The College Application Process

NHS TIMELINE of KEY EVENTS

October 3rd

, 2014 NHS COLLEGE APPLICANTS’ KICKOFF

students attend a theatre presentation in which the 2015 College

Information Program resources are reviewed by the Guidance

Department

students attend CIP presentations with reps from Seneca, Humber,

George Brown and Georgian colleges

October 10th

, 2014 first transmission of student applicant data from NHS to OCAS

including: demographic information, history of OST-recorded course

marks, current & second semester course registration

October

& November students are encouraged to complete their college program research by:

- attending NHS COLLEGE APPLICANTS’ KICKOFF

- reviewing the ontariocolleges.ca web site

- attending YRDSB regional Post-Secondary Evening Fair (HHSS on

W. October 29th

)

- reviewing individual college publications/web sites

- attending College Information Program (CIP) events

(see ontariocolleges.ca website for all dates and locations)

- contacting college liaison reps, faculty advisors, and admissions

officers for program information and selection process details

- visiting college campuses for Open House events and campus tours

FIND OUT PROGRAM PREREQUISITES TO MAKE SURE YOU

QUALIFY FOR ACCEPTANCE!

November 19th, 2014 2nd

data transmission to OCAS from NHS

semester one mid-semester marks forwarded electronically by NHS to

OCAS for potential college applicants

STUDENTS DETERMINE 5 COLLEGE PROGRAM CHOICES

(with no more than three at any one college)

STUDENTS COMPLETE ONLINE APPLICATION

& SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE ($95)

create an account and complete the online application at ontariocolleges.ca

Record and keep your OCAS application number in a safe place as it will be required for any

future contact with OCAS!

select the programs (up to five) to which you want to apply – in order of preference!

pay the required 95$ application processing fee – online is easiest

NOTE: the date payment is received at OCAS is considered the date your application is received

print a copy of the application for your records

STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE, ESPECIALLY WHEN

APPLYING TO ‘HIGHLY COMPETITIVE’ PROGRAMS WHERE THERE ARE OFTEN

ENOUGH QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY THE FEBRUARY 1ST

‘EQUAL

CONSIDERATION DATE’ TO FILL THE PROGRAM

November 24th, 2014 students attend a presentation by the NHS Guidance Department

reviewing details of the College Application (Period 5, Theatre)

November 24th

, 2014 first date 2014-15 application data is sent from OCAS to the colleges

earliest date that colleges may acknowledge applications

After Applying

applicants check their online application to verify that academic data is

correct (note: applicants must inform their guidance counsellor of any

concerns, additions or changes required)

students submit supporting academic documents to OCAS (e.g. TOEFL

scores, out-of-province high school transcripts)

applicants may make changes to personal information or program

choices through their on-line application account

OCAS will transmit application data (as it is received) to the

college/program selections indicated

applicants may receive communications from the colleges to which they

applied and should be ready to complete any additional eligibility

requirements

applicants with special needs (e.g. learning disability, physical

disability) are encouraged to identify themselves with the individual

colleges as early as possible!

February 1st, 2015 Equal Consideration Date for Fall 2015 Programs

applications received at OCAS on or before this date will be given

equal consideration in the application process

applications (or changes to program choices) received after this date

are considered on a first-come, first-served basis

Earliest Admission Offer Date for All Applicants

Earliest Date that Applicants may Confirm an Offer of Admission

Offers of admission will continue to be issued until programs are filled

or waiting lists are established

Students who do not have the entrance requirements may be notified

that they do not qualify for admission

CONFIRM your ACCEPTANCE of an OFFER of admission ONLINE

You must confirm acceptance of an offer online at ontariocolleges.ca on or before the expiry date

indicated by the college

You may change your confirmation of acceptance, but can accept only one offer at a time (your

current acceptance will automatically cancel your previous acceptance)

February 10th

, 2015

& April 24th

, 2015 Academic data file updates (i.e. first semester final marks in February,

and mid-second semester marks in April) forwarded electronically by

NHS to OCAS

Applicants check their on-line application to verify that academic data is

correct (note: applicants must inform their guidance counsellor of any

concerns, additions, or changes required)

May 1st, 2015 By this date, applicants MUST confirm their acceptance of an offer of

admission to their chosen college online through ontariocolleges.ca

For offers made after this date, colleges will determine the date the

confirmation is due. Check your offer letter for details.

June 15th

, 2015 Earliest Date that Colleges can Require Payment of Tuition Fees

July 3rd

, 2015 Academic data file updates (final second semester marks and proof of

graduation) forwarded electronically by NHS to OCAS

Applicants check their on-line application to verify that academic data is

correct (note: applicants must inform NHS of any concerns, additions,

or changes required)

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT TRANSCRIPT DATA

If you enroll in a non-YRDSB course in the 2014/2015 school year, it is your responsibility to ensure

that the institution reports your marks to OCAS at the appropriate transmission times. If you

complete any non-YRDSB course, it is your responsibility to ensure that the NHS Guidance

Department receives an official transcript from the institution so that the course can be included on

your NHS transcript.