Mayfield Secondary School
2015 - 16
Applying to
College and/or
University in
Ontario
Who am I?
• What are my interests and abilities?
• What are my traits and values?
• What am I passionate about and what inspires
me?
What are my opportunities?
• What education, training, and certification
opportunities are available after high school in
apprenticeship, college, university, and the
workplace?
• What fields of work exist and what
occupations are within them?
Who do I want to become?
• What are my hopes and dreams for the future?
• What are some goals I want to accomplish?
• What does “success” mean to me?
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Mayfield Secondary School
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Peel
www.makingmyway.ca
www.ontariocolleges.ca
www.electronicinfo.ca
How Do I Get There?
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma
– 30 Credits
• 18 Compulsory
• 12 Optional
– Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test
– 40 Hour Community Involvement
Compulsory Credits
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4 English (1 credit per grade)
3 Math
2 Science
1 Art
1 Canadian Geography
1 Canadian History
• 1 French as a second language
• 1 Health and Physical Education
• 1/2 Career Studies
• 1/2 Civics
An additional credit in one of:
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
An additional credit in one of:
(Group 1)
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English
French as a Second Language
Native Language
Classical or International Language
Social Science and the Humanities
Canadian and World Studies
Guidance and Career Education
Co-operative Education
An additional credit in one of:
(Group 2)
•Health and Physical Education
•The Arts
•Business Studies
•French as a Second Language
•Co-operative Education
An additional credit in one of:
(Group 3)
•Science (Grade 11 or 12)
•Technological Education
•French as a Second Language
•Computer Studies
• Co-operative Education
Additional Requirements:
• Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test
• 40 Hour Community
Involvement
18
Compulsory
Credits
12
Other
Credits
40
hours
30
credits
Literacy
Test
Requirements:
Diploma or Certificate:
• OSSD (high school diploma)
• Prerequisites for the program
• Other (interview, portfolio, audition…)
Applied Degrees:
• **ENG4U0, 5 other 4U/M
• Average of at least 65%
• Other (interview, portfolio, audition…)
• Some apply through ontariocollege.ca, some through
ouac.on.ca
• **not all applied degrees need 6 4U/Ms**
Bachelor of Applied Arts Interior Design
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The application processing fee is $95
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The application allows you to choose 5 programs with no more
than 3 at any one college
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The application works best in the following browsers:
• Internet Explorer 9, 10, 11
• Firefox latest version
• Chrome latest version
• Safari 7 + & iOS 7+
(Caledon)
Choose Caledon
Important Dates:
February 1, 2016
All applications received by this date will be given equal
consideration by the colleges. This is also the earliest
date the colleges will issue an offer of acceptance and the
earliest date an applicant may confirm an offer.
May 1, 2016
Applicants must confirm their acceptance of an offer of
admission by this date. (Note: Offers may be issued after
this date, check your offer letter for details.)
June 15, 2016
Earliest date colleges may require tuition.
Make course changes for
Semester 2 by
December 18th, 2015
You may want to print
off a checklist to help
you. Go to:
ontariocolleges.ca/apply
Academic Support Services
If you have an IEP or need support services they are
available. It is your responsibility to find out about
them.
You will need to contact the Counselling and
Disabilities Department at the college of your choice
regarding your IEP and/or Psycho-educational
Report before you get an offer to see what is
required.
http://www.neads.ca/en/norc/edlink/
(set up IEP assistance in first year)
Financial Assistance
Scholarship information is available in the
guidance office (see your handout)
OSAP site available for application in Spring
(see your handout)
Applying to University
Requirements
• OSSD
• Six Grade 12 M and/or U level credits:
– Prerequisites
• Plus any additional requirements:
– Interview
– Audition
– Portfolio
Step 1: Research Your University
Selections
Computer Engineering @ Waterloo
• Grade Range:
– individual selection from the mid-80s
• Pre-Requisites:
– A final grade of at least 70% is required for:
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MHF
MCV
SCH
ENG
SPH
• Plus:
– One additional 4 U/M course
– Admission Information Form
RTA School of Media
Sport Media @ Ryerson
• Grade Range:
– 80%+
• Pre-Requisites:
– ENG4U0
• Plus:
– five additional 4 U/M courses
• Plus Non-Academic Requirements:
– Research-based essay
– Three-minute video production explaining why you are an
excellent candidate
Step 2: Gather Information Needed to
Apply
• Application Access Code Letter
• Review Instructional Videos
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eINFO Website
Apply Online
Review and Change your 101 Online Application
Responding to Offers of Admission
• Review Important Dates
Step 3: Apply
• Go to www.ouac.on.ca. Select OUAC 101 Current Ontario High
School Students. Use the information in your Access Code Letter
• Change your temporary PIN to a personal password.
• Complete all sections of the application.
• Review your selections before clicking “I Verify and Agree”.
• Submit with payment, well before the 101 application deadline and
any university program-specific deadlines.
• Record the OUAC Ref. # and keep it in a safe place.
Step 4: After Applying
• Review and make any necessary changes.
• Mid-February, log in to verify your grades information. Notify your
guidance counsellor of any necessary corrections.
• Visit a university. University open houses and campus visits are
great ways to experience first-hand what campus life is like and help
you decide which university is the best fit for you.
• Expect to receive either a conditional offer of admission or a refusal
from the universities you applied to by the end of May.
Important Dates
• January 13th, 2016
Deadline to submit your completed application to the OUAC.
• May 27th, 2016
The latest date by which you can expect a response from an Ontario university. This
includes:
– an offer of admission;
– a refusal; or
– a deferral, pending the receipt of specific information.
• June 1st, 2016
The earliest date you may be required to respond to an Ontario university offer of
admission and give a financial commitment (e.g., registration deposit, residence
deposit, etc.).
101 Fees
• All fees are non-refundable.
• Base Application Fee: $150 (CDN dollars)
For the initial three university/program choices.
• Additional Choice Fee: $50/choice (CDN dollars)
For each university/program choice beyond the initial three (e.g., if
two additional university choices are added, you must pay $100 in
addition to the base application fee).
• Note: You may apply to as many Ontario universities/programs as
you wish; however, you are limited to a maximum of three program
choices at any one university (including its affiliates). Some
universities may further limit the number of programs you can apply
to.
Methods of Payment
• Payment for online applications is accepted by:
• Credit card (VISA, MasterCard or American Express). Prepaid
credit cards and VISA debit cards are not accepted.
• Online banking (Canadian banks and credit unions only). Normally
takes 1-3 business days.
• All payments must be made in Canadian funds.
@
www.ouac.on.ca
as a OUAC 101 Current Ontario Secondary School Student
GOOD LUCK!
Review:
-101 How to Apply
-101 Important Dates
-101 Fees
Reference:
-101 Common Questions
-101 How-to-Videos
QUESTIONS???
Book an appointment to see
your counsellor!
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