Mayfield Secondary School 2015 16 Applying to College

Mayfield Secondary School 2015 - 16 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?

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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 Group 2 Group 3

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

Additional Requirements: • Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test • 40 Hour Community Involvement 18 Compulsory Credits 12 Other Credits 40 hours 30 credits Literacy Test

Requirements: Diploma or Certificate: • OSSD (high school diploma) • Prerequisites for the program • Other (interview, portfolio, audition…) Applied Degrees: • **ENG 4 U 0, 5 other 4 U/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 4 U/Ms**

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• 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 + & i. OS 7+

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Important Dates: February 1, 2016 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, 2016 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. ) June 15, 2016 Earliest date colleges may require tuition. Make course changes for Semester 2 by December 18 th, 2015 You may want to print off a checklist to help you. Go to: ontariocolleges. ca/ apply

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 Counselling and Disabilities Department at the college of your choice regarding your IEP and/or Psycho-educational 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 in Spring (see your handout)

Applying to University

Requirements • OSSD • Six Grade 12 M and/or U level credits: – Prerequisites • Plus any additional requirements: – Interview – Audition – Portfolio

Step 1: Research Your University Selections

Computer Engineering @ Waterloo • Grade Range: – individual selection from the mid-80 s • Pre-Requisites: – A final grade of at least 70% is required for: • • • MHF MCV SCH ENG SPH • Plus: – One additional 4 U/M course – Admission Information Form

RTA School of Media Sport Media @ Ryerson • Grade Range: – 80%+ • Pre-Requisites: – ENG 4 U 0 • Plus: – five additional 4 U/M courses • Plus Non-Academic Requirements: – Research-based essay – Three-minute video production explaining why you are an excellent candidate

Step 2: Gather Information Needed to Apply • Application Access Code Letter • Review Instructional Videos – – e. INFO Website Apply Online Review and Change your 101 Online Application Responding to Offers of Admission • Review Important Dates

Step 3: Apply • Go to www. ouac. on. ca. Select OUAC 101 Current Ontario High School Students. Use the information in your Access Code Letter • Change your temporary PIN to a personal password. • Complete all sections of the 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.

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 13 th, 2016 Deadline to submit your completed application to the OUAC. • May 27 th, 2016 The latest date by which you can expect a response from an Ontario university. This includes: – an offer of admission; – a refusal; or – a deferral, pending the receipt of specific information. • June 1 st, 2016 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. ).

101 Fees • All fees are non-refundable. • Base Application Fee: $150 (CDN dollars) For the initial three university/program choices. • Additional Choice Fee: $50/choice (CDN dollars) For each university/program choice beyond the initial three (e. g. , if two additional university choices are added, you must pay $100 in addition to the base application fee). • Note: 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 • Payment for online applications is accepted by: • Credit card (VISA, Master. Card or American Express). Prepaid credit cards and VISA debit cards are not accepted. • Online banking (Canadian banks and credit unions only). Normally takes 1 -3 business days. • All payments must be made in Canadian funds.

@ www. ouac. on. ca as a OUAC 101 Current Ontario Secondary School Student GOOD LUCK! Review: -101 How to Apply -101 Important Dates -101 Fees Reference: -101 Common Questions -101 How-to-Videos

QUESTIONS? ? ? Book an appointment to see your counsellor!

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