ALL UP TO DATE INFO IS POSTED ON OUR GUIDANCE D2L WEBSITE
Important Facts about Post-Secondary Admission Requirements:
#1: Universities calculate admission average using a student’s top six Grade 12 credits at the “M” or “U” level, including the programs’s required courses. One credit must be ENG4U. You cannot use “O” level or “C” level credits to apply to university.
#2: Colleges calculate admission average based on the program’s required courses. This may be the average of one or more courses. One of these credits must be ENG4C or ENG4U (very few colleges also accept ENG4E). Some colleges do not accept Coop or Physical Education credits because they are at the open level. Check college websites to verify program requirements.
#3: Many colleges have transfer agreements with universities. This is helpful for students who are not eligible to apply to university directly from high school. Visit www.ontransfer.ca for details.
The is a one stop shop for students with disabilities to learn what they need to know to be prepared for post-secondary school in Ontario.
Students can find information about their rights and responsibilities, how to access accommodations at post-secondary, as well as detailed information about each publicly funded post-secondary institution in Ontario.
All Grade 12 Students planning on applying to an Ontario University next year. Your PINS will be mailed to students homes for the 2020-2021 Application process. Once you have your PIN you are able to apply. There will be a Grade 12 Presentation on “How to Apply” by the end of October. Please visit Student Services if you have any questions.
You will receive your PIN Code Letter in the mail at the start of November. This letter contains the access codes that you will need to begin the application. Your access codes should not be shared with anyone. The OUAC cannot provide access codes over the telephone or by email. The deadline for Ontario secondary school students to submit completed applications to the OUAC is January 13th, 2022.
Summary of Fees
All fees are listed in Canadian dollars.
Base Application Fee: $150
For the initial three university/program choices.
Additional Choice Fee: $50/choice
For each university/program choice beyond the initial three (e.g., if two additional university choices are added, you must pay $100 in addition to the base application fee).
Note: You may apply to as many Ontario universities/programs as you wish; however, you are limited to a maximum of 3 program choices at any one university (including its affiliates). Some universities may further limit the number of programs you can apply to.
Use the information in your Application Access Code Letter to log in to your online application. Note: The first time you log in you must change your temporary PIN to a personal password. Use your password (instead of your PIN) the next time you log in.
Complete all sections of the application.
Review your program selections before clicking “I Verify and Agree”.
Submit your application, with payment, well before the 101 application deadline and any university program-specific deadlines.
Record the OUAC Reference Number you receive and keep it in a safe place. You will require this number, along with your password, for future access to your application, and to respond to university offers of admission.
Step 4: After Applying
After one business day, log in to your online application to verify the details. Review and make any necessary changes.
Ensure spam filters are set to accept email from the OUAC and the universities you applied to. Email is the primary mode of communication for the universities and the OUAC.
The universities will acknowledge that they received your application.
After you receive your report card, log in to verify your grades information. Notify your guidance office of any necessary corrections.
Visit a university. University open houses and campus visits are great ways to experience first-hand what campus life is like and help you decide which university is the best fit for you.
Expect to receive either an offer of admission or a refusal from the universities you applied to by the end of May. Review the 101 Important Dates.
Apply on or before February 1, 2022 in order to receive equal consideration for admission to programs starting the following fall. After this date, colleges consider applicants on a first-come, first-served basis until programs are full.
An OSAP Presentation will be scheduled for grade 12 students. A representative from Sheridan’s Financial Office will be giving our students the presentation.
Click on the hyperlinks below to get informed about OSAP before the presentation!
Applying to study in the US? Then you’ll want to know this
Since 2011, the ACT test has been the most widely taken college and university entrance exam in the United States, and is accepted by all 4-year colleges and universities in the US. Since 2010, the number of US students taking the ACT increased 17.7%, and it now enjoys 57% of the market share. See below for the year-by-year specifics.
Why should this matter to you?
You need to you have testing options. Making decisions based on outdated data could jeopardize your future. Each test has its own unique characteristics and you can choose the one that’s best for you.
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The SAT and SAT Subject Tests are designed to assess your academic readiness for college. These exams provide a path to opportunities, financial support, and scholarships, in a way thats fair to all students. The SAT and SAT Subject Tests keep pace with what colleges are looking for today, measuring the skills required for success in the 21st century. Click the link below for more details:
The ACT is an achievement test, measuring what a student has learned in school. The SAT is more of an aptitude test, testing reasoning and verbal abilities. The ACT has up to 5 components: English, Mathematics, Reading, Science, and an optional Writing Test.
The College Board introduced a new version of the SAT in 2005, with a mandatory writing test. ACT continues to offer its well-established test, plus an optional writing test. You take the ACT Writing Test only if required or requested by the college(s) you’re applying to.
The SAT penalizes you for wrong answers, so guessing is discouraged. The ACT is scored based on the number of correct answers with no penalty for guessing.
The ACT has an Interest Inventory that allows students to evaluate their interests in various career options.
The Common Application is a not-for-profit membership organization that, since its founding over 35 years ago, has been committed to providing reliable services that promote equity, access, and integrity in the college application process. They serve students, member institutions, and secondary schools by providing applications that students and school officials may submit to any of their over 500 members. Membership is open to colleges and universities that promote access by evaluating students using a holistic selection process. Parents may access the Common App site using the link below:
