University Application Seminar Fall 2018 The Ontario Application

University Application Seminar Fall 2018

The Ontario Application Process o o o All Applications to OUAC n Ontario University Application Centre Application cost - $150 n For 3 university/program choices – it will cost $50 to change a university once you have paid originally n Additional programs $50 All applications are done on-line. You must have an access code and a password before you can do the application. These are available in Guidance in early November. Recommended to make an appointment in Guidance before applying. Application deadline January 16, 2019 n Recommend to be done before Christmas holidays

Changing Choices o Changing program choice will result in a cost (unless it is at the same university) o Be sure of choices before submitting application

Communication o Get an e-mail address before you apply (it should be appropriate) and make sure guidance has it. If you change it, let Guidance know. o Check it often after you apply o This is the way OUAC, the universities and Guidance prefer to communicate with you

Ontario Universities

What EESS sends o o November n Student Demographic information n Final marks of completed grade 11 and 12 courses n First and second semester courses you are currently signed up for n Community involvement and literacy test info February n First semester final marks n Update semester 2 courses April n Second semester mid term marks July n Final second semester marks n Proof of graduation

Admission Requirements o o o Admission is based on your university admission average Your 6 grade 12 U or M courses ENG 4 U 1 is a must. (very few exceptions) Different programs have different required courses (English, Math, Science) Different universities have different required courses There are recommended courses as well for each program

Early Admission o o You may be offered early admission before semester 2 midterms if: n You have completed a number of university admission courses. n You have very good grade 11 marks. Do not panic if you don’t get early admission n It just means they are going to wait for your 4 U and 4 M semester 2 marks n Universities vary as to how many early offers they make each year

Prerequisites o Brock University o Faculty of Applied Health Science n Kinesiology (BKin) o o o ENG 4 U 1; SBI 4 U 1; One 4 U Math (MHF 4 U preferred) Recommended PSE 4 U 1 or PSK 4 U 1, MHF 4 U 1 Basis of Offers n n Six grade 12 U or M Courses including required courses Last year’s admission average: low 80 s

Prerequisites o o Brock University Faculty of Applied Health Science n Kinesiology (BSc. Kin) o o o o ENG 4 U 1 MHF 4 U 1 (min 70%) OR MCV 4 U 1 (min 70%) SBI 4 U 1 Strongly Recommended SPH 4 U 1, PSE 4 U 1 or PSK 4 U 1, SCH 4 U 1 Basis of Offers: n Six grade 12 U or M Courses including required courses n Last year’s admission average: high 70 s Note difference between BKin and BSc. Kin Required means you must have Recommended means it may be helpful

Admission Averages o o o Averages may vary from year to year Usually not more than one or two percent U of Guelph n n n Bachelor of Science (BSc) Honours 78% – 83% except Bio-Medical Science which is 84% -- 89% This is last year’s average. It may vary slightly for this year.

Admission Averages Con’t o Western University n Health Sciences: o o ENG 4 U, SBI 4 U, one 4 U Math Recommended: SCH 4 U n n Last year’s admission average: high 80 s Medical Sciences: o o ENG 4 U, SBI 4 U, SCH 4 U, MCV 4 U (which means you have to have MHF 4 U) Recommended: SPH 4 U n Last year’s admission average: low 90 s

Co-op Programs o o o Some programs have a co-op component. These co-op programs usually have higher tuition. There is no guarantee that you will get a co-op placement. The co-op option gives you access to the university’s co-op employer list. Most co-op placements are paid positions which can offset the cost of your education.

Additional Admission Criteria o o See e-!NFO www. electronicinfo. ca You may need: n n n o letters of reference Portfolio Supplementary Information Form or Personal Statement of Experience Resume Audition Interview These all have deadlines and are your responsibility (check your email from the universities)

Alternate offers of admission o o A few universities will offer you admission to an alternate program if your marks are not high enough to get into your first choice. See e-INFO www. electronicinfo. ca Each school is different therefore: We recommend you bring letter/email offers of alternate program to guidance to review what they truly mean

One offer only from each school o Most schools will only consider you for one program at a time. o The university/program that is your number one choice should be the one you put highest on the application form (be realistic – check last year’s admission average of your choices) o The second program at one university will only be considered if you are not accepted to the first one.

Deferral o Deferral = postpone o Some universities may allow applicants to request a deferral. This is something you must communicate to the University. They will likely require written communication.

Undergraduate Studies o o In your first 3 or 4 years of university you are called an undergraduate and are usually earning a Bachelor degree. (BA, BSc) Once you have completed a Bachelor degree you are a graduate and may pursue graduate studies i. e. a masters degree. (MA, MSc)

Faculties o When you apply, it is usually to a faculty n n n o You may be asked to indicate your subject of major interest i. e. Biology or Chemistry or use different codes for different choices within the faculty. n o Faculty of Arts Faculty of Social Science Faculty of Science You are not tied down to this choice Do NOT apply to the same faculty twice

Education Consecutive n If you might want to teach but that isn’t your only focus. You complete a degree first and then apply to teacher’s college after. Concurrent n If your purpose is to become a teacher. You will begin teacher training in your second year while you complete your degree.

Education o Primary/Junior n o Junior/Intermediate n o JK to 6 Grade 4 to grade 10 Intermediate/Senior n Grade 7 to 12

Timelines o September to November n o End of November n o Last date to expect a response from an Ontario University June 3, 2019 n o Application Deadline May 29, 2019 n o Apply on-line January 16, 2019 n o Receive access code and pin December n o Research and attend information sessions – University Fair at PCI Monday November 5 th – buses sign-up in Guidance Earliest date a university can require a response Late May to Early June 2019 n Respond to an offer of admission

Research o Attend University Sessions n o o Check the posted list – an email already went out Check out EESS and university web sites Visit the university campuses (e-INFO for dates and times and procedures) www. electronicinfo. ca Access e-INFO and the University view books in Guidance My Blueprint

Research o Check the bulletin boards, emails and binders in Guidance n n n o New Programs Open Houses Preview Days Make an appointment with your guidance counsellor

Applied Degrees o o These are degrees that are granted by Colleges. They combine theoretical education of the university with the more practical education of the college. Admission is the same as for university (6, 4 U or 4 M courses). These are applied to through OCAS, not OUAC.

Fanshawe Applied Degrees Honours Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resources, Management, Digital Marketing and Accounting Honours Bachelor of Applied Technology in Biotechnology Honours Bachelor of Early Childhood Education Honours Bachelor of Environmental Design and Planning Honours Bachelor of Interior Design

Applied Degrees o o Bachelor of Applied Arts n Interior Design (Algonquin) n Criminal Justice (Humber) Bachelor of Animation (Sheridan) Bachelor of Applied Business n Financial Services (George Brown) n Hospitality Operations Management (George Brown) Bachelor of Commerce n Fashion Management (Humber)

Applied Degrees o Bachelor of Business n o Bachelor of Applied Information Sciences n o o Golf Management (Georgian) Information Systems Security (Sheridan) Bachelor of Child Development (Seneca) Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences n Athletic Therapy (Sheridan)

Applied Degrees o Bachelor of Technology n n o o Architecture Project/Facility Management (Conestoga) Biotechnology (Fanshawe) Construction Science and Management (George Brown) Industrial Design (Humber) Bachelor of Aviation Technology (Seneca)

Royal Military College o o The Royal Military College of Canada (RMCC) is not part of OUAC. A separate form and additional application materials must be obtained from the Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre. RMCC uses Grade 11 marks. For more information call 1 -800 -856 -8488 or visit the RMCC website at www. rmc. ca

Out of Province o o o Each school is applied to individually and directly Each school has its own application and fees Costs and requirements are similar to Ontario n o Some eastern universities may only need 5 admission courses rather than 6 Research all Canada’s universities on the internet and take note of all important dates

Out of Province o o o Please let Shelley in Guidance know where you apply & accept. OUAC provides academic data to: n Bishop’s Concordia Simon Fraser U n Mc. Gill Dalhousie U. of Calgary n U. B. C U. Victoria St. Mary’s U n U. New Brunswick Acadia You must authorize OUAC to release your info on your application You must put your OUAC # on the out-of-province application. Shelley will mail official transcripts to all other out-of -province universities not listed (be sure to allow time)

Out of Canada o o o Each school has separate applications and fees An SAT score is a likely requirement Each school will set its’ own SAT score The SAT can no longer be written in London please check out the SAT website for locations available Registration on-line in advance is required If you apply to a school outside of Canada let Shelley in Guidance know.

Scholarships o Entrance scholarships n Automatic…based on admission average o University scholarships needing application n Check the university web site or look on e-!NFO o Foundation scholarships (ie Terry Fox, Loran) n Usually need high marks and outstanding community service. n You may need to be nominated by the school.

Scholarships o o Business scholarships (ie NRG) EESS commencement awards n n o Selected by committee Fill out online form found on the EESS website (available in December) Thames Valley DSB awards n n Nomination by the school Separate application usually required

Scholarships o o o Have parents check with their employers for awards. Keep working on your volunteer hours and keep a detailed record of your activities www. Student. Awards. com www. scholarshipscanada. com Thames Valley DSB Web site Other links from EESS guidance site

University Bound? o o www. ouac. on. ca/101/ links to the application, the companion booklet, and on-line tutorials www. electronicinfo. ca an electronic resource www. ocutg. on. ca The Ontario College – University transfer guide www. myblueprint. ca

East Elgin Web Site www. tvdsb. ca/East. Elgin. cfm o o Click on Departments, Guidance Links include: n n OUAC OSAP Scholarship sites Career Sites

Check your email daily!!! Communication from the universities and EESS Guidance o Deadlines for submission of supplementary information, residence applications, etc. o Scholarship information o Open house and orientation dates You don’t want to miss out on important stuff. o

MY Blueprint o o Please feel free to use my. blueprint. ca/tvdsb Complete the highschool planner section by inputting all the courses you have taken or will be taking over your high school career Use your credit counselling summary to ensure accuracy After completion you can make an appointment to review it