Transcript Moira Secondary School

University Applications 2013-2014
University Programs
Bachelor Programs (attend immediately after high school)
 General Degree (3 years)
 Honours (4 years)
Faculties (varies by school)
Art and Science
Engineering
Business
Social Science
Health Science (Nursing, Biomedical etc.)
Education
Graduate Programs (university experience required)
 Master’s (2 years) followed by Doctorate (PHD) (4 years)
 Medical, Law, Dental, Physiotherapy, Vetininary etc.
Research
Investigate the different unviersity/programs available to you.
 University Information Program (UIP)
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Oct. 22 at Quinte S.S.(9 –11 am). One bus will be available to bring
students. Submit permission forms to the guidance office as soon as
possible.
 University Research Sessions
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November 2 in the guidance office.
 Campus Tours/books/websites
 Liaison Visits – Sept. to Nov. Sign up in guidance.
 My Blueprint Education Planner
Research
www.myblueprint.ca/hpedsb
** search all university programs
offered at colleges and universities!
 Ontario University Application
Centre
www.ouac.on.ca
 Ontario School Counsellors’
Association.
www.osca.on.ca
Questions to consider when choosing
between universities
 What does each universities offer?
 What are their strengths?
 What makes their programs unique?
University is an INVESTMENT!!
Ontario Universities
Important
school
specific
details
Research
•Schools can begin downloading to OUAC
October 3, 2013 .
•OUAC will generate PIN # for all
graduating students.
•Must have PIN# to apply (early Nov.)
•Interesting information/details
about each university
•Lists many of the unique
programs that are available
between university and
college
Check out the OUAC application anonymously
Application Deadline
Apply and pay online by January 15, 2014 for equal consideration in Ontario.
University Application Support
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Tuesday November 5 and Tuesday November 19 at lunch in the library lab.
Marks will be downloaded to OUAC
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Fall 2013 – Grade 11 and 12 marks & courses in your timetable
February 2014 – Final First Semester Marks
April 2014 – Midterm Marks
July 2014 – Final Second Semester Marks
August 2014 – Summer School Marks
Out of Province – Some schools will use the marks in your OUAC account. Others will
require a transcript mailed to the school. Please notify a guidance counsellor ASAP if you
are planning to apply out of province or to a private university.
Application Fees
 Ontario Universities
 $130 for three programs, $44 for each additional program
Out of Province
 McGill University
 $100 by February 1, 2014
 University of British Columbia
 $63 by February 3, 2014
 Dalhousie
 $65-$70 by February 1, 2014 –June 1, 2014
Important Dates
 January 15, 2014
 Applications received and paid for on or before this date will be given equal
consideration by colleges (some programs however, fill on a first come, first
serve basis)
 May 29, 2014
 The latest date by which you can expect a response from an Ontario
University. Such a response will be one of:
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An offer of admission
A refusal
A deferral pending receipt of specific additional information
 June 2, 2014
 The earliest date by which Ontario Universities may require a response to
an offer of admission and a financial commitment of any kind(residence
deposit) from an Ontario Secondary School Student.
 My Blueprint Education Planner
Financial Planner
www.myblueprint.ca/hpedsb
** Financial Planner
Financial Assistance
 Entrance Scholarship: money that is automatically awarded by the
college, based on your average ( for example 80%+ received $500). This
is usually deducted from your tuition.
 Scholarships: usually based on marks and criteria set by the donor.
You must apply for these (i.e. Chancellor Scholarships).
 Bursaries: mostly based on financial need (i.e. First Generation
Bursary).
 Loans: monies must be repaid (i.e. OSAP)
 Grants: Based on Financial Need
OSAP
Apply in May 2014 once you
have an accepted offer to a
university
Get an estimate of how much
money to expect from OSAP.