2. MACLEANs Magazine 3. #49 UBC #92 University Montreal #96
University of Alberta #140 McMaster University #180 University of
Waterloo #189 Queens University #199 University of Western Ontario
World Rankings 4. Other World Rankings 5. AGAINMore than The BIG
Three? 6. Where are these universities? 7. Golden Rule When in
doubtRead the school website and THEN ask your counselor 8.
Counselors Are Here To Help Find the best fit scenario Determine
what a good college really means Select good options that fit the
students academic profile Understanding of application requirements
9. Encourage Your Son/Daughter To Be Proactive Get Organized
Communicate Well Be an Expert Stay Positive Enjoy Senior Year
(School life AND family)! 10. Reminders Parent Survey (Naviance)
Application regulations 10 apps worldwide (UC/UCAS are 1 each) 10
application rule applies to entire application cycle Applications
to OUAC DO NOT count as 1 application Students must know deadlines
and requirements Procrastination is the enemy (and doesnt make a
good impression) Strong to the finish All offers are conditional
(UBC example) 11. What Students Do Now 12. Check Transcript
Appointment with Counselor Finalize Plans With Parents Create
Application Account(s) Register for Testing (if needed) Teacher Rec
(if needed) 13. Finalize Plans with Parents (Resources) 14.
COMPONENTS & PROCESS How to Apply 15. Primary Components
Applications Standardized Testing Transcripts 16. Common
Applications Applications through which you may apply to multiple
colleges and universities. Ontario University Application Centre
(OUAC) U of Toronto, U of Waterloo, Queens U Available
mid-September (Sept. 17?) May apply to 3 faculties/programs per
university Preference? $140.00 Additional fee beyond initial 3
universities/programs ($44.00) 17. OUAC 18. Which OUAC Application?
19. Which OUAC Application? Online video tutorials! 20. The OUAC
Application 21. The OUAC Application You can apply to as many
universities as you wish, however you are limited to a maximum of
three programs at any one university. 22. The OUAC Application
(Order Choices) 23. OUAC Reference Number (after submitting) 24. I
would pay by Credit Card 25. OUAC Tutorial 26. *University of
Toronto (College System) 27. *University of Toronto (College
System) 28. *University of Toronto (College System) 29. *University
of Toronto (College System) 30. Other Applications (Universities in
Canada but outside of Ontario) Apply directly using each
universitys online application. Such as McGill University, UBC, and
University of Alberta Available Late August/September (UBC August
20, 2014) Intl Application fee (McGill $100.00), UBC $108.00) 31.
McGill University 32. McGill University 33. McGill University 34.
McGill University 35. McGill University 36. McGill University 37.
McGill University Biographical Information Apply for Admission
Program Selection (1st choice and alternate) Address Information
Personal Information High School History IB Programs Test taken 38.
McGill University 39. University of British Columbia (you.ubc.ca)
40. you.ubc.ca 41. you.ubc.ca 42. UBCs Personal Profile Gives you
the opportunity to tell UBC about the things that are important to
you, your significant achievements, what youve learned from your
experiences and the challenges youve overcome. Short essay
questions Anywhere from 50 to 200 words Not just a list of
accomplishments 43. UBCs Personal Profile 44. Primary Components
Applications Standardized Testing Transcripts 45. Sending Scores
Allow several weeks for delivery. SAT collegeboard.com ACT
actstudent.org TOEFL toefl.org 46. SAT & ACT SAT Test Date
Registration Deadline October 11 September 12 November 8 October 9
December 6 November 6 January 24 December 29 ACT Test Date
Registration Deadline September 13 August 8 October 25 September 19
December 13 November 7 ISM: 705 720 Test Center: 74905 47. IB
Scores Predicted IB scores are automatically sent for all IB
Diploma candidates. Predicted December predictions sent in January
Admissions decisions are made largely on basis of predicted IB
scores Offers of admission are conditional upon a student achieving
similar actual IB scores Actual Sent directly from IB to attending
college in July 48. Primary Components Applications Standardized
Testing Transcripts 49. Transcript Requests Students must request
transcripts and necessary supporting documents for all colleges to
which they apply. Process: Student applies to universities during
the first semester University replies with candidate number
(Reference Number) and requests the student to submit necessary
documents Student submits transcript request as per the universitys
request Q 50. Transcripts 51. Deadlines 52. Canada Apply first
semester (around October-November) McGill due January 15 UBC due
January 31 Other universities often have later due dates (January
March) U of Waterloo is March 31 Check university websites now (and
carefully) 53. W H A T W E S E N D A N D H O W ISM Responsibilities
54. Documents Sent Mid-Year Transcripts Teacher Recommendation (if
needed) IB Predicted Scores Final Transcript 55. Submission of
Supporting Documents Many can be sent online (UBC) Some cannot be
sent online (McGill) 56. W H A T H A P P E N S N E X T ? After the
Apps / Supporting Documents are Submitted 57. Processing Time 58.
Response Time A few weeks to several months Decisions are released
on a rolling bases Late January to May 59. IMPORTANT Mr/Ms. insert
counselor name !!! They say they dont have all my documents! DONT
PANIC 60. Making a Choice & Depositing Variable Reply Dates If
you are waiting on another universitys decision, see your counselor
for help with an extension Deposit to one institution Applying to
Countries with Later Decisions Discuss options with the counselor
61. Tips for Parents 62. Check in, but dont complete the
application Dont worry if the university says it doesnt have your
documents Support and assist with organizational consulting Balance
conversations with more than just university Continue to have open,
honest discussions Be aware of possible changes in family dynamics
throughout year 63. HS Counseling Blog guidance.ism-online.org
Subscribe to our calendars! College Visits HS Counseling Program
64. HS Counseling NEW Facebook Page
www.facebook.com/ISMHighSchoolCounseling 65. College Visit - Sept.
17 66. College Visit - Oct. 3 67. Grade 11/12 Counseling Team
Contact Details Name Email Telephone David Birchenall
[email protected] (02) 840 8654 Janelle Grier
[email protected] (02) 840 8658 Doug McQueen
[email protected] (02) 840 8656 Curt Nichols
[email protected] (02) 840 8661 68. Best of Luck!
