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University Workshop. Craig Kielburger Secondary School 2013. 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.

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University Workshop

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  1. University Workshop Craig Kielburger Secondary School 2013

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

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

  4. Research Your biggest resource is electronicinfo.ca

  5. electronicinfo.ca Compare Universities and Programs – use the comparison grid sheet

  6. electronicinfo.ca Check out the REQUIRED courses Check out the RECOMMENDED courses – and take them if you can

  7. electronicinfo.ca Check out the location of every University

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

  9. Virtual Tours Visit Universities online

  10. Gather Information Viewbooks Info Sheets Independent Research Calendars

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

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

  13. Add Up the Cost 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

  14. Paying For It For the average $22,000 University Education Total $ from all sources = $46,680 Shortfall = $41,320

  15. Paying For It For the average $41,320 Shortfall

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

  17. Requirements Credit Counselling Summary

  18. Requirements Diploma Requirements

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

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

  21. How to Apply ouac.on.ca

  22. 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

  23. ouac.on.ca Read the online instruction booklet Click here

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

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

  26. ouac.on.ca $130 for 3 choices These are University/Program combinations $44 for each additional choice You can only pay using VISA or Mastercard

  27. When to Apply Apply by December 31, 2013 The Deadline is January 15, 2014 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. ouac.on.ca

  28. More Important Dates Check the online handbook for the TIMELINES • February 4, 2014 is the recommended last date for students to make changes to OUAC in order to be eligible for early admission.* • February 13, 2014 is when all final 1st semester marks are received by OUAC. *Note – this is not a deadline. Changes will be accepted & processed by OUAC at any time. ouac.on.ca

  29. More Important Dates Check the online handbook for the TIMELINES • April 24, 2014 is when 2nd semester mid-term marks are received by OUAC. • May 29, 2014 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 ouac.on.ca

  30. More Important Dates Check the website of the handbook for the TIMELINES • June 2, 2014 is the earliest date by which Universities can demand a response to an offer of admission. • July 8, 2014 is when all 2nd semester final marks are received by OUAC. • August 1-29, 2014 is when OUAC receives summer school grades. ouac.on.ca

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

  32. Websites electronicinfo.ca ouac.on.ca Ontario Student Assistance Program – http://osap.gov.on.ca/ Canada Student Loans - canlearn.ca studentawards.com scholarshipscanada.com

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