Putting it in Perspective

1. Putting it in Perspective Applying to College and/or University In Ontario 2012-2013

2. 2 Key Organizations: OCAS -Ontario College Application Service OUAC -Ontario Universities’ Application Centre

3. OCASOntario College Application Service 60 Corporate Court Guelph, ON N1G 5J3 519-763-4725 or 1 888-892-2228 OCAS -Sends materials to schools -Prepares the application site (available on October 2012) www.ontariocolleges.ca -receives data from the high school. -processes applications but has no part in admission decisions.

4. OUACOntario Universities’ Application Centre 170 Research Lane Guelph, ON N1G 5E2 519-823-1940 OUAC -Sends materials to schools -Prepares the application site www.ouac.on.ca -receives data from high school. -processes applications but has no part in admission decisions.

5. The Flow of Information

6. Preparation High School * Flags students in preparation for the Transmission of Data * Facilitates College and University visits and information about the application process

8. Preparation Highschool *Provides students with information and literature on topics such as scholarships, open houses, research tools *Provides tutorials on how to apply to College and University *Takes students to the: College Information Program(CIP) – Nov. 1, 2012 University Information Program(UIP)– Oct. 25, 2012

9. Requirements for College • 30 Credits (OSSD) • 40 Hours of Community Service • ENG 4C or Eng 4U *Colleges do not pro-rate marks • Program Prerequisites **Carefully review your Status Sheet

10. Requirements for University Application • 30 Credits • 40 Hours of Community Service • Eng 4U + 5 other grade 12 U or M level credits • Program Prerequisites **Carefully review your Status Sheet

11. Application to College • Access to online application system begins in October www.ontariocolleges.ca/apply • Go to “Sign-Up” and complete the required fields. • February 1st , 2013 – Deadline for equal consideration • Apply and pay online before January 15, 2013 to win 1 of 3 cash prizes • Students require their OEN (Ontario Education Number) found on a Report Card, Status Sheet, or from Student Services.

12. Application Fees for College • $95.00 for application to 5 programs. No more that 3 programs at 1 college. • All fees are non-refundable. Cash can NOT be sent through the mail. • Applications will not be forwarded to colleges until full payment has been received by OCAS. Partial payments will not be processed. • Payment must be in Canadian funds.

13. Payment Options for College • ONLINE: VISA, MasterCard or American Express. • Online banking is also available. • TELEPHONE: Pay by telephone using VISA, MasterCard or American Express by calling the Customer Contact Centre at 519-763-4725 or toll free in Canada at 1-888-892-2228. • MAIL: Mail credit card payment, money order or certified cheque along with a payment summary form that can be downloaded from the online application.

14. Application to University • November – OUAC will receive 1st transmission file of student data including grade 11 marks, and begin processing PIN numbers (access codes for the online application system) which are sent to the high school. • Access online application tool at www.ouac.on.ca/ouac-101/ • Students apply as Undergraduate Applicants using the OUAC 101 application. • January 16th, 2013 – Deadline for equal consideration.

15. Application Fees for University • $130.00 for application to 3 programs. $44.00 for each additional choice. • All fees are non-refundable. Cash can NOT be sent through the mail. • Applications will not be forwarded to universities until full payment has been received by OUAC. Partial payments will not be processed. • Payment must be in Canadian funds.

16. Payment Options for University • ONLINE: OUAC accepts MasterCard ,VISA or American Express • INTERNET/TELEPHONE: This payment service is offered through a bank’s website or their telephone banking department. • CHEQUE or MONEY ORDER: Make payable to “Ontario Universities’ Application Centre” including the OUAC reference number on the face of the cheque or money order. Payment must be submitted with the Application Remittance Payment Form which is generated online when applicants select this form of payment. Cheques are valid only when issued by a Canadian bank.

17. Out of Province Applications Applications for out-of-province schools can be found at individual web-sites. Be aware that deadlines may differ from Ontario schools. OUAC assists the following out-of-province institutions in collecting academic data for Ontario secondary students who have applied through the OUAC: • Bishop’s • U of British Columbia • U of Calgary • Concordia • Dalhousie • McGill • U of New Brunswick • Simon Fraser University • U of Victoria • RMC is NOT part of OUAC’s processing service. A separate form along with additional application materials must be obtained from a Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre. www.rmc-cmr.ca

18. Useful Websites for College Information • www.ontariocolleges.ca • www.canlearn.ca • www.schoolfinder.com • www.oucc.on.ca (Career College Information)

19. Useful Websitesfor University Information • www.ouac.on.ca • www.electronicinfo.ca • www.canlearn.ca • www.canadian-universities.net • www.atlanticcanada.info/universities.htm • www.schoolfinder.com

20. $$$$$$$$$$ • Check the Scholarship Binder & Bulletin Board – listen to the morning announcements! • www.scholarshipscanada.com • www.studentawards.com • www.millenniumscholarships.ca • www.osap.gov.on.ca (end of May)