Important Dates to Follow - General Tips for University Applicants - yrdsb

General Tips for University Applicants

               Important Dates to Follow
September
20th            Post-Secondary Planning & Scholarship Info Presentation at NHS (period 1)
20th            University Info. Presentation at NHS (period 2)
22th-24th       Ontario Universities’ Fair- Metro Convention Centre (10am-5pm)
October
1st             Study and Go Abroad Fair- Metro Convention Centre (1pm-5pm)
12th            College Information Presentation at NHS (period 4)
13th            Apprenticeship Information Presentation at NHS (period 3)
28th- 29th      Macleans Student Life Expo - Metro Convention Centre (10am-5pm)
24th            Ontario College Information Fair – Enercare Centre – Exhibition Place 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
25th            Ontario College Information Fair – Enercare Centre – Exhibition Place 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
November
9th             OUAC receives all electronic student data files from Ontario secondary schools. *if
                you are not planning on applying to a university this year contact guidance to remove
                yourself from this list* OUAC will be sending each student a PIN to access OUAC.
                Guidance will contact you as soon as they are ready for pick-up
9th             Post Secondary Fair – Newmarket High School 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
20th            University/College Application Presentation- NHS p. 2
27th            Full Disclosure of semester 1 grades
January
17th            Deadline for students to apply to OUAC (all final grades from grade 11 and 12
                courses and current-year courses will be collected)
February
6th             Recommended last day for students to submit all information to the OUAC to be
                eligible for early acceptance incl. university and program changes and additional
                choices.
15th            OUAC to receive all final 1st semester grades.
April
26th            2nd semester mid-term grades sent to OUAC
May
3rdh            Full Disclosure for semester 2 grades
29th            Last day for students to receive a response from an Ontario university (responses will
                be one of: 1. an offer of admission, 2. a refusal, or 3. a deferral pending receipt of
                specific additional information)
June
1st             The earliest date by which Ontario universities require a response to an offer and a
                financial commitment of any kind.
July            Final grades sent to OUAC

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How Do I Prepare to Apply to a University Program?!

Please take the time to ensure you are prepared to apply to university. Below is a checklist
    of items to consider

 Earn your Ontario Secondary School Diploma by June 2018
     o Successfully complete (or be registered in) 18 compulsory credits
     o Successfully complete (or be registered in) 12 elective credits
     o Successfully complete a minimum of 40 hours of community involvement
     o Pass the literacy test or complete the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course

 Earn a minimum of six grade 12 University (U) and/or University/College (M) courses by
  June 2018
     o English (ENG4U1) is one of the six grade 12 courses
     o Note: Some universities have restrictions on the number of “M” courses that
         they will include in the admissions average!

 Cost of applications on OUAC is $150 for 3 choices (programs and/or university). Each
  additional choice costs $50. Any time, beyond the initial 3, that you add an additional
  choice there is a $50 fee, unless you withdraw a choice and then add another choice at
  the same institution.

 Keep track of the important dates outlined in this information package

 Update your email address on Career Cruising so that Guidance services can contact
  you. Have your GAPPS account redirected to the same email account as Career Cruising

 Watch for emails daily

 Regularly look at bulletin boards outside of Guidance for current information, upcoming
  events and scholarship information

   Book appointments with your Guidance counsellor when you need assistance

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Review your IPP (Career Cruising) and think about your skills and interests. Are you especially
interested in:
           o Mathematics
           o Fine Arts (visual arts, music, theatre)
           o General Arts (sociology, humanities, languages, philosophy, political science etc)
           o Business
           o Sciences
           o Physical Education
           o Education

Then look on electronicinfo.ca at “Find a Program”
       Eg. General Arts- Criminology
              Electronicinfo.ca tells you there are 47 programs in that field. Narrow down your
              choices based on where the program is offered, required courses and cut-off
              averages.
Then go to the university website to verify information.

Choosing a university can be a lengthy process. When choosing where you want to go consider
the following:

                 How Do I Choose a University?!
           o   Academic programs
           o   Location of university- close to home or far away, small town/big city
           o   Size of university
           o   Costs to commute home for holidays/breaks
           o   Career preparation
           o   Graduate programs
           o   Co-op opportunities
           o   Available scholarships
           o   How you will commute if you live at home
           o   Residence costs and residence facilities
           o   Sports and recreation complexes
           o   Campus life
           o   Student services (extra help, accessibility, IEP support, mental wellness etc)

VISIT THE CAMPUSES – open houses occur throughout the year (see einfo for dates)

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Useful Websites

Key Application Resources
www.electronicinfo.ca (eINFO)
      - Great starting point for program and university searches

www.ouac.on.ca
     - The website on which you apply

Scholarship Web Sites
www.electronicinfo.ca (eINFO)
www.yconic.com
www.scholarshipscanada.com

University Fair Website
www.ouf.ca
Register in advance for your passport!!!

Information on U.S. Schools
www.collegeboard.org
See the guidance handout

             **For the most up-to-date information visit the university’s websites**

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