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The Student’s Role
Post-secondary research before finalizing university application Visit University/College Campuses Kingsway College Meet all deadlines and read all correspondence Check application status with OUAC or Universities Ensure documents & non-academic requirements Grade 12 received by university (any grades for courses Information Night taken outside of day school, TOEFL results etc.) Have a back-up plan Discuss paying for university with family (ie, parents, caregivers, etc.) Apply for OSAP/Scholarships
Are you eligible for College/University entrance?
It is YOUR responsibility to ensure that:
1. You have requirements to graduate
2. You have the pre-requisites for the programs you are applying for
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Are you eligible for Ontario Scholar College/University entrance?
A student may be designated an Ontario Scholar if he or she ● It is your responsibility as a student to research satisfies both of the following requirements: Obtains an aggregate of at least 480 marks in any combination of the minimum mark and prerequisite ministry‐approved courses providing a total of six credits requirements for each program you apply for. Recommended by the school principal for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
Ministry-approved courses ● It is your responsibility as a student to be in any Grade 12 university preparation, university/college regular consultation with your teachers during preparation, college preparation, workplace preparation, and/or formative assessments to find out what you open courses authorized under OSS, including locally developed have to do to attain the required averages for courses approved by the ministry your summative assessments. What if you have more than 6 courses? The highest 6 grades will be used
Non-Academic Grad Full Disclosure Requirements ● All grade 11 & 12 courses you attempt will appear on your transcript whether or not you pass them.
Community Hours – Need 40 hours ● The full disclosure date for Semester 1 is Nov. Ontario Literacy 26, 2018 and for Semester 2 is May 29, Either: 2019. Please note that OCAS and OUAC Have passed the Ontario Secondary School transmission dates are prior to both full Literacy Test or disclosure dates. More information will Complete Ontario Literacy Course 2nd follow in November and in April regarding course drop procedures to Semester meet full disclosure deadlines.
● Be sure to ask about the full disclosure date at any other school you may be taking courses from, if you plan to drop a course and avoid full disclosure.
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Transcripts Ontario College Requirements
● Ontario universities and colleges will receive your information electronically so you should not need a transcript. For Diploma Programs at Ontario Colleges
● If an unofficial transcript is all that is needed it is free. Most Adventist universities (except • ENG4C or ENG4U Oakwood) will accept an unofficial copy until the final transcript is ready. • Some programs require pre-requisite courses ● Be sure to ask about the full disclosure date at any • Some programs have a minimum average other school you may be taking courses from, if or minimum % for certain courses you plan to drop a course and avoid full disclosure.
Pathway Options after Ontario University Requirements Secondary
For Degree Programs at Ontario Colleges and Ontario Universities
• ENG4U • 5 other grade 12U or 12M courses (no •School-to-work more than two 12M courses) •Apprenticeship •College • Most colleges/universities include pre- requisites courses in the admission •University average • Some programs have a minimum average or minimum % for certain courses
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School-To-Work & School-To-Work & Apprenticeships Apprenticeships
Visit Ontario Skills Passport (OSP) http://www.skills.edu.gov.on.ca
School-To-Work & Adventist Universities Apprenticeships https://adventistcolleges.org/
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Adventist Universities University/College Fairs
Ontario Universities Fair https://adventistcolleges.org/ September 28–30, 2018, 10 am – 5 pm daily Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto
College Information Program October 1, 2018, 10 am – 12 pm Durham College, Oshawa
Ontario College Information Fair October 23, 2018, 5 – 9 pm October 24, 2018, 9 am – 2 pm Enercare Center 100 Princes' Blvd, Hall B ‐ Exhibition Place, Toronto
Adventist College/University Fair October 26, 2018, 9 – 11 am Kingsway College Old Gym, Oshawa
University Information Program November 8, 2018, 6 ‐ 7:30 pm Clarington Central Secondary School, Bowmanville
Research: Research: University Open Houses & Campus Tours www.electronicinfo.ca Website
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UofT’s Failed/Repeated Courses Policy
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Research: Check admission requirements!!!
Ensure that you have verified the admission requirements and the prerequisite courses for all programs to which you are applying Example:
University Program Averag Prerequisites Name e Range UofT - Life Sciences High 70’s ENG4U Scarborough UofT - St. Life Sciences Low to ENG4U, George mid 80’s MCV4U UofT - Life Sciences Mid 70’s ENG4U Mississauga MHF4U SBI4U Source: electronicinfo.ca
Ontario Colleges – Degree Programs
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What you need to know before you apply
OEN (Ontario Education Number) (found on your report card) Your temporary PIN Ensure you have all the requirements needed for the program that you will be applying for. Ensure you meet ALL deadlines from OUAC/ universities.
Research: Non-Academic Program Requirements University/College Could include one or more of the Application Process following: There are two centers for your applications: Supplemental applications (have someone proofread!!) Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC). Examples: Website – www.ouac.on.ca PIN # Queen’s – Personal Statement of Experience REQUIRED Waterloo – Admission Information Form Ontario College Application Service (OCAS). Portfolios, interviews, auditions Website – www.ontariocolleges.ca No PIN # Needed Reference letters For EXTENUATING circumstances, This is where you begin check the University’s Disability Centre’s “Modified Application”
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Application Fees for College Out of Province Applications
• $95.00 for application to 5 programs. No more that 3 programs at 1 Applications for out-of-province schools can be found at individual college. web-sites. Be aware that deadlines may differ from Ontario schools.
• All fees are non-refundable. Cash can NOT be sent through the mail. • OUAC assists the following out-of-province institutions in Credit Card payments are preferred. collecting academic data for Ontario secondary students who have applied through the OUAC: • Applications will not be forwarded to colleges until full payment has • been received by OCAS. Partial payments will not be processed. • Acadia • Bishop’s • Payment must be in Canadian funds. • U of British Columbia • U of Calgary • Concordia • Dalhousie • McGill • U of New Brunswick • Saint Mary’s University • Simon Fraser University • U of Victoria
• Apply first to OUAC, then using your OUAC reference #, submit your application(s) out of province, quoting this number.
Application Fees for University Applying outside of Ontario
• $150.00 for application to 3 programs. $50.00 for each additional choice. *Remember to consider alternate offers of admission. ● You are responsible for downloading and submitting the applications • All fees are non-refundable. Cash can NOT be sent through the mail. Credit card payments are preferable.
• Applications will not be forwarded to universities until full payment has ● Check deadlines and pre-requisites; been received by OUAC. Partial payments will not be processed. they will vary from those in Ontario. • Payment must be in Canadian funds.
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Applying to the United States Applying to the United States
● It is your responsibility to understand the application for the institute you want to apply https://www.act.org/content/act/en.html for (most places use The Common Prep Sessions: Nov. 13 & 15, 2018 Application form and the first submission Testing Date on Kingsway Campus: deadline is usually Nov 1st ). Sunday, February 10, 8:00am ● ACT or SAT exam may be required. *An alternate Saturday date would be in March at Crawford Adventist Academy
Applying to the United States
https://www.commonapp.org/ Ontario College Application Center OCAS
ontariocolleges.ca https://www.ocas.ca/Documents/applicant-tutorial.pdf
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Explore Colleges Explore Colleges – Programs Go to ontariocolleges.ca/colleges
Searchable list of all programs offered by the college. Click any college name to start exploring.
Explore Colleges Search for Programs Go to ontariocolleges.ca/find
Search by Keyword
Learn more about the college, its programs Search by Program and student life. Category
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Search for Programs Create an Account Go to ontariocolleges.ca/find Go to the ontariocolleges.ca website
NEW USERS RETURNING USERS If you’ve never applied If you have an existing through account, click LOG IN. ontariocolleges.ca before, click APPLY.
Search by College
Search for Programs – Refine Your Search Create an Account Go to ontariocolleges.ca/find
Refine your search results by College, Fill in this information carefully. Campus, Program Category, Start You can only make changes to your Date, Credential, Highly Competitive first name, last name and date of and more. birth by contacting ontariocolleges.ca.
Please provide a valid email address. ontariocolleges.ca and the colleges will use it to communicate important information about your application.
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Create an Account - Password Activate Your Account
PASSWORD REQUIREMENTS If your password does not meet the minimum requirements, you won’t be able to create an account.
An account activation email will be sent to the email address you entered when you created your account. Click the link in the email to activate your account.
Create an Account – Password Recovery Questions Ontario University Application Center OUAC Choose a questions from the list or create your own. Make sure you choose questions and answers that you’ll remember later. We use this information to verify your identity if you contact us for help completing your application.
ouac.on.ca https://www.ouac.on.ca/docs/video/apply_online/apply_e.pdf
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Compass 101 MyApplication
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Compass 101 ProgramChoice
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Making Changes or Responding to Offer What happens next??? of Admission… OUAC emails acknowledgements Check out the “HOW TO” videos on OUAC’s OUAC emails universities your info website which clearly explain how to: (Contact OUAC if no email arrives) You may be able to make changes or to delete a choice after you have submitted your choices Universities email acknowledgements however, if a university already offered you an Read ALL correspondence!!! admission, you will not be able to delete that program (you must login to OUAC using the Monitor your on-line application reference number) regularly!!! You may add new university/program choices Register for an online account with the but you may be charged accordingly universities that you applied to (will get Offers of admission are accepted online with status updates, additional information, OUAC or directly with the University. etc.) Respond to both.
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Additional Information
Consider: Universities located outside GTA, especially if marks are borderline Alternate offers – not all universities automatically offer alternate programs; check with the universities you applied to. Have a BACK UP PLAN Ensure ALL course marks outside of regular school schedule are brought to the Records Office Call Admissions Offices and ask questions
Additional Information Funding Post Secondary is a Partnership The earlier you apply…the more time you’ll have to complete Supplementary Applications…the easier it will be to manage school course work and/or college applications Students applying to Degree Programs at Student/ Parent(s) Colleges must apply through OCAS (Not OUAC) Scholarships Universities do not see Grade 12 Semester 1 mid-term marks BUT Colleges do (to be considered if applying to College Degree Programs) Government Institution IMPORTANT: ALL OFFERS ARE CONDITIONAL & MAY BE REVOKED IF YOU DO NOT MEET PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
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The Government Piece: What is OSAP? OSAP changes for 2018-2019 • The Ontario Student Assistance Program is a needs based loan and grant program, funded by both the federal and provincial government, which provides financial assistance to • Continuing from 2017-2018 - “Free Tuition” students to help them attend college or university. OSAP will give students enough grants to cover the average cost of tuition if Parents earn • “Its purpose is to supplement, not to replace, the financial $50,000.00 or less per year. Some student who meet these resources that you (and your family, if applicable) are expected requirements may not get “free tuition”, including student who to contribute.” have enough money to cover their tuition. (e.g. savings or Scholarships) • Through one application (per academic year), you will be considered for non- repayable grants, as well as loans. • Middle and Upper Income families will have improved access to subsidized loans. OSAP • The amounts that parents are expected to contribute towards of their child’s postsecondary education will be reduced. Loans = Grants = Borrowed Money Free Money
Is there grant funding if family income Why should you apply for OSAP? is over $50,000?
The OSAP Loan is an interest free loan as long as you are attending a post secondary institution full time (60% or greater) Federal Interest Rate = Prime + 2.5 Provincial Interest Rate = Prime + 1.0 OSAP offers a grace period. OSAP loans are payment free for the first six months after you graduate. The Ontario portion of OSAP loans are interest free for six months after you graduate.
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New for 2018-2019 OUAC Linking Create your Profile
Click the OSAP Banner to be directed to the OSAP Website to create a profile and create a link between OSAP and OUAC.
Create a Link to OUAC Register with the OSAP site or OCAS
If you create a link‐ OSAP will start an application for every school you applied to. Your profile and school program information will be pre‐filled. Complete every application that is started for you so you can receive a New Users must register first- Net Estimate Keep your OAN and password safe Letter.
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Net Estimate Available in April Select Your School
Comparison by school of how much money you have leftover after paying for tuition.
Those Who Did Not Create a Link Start a New Application Select Your Program
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Your Current Status - Student Student Income
Student Income Income Received During the School Year
Blue words are links to definitions
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Student Assets Parental Information
Parental Status Parental Information Cont’d
Your Parents most likely have not filed taxes yet- that’s ok. Enter their best guess and it can be updated later.
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Dependent Children Your Estimate
Dependent Children: Any Children below 16 in and in school. Children 16 years of age or older must be full-time (taking 60% or more of a full course load) high school or postsecondary students to be considered. Children beyond 4 years out of high school are no longer considered dependent children.
Review and Submit In April or May - Print Documents
1. Signature Sheets-Upload or mail to school. 2. MSFAA-Take to a Designated Canada Post with SIN card, gov’t photo ID 3. Other Documents-Upload or mail to school.
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Check Your Status Later OSAP Appeals • Parent’s Estimated Income Review • Exceptional Family Situations • Exceptional Expense Review (i.e. legal costs) • Living Away from HomeAllowance • Additional TravelAllowance
OSAP Process Lost your OAN or Password
• #1‐ Try the challenge questions • #2‐ Visit a financial aid office in Ontario • #3‐ Print the form from the OSAP website, mail it and wait to receive the information by mail
• Choose #1 or #2 if possible‐it is quicker!
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Student Contribution Create a Budget
Parental Contribution Student Line of Credit
• Talk to your family • Student line of credit vs. parent’s line of credit • Ways to contribute; – Differences in amounts and interest rates when out of – RESP school – Monthly assistance (i.e. rent and/or food) • Can still apply for most needs based awards – Tuition Benefit through employer • Most banks offer Student Lines of Credit where interest – HigherEdPoints: Aeroplan Miles & TD Travel Points only payments allowed until graduation • (at applicable institutions) • Back up plan
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Institution’s Contribution
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OCAS Submission Dates
Important Dates OUAC Submission Dates January 16th, 2019 Deadline to submit completed OUAC application
February 1st, 2019 Deadline to submit completed OCAS application for Equal consideration (Degree Programs)
May 29th, 2019 Latest Date for a Response from a University Offer of Admission Refusal, or Deferral June 3rd, 2019 Earliest date you may be required to respond
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Resources to help you
FAQ tab on electronicinfo.ca website Contact Applicant Services at OUAC Phone: 519-823-1063 Email: [email protected] Telephone Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 9:00 am - 4:15 pm ET Thursday: 10:00 am - 4:15 pm ET
Kingsway College
Grade 12 Information Night
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