1. Being informed is the key to making the right choice
University 2020
Being informed is the key
to making the right choice

3. CREDIT COUNSELLING SUMMARY
You must be enrolled in ENG4U and 5 other 4U/M courses

4. MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE: Research, Research, Research!
Ontario University Information
myblueprint.ca
ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca (OUInfo)
ouac.on.ca
campustour.ca
ontariocolleges.ca
individual university and college websites
ouf.ca (Ontario Universities Fair September 27-29, 2019)
ocif.ca (Ontario College Information Fair October 23-24, 2019)
STA Post-Secondary Information Fair (November 14, 2019)
Out of Province University Information
letsgoglobal.ca (Expo February 9, 2020)
studyandgoabroad.com (Expo October 6, 2019)
studentlifeexpo.com (Expo October 27, 2019)
schoolfinder.com
universitystudy.ca
collegeboard.org (for SAT’s)

5. WHAT TO CONSIDER IN YOUR RESEARCH…….
Academic Program and Admission Criteria
Admission averages
Prerequisite courses
Limited enrollment programs
Supplemental applications and portfolios
Interviews
Cost
Tuition fees
Residence and meal plans
Travel costs
Other fees (books, activity fees, course resources)
Campus Lifestyle/Amenities
Athletics, intramurals, clubs, facilities, residence options

6. WHAT TO CONSIDER IN YOUR RESEARCH…….
Location and Size of School: Attend campus tours/open houses

7. MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE: Ask lots of questions!
Suggested Questions:
Where is the institution located?
What programs are offered?
Do you offer co-op programs? In which areas?
What are your admission requirements?
What is the cost of attending?
What are the deadlines for applications and scholarships?
What are the values of the scholarships you award?
What criteria are considered in the scholarship process?
Are scholarships only guaranteed for a specified standing?
Do you have a campus tour program?
Do you have an Open House or Summer Orientation?
What on-campus housing is available? How do I apply? Is residence guaranteed?
What extra-curricular activities are available?
Can I change programs without restriction within your institution?
What services are available on campus?
What are the sizes of first-year classes?
Is there a place where I can get academic assistance?
How can I get more information?

8. PRESENTATION DATES University Information Assemblies (scheduled by HR)
University Information Assemblies (scheduled by HR)
Sept 24, Library :30 a.m. (Per 1)
College Information Assemblies (optional, with teacher permission)
Sept First floor and portables (library) :30 a.m. (Per 1)
Sept Second and third floors (library)
University Presentations (optional, with teacher permission):
Mon Oct University of Toronto (library) :00 p.m. (Per 4)
Tues Oct York University (library) :00 a.m. (Per 3ab)
Tues Oct Ryerson University (library) :30 a.m. (Per 2)
OUAC Application Presentation (optional, on lunch):
Wed Oct Brian Dunn Theatre :00 a.m. (3a or 3c)   
OSAP Presentation (optional, on lunch)
Wed Nov Brian Dunn Theatre :00 a.m. (3a or 3c)

9. STA Post-Secondary Information Fair
Don’t miss this STA event!!
Post Secondary Information Fair
Thursday November 14, 2019
6:00-8:30 p.m.
Free for parents and students
cafeteria
Over 40 university and college representatives
will be here to answer all your questions

10. ONTARIO UNIVERSITIES FAIR: This weekend!!!
OUF
September 27–29, 2018
10 am – 5 pm daily Metro Toronto Convention Centre Free admission
Your OUF Passport gets scanned to allow you to share contact information easily with universities

11. Oct 6, 2019 Oct 27, 2019 Oct 23-24, 2019 Feb 9, 2020 OTHER FAIRS
Oct 27, 2019
Oct 23-24, 2019

13. PROGRAMS
Prerequisite ENG4U

14. PROGRAMS
(4U Math preferred)

15. PROGRAMS Additional Admission Criteria
Supplementary Application with Video Interview

16. PROGRAMS Program Admission
You must complete an Online Student Profile and pay an Assessment Fee of $40. A video interview is also considered in the selection process.
Failed and Repeated Courses
While recognizing that there may be valid reasons to repeat a course, the University of Toronto reserves the right to give preference to students whose marks are the result of a single attempt at each course.

17. THE APPLICATION PROCESS: OUAC
Ontario University Application Centre
All Ontario Universities will access this site to receive your applications and grades.
You will need an
ACCESS CODE
to apply through OUAC
You must pick this up from your
counsellor in October

18. SCHEDULE OF DATES: OUAC
January 15, 2O20
Deadline for Ontario high school students to submit completed applications to the OUAC.
February 13, 2020
Deadline for the OUAC to receive all final first-semester grades from Ontario high schools.
April 23, 2020
Deadline for the OUAC to receive mid-term grades for second semester from Ontario high schools
May 27, 2020
The latest date all high school applicants can expect a response from an Ontario University (offer, refusal or deferral)
June 1, 2020
The earliest date an Ontario high school student may be required to respond to an offer of admission and give a financial commitment of any kind.
July 6, 2020
Deadline for the OUAC to receive final grades for current semester/year courses from Ontario secondary schools.

19. FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION: SCHOLARSHIPS
SEARCHING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS ONLINE
myBlueprint/Resources: Scholarship Report
ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca (OUInfo) has a scholarships section with information about scholarships offered by each university *
yconic.com matches you with awards you are eligible for after you create a detailed profile. It will also send you updates when new scholarships become available *
scholarshipscanada.com has thousands of awards listed; search by school, field of study, or source
ontarioscholarships.ca lists many scholarships for students entering College or University
schoolfinder.com helps students find a school that suits them and features a scholarship search engine
Tip: When creating online profiles for these sites, answer the questions with as much detail as possible so that you are matched with as many awards as possible.
PRIVATE SOURCES
Many private organizations offer scholarships and bursaries and give them out for all kinds of different reasons. The best place to start is to make a list of organizations that you and your family are associated with – including places of worship, employers, unions, and community groups – and find out if they offer scholarships.
** scholarship info will be posted in the Scholarships Binder and Bulletin Board as it becomes available

21. FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION: OSAP
Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
ontario.ca/osap
Your college (OCAS) and university (OUAC) applications are linked to OSAP
grant: money you don’t have to pay back
loan: money you need to repay when done school

22. FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION: OSAP
The amount received depends on many factors such as:
University/college and program selected
Course load (full or part time student)
status (e.g. single, married)
family income
other scholarships/bursaries received

23. FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION: OSAP
When you apply, you will get an ESTIMATE of the amount of grants and loans that you can receive
In the spring, OSAP will let you know what DOCUMENTS are required
The ACTUAL AMOUNT will be determined after you have ENROLLED in a post-secondary institution

24. IS COLLEGE AN OPTION FOR YOU?
Ontariocolleges.ca

25. Online Applications Open February 1, 2020 Equal Consideration Date
IMPORTANT DATES:
Early October 2019
Online Applications Open
February 1, 2020
Equal Consideration Date
This date is important if you are applying to highly competitive programs such as Nursing, Animation, Business

26. after February 1st until September 2020
IMPORTANT DATES:
You can apply anytime
after February 1st until September 2020
if the course is
“open”
to applications.

27. Why might you consider a College education?
All university programs are not superior to all college programs!!
ie. Sheridan Animation is considered one
of the best animation programs in the
world!
Colleges offer 4 year degree programs
(ie. Business,) that often have a guarantee of COOP in the field of study.

28. Why might you consider a College education?
The purpose of a college education is to get you a job at the end of program ie. Bachelor of Business - Automotive Management at Georgian College
It is generally easier to get into a college degree than a university degree. ie. Minimum 65% for ENG4U
You can’t get into the program you want because you don’t have the grades ie. Nursing – start in the diploma course first

29. Why might you consider a College education?
Don’t have the marks?
Try a ‘University Transfer Diploma’
For students going into the ARTS or HUMANITIES
(Not for math or sciences?)
2 years is equal to 1 ½ of university
ie. Start at Sheridan then go to
The University of Toronto

30. Why might you consider a College education?
Pre-Health Sciences
Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees at Niagara College
Eg. Registered Nursing
Paramedic

31. Remember….. Being informed is the key to making the right choice