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R E S E A R C H !
Start by determining the programs that require courses that you enjoy. (ie. History, English, Sociology: considering looking at liberal arts or social sciences. Math, Sciences: consider looking at Business, Engineering, Health Sciences etc.)
Once you have narrowed it down to the Arts, Social Sciences or Physical or Health Sciences etc. begin to look at programs in those specific fields and see which programs keep popping up as an interest to you. Look further into whether courses you will be studying first year are of interest to you. If you do not like the courses, the program may not be for you.
Make sure you research the programs and schools that you are interested in. DO NOT wait until the month before the deadline to start researching what you want to do. WE WILL ANSWER QUESTIONS, but cannot make decisions for you. It is your future and as such, you need to do what makes YOU happy. Make sure you are aware of the requirements
Admission Requirements:
You will graduate from Centennial with an OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma). This is the 1st requirement for university admission. The other main requirement is a minimum of 6 grade 12 U / M courses. Each university program will have other specific requirements. Do not assume that each program has the same requirements. For most schools, prerequisite courses will be included in your top 6, for the calculation of your admission average. Be sure to investigate the requirement for each school / program.
The Application Process:
Once you have narrowed it down to the Arts, Social Sciences or Physical or Health Sciences etc. begin to look at programs in those specific fields and see which programs keep popping up as an interest to you. Look further into whether courses you will be studying first year are of interest to you. If you do not like the courses, the program may not be for you.
Make sure you research the programs and schools that you are interested in. DO NOT wait until the month before the deadline to start researching what you want to do. WE WILL ANSWER QUESTIONS, but cannot make decisions for you. It is your future and as such, you need to do what makes YOU happy. Make sure you are aware of the requirements
Admission Requirements:
You will graduate from Centennial with an OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma). This is the 1st requirement for university admission. The other main requirement is a minimum of 6 grade 12 U / M courses. Each university program will have other specific requirements. Do not assume that each program has the same requirements. For most schools, prerequisite courses will be included in your top 6, for the calculation of your admission average. Be sure to investigate the requirement for each school / program.
The Application Process:
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Part A: RESEARCH!
Part B : APPLYING |
eINFO www.electronicinfo.ca
Select the ACCOUNT tab. Create an account if this is your first time. This will allow you to record and track your research. Program: allows you to research your programs by PROGRAM. This will provide with prerequisite information and the required courses as well as other useful information. The UNIVERSITY will let you research the same information by university. On the right side of the screen you will find: PROGRAM NEWS:
This is not usually done until November. Ontario University Application Centre: (OUAC) http://www.ouac.on.ca You will use this site to apply to university. You will apply using the OUAC 101 application. Make sure you do not use another application. In order to apply you will need your PIN # which will be available by mid November. These will be distributed in the Guidance office. Stop by to pick them up once you hear the announcements. (Write down your PIN# and password, do not lose it!). Record it somewhere safe at home. You can begin the application process as soon as you receive your PIN #, but this is the last step in the process. You should be researching through the eINFO site, and by going to the website at each university for the programs you are interested in. Physically visit the university if at all possible. Use the following site to access specific information about each school/program (alternate offers, multiple offers, residence info. etc.) http://www.ouac.on.ca/ouac-101/ or the Important Information tab from electronicinfo.ca |
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Important Dates:
December 23, 2016 January 11, 2017 February 3, 2017 May 26, 2017 June 1, 2017 |
Date that we recommend you complete your application by. Changes can still be made up to the 5th of February, 2015. Final date to submit your application to OUAC. The system can and has crashed. You will be out of luck. Do not wait until this day. Apply early, you can change your mind up to the 3rd. of February. Recommended to date to make any changes to your application by for equal consideration. The latest date that university will issue a response. The latest your offer of acceptance is valid until. Accept before this date. If you get a better offer you can change your mind up to this date. (You can and are encouraged to accept earlier) |
You must accept on line at www.ouac.on.ca/101/ under “Review and Change Your Completed Application”. Make sure you receive confirmation of acceptance.
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Fee:
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$150.00 This entitles you to 3 university programs.
$50.00 Fee charged for each additional university program selected after the initial 3 selections. (ie. 5 choices: $150.00 + $100.00 = $250.00) Credit Card: Visa, MasterCard, American Express. Prepaid credit cards and VISA debit are not accepted. Online banking (Canadian banks and credit unions only) normally takes 1-3 business days. |
Parents and students are encouraged to speak directly with representatives from each university. There are (2) opportunities for this to occur:
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The University Fair
University Information Program |
Metro Toronto Convention Centre (South Building)
September 23rd to 25th 2016 – 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Centennial Secondary School, Welland Wednesday, Oct. 19th - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. |
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