2. Erindale Secondary School College/University Preparation Workshops for Parents

3. Post-Secondary Schools in Canada b University & Colleges Degree granting institutionsDegree granting institutions –most offering post-graduate opportunities b Community Colleges offer certificates, diplomas & applied degreesoffer certificates, diplomas & applied degrees b Collaborative or Joint Programs Universities linked to collegesUniversities linked to colleges –receive both a diploma and a degree

4. If you want to apply to b an Ontario University through the Ontario University Application Centre [OUAC]through the Ontario University Application Centre [OUAC] –3 Universities for $130 & $44 for each after 3 b an Ontario Community College through the Ontario College Application Service [OCAS]through the Ontario College Application Service [OCAS] –$95 processing fee for 5

5. If you want to apply to b an out of province university or college done separately onlinedone separately online application fee for each institutionapplication fee for each institution required to send a transcriptrequired to send a transcript –sometimes OUAC can supply marks b an American university SAT or ACT is usually requiredSAT or ACT is usually required –information in Counselling Office Athletes see Mr. von Bulow for NCAA infoAthletes see Mr. von Bulow for NCAA info

6. What are the differences?!? b Certificate/Diploma/Degree b Undergrad/Postgrad b Social Sciences/Humanities/Arts b Health Science/Life Science b Engineering/Applied Science b Co-op/Internships

7. Who does what ?!? b OUAC/OCAS OUAC only, assigns PIN numbersOUAC only, assigns PIN numbers processes applications and transcripts and forwards them to the Universities/Collegesprocesses applications and transcripts and forwards them to the Universities/Colleges Notifies you and your counsellors if your grades are missing or incompleteNotifies you and your counsellors if your grades are missing or incomplete Lets the University/Colleges know when you have accepted an offer of admissionLets the University/Colleges know when you have accepted an offer of admission

8. Who does what?!? b High Schools Distribute your Ontario Education Number (OEN), INFO Booklet, and the Ontario College GuideDistribute your Ontario Education Number (OEN), INFO Booklet, and the Ontario College Guide Provide OUAC/OCAS with your personal and academic informationProvide OUAC/OCAS with your personal and academic information Provide OUAC/OCAS with your updated grades information in February, April & JulyProvide OUAC/OCAS with your updated grades information in February, April & July Notify OUAC/OCAS if you transfer to another schoolNotify OUAC/OCAS if you transfer to another school

9. Who does what?!? b Students OCAS only, setup their own online account and create their personal username and passwordOCAS only, setup their own online account and create their personal username and password –Keep this information in a safe place Complete their applicationComplete their application Verify their academic informationVerify their academic information Makes changes to their application onlineMakes changes to their application online –Keep OUAC/OCAS and therefore schools informed of any changes in their personal information

10. Who does what ?!? b Students (Continued...) Pay the application processing fee. Their program choices will not be sent along to the schools until payment is receivedPay the application processing fee. Their program choices will not be sent along to the schools until payment is received Print a copy of their application summaryPrint a copy of their application summary Verify online that their payment has been receivedVerify online that their payment has been received complete additional requirements of admission, if requiredcomplete additional requirements of admission, if required

11. Important OUAC Dates b January 15, 2015: Latest date to submit completed on-line applications to the OUAC b February 4, 2015: Recommended last day to make changes to your application b May 29, 2015: Date by which the universities must respond to your application for admission b June 2, 2015: Earliest date by which the university may require a financial commitment from applicants

12. Important OCAS Dates b February 1, 2015: Equal consideration date (all applications received at OCAS by this date will be considered equally by the colleges b May 1, 2015: Earliest admission offer date for high school applicants b June 15, 2015: Earliest date that the colleges can require payment of tuition fees

13. OUAC PIN Numbers b Arrive the end of November b Students should be listening for announcements & checking the Counselling Bulletin Board b Ask your child for their OUAC number as a backup, in case they lose or forget their number

14. Websites of Use b www. osca.ca/edlinks.htm school counsellor websiteschool counsellor website b www.electronicinfo.ca Info for all Ontario UniversitiesInfo for all Ontario Universities b www.ouac.on.ca OUAC websiteOUAC website b www.ontariocolleges.ca OCAS websiteOCAS website b www.careers.ocas.on.ca b http://osap.gov.on.ca student loans b www.canlearn.ca financial planning for school b www.studentawards.com Canadian Scholarship Info b www.collegeboard.com SAT website

15. Research is important! b You should encourage your child to research their Post-secondary education by having them Read School Information PackagesRead School Information Packages Visit colleges or universitiesVisit colleges or universities Find out about Financial assistance or scholarshipsFind out about Financial assistance or scholarships b It is worth their time!

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