Applying to Post
Secondary Programs
University and College
Applying to University
Checklist
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Before you apply you need:
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a PIN (Personal Identification Number)
a school number
a student number
 a list of your researched options
Step 1: Your OUAC Access Code
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The Guidance office will provide
your access codes in late fall
(November). Listen for
announcement of when to pick
them up. Follow us on twitter
@TFSSGuidance
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These access codes are
CONFIDENTIAL. Do not share your
code with others.
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Your codes include:
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PIN
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School Number
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Student Number
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http://youtu.be/vsCW1lKbuSM
Step 2: Research Your University Options
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Visit eINFO (www.electronicinfo.ca), to see what each university has to offer.
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Check out university websites and booklets
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Ask questions at the school destination fair
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Talk to counsellors, teachers, and community members
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Write down your program choices and codes, and keep them handy for your
application
You can use the Fast Track option
when you know the OUAC program code.
Step 3: Mark your calendars
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September-November 2014: eINFO www.electronicinfo.ca – begin your
research – choose your program
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September 19-21, 2014: Ontario Universities’ Fair
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September 25, 2014: Turner Fenton S.S. Destination Fair
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January 14, 2015 - Final date to apply online through the Ontario Universities’
Application Centre (OUAC) – www.ouac.on.ca/ouac-101
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February 3, 2015 – Recommended last date to submit all information to OUAC
to be considered for admission (program changes, additional choices)
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May 28, 2015 – you can expect an admission response from an Ontario
university by this date.
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June 1, 2015 – The earliest date you may be required to respond to an offer of
admission
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Early June to August 2015 – Use the Admission Information Service (AIS) to
find possible openings at Ontario universities www.ouac.on.ca/ais/
Step 4: Apply
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You will apply using the Ontario University Application Centre
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Go to www.ouac.on.ca
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You will need:
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Your codes (PIN, School, student)
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A method of payment
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Program of interest
Paying for you Application
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$130 for 3 program options
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$44 for each additional school/program
Mark Upload Dates
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The school board uploads your marks
directly to OUAC.
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Uploads happen:
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A. End of semester 1(Beginning of
February)
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B. Semester 2 midterm (April)
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C. End of semester 2 (Beginning of July)
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D. August (Beginning of August)
What you need to go to university
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Ontario Universities look at your top 6 grade 12 university/mixed courses (4U
or 4M).
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It is a big BIG
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Some schools ask for “supplemental applications”. These are school and
program specific. In these cases you may need to write an essay, provide
evidence of extra-curricular activities, or show community involvement
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BIG
myth that Universities look at your grade 9-11 grades.
If you require a teacher/counsellor/VP endorsement, you must provide a minimum
of 2 weeks (1 month is better) advance notice – please provide all relevant
information to the school staff person, along with a resume, and any other
pertinent information
Applying to College
Step 1: Research
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Visit www.ontariocolleges.ca and search programs across Ontario colleges.
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You can search by region, program, or specific school
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Take NOTE: Admission requirements (some schools/programs require college level
courses and some require university level courses or even a mix) – be sure that you
have the requirements for the programs for which you are applying
Watch this application video for more details:
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http://youtu.be/9euno3gQwYg
Step 2: Applying
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You will apply to college through
www.ontariocolleges.ca
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You will need:
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An email address
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Your Ontario Education Number
(OEN)
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$95 (credit card)
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for 5 school/programs - with a
maximum of 3 applications to
one college
Mark your calendars
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The equal consideration date is February 1, 2015.
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means that you can apply after, but your
application will be placed at the bottom of the pile.
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you apply before this date, you will be considered
equally with applicants that were submitted by the
Feb. 1 date.
Applying out of Province
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Each application is a separate process
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You will need to do the research to find out how to apply
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Quebec universities will download from our system (transcripts, etc)
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BC – you need to set up a personal profile
Scholarships and Bursaries
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You will need to get researching. This is your responsibility. While
the school shares some information about scholarships, there are
thousands that we are unaware of. THIS CAN BE A FULL TIME JOB!!!
GET ON IT!!
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Scholarships can be granted for a variety of reasons:
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Grades
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Culture
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Extra-curriculars
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Etc.
Visit www.canlearn.ca or www.studentawards.com