Destination: UniversityThings You Need to Know

In this presentation…• OSSD Requirements/Your Transcript• University Programs – Gathering Information• Course Selections for Grade 12• Application Process• Mark Transmissions• Offers of Admission• English Language Requirements• Scholarships and Financial Aid• Important Dates

OSSD Requirements + Transcript30 creditsLiteracy requirement40 Community service hoursUpdated and accurate transcript?

(summer school, night school, int’l languages)

MUST have 6 4U/4M courses to apply to UNIVERSITY programs

Gathering InformationImportant Websites:www.electronicinfo.cawww.ouac.on.cawww.careercruising.com - Matchmaker and

My Skills Assessmentwww.myblueprint.ca/peel - Career Spectrum

surveys

Things to consider:Strengths + areas of interestProximity to homeCampus lifeWork experience

Example: Gathering Info – ProgramsUniversity Program

School/Campus

OUAC Program Code

Admission Requirements

Degree

Program Features

Business Administration and Financial Mathematics

Laurier/Waterloo

UBF OSSD, High 80s,ENG4U, ETS4U or EWC4U at 70%;MHF4U at 70%; MCV4U at 60%. A combined minimum average of 80% is required in the math courses.

BBA/BA

Co-op, double degree

Business Administration (Honours)

Laurier/Waterloo

UB OSSD, mid to high 80s, One of ENG4U, ETS4U or EWC4U at 70%; MHF4U at 70%; one of MCV4U or MDM4U at 60%.

BBA

Gathering Information – cont’dPotential Additional Requirements:Portfolio submissions (i.e. art

programs) - Continually update it - Know the requirements - Know submission deadlinesAudition dates (performance

programs)First AidCPRCriminal Reference Check

Campus ToursVisit post-secondary websites

(Admissions, Undergraduate Students)

Book an appointmentAttend tour sessionsAttend an open houseGo on a residence tour

University Application Process

December – January 13th (11:59 pm)You’ll receive your PIN from Guidance (once

you’ve completed the My Blueprint Exit Survey)Visit www.ouac.on.ca – select ‘OUAC 101’3 program choices in ranked orderPIN, student number, RHSS school # 938009Complete mailing addressPayment format (credit card strongly

recommended) - $150 for 3 choices; $50 for each add. choice

Application deadline: January 13th Use an appropriate email that you check

regularly!

University Application ProcessVideo – applying to Ontario

Universities• https://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=566JJIHO1Nw

Mark TransmissionsMake sure your transcript is up-

to-date and accurateElectronically (we take care of it)

Offers of AdmissionOffers may begin as early as Feb/March for

strong candidatesMay 27 – majority of applicants will receive

a response from Ontario universities (conditional offer of admission, refusal, deferral)

Must confirm through www.ouac.on.caJune 1 – earliest date by which Ontario

universities require a response to an offer of admission and a financial commitment

Check email regularly (even SPAM folder)!!!

English Language Requirements

In Canada less than 5 years, may be required to write an English Language Proficiency Test (i.e. TOEFL)

Application will not be considered until test results have been received

Research now (test dates, locations, times)

Online practice test

Scholarships and BursariesSTART RESEARCHING NOWAdmission averagesApplication basedWebsitesYour parents workplaceComplete the applications well in

advanceAdditional documentation may include:

recommendation/reference letters, transcript, essays

CourierConfirmation of receipt

Scholarships and BursariesWebsites:www.studentawards.comwww.scholarshipscanada.comwww.osca.cawww.ontariocolleges.caRick Hansen Secondary School

websiteSchool specific

OSAPFinancial assistance (it is a loan)Based on financial need (income +

assets)Can begin to apply in late April/early May:http://www.ontario.ca/education-and-training/how-get-osapMust wait until you have received an

offer of admission and have a student number from the post secondary school to apply

If accepted, you receive half the money at the start of the school year, and the remainder during the school year

30% Tuition GrantApply for 30% tuition granthttp://www.ontario.ca/education-and-training/30-off-ontario-tuitionCriteria: parents’ gross income <$160k,

full time post secondary student in a program immediately after high school, CDN citizen/permanent resident

Money you don't have to repayAutomatically entered if applying for

OSAP; if not, you need to applyUp to $1830 for university and college

degree students

Important Dates (2015-2016)

Sept 25-27: Ontario Universities Fair (Metro Toronto Convention Centre)

Oct 17-18: Student Life Expo (Metro Toronto Convention Centre)

Nov 4: Pathways in Motion at RHSSCampus Tours/Open Houses – ASAPNov/Dec: start applying to university

programsJan 13: Application deadline to OUACFeb 5: last date to submit information

and changes to OUAC

Important Dates (2015-2016)April/May: apply for OSAP and the 30%

tuition grantMay 27: majority of applicants will

receive a response from Ontario universities (conditional offer of acceptance, refusal, deferral pending further information)

June 1: earliest date by which Ontario universities require a response to an offer of admission and a financial commitment

August: you are responsible for submitting summer school marks to OUAC

August: tuition payment

ChecklistVisit the RHSS website to help

keep track of post-secondary deadlines and for other resources

http://schools.peelschools.org/sec/rickhansen/Pages/default.aspx

Questions or Concerns?See your Guidance Counsellor