University Workshop Craig Kielburger Secondary School 2014

What Do I Want To Do? The toughest part of applying is figuring out what to apply for?

What Do I Want To Do? Research Universities and Programs that interest you

Research Your biggest resource is electronicinfo.ca

Compare Universities and Programs – use the comparison grid sheet

electronicinfo.ca Check out the OVERVIEW ADMISSION = details of repeated courses, etc. Check out the REQUIREMENTS

electronicinfo.ca Check out the location of every University

Visit the Universities Go to Open House days, Campus Tours, or visit on your own

Virtual Tours Visit Universities online

Gather Information Calendars Independent Research Info Sheets Viewbooks

Organize Information Portfolio Binder Folder Envelope …but what you should do NOW is ORGANIZE!

Add Up the Cost Tuition, books, equipment, materials Housing - residence or off- campus Food – meal plans or shopping on your own Transportation – car, transit, gas, insurance, parking

Add Up the Cost Tuition Anywhere from $6,000 to $16,000 Residence $8,000 to $10,000 (depending on meal plan) Books & Fees $1,000 to $4,000 Incidentals $1,000 University can cost anywhere from $11,000 (for an inexpensive program while living at home) to $31,000 (for an expensive program while away from home). A good rule – count on $10,000 on average if you live at home/$22,000 on average if you live away from home

Paying For It Summer 1 1 st year University Summer 2 2 nd year University Summer 3 3 rd year University Summer 4 4 th year University Summer $10/hour = $2840 Part-time Job ($10/hour for 15 hours a week) = $4200 Summer $10/hour = $5680 Part-time Job ($10/hour for 15 hours a week) = $4200 Summer $10/hour = $5680 Part-time Job ($10/hour for 15 hours a week) = $4200 Summer $10/hour = $5680 Part-time Job ($10/hour for 15 hours a week) = $4200 RESP and/or Parent Contribution = $2000 RESP and/or Parent Contribution = $2000 RESP and/or Parent Contribution = $2000 RESP and/or Parent Contribution = $2000 Personal Savings = $2000 For the average $22,000 University Education Total $ from all sources = $46,680Shortfall = $41,320

Paying For It For the average $41,320 Shortfall Entrance Scholarship - for most schools if you have a minimum 80% average $500/year Scholarships Awards Bursaries ? OSAP Loans - depends on personal/family situation $39,320/4 years = $9,830 per year Bank Loans - works like a line of credit

Where’s the Money? studentawards.com scholarshipscanada.com Canada Student Loans – canlearn.ca Canada Student Loans – canlearn.ca Ontario Student Assistance Program Ontario Student Assistance Program

Requirements Credit Counselling Summary

Requirements Diploma Requirements

More Requirements  Marks  Required courses  Portfolio  Interview  Audition  References Research programs to find out what you need to gain acceptance;  Remember those recommended courses?

Important If you are taking a course at; Night School Night School Gary Allan Gary Allan On-line with ANOTHER school board On-line with ANOTHER school board YOU MUST TELL MRS. ROBIN

How to Apply ouac.on.ca

You must have a PIN You will get this from Student Services as soon as they arrive from OUAC PUT IT IN A SAFE PLACE ouac.on.ca

Read the online instruction booklet Click here

ouac.on.ca View the Video Tutorial Click here to view

ouac.on.ca Browse University Programs Browse University Programs Read the Common Questions on the OUAC 101 page

You can only pay using VISA or Mastercard ouac.on.ca $140 for 3 choices These are University/Program combinations $47 for each additional choice

When to Apply ouac.on.ca Apply by December 31, 2014 The Deadline is January 14, 2015 Have your research done before you sign in – the site will time you out, and you may not be able to get back on for a long time.

More Important Dates Check the online handbook for the TIMELINES February 3, 2015is the recommended last date for students to make changes to OUAC in order to be eligible for early admission.* February 3, 2015is the recommended last date for students to make changes to OUAC in order to be eligible for early admission.* February 12, 2015 is when all final 1 st semester marks are received by OUAC. February 12, 2015 is when all final 1 st semester marks are received by OUAC. ouac.on.ca *Note – this is not a deadline. Changes will be accepted & processed by OUAC at any time.

More Important Dates Check the online handbook for the TIMELINES April 23, 2015 is when 2 nd semester mid-term marks are received by OUAC. April 23, 2015 is when 2 nd semester mid-term marks are received by OUAC. ouac.on.ca May 28, 2015 is the latest date by which all applicants should expect a response from a University. This will be: 1) an offer of admission; 2) a refusal of admission; or 3) a deferral pending more information May 28, 2015 is the latest date by which all applicants should expect a response from a University. This will be: 1) an offer of admission; 2) a refusal of admission; or 3) a deferral pending more information

More Important Dates Check the website of the handbook for the TIMELINES June 1, 2015 is the earliest date by which Universities can demand a response to an offer of admission. June 1, 2015 is the earliest date by which Universities can demand a response to an offer of admission. July 7, 2015 is when all 2 nd semester final marks are received by OUAC. July 7, 2015 is when all 2 nd semester final marks are received by OUAC. August 3-29, 2015 is when OUAC receives summer school grades. August 3-29, 2015 is when OUAC receives summer school grades. ouac.on.ca

After You’ve Applied Universities will communicate with you DIRECTLY – either by mail or Read all communication carefully – make note of deadlines, and all those extra requirements. Regularly check your account on ouac.on.ca ouac.on.ca ouac.on.ca

Websites electronicinfo.ca ouac.on.ca Ontario Student Assistance Program – Canada Student Loans - canlearn.ca canlearn.ca studentawards.com scholarshipscanada.com