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NSS Guidance Department
Alphabetical Division of
Counsellors
416-393-2084
A,B
C-G
H-L
M-Q
R-T
U-Z
Mark Szwarc #20041
Karen McIntyre #20045
Bruce Monick #20044
Jim Solomon #20043
Catherine Goldsmith C.L. #20041
Monica Bennett #20046
Secretary Betty Ho - #20040
Agenda
University
 Admission Requirements
 Admission Requirement Myths
 Application Process
 Out of Province Applications
 American Universities
College
 Admission Requirements
 Application Process
Special Needs Students/IEPs
Financial Aid/Scholarships
What Now?
Questions and Answers
Ontario University Admission
Requirements
• OSSD
• 6 Grade 12 U/M courses
• Pre-requisite Courses
• Additional Criteria
Ontario University
Admission Requirements
OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma)
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18 compulsory courses
12 elective courses
Successful completion of OSSLT (Grade 10
Literacy Test)
40 Hours of Community Involvement (Notfor-profit organization; recommended
completion date: April 18, 2012)
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
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.
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
• private school marks
Language Requirements
• must write English proficiency test if in a
non-English-instructional school for less than
4 years (but should check each university
website as there are differences)
• 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)
University Application
What happens at NSS in
preparation for the
university application
process?
October Classroom Visits
•Distribute Credit Counselling Summaries
•Students complete applicant information
form and provide “respectable” and reliable
email addresses
•Identify University and College applicants
•INFO information sheet
(www.electronicinfo.ca)
•Discuss Scholarship Bulletin Board and
websites
•Info re: Ontario University and College Fairs
•Timelines discussed
• University and College reps begin visits to
NSS – before school, lunchtime and after
school
November Info Session
Individual Student Meetings
PINs are distributed
Students completing U. S.
“Common Applications” are
reminded to ask and obtain
reference letters by the end of the
month
• Explain on-line process
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The Application Process
The Ontario Universities’
Application Centre
(OUAC)
The Application Process
OUAC is the clearing house for
all Ontario university
applications
The Application Process
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Fee: $130 for 3 universities or
programs
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Each additional choice: $44
(no limit to number of choices)
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Example: 2 programs at any
one university = 2 choices
The Application Process
 Limit of 3 choices at any one
university including affiliated
colleges
OUAC provides marks to Bishop’s.
U.B.C., U. Calgary, Concordia,
Dalhousie, McGill, Simon Fraser, U.
Victoria and U. New Brunswick but is
not the clearing house for these
universities. Apply separately to each.
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Electronic-INFO
E-INFO is the guide to all Ontario
universities for secondary school
students and guidance counsellors
www.electronicinfo.ca
www.electronicinfo.ca
 Degree Locator
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Admission Guidelines
- 2013 Admission averages
- Prerequisites
- Notes re: admission, repeating courses
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Additional admission criteria
Campus visits
Residence information
Scholarships and awards
Programs requiring prior university studies
Liaison numbers, websites, e-mail addresses
Timelines
Timelines
November
• 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
November marks are not sent to the
application centre
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Timelines
Application Deadline:
January 16, 2013
Recommended time for applications:
Mid-December
Timelines
February 5, 2013
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Recommended last date to submit
changes
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Changes processed continuously –
each university has a deadline after
which no changes/applications will
be accepted
Timelines
February 14, 2013
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Second electronic transmission to OUAC
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Final semester 1 marks – MHF/Elearn
courses completed
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Additional information on the transcript
since the Nov. transmission
(e.g. completion of community involvement,
final grades for completed private school
courses)
Timelines
April 25, 2013
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Third electronic transmission to OUAC
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Semester 2 mid-term grades MCV/elearn
courses
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Additional information on the transcript
since the Feb. transmission
(e.g. completion of community involvement,
final grades for completed private school
courses)
Timelines
July 9, 2013
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Next electronic transmission to OUAC
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Final grades for completed courses
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Additional information on the transcript
since the Apr. transmission
(e.g. completion of community involvement,
successful completion of Literacy Test, receipt
of OSSD, final grades for private school courses)
Timelines
July
Note: This transmission is approximately
1 week after the school is closed.
Therefore all information must be on the
transcript by June 30th. Private school
marks must be in by June 25th.
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 to Late May
Offers of Admission
End of January/Beginning of February
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Conditional offer based on Gr.11
and Gr. 12 courses already
completed and 2012 - 2013
courses in which student is enrolled
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Very limited number of offers
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No refusals at this time
Offers of Admission
End of March/Beginning of April
• Conditional offer based on completed,
& posted final gr.12 marks (minimum of
3), final gr.11 marks in relevant courses
and courses in which student is enrolled
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No refusals at this time
Offers of Admission
May 29th
Last date for offers
June 3rd
Earliest date by which Ontario
Universities may require a response
Conditional Offers
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Student must maintain a certain
average as specified in the offer
and/or certain grade in prerequisite
courses
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July transmission – if student
has not met all the requirements
(conditions, diploma) offer will be
rescinded.
Acceptances
• Accept Ontario offers Online
*Please note that out-of-province and out-ofcountry may have different deadlines. Follow
those acceptance procedures.
• Must be received at OUAC by the
deadline indicated
• Offers may be rescinded if
acceptances arrive after deadline
Private School Grades
• NSS must only record the final grade on the
transcript (no mid-term grades)
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It is the responsibility of the private school to
inform OUAC that the student is taking the
course AND send mid-term grades to OUAC
If the final grade is on the student’s
transcript, it will be sent to OUAC with the
next transmission
Private School Grades
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Reminder: Final grade must be received by
NSS before June 25th otherwise it may not
be recorded on the transcript before final
transmission
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If the course is required for diploma
requirements and is not on the transcript, the
transcript will indicate no diploma even if the
private school sends the grade to OUAC in
July. The University will rescind the offer for
failure to complete diploma requirements
Private School Grades
• New Ministry Policy requires that there be
an indicator for private school courses on
transcript
• TDSB uses “X” to indicate a course taken
outside of full-time day school
• Transcript will have a “P” in the notes
column.
Out-of-Province Applications
Canadian
• Applications online (rarely on paper)
- deadlines are student’s responsibility
• English language Quebec universities (McGill,
Concordia, Bishop’s), Dalhousie, U. King’s
College, U.B.C., Simon Fraser, U.N.B. and
Victoria
- apply after applying through OUAC
- OUAC reference number required
• All other Canadian Universities/Colleges
- student MUST inform Guidance Secretary
• Note: each univ. has own app. Fee ($40-$100)
Out-of-Province Applications
American
• Over 4000 universities
- research/deadlines are student’s responsibility
• Ideally, begin research in Gr.11 – Complete SAT or ACT
• American University Information sessions held
throughout the Fall (check Guidance link at NSS website)
• All items, including school report, mid-term report,
resume, letters of reference etc. are required 4 weeks
prior to the Nov 1 (early decision) or Jan 1 (regular
decision)deadlines
• Students need: Personal Essay, Full Transcript, and
Teacher Recommendations
College Applications
The Ontario College
Application Services
(OCAS)
OCAS is the clearing house for
Ontario College applications
College Application Requirements
• OSSD
• Not generally required to have 6 Grade
12 U/M courses; BUT, may be required
to have certain pre-requisites, which
may include grade 12 U/M courses
• Must check math requirements
• Joint degree programs WILL require 6
Grade 12 U/M courses and specific
requirements
College Application Process
• Do not need a pin # to apply; OEN
required
• Can apply any time after Oct 31st
• Access online application at:
www.ontariocolleges.ca
• $95 payment to apply
• Max of 5 choices; up to 3 programs in
one college
Timelines
Application Due Date
• February 1, 2013 :
 equal consideration date
 Earliest release of offers by colleges
 Earliest date by which a student can accept
offer
• May 1, 2013 : final date by which an applicant
must confirm an offer of admission to their
chosen program
• June 17, 2013 : earliest date that colleges may
require payment of tuition fees
Timelines
Electronic Transmission Dates
October 10 and November 19, 2012
• Demographics
•2012-13 courses
• Successful completion of community
involvement
• Successful completion of Literacy Test
• OSSD eligibility
Timelines
Electronic Transmission Dates
For Colleges
November 19, 2012
February 6, 2013
April 24, 2013
July 3, 2013
August 21, 2013
College Applicants
Bachelor’s Degree Programs
• 4-year applied degrees
= practice + theory
(many programs co-op)
• admission requirements are the
same as university admission
requirements - 6 Gr.12 U/M courses
• admission averages – sometimes
lower than universities’
College Applicants
Bachelor’s Degree Programs
• post-graduate programs are possible
• Examples
Bachelor of Applied Business,
Financial Services Management
Bachelor of Applied Business,
E-Business
Bachelor of Applied Technology,
Construction Science & Management
• Employment rate after graduation – very high
• programs listed in the Ontario College Guide
College Applicants
Collaborative College/University
Programs
• Diploma + Degree
• Examples
 Bachelor of Arts, Journalism
U. of T. & Centennial College
Bachelor of Arts, Broadcasting – Radio
Western & Fanshawe College
• Programs listed in college and university
viewbooks and websites
College Applicants
Transition Program
 All colleges offer one and two year programs in
General Arts and Science
 Students can apply to university or other college
programs after taking these programs
 Application to university based on college marks
 Might be granted 1 or 2 equivalency credits in
university (one year program) or a full year (two
year program)
Students with IEPs
Students with IEPs
• All NSS students with IEPs are in
regular program
• With the exception of Modified
Admission (very rare), the
application process and admission
requirements are the same as for
all other students
Students with IEPs
Process To Seeking Services
1. Upon acceptance, contact
Accessibility Center at the specific
post-secondary institution to
register
(Do not wait until September)
Students with IEPs
2. Gather all medical and professional
documentation required (i.e.
psychological assessments, medical
reports, IEPs)
3. Make an appointment for an Intake
Interview
Students with IEPs
4. You will receive information and
instructions to access eligible
accommodation and services, which
could include:
- alternative test & examination arrangements
(i.e. extra time, calculator, computer)
- adaptive equipment & assistive devices
- alternative format for printed materials
Students with IEPs
FAQ’s
1.Do I need an updated psychological
assessment for university?
Universities generally PREFER a recent
assessment. If they require a more recent
assessment after reviewing your documents,
they will offer interim services until new
assessments are complete. Assessments could
be arranged through the universities or
privately.
Students with IEPs
FAQ’s
2. Could my child receive an updated
assessment in his/her Grade 12 year
through TDSB?
Assessing students for post-secondary
purposes is not a priority for schools. There
is usually a long list of Grade 9 to 11
students awaiting psychological
assessments, who need immediate support.
Scholarships
Scholarships
General Information
•Scholarship session (mid-September)
 Scholarship information is posted
regularly on the Northern
website>Guidance
 Websites
• www.canlearn.ca
• www.Studentawards.com
• www.ScholarshipsCanada.com
Scholarships
NSS scholarships
• Application required/not required
• Nomination required
University/College scholarships
• University/college websites
• www.electronicinfo.ca
Major scholarships
• Combination of leadership experience;
extra-curricular and community
involvement; strong academic profile
Scholarships
Other
• Corporations – children of employees
• Heritage
• Subject-specific/national
IE: TD Canada Trust Scholarships for
Community Leadership; Toyota Earth
Day Scholarships; Canadian Hospitality
Foundation Scholarships; Loran Award
Financial Aid
• Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
www.osap.gov.on.ca
Queen Elizabeth II Aiming for the Top
Scholarship
apply mid-April
• Financial Aid offered by Universities and Colleges
– Bursaries (department/alumni)
• Bank Loans and Lines of Credit
• Part-time work - Ontario Work-Study Plan
• R.E.S.P’s
• “Ma & Pa Savings and Loan”
• Summer Employment
What Now?
Pre-Application Process
1. Research:
 E-info, websites, liaison officers,
viewbooks
 open houses/school visits
 guidance appointments
Pre-Application Process
2. How do I make a decision?
 Program vs. School
 Be realistic – “Play to your
Strengths”
 Be true to yourself – pull away from
the pack
 3 choices: 1) Ideal
2) Plan B
3) Sure Thing
Pre-Application Process
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Last Minute Details:
Check credit counselling summary
Graduation requirements
Community involvement hours
OSSLT
Specific program
requirements
Guidance Website
• University/College Visits
• Scholarships and awards
• Community Involvement
• Enrichment opportunities
QUESTIONS? – MAKE AN
APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR
COUNSELLOR!