Transcript University Application Presentation

APPLYING TO
UNIVERSITY
2013
GRADE 12 COUNSELLORS
A – M Miss Kneschewitsch
N – Z Ms. Mohamed
GENERAL TIMELINES
2012-2013
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER
Start planning and doing research
Visit electronicinfo.ca and specific universities’
websites
Attend universities’ Open Houses/Fairs
Ontario University Fair - September 28th to 30th,
Metro Convention Centre, www.ouf.ca
International Education Expo – September 30th
University/College Fair @ Woburn C.I. Tuesday,
October 30th - 8:45-11:00
Start checking Scholarship Board in Guidance and
www.studentawards.com
NOVEMBER
Pick up P.I.N.’s in Guidance
mid-Nov.
Begin applying on-line to
www.ouac.on.ca/ouac-101/
using P.I.N., OEN, and school
number 954160 (deadline to
apply and pay: Jan.16th)
Grade 11 final marks and
current courses sent to OUAC
Nov. 14th
Apply early! Changes and
additions to programs and/or
universities can be made once
you’ve applied (up until Feb. 5).
FEES
$130 for 3 choices
$44 for each
additional choice
Credit Card
Cheque/money order
Internet or phone
banking
Application NOT
processed until $
received
DECEMBER
Attend one of two Application Help
sessions in the library computer lab if
you’re having trouble:
Dec. 4th – lunch
Dec. 11th – lunch
Early admission offers for students
with exceptional grade 11 marks
JANUARY
Absolute Deadline to apply and pay:
January 16th
Remember that you can add and
change choices up until Feb. 5th
Early admission offers continue
Continue to check Scholarship Board
FEBRUARY
February report card marks, plus Night School and Elearning final marks, sent to OUAC on Feb. 11th
Check OUAC for accuracy – inform your counsellor if there
is an error
Feb. 5th – recommended last date to change/add choices
Check your e-mail regularly for correspondence from
universities
Watch deadlines for supplementary applications
Accept offers on-line – watch for expiry dates
Can change your acceptance if another offer received
MARCH
Check universities’ websites for Open
Houses during March Break
Continue to check e-mail regularly
Universities use a rolling admission
process
Continue to check for Scholarship
opportunities
APRIL
Updated day school marks and midterm
marks for second semester Night School
and E-learning sent to OUAC on Apr. 23rd
Check OUAC for accuracy
Many offers come after this submission
Many universities make alternate offers
MAY
Offers continue to be received
May 29th – last date for universities
to inform you of admission or refusal
JUNE/JULY/AUGUST
June 1st – often the deadline for residence
application and deposit (check specific
universities)
June 3rd – earliest date you may be required to pay
a deposit on tuition
July 4th – final marks sent to OUAC
OFFERS ARE ALWAYS CONDITIONAL ON
FINAL GRADES
August 20th – summer school marks sent to OUAC
THINGS
TO KEEP
IN
MIND
REQUIREMENTS
OSSD
40 Hours & Successful Literacy Test
6 University (“U”) or University/College (“M”)
courses
Some programs allow a maximum of 2 “M” courses
– check carefully
Certain pre-requisites - program specific
Accurate information
E-mail address
Money
THE PATH TO THE RIGHT
UNIVERSITY
Be Realistic
Do your research
Visit campuses, libraries, etc.
Attend Open Houses and Information
Sessions/Fairs
Attend presentations at Woburn
STUDY HARD
COMPETITION
Some universities
are looking for
breadth of
experience
Applications
anticipated to
increase by 100,000
over this decade
OPTIONS
5 years – Semestered, alternative
College (Degree and Diploma
Programs) – Application Presentation
Fri. Oct. 19th
Outside of Toronto
Other provinces
(studentcounsellor.com / Fairs)
American universities ($$$)
Apprenticeship Programs
FULL DISCLOSURE
Ontario Universities support the full disclosure of ALL
attempts at a course unless dropped by the deadline
Full disclosure date for MHF4U: Nov. 21st
Full disclosure date for all other courses: Feb. 20th
Any course dropped after the full disclosure date will appear
on your transcript (with a mark)
Each university should state how it will treat repeated
course marks in considering students – it is your
responsibility to find out your university choices’ policy
Night, summer school and private schools are discouraged by
many
Private school courses are coded differently
PRIVATE SCHOOL MARKS
Courses studied at private schools will not automatically
appear on your transcript
Private schools are responsible for mid-term marks on OUAC
Final Report cards must be brought in to Guidance as soon as
the course is completed if you want it on your transcript
(absolute deadline: June 13th)
Course code reflects that the course was taken at private
school
Seek counselling if considering private school courses
You can’t be registered in a day school course if you are
taking it at private or night school
Students are responsible for any follow-up issues that may
arise from earning a credit at a private school
Commencement Awards will not include any private school
marks
SCHOLARSHIPS
Entrance Scholarships
–marks based
University &
Community based
Scholarship board in
Guidance
Volunteer
Reference letters
Listen to
announcements
MORE SCHOLARSHIP INFO
Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation- Loran Awards –
minimum 85% average
Submit Resume to your counsellor by 8:45am Fri. Sept.
28th (up to 3 candidates can be nominated)
U of T National Book Award & Scholarship Program (1
nominee for the Book Award)
Submit Resume to your counsellor by Fri. Oct. 26th
Review criteria online – pay attention to details
Very competitive for both
Apply to OSAP in the spring at www.osap.gov.on.ca
OTHER INFORMATION
Additional & supplementary information
Testing, interviews, auditions or portfolio
Special Circumstances
Universities will not use learning skills
information
Information sent to the Universities as it
is received by OUAC
APPROXIMATE COSTS
COLLEGE
Tuition = $3000
Residence = $6000
(with meal plan)
Books, travel, food,
phone, parking, etc.
UNIVERSITY
Tuition = $5700 –
14 000
Residence & food
plan $9-16 000
Books, travel, food,
phone, parking, etc.
AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES
SAT required for most
Common Application used for most
Scholarships available
International Education Fair – Sept.
28th & 29th – Metro Convention
Centre
SAT
Required by most American Universities
Scores predict how well you will do in
American Colleges/Universities
Measures verbal & mathematical reasoning
abilities
www.collegeboard.com
OTHER PROVINCES
Separate applications and fees
Scholarships
Some calendars available in Guidance
Internet for the most up-to-date information and
applications
OUAC will send marks to some provinces if you
put OUAC # on out–of-province application
Bishop’s, Concordia, McGill, Dalhousie, UBC,
Victoria, Calgary, Simon Fraser, New Brunswick all
have agreements with OUAC
Your responsibilities
Plan ahead! Research your university options BEFORE
you complete your application.
Submit your on-line application and pay related fees
by the deadline.
Ensure that all information you provide is
correct and complete.
Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2002
REMEMBER
Offers come at different times - DON’T
PANIC!!!!
Meet Deadlines
Consider universities around the province,
NOT only close to home
Take advantage of what universities have
to offer – Open houses, campus tours
Ontario University Application Centre
www.ouac.on.ca
An application tutorial is
available
This power point presentation
will be available on
www.woburnci.ca under
Guidance > Post Secondary Info
THANK YOU FOR YOUR
ATTENTION
QUESTIONS