college application tutorial

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• college application tutorial

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The Plan section is intended to help you
prepare for your college education.Here you will
find information about the individual colleges, a
summary of program types, information specific to
each type of applicant, financial planning
resources, and a section designed to assist and
inform your parents.
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About The Colleges
? Ontario College Profiles ? Google Map of
Colleges and Campuses ? Links to College
Websites
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Parents
? College and Campus Tour Info ? Links to
Program Types ? College Costs and Financing Info
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Program Types
? Certificates ? Diplomas ? Graduate
Certificates ? Bachelors Degrees ? Co-op
Placements ? Apprenticeships
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Applicant Information
? Application Fees ? Application Deadlines ?
Publications ? Admission Requirements ? Mature
Student Info ? Prior Learning ? International
Student Info
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Money Matters
? Tuition Fees Summary ? Budgeting Advice ?
Financial Assistance Info ? Bursaries and
Grants ? Scholarships and Awards
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The Find section is a college program search
engine. It is designed to allow you to search
through all of the programs offered by Ontarios
28 publicly-funded colleges. You can compare
different programs, sort your search results by
various criteria, and save them to a wishlist
until you are ready to apply.
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Search for Programs
Search Here
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Search Results
Sort Results
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Expanded Search Results
Refine Search Criteria
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Compare Programs
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Program Details
College Website Link
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Find A Program
? Search for Programs ? Compare Programs ? Save
Program Choices to a Wishlist ? Print Program
Choices
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The Apply section is the gateway to our online
application process. This is the area of our
website where you will complete and submit your
college application. We have also included some
checklists for quick reference, along with some
info about your transcripts and grades. Be sure
to have your credit card ready!
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Applicant Checklist
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Apply!
Click to Apply
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Sign up for an account
Sign Up Here
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Create Basic Account
This is NEW!
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Sign In
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Create Extended Account
Validate Pre-populated Fields
Enter Mailing Address
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Click Apply to College
Click to Apply
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Select Application Cycle
Please Note!
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Complete Required Fields
Please Note!
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Identify Yourself
Select This One
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Complete Required Fields
Enter OEN Number
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Verify Details
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Save your program choices
Click to Add
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Payment
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Select Payment Type
Select Payment Type
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Enter Payment Info
Enter Payment Info
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Payment Verification
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The Confirm section is where you will go to
accept and confirm your offer of admission to
college. You may receive more than one offer,
but you can only accept a single offer at any
given time. Dont sweat it though...you can
change your acceptance at any time simply by
logging back into your account.
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Confirm
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Accepting your Offer
Click to Confirm
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Sign In to your Account
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Click Offers of Admission
View Offers Here
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Select Application Cycle
Select Date Range
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Review your Offer(s)
Click to Accept
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Accept an Offer
Click to Verify
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Review your Confirmed Offer
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Check Back Later
for Additional Offers
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Frequently Asked Questions

• Question
• What do I need to apply to college?
• Answer
• OSSD (30 credits 18 compulsory, 12 elective)
• 40 hours of volunteer work
• Successful completion of the literacy test or the
  OLC401 course

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Question
• How can I be accepted to college if Im still
  finishing my diploma?
• Answer
• The colleges will base their decisions on the 1st
  semester marks, and the mid-term marks of 2nd
  semester. They may also look at your Grade 11
  marks. Your offer will likely be conditional upon
  the successful completion of your OSSD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Question
• Are there any important dates to keep in mind?
• Answer
• February 1, 2008 - All applications received by
  this date will be given equal consideration.
  This is also the earliest admission offer date,
  and the earliest date an applicant may confirm an
  offer.
• May 1, 2008 - Deadline for the acceptance of an
  offer of admission.
• June 15, 2008 - Earliest tuition due date.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Question
• If I have U or M courses, do they count as
  more?
• Answer
• A select few colleges add 15-20 for each
  course. Other colleges make no distinction
  between C and U level courses.
• Please consult with your Guidance Counselor for
  more information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Question
• What do I do about my transcripts?
• Answer
• Students currently enrolled in high school do not
  have to send us their transcripts. Simply advise
  your guidance office that you will be applying to
  college, and they will send your grades directly
  to us.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Question
• Will the colleges confirm that they have received
  my application?
• Answer
• After November 30th, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Question
• What if I need help with my application?
• Answer
• We can help you!
• Simply visit our website, type your question into
  the Ask Us search box, and click GO!