1. CAREER MENTORING GROUP MEETING
Month Two – What you need to know to apply!!

2. Once you have completed watching this slideshow you will
need to see Jessica in the office to arrange a booking for your
application appointment. Appointments will only be booked
once you have completed the slideshow.
Appointment times are booking fast so it is suggested you
watch this video as soon as possible.
You will need to have access to the internet to watch this
slideshow and the three videos attached to it. (you will be
prompted for the videos)
The slideshow in its entirety should be approximately 1 hour.
If you have any questions after the show please see Jessica.

3. IMPORTANT DATES TO KNOW AND MEMORIZE!!!
January 11th
University Application Deadline
For Equal Consideration
February 1st
College Application Deadline
For Equal Consideration
Equal Consideration means to be considered on an equal basis with
other applicants. This is NOT a deadline for Early Admissions.

4. Match the Celebrity to their Major in University
Bill Cosby English
Meg Ryan Education
Brad Pitt Mathematics
Renee Zellwegger Journalism
Michael Jordan Advertising

5. Your major will not always determine your career.
Even though some career areas require that you
major in a specialized field, many career areas do
not require a specific academic area.
From the examples in this exercise, you can quickly
see that your major can take you in different
directions, and your experiences outside of the
lecture hall will introduce you to career areas that
might not be directly related to your academic
focus.

6. 4 TIPS TO DOING APPLICATIONS
1 – Give yourself options
2 – Do your research
3– Get it in – and make it count
4 – Don’t get killed by deadlines

7. Click on the word Apprenticeships to watch the video

8. The 4 ways to enter into Apprenticeships
 Find an employer who is willing to train you in your
preferred trade. This will then involve an application
process with your employer to the Ministry of Training,
College and Universities. Websites like
apprenticesearch.com can help with finding employers.
 Enter a Pre-Apprenticeship Training program. When
completed, you will have the skills and experience to make
you more attractive to potential employers.
 Complete a college diploma that relates to your preferred
trade. (more details on college applications coming!)
 Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP). Students
may register to become apprentices while finishing high
school.

9. College

10. Applying to College – the Basics!
 Last year more than 160,000 students applied to
College in Ontario!
 Ontario College Application Service
 www.ontariocolleges.ca
 Program Choices – 5 in total (no more than 3 from
any one school). You need to order your choices.
This won’t determine your acceptance, but it is
used for research purposes.

11. Things you need to HAVE
 OEN # (found on your credit counselling summary
or ask your guidance counsellor – or if doing your
applications with Jessica she will have it)
 Full address, phone number and email
 Social Insurance Number
 Method of Payment (Visa, Mastercard, Amex,
cheque or Pathways Scholarship, LAHS)
 Your 5 choices – remember a choice is school +
program

12. Application Fees
The fee for the application is $95.
 The application fee covers the application
processing costs, as well as any college or program
changes made to the original application.
 There are NO exemptions from the application
fee.
 There is a $25 fee for returned items. This fee
applies to all items returned to us for any reason
including NSF, a closed account, stopped payment,
post-dated

13. Let’s take a look at
the application in
action...
Click on the word
GO to watch the
video

14. Supplementary Applications
 Lots of Programs require additional components to
the application. These might include a portfolio,
interview, testing or audition.
 Ex – George Brown’s Fashion Techniques Course
requires a sewing test on an industrial machine
 Collaborative Degrees are Programs that are
divided between a College and University. Each
school will require to apply to either the college,
university or your choice.

15. Testing – Pre-Admissions
 Some schools require testing to ensure that
students have the required skills to be successful
in their program of choice.
 Other programs that are “highly competitive” will
require testing as a way of "ranking" and may be
used to make admission decisions
 There is a fee for most pre-admissions testing and
depends on the school

16. After you apply
 Print your Application Verification Summary and keep it on
file. Make sure to keep your email containing your username
and password. You will need this to login to your account.
 February 1st, 2012 – earliest release of offers by the
colleges to all applicants
 May 1st, 2012 – applicants must confirm their acceptance of
their offer by this date.
 June 15th, 2012 – earliest date that applicants will be
required to pay tuition fees
 If you change schools after first semester you must arrange
for your new school to inform OCAS about your change of
school. This will ensure your academic information will be
sent to OCAS.

17. University

18. Applying to University– the Basics!
 Last year more than 380,000 students applied to
Universities in Ontario!
 Last year the University of Toronto had over
70,106 applications and was the most applied to
school in Ontario. Only 11,548 were admitted to
an undergraduate degree!
 Ontario University Application Centre
 www.ouac.on.ca
 Two types of applications
 101 – current Secondary School Applicants
 105 – all other Undergraduate Applicants

19. Things you need to HAVE
 OUAC PIN#, Student # and School# - This will all be
on your PIN Access Letter you get from your
Guidance Department – without this pin letter you
can not begin your applications
 Full address, phone number and email
 Social Insurance Number
 Method of Payment (Visa, Mastercard, Amex,
cheque or Pathways Scholarship, LAHS)
 Your 3+ choices – remember a choice is school +
program

20. Application Fees
The base applications fee for three program
choices is $125.
Each additional choice is $42
 Applicants may apply to as many programs as they
wish; however they are limited to a maximum of
three programs at any one University. Some
universities may further limit the number of
programs (ie University of Toronto). Choices must
also be ranked.
 Payments can be made by Visa, MC, Amex,
Pathways Scholarship, online banking, cheque or
money order

21. Let’s take a look at
the application in
action...
Click on the word
GO to watch the
video

22. Supplementary Applications
 Lots of Programs require additional components to
the application. These might include a portfolio,
interview, testing or audition.
 EX: York’s Theatre BFA requires an audition
 Supplementary Applications have varying due
dates based on the school and the program so
make sure you check these things CAREFULLY!
 Supplementary Applications can also require a fee

23. English Language Testing
 If you are applying to an undergraduate program
you must meet the English language requirements
by completing one of the following:
 four full years of study in Canada in English or French
at the secondary-school level;
 four full years of study at the secondary-school level in
English in a country where English is a primary
language or where English is the primary language of
instruction;
 If you have not completed your schooling in an
English speaking school you will need to complete
an English Language Proficiency Test.
Requirements for this test vary by institution and
you can see Jessica for more assistance.

24. After you apply
 Print the page with your OUAC Reference Number and keep a
copy on file. All correspondence will require this number
 One day after submitting your payment go online and review
your application for accuracy. It is recommended that changes
not be made to your application after Feb 7th, 2012
 May 29th, 2012 – the latest date by which all secondary school
applicants shall expect a response.
 June 1st, 2011 – earliest date that applicants will be required
to pay financial commitment fees (ex. Residence deposits)
 If you change schools after first semester you must arrange for
your new school to inform OUAC about you change of school.
This will ensure your academic information will be sent to
OUAC.

25. WHY book an Appointment
 Assistance for filling out your applications and make sure you
are not applying for something you have no chance of getting
into!
 If you want to use your Pathways Scholarship to pay for your
applications. Any payments made on your own will not be
reimbursed.
**Note – even if you joined Pathways this year and have not earned a scholarship
the cost of your application fees will still be covered by Pathways.
 If you choose to use your own method of payment, you can still
book an appt. If you choose to do your applications completely
on your own that is fine too!
 We can keep your passwords and usernames on file so that you
won’t lose them, and will be able to remember them when it
comes time to accept your programs
 Parents are encouraged to attend!

26. HOW to book an Appointment
 Appointments will begin MONDAY NOVEMBER 14th
 Appointments are 1 hour in length and are from 4-6pm
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and 4-7pm on Wednesdays
 Over the holiday school break and the PD Day on Dec
9th daytime appointments will be available Monday to
Thursday (when the office is not closed). These appts
will go fast so book early!
 Each student will be given only ONE appointment time.
If you miss it, you are on your own. Grade 12’s who
completed the application process are encouraged to
do their applications and see Jessica for payment only.