Mayfield Secondary School 2017-2018 Applying to College and/or University in Ontario
Who am I? What are my interests and abilities? What are my traits and values? What am I passionate about and what inspires me?
What are my opportunities? What education, training, and certification opportunities are available after high school in apprenticeship, college, university, and the workplace? What fields of work exist and what occupations are within them?
Who do I want to become? What are my hopes and dreams for the future? What are some goals I want to accomplish? What does success mean to me?
How Do I Get There? Ontario Secondary School Diploma 30 Credits 18 Compulsory 12 Optional Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test 40 Hour Community Involvement
Compulsory Credits 4 English (1 credit per grade) 3 Math 2 Science 1 Art 1 Canadian Geography 1 Canadian History 1 French as a second language 1 Health and Physical Education 1/2 Career Studies 1/2 Civics
An additional credit in one of: (Group 1) English French as a Second Language Native Language Classical or International Language Social Science and the Humanities Canadian and World Studies Guidance and Career Education Co-operative Education
An additional credit in one of: (Group 2) Health and Physical Education The Arts Business Studies French as a Second Language Co-operative Education
An additional credit in one of: (Group 3) Science (Grade 11 or 12) Technological Education French as a Second Language Computer Studies Co-operative Education
What s Out There? Peel 29000
The application processing fee is $95 The application allows you to choose 5 programs with no more than 3 at any one college The application works best in the following browsers: Internet Explorer 9, 10, 11 Firefox latest version Chrome latest version Safari 7 + & ios 7+
Requirements: Diploma or Certificate: OSSD (high school diploma) Prerequisites for the program Other (interview, portfolio, audition ) Applied Degrees: **ENG4U0, 5 other 4U/M Average of at least 65% Other (interview, portfolio, audition ) Some apply through ontariocollege.ca, some through ouac.on.ca **not all applied degrees need 6 4U/Ms**
Bachelor of Applied Arts Interior Design
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No need to inform your counselor.
Important Dates: February 1, 2018 All applications received by this date will be given equal consideration by the colleges. This is also the earliest date the colleges will issue an offer of acceptance and the earliest date an applicant may confirm an offer. May 1, 2018 Applicants must confirm their acceptance of an offer of admission by this date. (Note: Offers may be issued after this date, check your offer letter for details.) Mid June 2018 Earliest date colleges may require tuition. Make course changes for Semester 2 by December 22 nd, 2018
Academic Support Services If you have an IEP or need support services they are available. It is your responsibility to find out about them. You will need to contact the Counseling and Disabilities Department at the college/university of your choice regarding your IEP and/or Psychoeducational Report before you get an offer to see what is required. http://www.neads.ca/en/norc/edlink/ (set up IEP assistance in first year)
Financial Assistance Scholarship information is available in the guidance office (see your handout) OSAP site available for application (see your handout)
Applying to University
Requirements OSSD Six Grade 12 M and/or U level credits: Program Pre-Requisites Possible Additional Admission Criteria: Interview Audition Portfolio Resume and References
Step 1: Research Your University Selections
Computer Engineering @ Waterloo Grade Range: individual selection from the mid-80s Pre-Requisites: A final grade of at least 70% is required for: MHF4U MCV4U SCH4U ENG4U SPH4U Plus: 1 additional 4 U/M course An online video interview is strongly recommended Additional Admission Criteria: Admission Information Form (AIF)
Grade Range: 80%+ Pre-Requisites: ENG4U0 Plus: RTA School of Media Sport Media @ Ryerson 5 additional 4 U/M courses Additional Admission Criteria: Interview Written Statement Resume and References
Step 2: Gather Information Needed to Apply Application Access Code Letter Review Instructional Videos: einfo Website How to log in to your 101 application for the first time How to browse and add programs to your online application How to prepare and submit your 101 application How to submit and pay for your application How to review and/or change your completed 101 application How to add and withdraw a programs in your submitted application How to view and respond to Ontario university offers of admissions Review Important Dates
Step 3: Apply Go to www.ouac.on.ca. Select Undergrad (101) Current Ontario High School Students. Create your MY OUAC Profile. Fill in your personal information. Use a valid email address. Create a username and password. Enter Access Codes (School Number/Student Number/PIN). Browse and add programs. Prepare and submit your 101 application. Review your selections before clicking I Verify and Agree. Submit with payment, well before the 101 application deadline and any university program-specific deadlines. Record the OUAC Ref. # and keep it in a safe place.
101 Fees All fees are non-refundable. The OUAC will not forward your application to any universities until you submit full payment to the OUAC. Fees for withdrawn university choices are not refunded. If you make a change to your program choices after you have paid, there may be additional fees. Base Application Fee: $150 (CDN) For the initial 3 program choices. Additional Choice Fee: $50/choice (CDN) For each university/program choice beyond the initial 3. You may apply to as many Ontario universities/programs as you wish; however, you are limited to a maximum of three program choices at any one university (including its affiliates). Some universities may further limit the number of programs you can apply to.
Methods of Payment Credit card (VISA, MasterCard or American Express). Prepaid credit cards and VISA debit cards are not accepted. Online banking (Canadian banks and credit unions only). Normally takes 2-5 business days. All payments must be made in Canadian funds.
Step 4: After Applying Review and make any necessary changes. Mid-February, log in to verify your grades information. Notify your guidance counsellor of any necessary corrections. Visit a university. University open houses and campus visits are great ways to experience first-hand what campus life is like and help you decide which university is the best fit for you. Expect to receive either a conditional offer of admission or a refusal from the universities you applied to by the end of May.
Important Dates January 17 th, 2018 Deadline to submit your completed application to the OUAC. The OUAC still processes applications received after this date and distributes them to the universities; however, specific university deadlines will apply. The initial application includes all final grades from completed Grade 11 and 12 courses and a list of all current-year courses in progress. May 29 th, 2018 The latest date you can expect the following responses from an Ontario university: an offer of admission; a refusal; or a deferral, pending additional information. June 1 st, 2018 The earliest date you may be required to respond to an Ontario university offer of admission and give a financial commitment (e.g., registration deposit, residence deposit, etc.).
@ www.ouac.on.ca as an Undergrad 101 Current Ontario Secondary School Student Review: -Application Guide -101 Application: Log in -101 Application: Browse Programs -101 How-to-Videos -101 Common Questions
QUESTIONS??? See your counsellor!
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