Madill Guidance Department

University 101

A new university preparatory course for all students.... because university is different.

Learn success strategies in:

- goal setting

- time management

- learning styles

- critical thinking

- active reading

- research and writing

- active listening

- note taking

- test taking

- communication

- personal wellness

http://www.wlu.ca/u101

Dates: August 4 - 27, 2009 (online or in person)

Cost: $295

Ontario University Fair

Graduating from secondary school?

Considering university for the first time?

Come to the Ontario Universities' Fair (OUF), September 25 - 27, 2009, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (South Building).

Senior secondary school students, their teachers, family and friends are invited to attend this free event. Faculty, staff and students from Ontario's universities will be available to answer your questions.

http://ouf.ca/

WISE

Western's Initiative for Scholarly Excellence (WISE)

Attention high achieving students! Take one course tuition FREE at The University of Western Ontario while completing your secondary school studies!

What type of students apply to the WISE program?

Students who:

- are seriously considering attending university

- want to investigate areas of interest to better plan future university studies

- are able to take a course on campus (day or evening) or by distance studies; exams to be written at one of six centres

- reside in Ontario at the time of their application

For more information or to pick up an application, come to the guidance office or print an application from www.registrar.uwo.ca/cfns/wise.cfm .

Waivers

A reminder to students who have been given waivers for next year's course selection that they need to return them, signed, to the guidance office before the March Break.

OSAP

Planning to apply to OSAP for postsecondary expenses for the 2009 / 2010 school year?

What is OSAP?

OSAP is a program run by the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, and funded by the provincial and federal governments.

OSAP is a needs-based program. This means that it provides loans, grants, scholarships and bursaries based on a formula that compares your educational costs to expected contributions from your parents or your spouse (if applicable) and your own income and assets.

OSAP provides eligible Ontario students with financial assistance to help pay for their tuition, books, mandatory fees, living costs and transportation.

(from https://osap.gov.on.ca/eng/not_secure/about.htm )

Who should apply:

All students planning to attend an Ontario postsecondary institution in 2009/2010 should complete an OSAP application. Even students who don't qualify for loans may qualify for an Aiming for the Top scholarship, and will qualify for a textbook / technology grant.

When to apply:

- once you have accepted a postsecondary offer

- once you and your parents have completed tax returns for the previous year

Applications are available online usually around mid-May.

https://osap.gov.on.ca/eng/eng_osap_main.html

Course Selection for 2009/2010

Course selection for the 2009/2010 school year will take place during January and February 2009.

Guidance counsellors will visit Semester 1 English classes during January with course selection sheets and calendars, and Semester 2 English classes during February. Course selection sheets will be filled out during those class periods, but forms signed by parents must be returned by Tuesday, February 17, 2009.

Students who wish to apply for co-op during the 2009/2010 school year can get co-op applications when guidance counsellors come to English classes for course selection. The co-op application and a résumé must be submitted to co-op by Tuesday, February 17 as well.

University Applications

If you are applying to an Ontario University for the 2009/2010 school year, keep in mind the following:

- You need to have a personal PIN to access the online application. If you attended an application tutorial, you were given your PIN in a sealed envelope. If you didn't attend a tutorial, come to guidance to get your PIN.

- Research Ontario colleges by using the books available in the guidance office, or, to get the most up-to-date information about all universities in one location, go to electronicinfo.ca .

- Apply to Ontario universities by going to www.ouac.on.ca/101 . The application process costs $105, and you get three program or university choices.

- The final date to apply online is January 14, 2009, but we recommend applying before Christmas to beat the rush on doing the online application.

- If you didn't attend a university application tutorial, download and take a look at the following slideshow:

Download English_Apply

If you have questions about the university application process, make an appointment to see a guidance counsellor.

College Applications

If you are applying to an Ontario College for the 2009/2010 school year, keep in mind the following:

- You need to know your OEN (Ontario Education Number). If you attended an application tutorial, you were given your number. Otherwise, come to guidance to get yours.

- Research Ontario colleges by using the books available in the guidance office, or, to get the most up-to-date information about all colleges in one location, go to ontariocolleges.ca , and choose 'Find'.

- Apply to Ontario colleges by going to ontariocolleges.ca , and choose 'Apply'. The application process costs $95, and you get five choices... up to three from any one college.

- The final date for equal consideration is February 1, 2009, but we recommend applying before Christmas to beat the rush on doing the online application.

- If you didn't attend a college application tutorial, download and take a look at the following slideshow:

Download Applicant-tutorial-eng

If you have questions about the college application process, make an appointment to see a guidance counsellor.