COMPASS.101 for Ontario Secondary School Student Applying On-line to Ontario’s Universities www.ouac.on.ca/101/
Dec 31, 2015
COMPASS.101 for Ontario Secondary School Students
Applying On-line
to Ontario’s Universities
Applying On-line
to Ontario’s Universities
www.ouac.on.ca/101/
Before using COMPASS.101you will need:
a PIN (Personal Identification Number)a school numbera student numbera list of your researched options
a PIN (Personal Identification Number)a school numbera student numbera list of your researched options
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ChecklistChecklist
PIN (Personal ID#)
School Number
Student Number
Step 1: Your COMPASS Access CodesStep 1: Your COMPASS Access CodesYour guidance counsellor will give you aconfidential letter containing your access codes:
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Your PIN is confidential!
Don’t share it with anyone else!
These numbers allow you to access your COMPASS.101 Application.
Visit www.electronicinfo.ca, the searchable, online version of INFO magazine
Read INFO and the COMPASS.101 Companion Booklet.
Check out university publications, websites and tours.
Talk to counsellors, family, teachers and friends.
Write down your program choices and codes and keep them handy.
Step 2: Step 2: Research Your University OptionsResearch Your University OptionsStep 2: Step 2: Research Your University OptionsResearch Your University Options
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You can use the Fast Track option
when you know the program code.
October/November 2006: Schools distribute COMPASS.101 access codes.
January 10, 2007: Latest date to submit completed on-line applications to the OUAC.
February 6, 2007: Recommended last day to make changes to your application.
May 25, 2007: Date by which the universities must respond to your application for admission.
May 28, 2007: Earliest date by which the universities may require a response to offers of admission and a financial commitment.
May 28, 2007: Earliest date by which the university may require a financial commitment from applicants.
Step 3: Mark Your CalendarStep 3: Mark Your CalendarStep 3: Mark Your CalendarStep 3: Mark Your Calendar
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1. VISA / MasterCard: You will need the card number, expiry date and the cardholder’s name.
2. Internet / Telephone Banking: You will receive an account number from the OUAC as soon as you submit your application.
3. Cheque / Money Order: You must send the cheque or money order by mail within two weeks of submitting your application electronically.
Paying for your applicationPaying for your applicationPaying for your applicationPaying for your application
You have the following three options:
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You will access the on-line application at:
www.ouac.on.ca/101/
Let’s Get Started!Let’s Get Started!Let’s Get Started!Let’s Get Started!
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This navigation bar runs down the left-hand side of each screen of the on-line application. Just click on a heading to see your options.
Problems navigating?
See the HELP links at the top right of almost every application screen.
Navigating COMPASS.101Navigating COMPASS.101Navigating COMPASS.101Navigating COMPASS.101
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To begin: Log in to your personal
COMPASS account using your confidential access codes provided
by your guidance counsellor.
To begin: Log in to your personal
COMPASS account using your confidential access codes provided
by your guidance counsellor.
Logging on to COMPASS.101Logging on to COMPASS.101Logging on to COMPASS.101Logging on to COMPASS.101
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Not sure where to apply?
Use the various “Search Options” provided.
Selecting Your ProgramSelecting Your ProgramSelecting Your ProgramSelecting Your Program
Your search options!
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To use the Fast Track option, enter your program codes: one per box.
The Fast Track OptionThe Fast Track OptionThe Fast Track OptionThe Fast Track Option
Enter program codes here.
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Complete the program details requested for each program selected.
Once You’ve Selected a Program:Once You’ve Selected a Program:Once You’ve Selected a Program:Once You’ve Selected a Program:
Click on the Help link at any time for more
information.
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Once you’ve selected your programs, you’re ready to prepare and submit your application
following these six steps below:
The Final StepsThe Final StepsThe Final StepsThe Final Steps
1. Review the programs that you have on your application.
3. & 4. Your school may have already provided much of this data. Check it for accuracy and make changes where necessary.
5. The universities require you to answer nine questions. (Don’t worry—they’re easy!)
6. Review and report errors to your guidance office.
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2. Number your choices in order of preference. This doesn’t affect admission or scholarships unless the university specifies this in their literature.
This screen is “read-only”.
Academic InformationAcademic InformationAcademic InformationAcademic InformationPlease report errors to your guidance counsellor.
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Click here to proceed to the payment screen.
Once you click “Submit”, you will verify all the information on your application. Print it for your records. To make changes, return to the specific application steps.
Submitting Your ApplicationSubmitting Your ApplicationSubmitting Your ApplicationSubmitting Your Application
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Once you have chosen your method of payment, you must read the conditions outlined and click on:
PaymentPaymentPaymentPayment
The OUAC cannot process your
application without the application fee.
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Print the screen displaying your OUAC Reference Number (2007-xxx-xxx) and further instructions; it’s the screen right after the final Submit step.
Record your PIN and store it in a safe place. You will need it to review your application and respond to offers of admission.
Use your OUAC Reference Number and PIN to access
the on-line “Review and Change Your Completed Application” system.
Finishing UpFinishing UpFinishing UpFinishing Up
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Need Assistance?Need Assistance?Need Assistance?Need Assistance?Be sure to read the on-line COMPASS.101 Companion Booklet.
OUAC170 Research LaneGuelph ON N1G 5E2
Telephone: (519) 823-1940
General Inquiries: Ext. 556
Website: www.ouac.on.ca/101/
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