Applying to Ontario’s College and University System for September
Tonight’s Presentation Goals To provide an overview of Ontario College and University application processes To become aware of the Timelines To understand your role and what needs to be done now… To identify sources of Information To learn the Next steps…
In review….Grade 12 students Began this process last year… Have reviewed their current situation in relation to diploma requirements and post secondary plans Have been encouraged to update their Individual Pathway plan in Career Cruising Should be aware of the timelines regarding the year ahead…. Will receive specific instructions regarding the application processes to Ontario colleges and universities in November
Planning for Post Secondary options …in the flyer provided
Ontario’s College System
Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts & Technologies Hundreds of programs provide combination of academic and practical/ technical skills training for a specific occupations 1 year certificate programs; 2 and 3 year diploma programs; 4 year degree programs. Costs $$$
Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts & Technologies Hundreds of programs provide combination of academic and practical/ technical skills training for a specific occupations 1 year certificate programs; 2 and 3 year diploma programs; 4 year degree programs. Costs $$$
College Admission Guidelines Minimum requirements - High school diploma with 12 “College” English Program specific requirements Additional requirements - interview, portfolio, etc. Applied degree programs have Gr 12 U and U/C courses as prerequisites Mature student applicant
Researching College Programs Fee …$95 for the application 5 choices of colleges/ programs (3 at any one college) Application deadline is February 1 for equal consideration Application cycle includes September , January/ February, and May of the following year after equal consideration deadline? Can still apply if space available
Researching College Programs Consult specific college handbooks. The Ontario College Application Service (OCAS) ‘Programs ’ tab Search engine for certificate, diploma and degree programs Tailor your search for next August www.ontariocolleges.ca
Ontario College…Next Steps Ontario College Fair October 23 rd 5-9 pm or October 24 th 9-2 pm EnerCare Centre www.ocif.ca College Panel Presentation (Seneca, Humber, George Brown, Centennial, Georgian, Sheridan) November 7 th – 2 nd period College Application workshop November 15 th - potential applicants presented with Next Steps – 4 th period
College Applicant workshop Semester 1 and 2 midterms and finals submitted to college system Entire High school transcript seen by colleges Applicants create their own account. Can apply NOW… we suggest after their mid-terms and no later than February 1 st … for equal consideration and no later than before exams Offers of Admissions begin after February 1
Ontario’s University System
Ontario University Admission Guidelines High school diploma required. Six Grade 12 ‘U’ or ‘U/C’ courses most programs have 75% + admission averages prerequisite courses … Refer to university web sites, handbooks and eINFO Universities may consider Gr. 11 and 12 (‘U’ and ‘U/C’) courses for admission &/or prerequisites ‘U’ or ‘U/C’ coop credits do not count in admission averages
Fall Campus days Applicant workshop scheduled November 8 th or 9 th during 4 th period Applicant receives their PIN’s available from Guidance to access their application account at that time Ontario University Applicant Tutorial Application fee $150 for 3 Ontario choices $50 for each additional choice Submit application no later than January 16, 2019 … We suggest before the December break $$$$$$$$ for tuition, books, residence
Current timetable and all previously completed grade 11 and 12 courses presented at time of application Offers of Admission are conditional …and can be issued by some universities even before 1 st semester finals are presented to them… Semester 1 finals submitted in February Semester 2 midterms presented Most offers will be presented after semester 2 midterms
Researching University Programs Consult specific university handbooks. The Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC) www.ouac.on.ca e Info www.electronicinfo.ca Search engine for undergraduate and post graduate degree programs Able to compare university programs side by side Scholarship info readily available
Research and compare your choices and create a budget. Source: Humber College Source: University of Guelph
What Next… College and University visits at King during the day and evening Fairs around around York Region St. Maximillian Kolbe CHS October 25 6:30 p.m. Bayview SS November 1 7 p.m. Huron Heights SS November 9 6 p.m. Richmond Hill HS November 22 7 p.m. Application workshops scheduled in November Attend Open Houses …(use upcoming PD days for individual tours) Midterms…compare with averages needed Students with an IEP meet with their monitor 1 st semester finals submitted in February Complete Community Involvement Hours (40)
Career Cruising…. All students have a Career Cruising account Can be used to assist in their Career and Educational Planning Parents can access this resource using these login passwords www.careercruising.com Use yorkregion 50860
Scholarships eINFO Scholarships and Awards www.yconic.com www.scholarshipscanada.com OSAP …. Ontario Student’s Assistance Program … www.osap.gov.on.ca
Financing your Plan… Scholarships and Financial Aid www.scholarshipscanada.com www.yconic.com
Apprenticeship Funding support
Ontario Student's Assistance Program www.osap.ca
What Next… Guidance counsellor Last name Mr. Pedersen A- Kh Mrs. Hoffer Ki-M Mrs. Newman N- Z
Questions?
Thanks for coming…
Post-Secondary Destinations ON LINE resources Apprenticeships www.apprenticesearch.com Ontario Colleges www.ontariocolleges.ca Ontario Universities www.ouac.on.ca Comparing Ontario Universities www.cou.on.ca/facts-figures/cudo Ontario College University Transfers www.ocutg.on.ca
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