Applying to Ontario Universities Guidance Department

Helpful Web Links COMPASS.101 for Ontario Secondary School Students COMPASS.101 for Ontario Secondary School Students Tutorials for: eINFO, completing the 101 Application, how to review and change your application, and responding to offers of admission: Tutorials for: eINFO, completing the 101 Application, how to review and change your application, and responding to offers of admission:

Checklist 1.List of your researched options PIN number * 3.School number 4.Student number *Will be distributed by Guidance counsellors right after this presentation.

Compass 101 Application

#’s to be distributed after this presentation

For codes go to: fo.ca

1.Using the top toolbar navigate through your application. 2.Review & confirm the programs that you have added to your application 3.Number your choices in order of preference. This doesn’t affect admission or scholarships unless the university specifies 4.The school will have already submitted your personal and address information. Check it for accuracy and make changes where necessary. 5.The universities require you to answer nine questions. (Don’t worry—they’re easy!) 6.Review academic info and report any errors to your guidance counsellor.

Once you click “Submit “ and “I Verify and Agree” you will not be able to make any changes until your fee has been received.

Application Costs $ allows you to apply to 3 programs $ allows you to apply to 3 programs $42.00 for each program choice after that $42.00 for each program choice after that You may apply to a maximum of 3 programs at any ONE university You may apply to a maximum of 3 programs at any ONE university

Paying for Your Application* VISA or Master Card VISA or Master Card  Need the name / number / expiry date on the card Internet / Telephone Banking Internet / Telephone Banking Cheque / Money Order * Cheque / Money Order * *Application will not be processed until monies are received

1- Print the screen displaying your OUAC Reference Number (2013-xxx-xxx) as you will need it to log on. 2- Record your PIN and store it in a safe place. You will need it to review your application and respond to offers of admission. 3- Use your OUAC Reference Number and PIN to access the online “Review and Change Your Completed Application” system. Things to keep in your files…

Offers of Admission There are 3 rounds for offers of admission There are 3 rounds for offers of admission –Early offers for highly qualified applicants –Midterm S2 offers, early April –Late offers, early May All offers of admission are conditional (read your offer carefully!) All offers of admission are conditional (read your offer carefully!) Applicants are responsible for meeting deadline dates and completing any additional requirements Applicants are responsible for meeting deadline dates and completing any additional requirements

Important Dates JAN. 16 /13 JAN. 16 /13 –Application deadline to COMPASS 101 FEB. 5/13 FEB. 5/13 – Recommended last date to make changes to your application MAY 29/13 MAY 29/13 –Universities must respond to your application for admission JUNE 3/13 JUNE 3/13 –Universities may require a response and $$$ commitment