2. Welcome

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

4. 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

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

6. September/October Grade 12 classroom visits Ontario University Fair Ontario College Fair GTA Ont. Uni/College Fair @ EH (Oct 15) University Visits (ongoing) Guidance appointments Research (E-info/websites) Continue to read Guidance News, check FB page, follow on Twitter

8. HOW TO READ YOUR CCS…continued

9. November/December  Parent Council Uni/College Info Night  non-GTA Uni/College Fair @EH  PINs assigned  Application Process can begin Continue to read Guidance News, check FB page, follow on Twitter

10. Ontario University Admission Requirements

11. OSSD 6 Grade 12 U/M courses Pre-requisite Courses Additional Criteria

12. 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)

13. 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

14. 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.

15. 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

16. 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 (www.ets.org/toefl/bulletinreg)

17. UNIVERSITY APPLICATION PROCESS

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

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

20. The Application Process  Fee: $140 for 3 universities or programs  Each additional choice: $47 (no limit to number of choices)  Example: 2 programs at any one university = 2 choices

21. 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

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

23. E-INFO  Degree Locator  Admission Guidelines - 2013-2014 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, e-mail addresses

24. Timelines

25. Timelines 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 November 5 th

26. Timelines Application Deadline: January 14 th, 2015 Recommended time for applications: Mid-December

27. Timelines Recommended last date to submit changes Changes processed continuously – each university has a deadline after which no changes/applications will be accepted February 3 th

28. Timelines Third electronic transmission to OUAC Mid-term marks for all grade 11 and 12 courses Additional information on the transcript since the Nov. 5 th transmission (e.g. completion of community involvement, final grades for completed private school courses) April 21st

29. Timelines Next electronic transmission to OUAC Final grades Additional information on the transcript since the Apr. 21 st transmission (e.g. completion of community involvement, successful completion of Literacy Test, receipt of OSSD, final grades for private school courses) July 7 th

30. 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

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

32. Conditional Offers Student must maintain a certain average as specified in the offer and/or certain grade in prerequisite courses July 8 th transmission – if student has not met all the requirements (conditions, diploma) offer will be rescinded.

33. 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

34. 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

35. Scholarships

36. Scholarships General Information See your counsellors Guidance Bulletin Scholarship pamphlets Websites www.canlearn.ca www.Studentawards.com www.ScholarshipsCanada.com

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

38. 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

39. Financial Aid Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) www.osap.gov.on.ca www.osap.gov.on.ca  Ontario’s Student Access Guarantee;  Queen Elizabeth II Aiming for the Top Scholarship  apply mid-April  60-40 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

40. 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

41. What Now??

42. Pre-Application Process 1.Research:  E-info, websites, liaison officers, viewbooks  open houses/school visits  guidance appointments  Credit counselling summary

43. POST-SECONDARY WEBLINKS e-INFO MAGAZINE: www.electronicinfo.ca UNIVERSITY APPLICATION: www.ouac.on.ca COLLEGE APPLICATION www.ontariocolleges.cawww.ontariocolleges.ca SCHOLARSHIP INFO: www.studentawards.com www.scholarshipscanada.com OSAP INFO: http://osap.gov.on.ca VARIOUS COLLEGE OPTIONS: http://www.ontariocolleges.ca/portal/page/portal/ONTC OL/Plan/ProgramTypes http://www.ontariocolleges.ca/portal/page/portal/ONTC OL/Plan/ProgramTypes TOEFL: www.ets.org/toefl/

44. 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

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

46. OTHER POST-SECONDARY PATHWAYS??

47. Workplace Pathway Coop Volunteer Gap year Job binder – Student Services

48. Workplace Pathway Cont’d Ontario Job Bank: http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/ Ontario Skills Passport: http://skills.edu.gov.on.ca/OSPWeb/jsp/en/log in.jsp http://skills.edu.gov.on.ca/OSPWeb/jsp/en/log in.jsp Employment Ontario: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/tcu/employme ntontario/eoes.html http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/tcu/employme ntontario/eoes.html Career Finder: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/tcu/employme ntontario/backtoschool/careerfinder.html

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

50. OYAP Ontario Youth Apprenticeship programs http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/tcu/appre ntices/oyap.html

51. Questions??