Donald A. Wilson Secondary School Post Secondary Education Presentation

Learning Goals By the end of the presentation you will … Grade 12 we support goals …have a better understanding of what the Grade 12 year will look like and how we can work together to support your post secondary goals.

Important Dates 1.Ontario University 2.Western Canadian University Sinclair— Tomorrow evening (6-8pm) 3.Western Ontario 17 4.Eastern Ontario Wilson—October 22 5.Ontario College Information Fair—October Direct Energy Centre Toronto 6.OUAC PIN Wilson—Mid November 7.Mid-Term Report Cards—November 13 (Last day to drop semester 1 classes) 8.January 14—Last day to apply to Ontario universities 9.February 1—Last day to apply to Ontario colleges 10.Financial Wilson—May 28

Post Secondary Options  W orkplace  GAP YEAR  Apprenticeship  C ollege G.A.S. Program  U niversity

Universities How To… Applications are on-line Mandatory workshop will be provided for university applicants Fees apply January 14 University Deadline – January 14 Your marks get sent AUTOMATICALLY!

Universities in Ontario 6 6 in our area 90 different undergraduate degrees MANY CAMPUSES!

Admission Requirements: Universities OSSD English 4U plus 5 4U/M courses Specific course requirements/prerequisites Cut-off averages based on 2013 applicant pool Additional non-course requirements ( personal statement of interest, applicant background summary, auditions, letters of reference, essay, audition )—with deadlines!

Getting Started Use school #, student # and PIN – provided after workshop Keep ALL numbers in a safe place Keep copies of all correspondence, mailings…

Admission Details… 3 program choices for the basic fee of $130 $44 for EACH additional choice (maximum of 3 programs at one university) Check if ALTERNATE offers are made Variety of payment options

More Important Dates May 29, 2015: Date by which the universities must respond to your application for admission. June 3, 2015: Earliest date by which the universities may require a response to offers of admission and a financial commitment.

Admission Details… Once your payment has been made, OUAC will send your application information to your university choices You may make changes or check the status of your application online Admission process is continuous NOTE: additional information may be required!

Financial Information $5000 ish Tuition $5000 ish $1000 ish Ancillary Fees $1000 ish $1000 ish Books/supplies $1000 ish Accommodation/food/transportation Work/study programs Entrance Scholarships OSAP

Offers of Admission Forwarded to the applicant By mail or online CONDITIONAL CONDITIONAL Early admission? Read and heed all instructions!

Sources of Money Savings OSAP Loans – OSAP/Lines of Credit Bursaries – based on financial need, on going Employment Athletics – indicate eligibility PLAN AHEAD!

Scholarships  Unclaimed Trust Fund  Automatic vs. Application can change  Amount awarded can change based on final marks!  Athletics, academics, activities!  Apply early !  Other sources – check with your employer! 

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