Transcript Document
University Planning 101 Office of Admissions York University Educational Choices • University • Community College • Trades & Apprenticeships 2 Why University? • • • • • Employment skills and attitudes Employment rates Job satisfaction Transferable skills Personal development 3 Who University? • Enjoys a classroom setting • Good communications skills • written and oral • • • • Time management Self motivated Teamwork oriented Analytical 4 Ontario Universities Algoma Guelph McMaster Ottawa Ryerson Waterloo UOIT Brock Lakehead Nipissing Queen’s Toronto Western Windsor Carleton Laurentian OCAD RMC Trent Wilfrid Laurier York 5 University Cities Toronto North Bay St. Catharines Kingston Ottawa Peterborough Guelph Waterloo Thunder Bay London Sudbury Windsor Hamilton Oshawa Sault Ste. Marie 6 Things to Consider • Admission requirements • Supplementary procedures • Scholarships & bursaries • Accommodations • Campus life/extracurricular activities 7 Academics University Programs • Arts, humanities, social science • Pure & applied sciences • Engineering • Business & commerce • Professional programs (education, law, medicine etc…) • Fine & performing arts 9 Researching your University Web sites: • • • • www.ouac.on.ca www.myfuture.ca www.canlearn.ca www.yorku.ca/admissions Publications: • Handbooks/viewbooks • INFO • University calendars 10 ...Research Continued Ontario Universities’ Fair – Metro Toronto Convention Centre September 2010 University visits at your school Campus visits – Daily tours – Fall Preview Day – March Break/April Events 11 Admissions Application Process Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC) Applications Due January 13, 2010 • $115 application fee • Includes 3 application choices • $38 for additional choices Offers Of Admissions January – May Response Date May 28, 2010 13 Streaming Model Grades 11 -12 (E) (C) (M) (U) (O) Workplace College University/ College University Open For students planning to enter the workplace. To prepare students for most college programs. To prepare students for specific college and university programs. To prepare students for university. • Not specific to a particular postsecondary destination. •Used to meet compulsory requirements and/or for personal interest 14 Admission Requirements • High school diploma (OSSD) • Six grade 12 U or M courses - minimum 60% average Most universities or programs will have higher admission averages • Program specific prerequisites • Supplementary information (e.g., Auditions, questionnaires) 15 Grade 11 Courses • Universities may consider both grade 11 and grade 12 courses for admission and/or pre-requisite purposes. Check with individual universities for details. 16 Money Matters! What will it cost? Tuition (5 courses including supplementary fees) Textbooks and supplies Residence (double room) Meal plan (varies $2,000 - $3,000) Miscellaneous Health care $ $ $ $ $ $ 5,761 1,000 4,250 2,500 2,200 209 18 Financing Your Education • Assistance from family members • Education Savings Plan (RESP) • Employment (summer/part-time) – Work Study • Scholarships • Bursaries • Provincial assistance programs – OSAP 19 Financing Your Education External Awards • Employers / Private companies – www.canlearn.ca – www.studentawards.com • Association of Universities & Colleges in Canada (AUCC) 20 Accommodation Living On or Off-Campus • On-campus housing – dormitory residence – suite-style residence – meal plan • Off-campus housing • Commuting 22 Activities Amazing Opportunities Involvement • Clubs • Student government • Intramurals • Varsity sports Experiences • Friends • Work opportunities • Volunteer experience • Networking (social & professional) 24