St.Augustine St.Augustine Catholic High SchoolCatholic High SchoolUniversity Information SessionUniversity Information Session

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Getting Ready For Getting Ready For UniversityUniversity

Destiny is not a matter of chance… it is a matter of choice.

Your Goal…

MAKE INFORMED AND WELL THOUGHT OUT CHOICES FOR UNIVERSITY

Differences between High School Differences between High School and and

University ClassesUniversity Classes Classes will be much bigger, so you won't receive as much individual attention from Classes will be much bigger, so you won't receive as much individual attention from

staff staff

You won't be given as much feedback; if you need something clarified, you will have You won't be given as much feedback; if you need something clarified, you will have to askto ask

The rate of learning is more intense with a great deal of work covered in short periods The rate of learning is more intense with a great deal of work covered in short periods of timeof time

You will spend less time in classes and more time studying You will spend less time in classes and more time studying independentlyindependently

You will have to find your own resources and then decide You will have to find your own resources and then decide yourself which ones are the most relevantyourself which ones are the most relevant

You will have to read a lot moreYou will have to read a lot more

You will be learning with a more diverse group of people You will be learning with a more diverse group of people

Most importantly, at university you control your own learning - no one can or will Most importantly, at university you control your own learning - no one can or will make you go to classes, find the resources, hand in assignments or do assessments make you go to classes, find the resources, hand in assignments or do assessments - it is up to you to find out what is required of you and then to do it- it is up to you to find out what is required of you and then to do it

You won't know many peopleYou won't know many people

Skills You Will Need to Enhance Skills You Will Need to Enhance In A University SettingIn A University Setting

You will have to expand and/or enhance You will have to expand and/or enhance your present academic skills to include:your present academic skills to include:

essay writingessay writing presentation skillspresentation skills group/team work skillsgroup/team work skills referencing and project writing referencing and project writing individualized workindividualized work time managementtime management research skillsresearch skills

Adapting To A University SettingAdapting To A University Setting

You will need to consider and prepare for You will need to consider and prepare for the following:the following:

lecture formatlecture format Monitoring own attendanceMonitoring own attendance balancing work with school and social balancing work with school and social

lifelife choosing a majorchoosing a major assessing your progress and your assessing your progress and your

program of studyprogram of study

ACADEMIC:Time Management: dealing with few hours in class and less interaction with professors than high school teachersUsing free time wisely

Goal Setting:Reviewing and adapting life, career, academic goalsAccessing resources efficiently

SOCIAL:Feeling isolated at firstBalancing social activities with homework, part-time workMaking new friendsLife in residence or commuting

ST. AUGUSTINE CHS ST. AUGUSTINE CHS ONTARIO UNIVERSITY INFORMATION NIGHTONTARIO UNIVERSITY INFORMATION NIGHT

October 8, 2008 (7-9:00pm)

•York University

•University of Guelph

•University of Guelph Humber

•Western University and affiliates

•University of Ontario Institute of Technology

•Carleton University

2 Important dates to Remember

October 15, 2008 (7-9:00pm)

•University of Toronto

•Wilfrid Laurier

•McMaster University

•Brock University

•Carleton University

•University of Waterloo

• Ottawa University

Choosing A UniversityChoosing A UniversityASK YOURSELF:1. What programs or courses interest me and where are they being offered?

2. Which subjects am I good at?

3. What courses are required in order to be admitted into the programs that interest me? Do I have the pre-requisites?

4. Do I want to go to a local university and live at home or go into residence? What is the residence like? What is the difference in cost?

5. Do I want to go to a larger university like U of T or one that has a smaller student population with most classes on one site?

6. Does the university have the facilities necessary for my interests such as sports, music, etc.?

MAKE SURE YOU:1. Attend university fairs

2. Visit campuses

3. Check out university web sites

4. Talk to others (parents, teachers, professionals, admissions )

5. Do your homework!!

Choosing A UniversityChoosing A University

Places to see during a university tour/visit:

•University Residences – How do they look? Will you be able to live in here for a whole year? •University Lecture Halls •University Labs •Campus Libraries •Local Neighbourhoods – Find out where people who live off campus live. •Local Restaurants, Bars, Clubs, Coffee Shops •Shopping – Where’s the nearest grocery store, drug store, dry cleaner…? •University Student Centre •Campus Athletic Centre •University Book Store

A university education is an investment in time, money, and energy. It is a decision that should not be taken lightly. Take time to visit and tour various university campuses. Below are a few things you may want to consider.

Choosing A UniversityChoosing A University……Going AwayGoing Away or or Staying LocalStaying Local??Things to consider in each circumstance.Things to consider in each circumstance.

Going AwayGoing Away Staying at HomeStaying at HomeInform YourselfInform Yourself Weigh Each UniversityWeigh Each University Check your FinancesCheck your FinancesReason - Reason - Are you going away Are you going away because you want to live in a particular because you want to live in a particular city or go to a particular university?city or go to a particular university?Distance - Distance - If you choose to go away If you choose to go away for university, how far are you prepared for university, how far are you prepared to go?to go?

Family Ties -Family Ties -How important is it for How important is it for you to be near youryou to be near your

family?family?

Finances?Finances?

Chat with your Parents about your Chat with your Parents about your rolesroles

Get Involved in school Get Involved in school life/activitieslife/activities

Choosing A University Choosing A University ProgramProgram

Some Things To Remember:

•Choose something you enjoy - Three, four or even five years is a long time to study something you have no interest in

•Put your program choice first - There is no point in going to a university if the course is not right for you

•Don't limit your options – be open to ideas during your research

•Get relevant and up-to-date information about the program admission requirements

•Think about alternatives if a degree is not for you

•Use program guides to help you – usually availble online through the universities’ website

•Use the Internet to research- it is the best place to start.

•Don't rely on completely on what your friends say – use your own judgement …nobody knows YOU better than YOU!

General University Admission General University Admission RequirementsRequirements

OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma) OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma) six Grade 12 U/M courses that include:six Grade 12 U/M courses that include:

– English (ENG4U1)English (ENG4U1)– 5 other U/M Courses5 other U/M Courses– some universities require 4 to 5 “U” coursessome universities require 4 to 5 “U” courses

Example #1Example #1: Queen’s University (Arts): Queen’s University (Arts)– A minimum of four Grade 12U courses (includingA minimum of four Grade 12U courses (including

EnglishEnglish) and two additional U or M courses.) and two additional U or M courses.

Example #2Example #2: University of Western Ontario : University of Western Ontario (Engineering)(Engineering)

– ENG4U, MHF4U, SPH4U, SCH4U and one of :ENG4U, MHF4U, SPH4U, SCH4U and one of :

MCV4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SES4U, CIA4U, CHI4U, CGW4U, MCV4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SES4U, CIA4U, CHI4U, CGW4U, CLN4U, HZT4U, or CHY4U.CLN4U, HZT4U, or CHY4U.

– 1 additional U or M course1 additional U or M course

Admissions …continuedAdmissions …continued

Non-Academic CriteriaNon-Academic Criteria-these are not your marksthese are not your marks

-NAC may include:NAC may include:

- sample of written work, drawings, reference letters, portfolios- sample of written work, drawings, reference letters, portfolios

- interviews- interviews

IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO RESEARCH YOUR SPECIFIC IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO RESEARCH YOUR SPECIFIC

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS – DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS – DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE

LAST MINUTELAST MINUTE

Optional Profiles – send it in!!!Optional Profiles – send it in!!!

PIN (Personal Id #)

School Number

Student Number

Application ProcessApplication Process

Step 1Step 1: Your COMPASS Access Codes: Your COMPASS Access Codes

Application ProcessApplication Process

Step 1Step 1: Your COMPASS Access Codes: Your COMPASS Access CodesYour guidance counsellor will give you a confidential letter containing your access codes:

These numbers allow you to access your COMPASS.101

application.

Your PIN is confidential!

Don’t share it with anyone

else!

Navigate e-Info and the COMPASS.101 Companion Booklet.

Check out university publications, websites and tours.

Talk to counsellors, family, teachers and friends.

Write down your program choices and codes and keep them handy.

Application ProcessApplication Process

Step 2Step 2: : Research Your University OptionsResearch Your University Options

Application ProcessApplication Process

Step 2Step 2: : Research Your University OptionsResearch Your University Options

Application ProcessApplication Process

Step 3Step 3: Mark Your Calendar: Mark Your Calendar

Application ProcessApplication Process

Step 3Step 3: Mark Your Calendar: Mark Your Calendar

October/November 2008October/November 2008:: Schools distribute COMPASS.101 Schools distribute COMPASS.101 access codes.access codes.

January 14, 2009January 14, 2009: : Latest date to submit completed on-line Latest date to submit completed on-line applications to the OUAC.applications to the OUAC.

February 6, 2009February 6, 2009:: Recommended last day to make changes to Recommended last day to make changes to your application.your application.

May 25, 2009May 25, 2009:: The latest date by which applicants shall expect The latest date by which applicants shall expect a response from an Ontario University. (offer of admission, a response from an Ontario University. (offer of admission, refusal, or defferal)refusal, or defferal)

May 28, 2009May 28, 2009:: Date by which the universities require a Date by which the universities require a response to an offer of admission and a financial commitment. response to an offer of admission and a financial commitment.

Application ProcessApplication Process

Paying For Your ApplicationPaying For Your Application

Application ProcessApplication Process

Paying For Your ApplicationPaying For Your Application

You have the following three options:

1. Visa/MasterCard: You will need the card number, expiry date and the cardholder’s name.

2. Internet / Telephone Banking: You will receive an account number from the OUAC as soon as you submit your application.

3. Cheque / Money Order: You must send the cheque or money order by mail within two weeks of submitting your application electronically.

Base Application FeeBase Application Fee $105$105(first 3 program choices)(first 3 program choices)maximum of 3 program selections at one universitymaximum of 3 program selections at one university

Additional Choice FeeAdditional Choice Fee $35$35(for each choice beyond your first 3(for each choice beyond your first 3

university program choices)university program choices)

Paying For University EducationPaying For University Education

AwardsAwards- award given for achievementaward given for achievement- financial awards are scholarships or bursaries financial awards are scholarships or bursaries

(awards may be other than financial)(awards may be other than financial)- do not have to be paid backdo not have to be paid back

ScholarshipsScholarships- financial assistance awarded on the basis of financial assistance awarded on the basis of

academic and/or other aptitude meritacademic and/or other aptitude merit- awarded by universities, private companies, etc.awarded by universities, private companies, etc.- not based on financial need not based on financial need - do not have to be paid backdo not have to be paid back

Bursary/GrantBursary/Grant- financial award given on basis of needfinancial award given on basis of need- criteria may also include academic achievementcriteria may also include academic achievement- documentation for financial need may need to be documentation for financial need may need to be

providedprovided- do not have to be paid back do not have to be paid back

Paying For University Education Paying For University Education ….continued….continued

OSAP(Ontario Student Assistance Plan)OSAP(Ontario Student Assistance Plan)- students apply for a government loan students apply for a government loan - loan has to be repaidloan has to be repaid

Personal Resources

-family funds

-FT/PT work

-RESP

Web Resources-Scholarship Canada http://www.scholarshipscanada.com/-Student Awards http://www.studentawards.com-OSAP http://osap.gov.on.ca/

Online University InformationOnline University Information

e-Infoe-Info‐ online guide online guide to Ontario to Ontario

universities for students, universities for students, parents and counsellors. The parents and counsellors. The website provides details website provides details about…about…

- university program admission university program admission requirementsrequirements

- the application process and the application process and important date informationimportant date information

- English requirements, English requirements, residence, scholarships and residence, scholarships and contactscontacts

COMPASS. 101COMPASS. 101Companion Booklet guide Companion Booklet guide forfor

Ontario Secondary School Ontario Secondary School

Applicants using the On-line Applicants using the On-line

application to an Ontario application to an Ontario

UniversityUniversity

WEBSITE

What SACHS will do….What SACHS will do….

-1. Distribute PIN numbers

-2. Transmit information to OUAC (Ontario Universities’ Application Centre

-3. Organize and announce university information sessions

-4. Announce and display information in the guidance office

-5. Provide university program calendars in the guidance office

What Students need to do….What Students need to do….

-research (online, hard copy, one-on-one conferencing with counsellor)

-inform yourself about university programs:

-University Fair (Metro Convention Centre)

-Campus Visits

-University Information Night at SACHS

-complete application accurately and by the due date

-pay all your fees

-keep their PIN number confidential

-Make sure you understand and complete all program admission requirements

OUAC TransmissionsOUAC TransmissionsMid-November 2008Mid-November 2008 demographics and academic history, plus semester 1 and 2 current demographics and academic history, plus semester 1 and 2 current

coursescourses(no marks)(no marks)

March 2009March 2009 semester 1 final markssemester 1 final marks

April 2009April 2009 semester 2 mid-term markssemester 2 mid-term marks

July 2009July 2009 semester 2 final markssemester 2 final marks

Ontario University Application CentreOntario University Application Centrewww.ouac.on.cawww.ouac.on.ca

Ontario University Website LinksOntario University Website Linkshttp://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/list/univers.htmlhttp://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/list/univers.html

OUAC E-Info WebsiteOUAC E-Info Websitehttp://www.electronicinfo.ca/en/index.php?j=1http://www.electronicinfo.ca/en/index.php?j=1

Ontario UniversitiesOntario Universitieswww.myfuture.cawww.myfuture.ca

School FinderSchool Finderwww.schoolfinder.comwww.schoolfinder.com

Career CruisingCareer Cruisinghttp://http://www.careercruising.comwww.careercruising.com

Student CounsellorStudent Counsellorhttp://http://www.studentcounsellor.comwww.studentcounsellor.com//

Career SearchCareer Searchhttp://http://careermatters.tvo.org/index.phtmlcareermatters.tvo.org/index.phtml

Association of Universities and Colleges of CanadaAssociation of Universities and Colleges of Canadahttp://www.aucc.ca/http://www.aucc.ca/