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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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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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OVERTHELASTFIVEYEARS, OURSTUDENTSHAVEATTENDEDMANYCOLLEGES
ANDUNIVERSITIESINCANADA, THEUSANDISRAELINCLUDING:
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