NSS Guidance Department
Alphabetical Division of Counsellors 416 -393 -2084 A, B C-G H-L M-Q R-T U-Z Mark Szwarc #20041 Karen Mc. Intyre #20045 Bruce Monick #20044 Jim Solomon #20043 Catherine Goldsmith C. L. #20041 Monica Bennett #20046 Secretary Betty Ho - #20040
Agenda University ü Admission Requirements ü Admission Requirement Myths ü Application Process ü Out of Province Applications ü American Universities College ü Admission Requirements ü Application Process Special Needs Students/IEPs Financial Aid/Scholarships What Now? Questions and Answers
Ontario University Admission Requirements • OSSD • 6 Grade 12 U/M courses • Pre-requisite Courses • Additional Criteria
Ontario University Admission Requirements OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma) ü ü 18 compulsory courses 12 elective courses Successful completion of OSSLT (Grade 10 Literacy Test) 40 Hours of Community Involvement (Notfor-profit organization; recommended completion date: April 18, 2012)
Ontario University Admission Requirements Grade 12 U/M courses ü ENG 4 U – always required ü 5 other Grade 12 courses, depending on the pre-requisites of the program/university ü Different universities might require different pre-requisites for the same program; Students must check websites/e-info/viewbooks to check requirements
Ontario University Admission Requirements Additional Criteria ü Supplementary forms ü Audition ü Portfolio Note: Different universities will have different requirements and due dates for the same programs; students must check websites/e-info/viewbook.
Admission Requirement Myths • grade 11 marks • academic vs. applied courses (in grades 9 and 10) • university/mixed/college/open courses (in grades 11 and 12) • early acceptance • private school marks
Language Requirements • must write English proficiency test if in a non -English-instructional school for less than 4 years (but should check each university website as there are differences) • every institution has its own due dates and scores • write early so you can re-write if necessary • TOEFL i. BT (www. ets. org/toefl/bulletinreg)
University Application
What happens at NSS in preparation for the university application process?
October Classroom Visits • Distribute Credit Counselling Summaries • Students complete applicant information form and provide “respectable” and reliable email addresses • Identify University and College applicants • INFO information sheet (www. electronicinfo. ca) • Discuss Scholarship Bulletin Board and websites • Info re: Ontario University and College Fairs • Timelines discussed • University and College reps begin visits to NSS – before school, lunchtime and after school
November Info Session Individual Student Meetings PINs are distributed Students completing U. S. “Common Applications” are reminded to ask and obtain reference letters by the end of the month • Explain on-line process • • •
The Application Process The Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC)
The Application Process OUAC is the clearing house for all Ontario university applications
The Application Process · Fee: $130 for 3 universities or programs · Each additional choice: $44 (no limit to number of choices) · Example: 2 programs at any one university = 2 choices
The Application Process · Limit of 3 choices at any one university including affiliated colleges OUAC provides marks to Bishop’s. U. B. C. , U. Calgary, Concordia, Dalhousie, Mc. Gill, Simon Fraser, U. Victoria and U. New Brunswick but is not the clearing house for these universities. Apply separately to each. ·
Electronic-INFO E-INFO is the guide to all Ontario universities for secondary school students and guidance counsellors www. electronicinfo. ca
www. electronicinfo. ca · Degree Locator · Admission Guidelines - 2013 Admission averages - Prerequisites - Notes re: admission, repeating courses · · · Additional admission criteria Campus visits Residence information Scholarships and awards Programs requiring prior university studies Liaison numbers, websites, e-mail addresses
Timelines
Timelines November • First electronic transmission date to OUAC • Application for each applicant is created: ØDemographics ØCompleted Gr. 11 courses with final grades ØCompleted Gr. 12 courses with final grades (e. g. summer school) ØCurrent courses ØSuccessful completion of the Gr. 10 Literacy Test ØCompletion of Community Involvement hours November marks are not sent to the application centre •
Timelines Application Deadline: January 16, 2013 Recommended time for applications: Mid-December
Timelines February 5, 2013 • Recommended last date to submit changes • Changes processed continuously – each university has a deadline after which no changes/applications will be accepted
Timelines February 14, 2013 • Second electronic transmission to OUAC • Final semester 1 marks – MHF/Elearn courses completed • Additional information on the transcript since the Nov. transmission (e. g. completion of community involvement, final grades for completed private school courses)
Timelines April 25, 2013 • Third electronic transmission to OUAC • Semester 2 mid-term grades MCV/elearn courses • Additional information on the transcript since the Feb. transmission (e. g. completion of community involvement, final grades for completed private school courses)
Timelines July 9, 2013 • Next electronic transmission to OUAC • Final grades for completed courses • Additional information on the transcript since the Apr. transmission (e. g. completion of community involvement, successful completion of Literacy Test, receipt of OSSD, final grades for private school courses)
Timelines July Note: This transmission is approximately 1 week after the school is closed. Therefore all information must be on the transcript by June 30 th. Private school marks must be in by June 25 th.
Offers of Admission Three Possible Admission Times 1. End of January/Beginning of February 2. End of March/Beginning of April 3. Beginning/Mid May to Late May
Offers of Admission End of January/Beginning of February • Conditional offer based on Gr. 11 and Gr. 12 courses already completed and 2012 - 2013 courses in which student is enrolled • Very limited number of offers • No refusals at this time
Offers of Admission End of March/Beginning of April • Conditional offer based on completed, & posted final gr. 12 marks (minimum of 3), final gr. 11 marks in relevant courses and courses in which student is enrolled • No refusals at this time
Offers of Admission May 29 th Last date for offers June 3 rd Earliest date by which Ontario Universities may require a response
Conditional Offers • Student must maintain a certain average as specified in the offer and/or certain grade in prerequisite courses • July transmission – if student has not met all the requirements (conditions, diploma) offer will be rescinded.
Acceptances • Accept Ontario offers Online *Please note that out-of-province and out-ofcountry may have different deadlines. Follow those acceptance procedures. • Must be received at OUAC by the deadline indicated • Offers may be rescinded if acceptances arrive after deadline
Private School Grades • NSS must only record the final grade on the transcript (no mid-term grades) • • It is the responsibility of the private school to inform OUAC that the student is taking the course AND send mid-term grades to OUAC If the final grade is on the student’s transcript, it will be sent to OUAC with the next transmission
Private School Grades • Reminder: Final grade must be received by NSS before June 25 th otherwise it may not be recorded on the transcript before final transmission • If the course is required for diploma requirements and is not on the transcript, the transcript will indicate no diploma even if the private school sends the grade to OUAC in July. The University will rescind the offer for failure to complete diploma requirements
Private School Grades • New Ministry Policy requires that there be an indicator for private school courses on transcript • TDSB uses “X” to indicate a course taken outside of full-time day school • Transcript will have a “P” in the notes column.
Out-of-Province Applications Canadian • Applications online (rarely on paper) - deadlines are student’s responsibility • English language Quebec universities (Mc. Gill, Concordia, Bishop’s), Dalhousie, U. King’s College, U. B. C. , Simon Fraser, U. N. B. and Victoria - apply after applying through OUAC - OUAC reference number required • All other Canadian Universities/Colleges - student MUST inform Guidance Secretary • Note: each univ. has own app. Fee ($40 -$100)
Out-of-Province Applications American • Over 4000 universities - research/deadlines are student’s responsibility • Ideally, begin research in Gr. 11 – Complete SAT or ACT • American University Information sessions held throughout the Fall (check Guidance link at NSS website) • All items, including school report, mid-term report, resume, letters of reference etc. are required 4 weeks prior to the Nov 1 (early decision) or Jan 1 (regular decision)deadlines • Students need: Personal Essay, Full Transcript, and Teacher Recommendations
College Applications The Ontario College Application Services (OCAS) OCAS is the clearing house for Ontario College applications
College Application Requirements • OSSD • Not generally required to have 6 Grade 12 U/M courses; BUT, may be required to have certain pre-requisites, which may include grade 12 U/M courses • Must check math requirements • Joint degree programs WILL require 6 Grade 12 U/M courses and specific requirements
College Application Process • Do not need a pin # to apply; OEN required • Can apply any time after Oct 31 st • Access online application at: www. ontariocolleges. ca • $95 payment to apply • Max of 5 choices; up to 3 programs in one college
Timelines Application Due Date • February 1, 2013 : Ø equal consideration date Ø Earliest release of offers by colleges Ø Earliest date by which a student can accept offer • May 1, 2013 : final date by which an applicant must confirm an offer of admission to their chosen program • June 17, 2013 : earliest date that colleges may require payment of tuition fees
Timelines Electronic Transmission Dates October 10 and November 19, 2012 • Demographics • 2012 -13 courses • Successful completion of community involvement • Successful completion of Literacy Test • OSSD eligibility
Timelines Electronic Transmission Dates For Colleges November 19, 2012 February 6, 2013 April 24, 2013 July 3, 2013 August 21, 2013
College Applicants Bachelor’s Degree Programs • 4 -year applied degrees = practice + theory (many programs co-op) • admission requirements are the same as university admission requirements - 6 Gr. 12 U/M courses • admission averages – sometimes lower than universities’
College Applicants Bachelor’s Degree Programs • post-graduate programs are possible • Examples ØBachelor of Applied Business, Financial Services Management ØBachelor of Applied Business, E-Business ØBachelor of Applied Technology, Construction Science & Management • Employment rate after graduation – very high • programs listed in the Ontario College Guide
College Applicants Collaborative College/University Programs • Diploma + Degree • Examples Ø Bachelor of Arts, Journalism U. of T. & Centennial College ØBachelor of Arts, Broadcasting – Radio Western & Fanshawe College • Programs listed in college and university viewbooks and websites
College Applicants Transition Program Ø All colleges offer one and two year programs in General Arts and Science Ø Students can apply to university or other college programs after taking these programs Ø Application to university based on college marks Ø Might be granted 1 or 2 equivalency credits in university (one year program) or a full year (two year program)
Students with IEPs
Students with IEPs • All NSS students with IEPs are in regular program • With the exception of Modified Admission (very rare), the application process and admission requirements are the same as for all other students
Students with IEPs Process To Seeking Services 1. Upon acceptance, contact Accessibility Center at the specific post-secondary institution to register (Do not wait until September)
Students with IEPs 2. Gather all medical and professional documentation required (i. e. psychological assessments, medical reports, IEPs) 3. Make an appointment for an Intake Interview
Students with IEPs 4. You will receive information and instructions to access eligible accommodation and services, which could include: - alternative test & examination arrangements (i. e. extra time, calculator, computer) - adaptive equipment & assistive devices - alternative format for printed materials
Students with IEPs FAQ’s 1. Do I need an updated psychological assessment for university? Universities generally PREFER a recent assessment. If they require a more recent assessment after reviewing your documents, they will offer interim services until new assessments are complete. Assessments could be arranged through the universities or privately.
Students with IEPs FAQ’s 2. Could my child receive an updated assessment in his/her Grade 12 year through TDSB? Assessing students for post-secondary purposes is not a priority for schools. There is usually a long list of Grade 9 to 11 students awaiting psychological assessments, who need immediate support.
Scholarships
Scholarships General Information • Scholarship session (mid-September) ü Scholarship information is posted regularly on the Northern website>Guidance ü Websites • www. canlearn. ca • www. studentawards. com • www. scholarshipscanada. com
Scholarships NSS scholarships • Application required/not required • Nomination required University/College scholarships • University/college websites • www. electronicinfo. ca Major scholarships • Combination of leadership experience; extra-curricular and community involvement; strong academic profile
Scholarships Other • Corporations – children of employees • Heritage • Subject-specific/national ØIE: TD Canada Trust Scholarships for Community Leadership; Toyota Earth Day Scholarships; Canadian Hospitality Foundation Scholarships; Loran Award
Financial Aid • Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) www. osap. gov. on. ca ØQueen Elizabeth II Aiming for the Top Scholarship Øapply mid-April • Financial Aid offered by Universities and Colleges – Bursaries (department/alumni) • Bank Loans and Lines of Credit • Part-time work - Ontario Work-Study Plan • R. E. S. P’s • “Ma & Pa Savings and Loan” • Summer Employment
What Now?
Pre-Application Process 1. Research: Ø E-info, websites, liaison officers, viewbooks Ø open houses/school visits Ø guidance appointments
Pre-Application Process 2. How do I make a decision? Ø Program vs. School Ø Be realistic – “Play to your Strengths” Ø Be true to yourself – pull away from the pack Ø 3 choices: 1) Ideal 2) Plan B 3) Sure Thing
Pre-Application Process 3. ü ü Last Minute Details: Check credit counselling summary Graduation requirements Community involvement hours OSSLT üSpecific program requirements
Guidance Website • University/College Visits • Scholarships and awards • Community Involvement • Enrichment opportunities
QUESTIONS? – MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR COUNSELLOR!
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