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And so the adventure begins. AGENDA AGE Career Centre (room 133) Apprenticeship 101 with Elaine McLachlin (Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) Coordinator Cafeteria: College vs. University College Research and Application
And so the adventure begins.
Career Centre (room 133) Apprenticeship 101 with Elaine McLachlin (Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) Coordinator Cafeteria: College vs. University College Research and Application University research and Application Scholarships OSAP Presentation by Jessica Clarke
AGE AGENDA
DI DIPLOMA DE DEGREE
courses
Many colleges and universities have articulation agreements to allow for movement between institutions
what has been done?
Grade 10 Career Class
Grade 11 Post Secondary Research Session
Grade 12: Rep Visits
Year in Review
Have a copy of all of the important dates and events right at your finger types. Keep on your fridge for an easy reminder…
✓ Applying to University assembly (with handout) ✓ Applying to college assembly (with handout) ✓ College Information field trip ✓ Promotion of other fairs and research
Status Sheet Checks
When working through the status sheets we focus on Community Hours, Literacy requirement, compulsory requirements and total number of credits. Then we also mark down if there seem to be some red flags…
Based on your high school courses, you have a customized list
university programs across Canada to which you are eligible to apply…
myblueprint.ca/simcoe
Having typed in “nursing” as an
atio ion of interest, it brings up other related careers, that you may not have
about…
On Ontari riocol
s.ca
Allows you to look up programs, find
requirements, program start dates… and then apply
$95 application fee
This allows you to apply to 5 programs (no more than 3 at one college)
February 1st – Important Date
This is the date of equal consideration. Especially important for oversubscribed programs
You don’t have to do this alone….they have provided a step by step guide to walk you through the whole application
Februa uary 1st
st is the earliest date college may send out offers, but they
will continue to be issued until program seats are filled and/or waitlists are established. Login in to your account regularly to check your offers. May 1st
st is the most common deadline for confirming offers of
admission BUT NOT THE ONLY ONE! Check your offer the exact deadline dates. June ne 15th is the earliest date that colleges may require payment of tuition fees.
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dates es
You may only accept one ne offer at a time. If after accepting an offer of admission, you change your mind or receive another offer that you prefer, you may accept the new offer (after 1 business day) as long as you meet the deadline. The first accepted
voked. Once you have confirmed your Offer of Admission, the college will communicate with you directly about tuition fees and everything you need to know to begin your program.
When you accept an offer, a notice goes out to all ll colleges. You may wish to wait until all offers appear to be in before deciding to accept one (unless it is your first choice). This may be particularly important for highly competitive programs.
Don’t accept an offer until you know which one you want
For r mo more re info form rmation ion on Of Offe fers of Admis ission
go to ontariocolleges.ca/ Applying/ Offers of Admission
high school university
projects, tests and assignments
various days and times
assignments
Students responsible for managing time wisely In larger classes it can be more difficult to make connections faculty/other students Students need to be proactive in their
It is not uncommon to have a test worth 25%-40% of final grade.
electronicinfo.ca
The one-stop-shop for Ontario university programs. Find out about programs, prerequisites, admission requirements, grade range, etc.
Unlike the colleges, Ontario universities have a separate site
to apply. A current high school student must fill out the 101 application on
Again, you don’t have to do this alone….they have provided “hot-to videos to walk you through the application
.
The Ontario University Application Centre sent Access ID numbers and they arrived this week
$150 application fee
This allows you to apply to 3 programs; each additional program costs $50. Maximum of 3 program choices at one university
January 16, 2019: Application Deadline
Note: The OUAC still processes applications received after this date and distributes them to the universities; however, specific university deadlines will apply
Octob
Februa uary 5th
th is the recommended date to make final changes to your
application. May 29th is the last day you can expect to hear from a university
about acceptance; keep checking your OUAC account.
June ne 3rd
rd is the earliest day you may be required to respond to an
important dates
Frequently asked Questions
How do the institutions get my marks?
As a current high school student, your marks will be forwarded by your home school to both the college and university application
the year. It is VERY important, however, that a few days after you have applied, you check to make sure that the marks s have uploa
d correctly. If there is an error, or you do not see them, check in with a guidance counsellor to see if something needs to be adjusted.
Can I make changes to my application?
College: You can make as many changes to your program choices as you like, with no additional charge, as long as the choices all fall within the same school year. Keep in mind, however, that any changes made after the Equal Consideration Date may affect your chances of getting into a program, as applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis. University: There is no fee for replacing a program choice with another program choice at the same university. However, there may be an additional fee replace a program at a different university.
Can I defer my offer of admission?
College: According to ontariocolleges.ca, you may NOT defer an
University: If you are admitted to a university but wish to delay your studies for a year or more, you will need to reach an agreement with the university in question. The university will determine any conditions.
Scholarships, awards, bursaries…
scholarships
Start your research by reading the scholarship chart located iss.scdsb.on.ca under the Departments/Guidance tab
…many of the local scholarships have been awarded to SCDSB students. It pays to do your research…
Have websites search for scholarships to fit your demographic:
Search einfo and specific university sites for scholarships at individual
awarded to students based on top 6, U/M level, classes.
University: einfo
Spend time on the ontariocolleges.ca website to review their “paying for college” advice and links. Then go to review specific college sites for financial advice at individual schools
Individual college sites