S.
Guidance Department
Post-Secondary Information Session

3. Agenda University Admission Requirements Admission Requirement Myths
Application Process
Out of Province Applications
American Universities
Financial Aid/Scholarships
Students with IEPs
What Now?
College
Apprenticeship
Work
Questions and Answers

4. What happens at EH in preparation for the university application process?

5. September-October Grade 12 classroom visits Ontario University Fair
Ontario College Fair
GTA Ont. Uni/College EH
University Visits (ongoing)
Guidance appointments
Research (E-info/websites)
Continue to read Guidance News, check FB page, follow on Instagram and Twitter

6. November-December Parent Council Uni/College Info Night
Non-GTA Uni/College Fair at Earl Haig
PINs assigned
Application Process can begin
Continue to read Guidance News, check FB page, follow on Instagram and Twitter

7. Ontario University Admission Requirements

8. Ontario University Admission Requirements
OSSD
6 Grade 12 U/M courses
Pre-requisite Courses
Additional Criteria

9. Ontario University Admission Requirements
OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma)
18 compulsory courses
12 elective courses
Successful completion of OSSLT (Grade 10 Literacy Test)
40 Hours of Community Involvement (Not-for-profit organization)

10. Ontario University Admission Requirements
Grade 12 U/M courses
ENG4U – always required
5 other Grade 12 courses, depending on the pre-requisites of the program/university
Different universities might require different pre-requisites for the same program; Students must check websites/e-info/viewbooks to check requirements

11. Ontario University Admission Requirements
Additional Criteria
Supplementary forms
Audition
Portfolio
Note: Different universities will have different
requirements and due dates for the
same programs; students must check
websites/e-info/viewbook for details
and deadlines.

12. Admission Requirement Myths
grade 11 marks
academic vs. applied courses (in
grades 9 and 10)
university/mixed/college/open courses (in grades 11 and 12)
early acceptance

13. Language Requirements
must write English proficiency test if in a non-English-instructional high-school for less than 4 full years (but should check each university website)
every institution has its own due dates and scores
write early so you can re-write if necessary
TOEFL iBT (

14. UNIVERSITY APPLICATION PROCESS

15. The Application Process
The Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC)

16. The Application Process
OUAC is the clearing house for all Ontario university applications

17. The Application Process
Fee: $150 for 3 universities or
programs
Each additional choice: $50
(no limit to number of choices)
Example: 2 programs at any
one university = 2 choices

18. The Application Process
Limit of 3 choices at any one
university including affiliated
colleges
OUAC provides grades to Quebec
Universities, Dalhousie, King’s
College, U.B.C, and Victoria
University but it is not the clearing
house for applications to those
universities

19. Electronic-INFO www.electronicinfo.ca
E-INFO is the guide to all Ontario universities for secondary school students and guidance counsellors

20. E-INFO Degree Locator Admission Guidelines
Admission averages
- Prerequisites
- Notes re: admission, repeating courses
Additional admission criteria
Campus visits
Residence information
Scholarships and awards
Programs requiring prior university studies
Liaison numbers, websites, addresses

21. Timelines

22. Timelines November 1st First electronic transmission date to OUAC
Application for each applicant is created:
Demographics
Completed Gr.11 courses with final grades
Completed Gr.12 courses with final grades
(e.g. summer school)
Current courses
Successful completion of the Gr.10 Literacy Test
Completion of Community Involvement hours
PIN for each applicant is created and sent to the school

23. Application Deadline: Recommended time for applications:
Timelines
Application Deadline:
January 17th, 2017
Recommended time for applications:
Mid-December

24. Timelines February 5th Recommended last date to submit changes
Changes processed continuously –
each university has a deadline after
which no changes/applications will
be accepted

25. April 23 Timelines Third electronic transmission to OUAC
Mid-term marks for all grade 11 and 12 courses
Additional information on the transcript
since the November transmission
(e.g. completion of community involvement,
final grades for completed private school
courses)

26. Timelines First Week of July Next electronic transmission to OUAC
Final grades
Additional information on the transcript
since the April transmission
(e.g. completion of community involvement,
successful completion of Literacy Test, receipt
of OSSD, final grades for private school courses)

27. Offers of Admission Three Possible Admission Times
1. End of January/Beginning of February
2. End of March/Beginning of April
3. Beginning/Mid May

28. Offers of Admission May 29th Last date for offers June 1st
Earliest date by which Ontario Universities may require a response

29. Conditional Offers Student must maintain a certain
average as specified in the offer
and/or certain grade in prerequisite
courses
July transmission – if student
has not met all the requirements
(conditions, diploma) offer will be
rescinded.

30. Out-of Province Applications
Canadian
Applications online
- deadlines are student’s responsibility
English language Quebec universities (McGill,
Concordia, Bishop’s), Dalhousie, University of
King’s College, U.B.C., Victoria
- apply after submitting applications to
OUAC
- OUAC reference number required
All other Canadian Universities/Colleges
- student must inform Guidance
department

31. Out-of Province Applications
American
Over 4000 universities
- research/deadlines are student’s
responsibility
Ideally, begin research in Gr.11
All items, including school report, mid-term
report, resume or information form, etc. are
required 4 weeks prior to deadline
give guidance counsellors enough notice to put
together application package

32. Scholarships

33. Scholarships See your counsellors Guidance Bulletin
General Information
See your counsellors
Guidance Bulletin
Scholarship pamphlets
Websites

34. Scholarships Post-Secondary Application required/not required
Nomination required
University/college websites
Major scholarships
Combination of leadership experience; extra-curricular and community involvement; strong academic profile

35. Scholarships Other Corporations – children of employees Heritage
Subject-specific/national
E.g. TD Canada Trust Scholarships for Community Leadership; Toyota Earth Day Scholarships; Canadian Hospitality Foundation Scholarships; Loran Award

36. Financial Aid Financial Aid offered by Universities and Colleges
Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
Combo of federal and provincial
Combo of grant and loan
Some grants outweigh loan if under certain income bracket
Cannot apply until offer of admission accepted
Financial Aid offered by Universities and Colleges
Bank Loans and Lines of Credit
Part-time work - Ontario Work-Study Plan
Summer Employment
The Bank of Mom and Dad

37. Students with IEPs
Must self-identify at college/university during registration process
Current Psycho-education assessment will be required in order to be considered for accommodations (within last 3 years)
IEPs are only for EH
Each university/college will have its own learning centre

38. What Now??

39. Pre-Application Process
In order to get your PIN:
Update your MyBlueprint account
Complete the Gr.12 Guidance Student Survey (must achieve 100% completion status)
Pick up your PIN in the cafeteria on day of non-GTA fair

40. Pre-Application Process
2. Research:
E-info, websites, liaison officers, viewbooks
open houses/school visits
guidance appointments
Credit counselling summary

41. POST-SECONDARY WEBLINKS
e-INFO MAGAZINE:
UNIVERSITY APPLICATION:
COLLEGE APPLICATION
SCHOLARSHIP INFO:
OSAP INFO:
VARIOUS COLLEGE OPTIONS:
TOEFL:

42. Pre-Application Process
2. How do I make a decision?
Program vs. School
Be realistic
Be true to yourself
3 choices: 1) Ideal
2) Plan B
3) Sure Thing

43. Pre-Application Process
3. Last Minute Details:
Check credit counselling summary
Graduation requirements
Community involvement hours
OSSLT
Specific program requirements

44. OTHER POST-SECONDARY PATHWAYS??

45. COLLEGE

46. Why Choose College? Flexible: You can choose how you want to learn
Many options to choose from including
prep and bridging courses
University transfer agreements
Employee partnerships
Hands-on work experience
You can find the right fit for you

47. Why Choose College? Economical:
For every $1 invested in an Ontario College Education, graduates receive a cumulative $3.20 more in their future wages
This is a 14.3% rate of return
This means your chances of find good paying jobs are high

48. Why Choose College? Innovative:
Ontario colleges and 750 industry partners are innovating together
More than 10,000 students are involved in groundbreaking research and innovative projects
1000 students receiving support to pursue entrepreneurial ideas

49. Why Choose College? Supportive:
Ontario Colleges work with you to succeed
Offer financial assistance options, disability services, tutoring programs, onsite counselling
Students have supports to guide them through every step

52. Apprenticeship Pathway
In High School
through Co-op/OYAP
150,000
trades retiring

53. OYAP Ontario Youth Apprenticeship programs

54. Workplace Pathway Coop Volunteer Gap year
Guidance Counsellor for Job Fairs and more

55. Workplace Pathway Cont’d
Ontario Job Bank:
Ontario Skills Passport:
Employment Ontario:
Career Finder:

56. Questions??