NSS Guidance DepartmentNSS Guidance Department

Alphabetical Division of Alphabetical Division of CounsellorsCounsellors

416-393-2084416-393-2084

A,B,X-Z Mark Szwarc #20041#20041C-G Jennifer Carlesso#20045#20045H-L Elana Goldman#20044 #20044 M-R Jim Solomon #20043#20043RS-W Catherine Goldsmith C.L. #20041#20041

SecretarySecretary Betty Ho - #20040 Betty Ho - #20040

AgendaAgenda

UniversityUniversity Admission Requirements Admission Requirement Myths Application Process Out of Province Applications American Universities

CollegeCollege Admission Requirements Application Process

Special Needs Students/IEPsSpecial Needs Students/IEPs

Financial Aid/ScholarshipsFinancial Aid/Scholarships

What Now?What Now?

Questions and AnswersQuestions and Answers

Ontario University Ontario University Admission RequirementsAdmission Requirements

•OSSD• 6 Grade 12 U/M courses•Pre-requisite Courses•Additional Criteria

Ontario UniversityOntario UniversityAdmission RequirementsAdmission Requirements

OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma)

18 compulsory courses 12 elective courses Successful completion of OSSLT (Grade

10 Literacy Test) 40 Hours of Community Involvement

(Not-for-profit organization; recommended completion date: April 18, 2014)

Ontario University Ontario University Admission Admission

RequirementsRequirementsGrade 12 U/M courses ENG4U – always required 5 other Grade 12 courses, depending

on the pre-requisites of the program/university

Different universities might require different pre-requisites for the same program; Students must check websites/e-info/viewbooks to check requirements

Ontario University Ontario University Admission RequirementsAdmission Requirements

Additional Criteria Supplementary forms Audition Portfolio

Note: Different universities will have different

requirements and due dates for the

same programs; students must check

websites/e-info/viewbook.

Admission Requirement Admission Requirement MythsMyths

• 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 marksSee your counsellor for clarity on

these issues!!!

Language RequirementsLanguage 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 iBT (www.ets.org/toefl/bulletinreg)

University ApplicationUniversity Application

What happens at NSS What happens at NSS in preparation for the in preparation for the university application university application

process?process?

October Classroom VisitsOctober 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 SessionNovember 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 ProcessThe Application Process

The Ontario Universities’ The Ontario Universities’ Application Centre Application Centre

(OUAC)(OUAC)

The Application ProcessThe Application Process

OUAC is the clearing house

for all Ontario university applications

The Application ProcessThe Application Process

Fee: $140 for 3 universities or programs

Each additional choice: $47 (no limit to number of choices)

Example: 2 programs at any one university = 2 choices

The Application ProcessThe 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, McGill, Simon Fraser, U. Victoria, Saint Mary’s and U. New Brunswick but is not the clearing house for these universities. Apply separately to each.

Electronic-INFOElectronic-INFO

E-INFO is the guide to all Ontario universities for secondary school

students and guidance counsellors

www.electronicinfo.ca

www.electronicinfo.cawww.electronicinfo.ca

Degree Locator Admission Guidelines

- 2014 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

TimelinesTimelines

Timelines

November 7, 2014

Target date for OUAC to receive all electronic student data files from Ontario secondary high schools. NO CURRENT MARKS are sent.

Timelines

Application Deadline: January 14, 2015

Recommended time for Recommended time for applications: applications: Mid-DecemberMid-December

Timelines

February 3, 2015Recommended last date for students to submit all information to the OUAC to be eligible for consideration for early admission. This is not a deadline date. Changes will be accepted and processed by the OUAC at any time

Timelines

February 12, 2015

Deadline for the OUAC to receive, from Ontario secondary schools, all final first semester and current full-year grades for 4U/M courses

TimelinesTimelinesTimelines

April 23, 2015

Third transmission OUAC of interim grades (April Report) for full-year courses

Timelines

May 28, 2015Last date by which all secondary school applicants shall expect a response form an Ontario University

Timelines

June 1, 2015The earliest date by which an Ontario University may require a response to an offer of admission and a financial commitment of any kind

Timelines

July 7, 2015Deadline for the OUAC to receive final grades for current semester/year courses from Ontario secondary schools

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 AdmissionEnd of January/Beginning of February • Conditional offer based on Gr.11 and Gr. 12 courses already completed and 2013 - 2014 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

• Generally no refusals at this time

Offers of Admission

May 28th

Last date for offers

June 1st 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 coursesIf not all requirements have been met, the offer can be rescinded

Acceptances

• Accept Ontario offers Online *Please note that out-of-province and out-of-country 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 can 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 25th 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 may 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 • Deadlines are student’s responsibility• English language Quebec universities (McGill, Concordia, Bishop’s), Dalhousie, U.B.C., Simon Fraser, U.N.B., U.Victoria, U. Calgary & Saint Mary’s- 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 ApplicationsAmerican

• 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 (please look on Guidance page for Reference Letter Request and Activities Record

College Applications

OCAS is the clearing house for Ontario College

applications

The Ontario College The Ontario College Application Services Application Services

(OCAS)(OCAS)

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 may be required

• Can apply any time after Oct 31st

• 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, 2015 :

equal consideration dateEarliest release of offers by collegesEarliest date by which a student can accept offer

• May 1, 2015 : final date by which an applicant must confirm an offer of admission to their chosen program

• June 15, 2015 : earliest date that colleges may require payment of tuition fees

Timelines

Electronic Transmission Dates

October 8 and November 18, 2015• Demographics•2014-2015 courses• Successful completion of community involvement • Successful completion of Literacy Test • OSSD eligibility

Timelines

Electronic Transmission Dates

For Colleges

October 7, 2014

November 17, 2015

February 9, 2015

April 22, 2015

July 2, 2015

August 19, 2015

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

Bachelor of Applied Business, Financial Services Management

Bachelor of Applied Business, E-Business

Bachelor 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

Bachelor of Arts, Journalism U. of T. & Centennial College

Bachelor of Arts, Broadcasting – Radio Western & Fanshawe College• Programs listed in college and university

viewbooks and websites

College Applicants

Transition Program All colleges offer one and two year programs in

General Arts and Science Students can apply to university or other college

programs after taking these programs Application to university based on college marks 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’s1.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.

ScholarshipsScholarships

ScholarshipsGeneral Information

•Scholarship session (mid-September)Scholarship information is posted regularly on the

Northern website>Guidance

Websites• www.canlearn.ca• www.Studentawards.com• www.ScholarshipsCanada.com

Scholarships

NSS scholarships• Application required/not required• Nomination requiredUniversity/College scholarships• University/college websites• www.electronicinfo.caMajor scholarships

• Combination of leadership experience; extra-curricular and community involvement; strong academic profile

Scholarships

Other• Corporations – children of employees• Heritage• Subject-specific/national

IE: TD Canada Trust Scholarships for Community Leadership; Toyota Earth Day Scholarships; Canadian Hospitality Foundation Scholarships; Loran Award

Financial AidFinancial Aid

• Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) www.osap.gov.on.ca

Queen Elizabeth II Aiming for the Top Scholarshipapply 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?What Now?

Pre-Application Process

1. Research:

E-info, websites, liaison officers, viewbooks

open houses/school visits

guidance appointments

Pre-Application Process

2. How do I make a decision? Program vs. School Be realistic – “Play to your

Strengths” Be true to yourself – pull away from

the pack 3 choices: 1) Ideal

2) Plan B 3) Sure Thing

Pre-Application Process

3. Last Minute Details: Check credit counselling summary Graduation requirements Community involvement hours OSSLT

Specific program requirements

Guidance WebsiteFind Info On:

• University/College Visits

• Scholarships and awards

• Community Involvement

• Enrichment

opportunities

QUESTIONS? – MAKE AN QUESTIONS? – MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR

COUNSELLORCOUNSELLOR!!