bnei akiva schools university application guide

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BNEIAKIVASCHOOLSLEADERSHIP

BNEIAKIVASCHOOLSFACULTY

YESHIVATORCHAIM/ULPANATOROTUNIVERSITYAPPLICATIONPROCESS2014-20152

UNIVERSITYRESEARCHCHECKLIST

Use these steps as a guideline to help your research and

application process go smoothly:

1. Research your many options by using the following

publications and resources:

Start with eINFO to browse your university and

program options. Make sure you perform many searches

as you will probably nd something new each time.

www.electronicinfo.ca

Read the dierent universities websites, admission

handbooks, guidebooks, and calendars. ese resources

provide the greatest detail about courses and programs.

You can nd university contact information in eINFOsFurther Information section.

Meet the Reps when they visit the school on

November 5th.

Check out the on-line university application, OUAC

101, at www.ouac.on.ca/101. You will eventually use your

account to apply to university, but even before you are

ready to apply, you can browse anonymously for additional

program information.

Check the websites for universities outside Ontario.

Use the university website or careercruising.com foradditional information.

Most importantly, talkto your parents, teachers and

administrators. ey will have information and insights

that can help you make a more informed decision.

2. Record the Programs

Make a list of the programs that interest you and their

OUAC program codes. Keep this handy, you will need

the OUAC program codes when you apply on-line using

OUAC 101.

3. Obtain Your Confidential PIN Letter

We will notify you when these letters are available. e

letter will provide you with your School Number, Student

Number and Personal Identication Number (PIN), all

three of which are required for you to log in to OUAC

101, the on-line application.

4. Start working on your application

5. We recommend you apply online byDecember 19, 2014

After you submit your initial application, you can

still make changes to your university and program

information.Apply Early.

6. After You Submit Your OUAC Application

You can log in to Review and Change Your Completed

Application after you have submitted your application.

is site allows you to view your application and to make

changes to your information.

7. We strongly suggest you visit the universities and/orcolleges that you are considering attending.

All universities and colleges have campus tours and are

very willing to arrange meetings with representatives from

programs you have an interest in. You can nd dates for

specic events on the universities websites or on eINFO.

FORANYQUESTIONSORQUERIESPLEASECONTACT:

ORCHAIM

Mrs. Nicky Kagan

416-630-6772 ext. 43

ULPANATOROT

Mrs. Shari Weinberg

416-638-5434 ext. 38


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University

ere are 4 main types of programs at most universities:

Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences

Life/Health Sciences

Physical/Engineering Sciences

Business/Commerce

University/College

Program links between colleges and universities are

increasing dramatically.

Many colleges and universities are oering joint programs

that will provide students with both the theoretical and

practical skills required for their career and earn them a

degree and diploma, e.g. Seneca@York, Guelph-Humber, U

of T Scarborough/Centennial College.

Applied degree programs are now granted by many colleges

and universities. Opportunities for transferability between

colleges and universities exist.

College

Community college programs provide a valuable

combination of academic and practical/technical skills

training for a specic career.

ere are almost 600 programs to choose from at Ontarios

community colleges including Business Administration,

Biomedical Technology, Computer Animation, Engineering

Technology, Paramedic and Social Worker.

SEPTEMBER

19-21 - University Fair, Metro Convention Centre 10 am 5 pm

OCTOBER

Student meeting to outline OUAC application process

and introduce einfo 2014.

Representatives from Ryerson, York University and the

University of Toronto will be visiting both campuses to

speak to students.

20 & 21 - Ontario College Fair, Direct EnergyCentre - Exhibition Place, Hall B 20th from 5-9pm

and 21st from 10am -3pm

NOVEMBER

5 - Universities evening - representatives from York,U of T, Ryerson, Yeshiva University and Stern College

will be at Or Chaim at 7:00 pm.

Distribution of OUAC access codes. Students should

begin working on their university applications.

DECEMBER

Students are strongly encouraged to submit their

applications by Tuesday, December 30, 2014, and

not wait for the January 14, 2015 deadline.

JANUARY

14 - deadline for online applications, submissionsand all applicable fees to OUAC.

Students should be aware of application deadlines for

any non OUAC universities.

Any changes or additions to the application can

be made through the Review and Change your

Completed Application option.

FEBRUARY 3 - the recommended last date for students to makechanges or additions to the university or program choice

they have made on OUAC.

Mid February the school will submit students grades

to OUAC.

APRIL

e school will submit students interim grades toOUAC.

MAY

28 - the latest date by which all secondary schoolapplicants can expect a response from an Ontario

university.

JUNE

1 - the earliest date by which Ontario universitiesmay require you to respond to an oer of admission..

JULY e school will submit students nal grades to

OUAC.

REMEMBER

Although the published deadline for application to

OUAC is January 14, 2015 you are urged to submit

your application earlier.

e school submits your personal and academic data

to OUAC. Check carefully to make sure there are no

errors or omissions. You can choose to apply to as many programs as

you wish, but you can only choose a maximum of 3

programs at any one university.

You can make changes to your OUAC on-line

application using the Review and Change your

Completed Application option.

Make a note in several places of your OUAC

Reference Number and Pin. Keep these condential.

UNIVERSITY DEFERMENTS: Once you have

accepted at an Ontario university, you are able to deferyour acceptance to the following year if you are going to

study in Israel. is means that your place in university is

reserved for you and you need not go through the entire

application process when you decide to begin university.

You should check each universitys deferral policy with

the Admissions Oce. Not all programs oer deferments.


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USEFULSITESFORCHOOSINGUNIVERSITIESANDCOLLEGES

WWW.EINFO.CA

Everything you want to know about universities in Ontario

WWW.OUAC.ON.CA

Ontario University Application Centre

WWW.ONTARIOCOLLEGES.CA

Ontario College Application Centre

WWW.OSCA.CAOntario School Counselors Association

Information about universities/colleges and scholarships

WWW.SCHOOLFINDER.COM

is is a search engine for Canadian colleges, universities,

graduate schools, career quiz and on-line training

WWW.CANLEARN.CA

Post-secondary institutions and programs, advice on career

possibilities, nancing your education and an online

counselor

WWW.SCHOLARSHIPSCANADA.COM

is site allows you to search hundreds of grants, bursaries

and scholarships

WWW.ELECTRONICINFO.CA/SCHOLARSHIPS

Info list of scholarships for each university:

WWW.STUDENTAWARDS.COM

is site allows you to evaluate your eligibility for bursaries,

grants and scholarships

WWW.ONTARIO.CA

is website is a directory of major information sources for

careers and links to universities and colleges

WWW.HILLEL.ORG

is site has a college guide where you can learn more about

Jewish life on a particular campus.


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BNEIAKIVASCHOOLSLEADERSHIP

BNEIAKIVASCHOOLSFACULTY


TDCANADATRUSTSCHOLARSHIPDEADLINE:November 28, 2014

VALUE: up to $70,000 over 4 years

ELIGIBILITY:Applicants should be in their nal year

of high school. e focus is on outstanding community

leadership and high academic achievement.

CANADIANHOSPITALITYFOUNDATIONDEADLINE:March 1, 2015

VALUE:9 Scholarships ranging from $1,000.00 to $2,000.00

ELIGIBILITY: Secondary school students planning to enter

a program in Hotel and Food Administration, Institutional

Food Service Management or Hospitality and Tourism

Management at a Canadian degree-granting institution. e

programs are oered at Guelph, Ryerson and Mount Saint

Vincent University in Halifax.

LORANAWARDDEADLINE:October 22, 2014

VALUE:up to $16,000 per year (renewable)ELIGIBILITY:Academic standing, plus continued evidence

of the qualities of character, leadership and service on which

the award is based. Applies to specic Universities, (Alberta,

Calgary, Dalhousie, Guelph, Kings, Laval, Manitoba,

McGill, McMaster, Memorial, Moncton, Montreal, Mount

Allison, Ottawa, Saskatchewan, Simon Fraser, York, Queens,

University of Toronto, UBC, UNB, Waterloo, Western).

SCHULICHLEADERSCHOLARSHIPSDEADLINE:March 2, 2015

VALUE: $15,000 per year for 4 years

ELIGIBILITY: e candidate must enroll in a program

at one of the participating Canadian universities in the

STEM areas of study (Science, Technology, Engineering,

Mathematics). e candidate must also possess at least two of

the following attributes: exceptionally high academic grades;

demonstrated leadership in school life and the community, orprovided evidence of entrepreneurial talent nancial need. BY

NOMINATION ONLY (only one nominee per school).

SCOTIABANKNATIONALSCHOLARSHIPDEADLINE:November 4, 2014

VALUE: 12 awards of $2,500 each

ELIGIBILITY:Candidates must be students planning to

enroll in a full-time certicate, diploma or degree program in

the 2015/2016 academic year at a Canadian college, university

or trade school. Applicants must submit a 150 word essaydetailing how they plan to Fund Your Future, and will

be judged based on a combination of creativity, clarity of

thought, and grammar.

Every year, millions of dollars are handed out to graduating studentsin the form of scholarships (university/college, general), academic

prizes and bursaries/student loans. If the cost of education beyondhigh school is an important factor in your immediate future, thenconsider familiarizing yourself with sources of nancial assistanceother than your personal and family income.

1.Scholarships which are oered by Universities are not listed here.e information can be found in at www.eINFO.ca

2.Most universities also oer monetary awards based strictly ongrades. ese awards do not require a separate application. You do nothave to achieve 99% to be considered.

3.Many scholarships require that the applicant should havea combination of leadership experience, extra-curricular and

community involvement (in addition to the mandated 40 hours) aswell as a strong academic prole.

4.Some major corporations oer scholarships to sons or daughtersof employees. Have your parents investigate.

5.Surf the web for possible sites (e.g., Scholarship Informationhttp://www.angelre.com/planet/sktrill/scholar.pdf, studentawards.com; ScholarshipsCanada.com). Please be advised that if youregister with one of these sites, you may receive advertising fromtheir sponsors.

6.e Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) providesnancial assistance for students in need. For further information, goto www.osap.gov.on.ca.

Here are a few examples of scholarships that are oered:


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