2018‐09‐25 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 1 2018‐09‐25 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. 2 2018‐09‐25 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 3 2018‐09‐25 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/ 4 2018‐09‐25 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 5 2018‐09‐25 UofT’s Failed/Repeated Courses Policy 6 2018‐09‐25 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 7 2018‐09‐25 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” 8 2018‐09‐25 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. 9 2018‐09‐25 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 10 2018‐09‐25 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 11 2018‐09‐25 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. 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