2009 ONTARIO COLLEGE APPLICATION SERVICE Plan The “Plan” section helps you prepare for your college education. Here you will find information about the individual colleges, a map of their campus locations, a summary of program types, and a section designed to assist and inform your parents. The best way to get a feel for a college is to visit it. Contact the colleges you’re interested in directly to set up a guided tour. Find a Program The “Find” section is designed so you can search through over 2,600 programs offered by Ontario’s 28 publicly-funded colleges. You can compare different programs, sort your search results and save programs to a Wishlist until you are ready to apply. Fill up your Wishlist first. When you go to apply, those choices will be waiting for you to pick from. Apply The “Apply” section is the area of our website where you will complete and submit your college application. Hint: Check out the Applicant Info section and print off a checklist. Be sure to have a credit card ready when you apply... New users need to “Sign Up” and create an account. (Be sure to have a valid email address.) Fill out all required fields, please. Click here to add your address. You can use your email address as your Username to keep it simple. Did you get an email like this? If not, check your spam or junk folder Click here if you forget your Username or Password After creating your account, Sign In (login) to start your application Forgot Password: Step 1 Enter your Email address and click on Submit. Forgot Password: Step 2 Pick one (#3 may be the easiest). Forgot Password: Step 3 Enter your Username. (You may have used your email address). Forgot Password: Last Step One last step…the security question. Did you get an email like this? If not, check your spam or junk folder Click here to apply to college. Make changes to your account here. For program(s) with start dates between August 2011 and July 2012 Including Sept 2011, Jan 2012 and May 2012 Pick the date that you would like to attend college Click “Apply to College” Your Application Number : 11-000-0001 Your Account Number : 210010484241 Click here to continue. Application #: 11-000-0001 Parents need access? If so, click “Yes” Application #: 11-000-0001 Have taken or will be taking high school courses in Canada between September 1, 2010 and August 31, 2011 Click “Yes” if you are planning to graduate. Application #: 11-000-0001 Have taken or will be taking high school courses in Canada between September 1, 2010 Have taken or will be taking high school courses in Canada between September 1, 2010 and August 31, 2011 Select your high school from the drop down list Application #: 11-000-0001 Have taken or will be taking high school courses in Canada between September 1, 2010 and August 31, 2011 ARROWSMITH SCHOOL Obtain your OEN from your counselor Application #: 11-000-0001 Select choice number to add a program Forget to add a program to your Wishlist? No problem, start a new search here. Select a program from your Wishlist. Application #: 11-000-0001 2010Sep 2010Sep 2010Sep 2010Sep 2010Sep Save your choices before you move on. Application #: 11-000-0001 SCROLL DOWN to add your volunteer or work experience. Application #: 11-000-0001 Payment Have your credit card info ready Application #: 11-000-0001 Click here to pay the application fee Application #: 11-000-0001 Select your card type, enter info and click Continue. CREDIT CARD Payment Receipt Your Payment has been Approved. Print this receipt for record. If this does not say “approved” try your payment again. : 11-000-0001 : 2011-08-14 / 15:03:11 11-000-0001 Application #: 11-000-0001 Did you get an email like this? If not, check your spam or junk folder Confirm The “Confirm” section is where you can find information about accepting an offer, how to finance your education and of course, view, accept and confirm your offer of admission to college. You may receive more than one offer, but you can only accept one offer at a time. You can change your acceptance by logging back into your account.* *Only one acceptance or change can be made per day. View, accept and confirm offers here. For program(s) with start dates between August 2011 and July 2012 Including Sept 2011, Jan 2012 and May 2012 Select the right dates Pick the offer that you would like to accept Application #: 11-000-0001 2011Sep Aug. 13 2011 Confirm that this is the offer that you would like to accept. You are all set. The college will contact you with the next steps for registration. 11-000-0001 February 3, 2011 09:15:41 EST Application #: 11-000-0001 Did you get an email like this? If not, check your spam or junk folder Need Help? Simply type your question into the box and hit “Ask us” FAQ’s To see the Top 10 online questions, hit the link from our footer. Question: Frequently asked questions… What do I need to apply to college? Answer: 30 minutes, a computer, internet connection, a credit card and your grades…your guidance department will send us your current year courses and transcript. You also need a desire for learning and for getting a great job!!! Question: Frequently asked questions… How can I be accepted to college if I’m still finishing high school? Answer: The colleges will consider your admission using 1st semester final marks and 2nd semester mid-term marks. The colleges may also look at your Grade 11 marks. You may receive an offer conditional upon the successful completion of your OSSD. If you get a conditional offer, keep working hard towards your final marks!!! Question: Frequently asked questions… Are there any important dates to keep in mind? Answer: February 1, 2011 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 2, 2011 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, 2011 Earliest date colleges may require tuition. You may want to print off a checklist to help you. Go to: ontariocolleges.ca/apply Question: Frequently asked questions… What do I do about my transcripts? Answer: Students currently enrolled in high school please advise your guidance office that you will be applying to college. Your guidance department will send us your grades. You do NOT have to send us a paper transcripts. Talk to guidance… Question: Frequently asked questions… Will the colleges confirm that they have received my application? Answer: After November 29, you may receive a verification from the colleges you have applied to. If you do not receive an application verification, please contact the colleges directly. The colleges will not contact you before November 30, Question: Frequently asked questions… What if I need help with my application? Answer: We can help you through one of the following means… Ask us | Chat | Email | Call Before you call, try the “Ask us” service … you may find your answer there!!! 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