Applying to College and University

1. Applying to College and University

2. OSSD Requirements/Transcript) • 30 credits • OSSLT • Community Service Hours • Updated and accurate? • Confirm that you are enrolled in or have already completed specific prerequisite courses for your University and College programs of interest

3. Research should be completed by now (College)

4. Research should be completed by now (University)

5. What you need to apply to College • A valid and appropriate email account • The DSSS school number – 909673 • Your social insurance number • Your OEN number (found on your status sheet) • Your complete home mailing address (including your postal code) • Payment format (credit card strongly recommended) - $95 to apply (5 program choices; maximum of 3 at one school) • Program choices you are applying to in ranked order (program names and program codes)

6. Applying to College • www.ontariocolleges.ca • Select ‘Apply Now’ • Select‘ Create Account’ • This video will guide you through the application process http://www.ocas.ca/Documents/videos/applicant-tutorial-eng.mp4

7. What you need to apply to University • A valid and appropriate email account • The DSSS school number – 909673 • Your OUAC PIN (from your G.C.) • Your student number • Your complete home mailing address (including your postal code) • Payment format (credit card strongly recommended) - $140 to apply (3 choices); $44 for each additional choice • Program choices you are applying to in ranked order (program names and program codes)

8. Applying to University • www.ouac.on.ca • Select ‘Undergraduate Applications: (OUAC) Current Ontario Secondary School Students’ • Scroll down and select ‘101Online Application’ • Click on the ‘Login’ box • This video will guide you through the application process http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppbhPc2TOmE

9. Application Dates (2013-2014) • College: Oct. – Feb. 1 (equal consideration deadline) • University: Nov. – Jan. 15 (11:59pm) • Apply early

10. Offers (of Admission) College: • Earliest offers – Feb. 1st (must confirm through www.ontariocollege.ca) • May 1 – deadline to confirm acceptance University • Feb/March for strong candidates • May 29 – majority of applicants will receive a response from Ontario universities: conditional offer of admission, refusal, deferral (must confirm through www.ouac.on.ca) • June 2 – earliest date by which Ontario universities require a response to an offer of admission and a financial commitment • Check email (even SPAM folder)

11. How will I know if I am accepted to College or University? • OCAS/OUAC online will show your acceptance status. Check your file regularly for updates. • Colleges/Universities will mail you a letter stating that a conditional acceptance is offered.

12. What does ‘Conditional’ mean? • You still need to complete all OSSD requirements and graduate • You still need to successfully complete • Your average grade must stay the same or increase! (even a drop of 1% could result in your offer being withdrawn) • You must graduate with a minimum of six 12U/M credits • You must pass all prerequisite subjects that are required for your program • You must successfully pass any required auditions or submit a Profile Questionnaire etc. as required • You must meet minimum English Language Proficiency requirement (if applicable)

13. Keep Organized • Create a filing system so each university/college has a separate file • Keep ALL correspondence from that university/college choice as you may need it later (supplementary applications, residence applications, etc)

14. Questions?