Applying to College & University in Ontario

Transcript:Applying to College & University in Ontario:
Applying to College & University in Ontario College - At a Glance: Central application centre in Guelph: Ontario College Application Service (OCAS) 5 choices for $95 (non-refundable) (Crown wards may be reimbursed) no more than 3 programs at any one college application will not be processed until payment is received – credit card fastest apply at www.ontariocolleges.ca Feb. 1 deadline for equal consideration (Jan. 15 for early bird – win up to $2000) University – At a Glance: Receive PIN codes by the end of November Application made through Ontario University Application Centre – OUAC.on.ca $150 for 3 choices (up to three programs per university unless limited by specific institution). Additional choices $50 each Deadline - January 13, 2016 at 11:59 pm for equal consideration Pay online with credit card easiest and fastest option Online banking can be used – but takes three business days to process You cannot use pre-paid credit or debit cards. Acknowledgement Letter via email after application has been submitted and payment verified College - Steps: Complete your IPP on Career Cruising (from D2L or Westmount web site – not through Google) Regularly check the College link on the Student Services web site for college program updates, open houses, special events, etc. Become highly familiar with www.ontariocolleges.ca which is the ultimate online resource for everything you ever wanted to know about applying to college in Ontario College – Steps continued: Research your options to determine which college program is right for you: Perhaps you attended a College Information Program (CIP) in Toronto on Oct. 19 or 20 or at Mohawk College on Oct. 23 College Info Fair at Westmount Nov. 3 (Westdale Nov. 2) Lab session – Nov. 26, period 2, LC lab Mohawk College runs info sessions. See Going to College. College – Steps continued: Check program requirements – not all colleges have the same requirements for the same or similar programs Check the admission policy of each college, including grade differentials (e.g. most colleges, including Mohawk, do not give bonus points for taking U or M level courses (exceptions are Conestoga as well as Centennial and Ridgetown for select programs) – check the chart! Check for additional admission requirements (audition, portfolio, CPR, etc.) Can apply for January 2017 programs as one of your 5 choices If applying for a highly competitive program, do NOT miss the Feb. 1 deadline! University - Step One: Research!