ontario college application information november 26 th, 2009

Ontario College Application Information

November 26th, 2009

ontariocolleges.ca

2009 ONTARIO COLLEGE APPLICATION SERVICE

PlanThe “Plan” section helps you prepare for your college education. Here you will find information about the individual colleges, a map of their campus locations, a summary of program types, and a section designed to assist and inform your parents.

A campus tour is the best way to get a ‘vibe’ for which college is best for you. To find an open house go to:ontariocolleges.ca/visit

Find a ProgramThe “Find” section is designed so you can search through over 2,600 programs offered by Ontario’s 28 publicly-funded colleges.

You can compare different programs, sort your search results and save programs to a Wishlist until you are ready to apply.

Fill up your Wishlist first. Then when you go to apply, those choices will be waiting for you to pick from.

Areas of Study☑ Agriculture, Animal, and Related Practices☑ Arts & Culture☑ Business, Finance & Administration☑ Computers & Telecommunications☑ Culinary, Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism☑ Education, Community & Social Services☑ Energy, Environmental & Natural Resources☑ Engineering & Technology☑ Fire, Justice & Security☑ Health & Medical☑ Media☑ Professions & Trades ☑ Transportation & Logistics

Program Types☑ Certificates☑ Diplomas☑ Bachelor’s Degrees☑ Co-op Placements☑ Apprenticeships ☑ Graduate Certificates

Program Types – CertificatesIn preparation of….☑ College Preparatory / University Preparatory☑ Fundamental Programs (e.g.: Arts &

Fundamentals, ☑ Preparatory Programs (e.g.: Pre-Health, Pre-

Trades, Pre-Business, Pre-Science, Pre-Technology, Pre-Media, Pre-Community, etc…)

☑ English☑ Military Arts

College Calendars☑ Residence and housing☑ Financial aid, scholarships, bursaries☑ Contact information for specific

programs☑ Career paths for graduates of specific

programs☑ Courses taken in each year of study in a

particular program☑ Prerequisites and admission criteria for

each program

Do Your Research!☑ ontariocolleges.ca☑ College catalogues and calendars☑ Campus visits☑ Guidance Counsellor☑ Ontario College Guide (see your

Guidance Counsellor)

Ontario Education Number (OEN)

☑ A nine digit number ☑ Unique to you☑ Found on the top line of your report card☑ Found on the top right hand corner of your

status sheet ☑ Ask in Guidance during your lunch, or before or

after school

Before You Get Started☑ Know the program codes for the program to

which you are applying☑ Have a valid email account☑ Know your SIN # (or apply now)☑ Think of a unique username (your e-mail

account works best) and password☑ Know your Ontario Education Number

(OEN)☑ Have a credit card number, including expiry

date, if you plan to pay online

ApplyThe “Apply” section is the area of our website where you will complete and submit your college application.

Hint: Check out the Applicant Info section and print off a checklist.

Be sure to have a credit card ready when you apply...

New users need to “Sign Up” and create an

account. (Be sure to have a valid email

address.)

Fill out all required

fields, please.

Click here to add your

address.

You can use your email address as

your Username to

keep it simple.

Did you get an email like

this?

If not, check your spam or

junk folder

After creating your account, Sign In (login)

to start your application

Click here if you forget your Username

or Password

Enter your Email address and click on

Submit.

Forgot Password: Step 1

Pick one(#3 may be the

easiest).


Enter your Username. (You may have used your email address).


One last step…the security

question.

Forgot Password: Last Step

Did you get an email like

this?

If not, check your spam or

junk folder

Click here to apply to college.

Make changes to

your account here.

Pick the date that you

would like to attend college

For program(s) with start dates betweenAugust 2010 and July 2011 Including Sept 2010, Jan 2011 and May 2011

Click “Apply to College”

Your Application Number : 10-000-0001 Your Account Number : 210010484241

Click here to continue.

Parents need

access? If so, click

“Yes”

Application #: 10-000-0001

Have taken or will be taking high school courses in Canada between September 1, 2009 and August 31, 2010

Click “Yes” if you are planning

to graduate.


Have taken or will be taking high school courses in Canada between September 1, 2009



Select your high

school from the

drop down list

Obtain your OEN from

your counselor


ARROWSMITH SCHOOL


Select choice number to add

a program


Select a program

from your Wishlist.

Forget to add a program to your

Wishlist? No problem, start a new search here.

Save your choices

before you move on.


SCROLL DOWN to add your

volunteer or work

experience.


Payment

Have your credit card info ready

Click here to pay the

application fee


Select your card type, enter info

and click Continue.


CREDIT CARD Payment ReceiptYour Payment has been Approved. Print this receipt for record.

If this does not say

“approved” try your payment

again.

: 10-000-0001

10-000-0001

Did you get an

email like this?

If not, check your

spam or junk folder


ConfirmThe “Confirm” section is where you can find information about accepting an offer, how to finance your education and of course, view, accept and confirm your offer of admission to college.

You may receive more than one offer, but you can only accept one offer at a time.

You can change your acceptance by logging back into your account.*

*Only one acceptance or change can be made per day.

View, accept and confirm offers here.

Select the right dates

For program(s) with start dates betweenAugust 2010 and July 2011 Including Sept 2010, Jan 2011 and May 2011

Pick the offer that you would

like to accept

Confirm that this is the offer that you would

like to accept.


You are all set. The college will contact you with the next

steps for registration.

10-000-0001

Did you get an

email like this?

If not, check your

spam or junk folder


Need Help?Simply type your question into the box and hit “Ask us”

FAQ’sTo see the Top 10 online questions, hit the link from our footer.

Question: What do I need to apply to college?

Answer:30 minutes, a computer, internet connection, a credit card and your grades…your guidance department will send us your current year courses and transcript.

You also need a desire for learning and for getting a great job!!!

Frequently asked questions…

Question: How can I be accepted to college if I’m still finishing high school?

Answer:The colleges will consider your admission using 1st semester final marks and 2nd semester mid-term marks.

The colleges may also look at your Grade 11 marks.

You may receive an offer conditional upon the successful completion of your OSSD.

If you get a conditional offer, keep working hard towards your final marks!!!


Question: Are there any important dates to keep in mind?

Answer:February 1, 2010 All applications received by this date will be given equal consideration by the colleges. This is also the earliest date the colleges will issue an offer of acceptance and the earliest date an applicant may confirm an offer.

May 3, 2010 Applicants must confirm their acceptance of an offer of admission by this date. (Note: Offers may be issued after this date, check your offer letter for details.)

June 15, 2010Earliest date colleges may require tuition.

You may want to print off a checklist to help you. Go to: ontariocolleges.ca/apply


Question: What do I do about my transcripts?

Answer:Students currently enrolled in high school please advise your guidance office that you will be applying to college.

Your guidance department will send us your grades.

You do NOT have to send us a paper transcripts. Talk to guidance…


Question: Will the colleges confirm that they have received my application?

Answer:After December 1st, you may receive a verification from the colleges you have applied to. If you do not receive an application verification, please contact the colleges directly.

The colleges will not contact you before November 30,


Question: What if I need help with my application?

Answer:We can help you through one of the following means…

Ask us | Chat | Email | Call

Before you call, try the “Ask us” service … you may find your answer there!!!


August 2007 to July 2008

This screen is “read only”.

You should check your grades each time they are updated.

Download Dates☑ November 21th, 2009 ☑ February 13th, 2010☑ April 24th, 2010☑ July 3rd, 2010☑ August 28th, 2010

Dates to Remember!☑ December 18th, 2009 NPSS Recommended

deadline for applications☑ February 1st, 2010 Equal Consideration Date(all applications received at OCAS by this date

will be considered equally by the colleges)☑ May 3rd, 2010 By this date, applicants must

confirm their acceptance of an offer of admission

☑ June 15th, 2010 Earliest date that the colleges can require payment of tuition fees

My Ontario Education Number (OEN)__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

My Username: _______________________My Password: _______________________

OCAS Application Number__ __ -__ __ __-__ __ __ __

Account Number__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

This Ontario Colleges Application Information session presentation

is available on our school’s website at

northparkvikings.ca

Thank you

…and good luck.

ontario college application information november 26 th, 2009

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