1. Destination: University Things You Need to Know

2. In this presentation… OSSD Requirements/Your Transcript University Programs – Gathering Information Course Selections for Grade 12 Application Process Mark Transmissions Offers of Admission English Language Requirements Scholarships and Financial Aid Important Dates

3. OSSD Requirements + Transcript 30 credits Literacy requirement 40 Community service hours Updated and accurate transcript? (summer school, night school, int’l languages) MUST have 6 4U/4M courses to apply to UNIVERSITY programs

4. Gathering Information Important Websites: www.electronicinfo.ca www.ouac.on.ca www.careercruising.com - Matchmaker and My Skills Assessment www.careercruising.com www.myblueprint.ca/peel - Career Spectrum surveys www.myblueprint.ca/peel Things to consider: Strengths + areas of interest Proximity to home Campus life Work experience

5. Example: Gathering Info – Programs University Program School/ Campus OUAC Program Code Admission Requirements DegreeProgram Features Business Administratio n and Financial Mathematics Laurier/ Waterloo UBFOSSD, High 80s, ENG4U, ETS4U or EWC4U at 70%; MHF4U at 70%; MCV4U at 60%. A combined minimum average of 80% is required in the math courses. BBA/BACo-op, double degree Business Administratio n (Honours) Laurier/ Waterloo UBOSSD, mid to high 80s, One of ENG4U, ETS4U or EWC4U at 70%; MHF4U at 70%; one of MCV4U or MDM4U at 60%. BBA

6. Gathering Information – cont’d Potential Additional Requirements: Portfolio submissions (i.e. art programs) - Continually update it - Know the requirements - Know submission deadlines Audition dates (performance programs) First Aid CPR Criminal Reference Check

7. Campus Tours Visit post-secondary websites (Admissions, Undergraduate Students) Book an appointment Attend tour sessions Attend an open house Go on a residence tour

8. University Application Process December – January 13 th (11:59 pm) You’ll receive your PIN from Guidance (once you’ve completed the My Blueprint Exit Survey) Visit www.ouac.on.ca – select ‘OUAC 101’www.ouac.on.ca 3 program choices in ranked order PIN, student number, RHSS school # 938009 Complete mailing address Payment format (credit card strongly recommended) - $150 for 3 choices; $50 for each add. choice Application deadline: January 13 th Use an appropriate email that you check regularly!

9. University Application Process Video – applying to Ontario Universities https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=566JJIHO 1Nw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=566JJIHO 1Nw

10. Mark Transmissions Make sure your transcript is up-to-date and accurate Electronically (we take care of it)

11. Offers of Admission Offers may begin as early as Feb/March for strong candidates May 27 – majority of applicants will receive a response from Ontario universities (conditional offer of admission, refusal, deferral) Must confirm through www.ouac.on.cawww.ouac.on.ca June 1 – earliest date by which Ontario universities require a response to an offer of admission and a financial commitment Check email regularly (even SPAM folder)!!!

12. English Language Requirements In Canada less than 5 years, may be required to write an English Language Proficiency Test (i.e. TOEFL) Application will not be considered until test results have been received Research now (test dates, locations, times) Online practice test

13. Scholarships and Bursaries START RESEARCHING NOW Admission averages Application based Websites Your parents workplace Complete the applications well in advance Additional documentation may include: recommendation/reference letters, transcript, essays Courier Confirmation of receipt

14. Scholarships and Bursaries Websites: www.studentawards.com www.scholarshipscanada.com www.osca.ca www.ontariocolleges.ca Rick Hansen Secondary School website School specific

15. OSAP Financial assistance (it is a loan) Based on financial need (income + assets) Can begin to apply in late April/early May: http://www.ontario.ca/education-and- training/how-get-osap Must wait until you have received an offer of admission and have a student number from the post secondary school to apply If accepted, you receive half the money at the start of the school year, and the remainder during the school year

16. 30% Tuition Grant Apply for 30% tuition grant http://www.ontario.ca/education-and-training/30-off- ontario-tuition Criteria: parents’ gross income <$160k, full time post secondary student in a program immediately after high school, CDN citizen/permanent resident Money you don't have to repay Automatically entered if applying for OSAP; if not, you need to apply Up to $1830 for university and college degree students

17. Important Dates (2015-2016) Sept 25-27: Ontario Universities Fair (Metro Toronto Convention Centre) Oct 17-18: Student Life Expo (Metro Toronto Convention Centre) Nov 4: Pathways in Motion at RHSS Campus Tours/Open Houses – ASAP Nov/Dec: start applying to university programs Jan 13: Application deadline to OUAC Feb 5: last date to submit information and changes to OUAC

18. Important Dates (2015-2016) April/May: apply for OSAP and the 30% tuition grant May 27: majority of applicants will receive a response from Ontario universities (conditional offer of acceptance, refusal, deferral pending further information) June 1: earliest date by which Ontario universities require a response to an offer of admission and a financial commitment August: you are responsible for submitting summer school marks to OUAC August: tuition payment

19. Checklist Visit the RHSS website to help keep track of post-secondary deadlines and for other resources http://schools.peelschools.org/sec/rickhanse n/Pages/default.aspx

20. Questions or Concerns? See your Guidance Counsellor