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Mark Increase form
Mark Increase form
Graduating students who would like to apply for a mark increase must complete the form by Thursday June 26th 3pm to be considered.
Reasons to complete form:
1. missing your required entrance average by up to 1% (this could be in one course or overall)
2. missing out on the next level of scholarship by 1% maximum
Note: completing this form does NOT mean you will automatically receive a mark bump. This is a request that will be reviewed by the administration team.
2025-2026 Virtual College and University information Sessions
OSAP - Ontario Student Assistance Program
OSAP - Ontario Student Assistance Program
Note: students do not apply to OSAP until they have confirmed their offer for post secondary. Most students apply in May/June once the 2025-2026 application for OSAP opens.
Awards and Scholarships
Awards and Scholarships
*Join Banting’s Scholarship Google classroom (code is o6ejy75)
*There are MANY awards and scholarships available to students who are in their graduating year/moving on to post secondary for Fall 2025.
Banting Grad Profile Form - Due March 28, 2025 from ALL gr 12 students (to be reviewed for Banting awards)
TVEF - Thames Valley Education Foundation Scholarship - Portal to apply. Applications are accepted March 1 - 31
Scholarship Research:
Scholarships - annual (subject to change)
Thames Valley District School Board Scholarships for Banting students
Other websites to review for scholarships/awards include:
Students should also check the Awards section of any college/university you are interested in
For the majority of scholarships, you may apply directly but for some, school nomination is required.
College and University Fairs
College and University Fairs
Open Houses and Tours
Open Houses and Tours
Most post secondary institutions offer campus tours and open houses (college list and university list.) Please visit the institutions' websites to book a tour and more information.
Ontario's universities are excited to host a collection of in-person and virtual events in fall 2024 where students can speak directly with university and student representatives. These events are free and anyone may attend.
Ontario Universities' Fair (OUF)
late September / early October from 9:30 am to 5 pm, daily
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building
Gathers Ontario's universities in 1 place
Once-a-year, free event where attendees can talk directly with university representatives
Note: There are no university presentations at OUF 2024. If students are looking for a similar experience, we encourage them to attend the virtual Information Sessions.
Ontario Universities' Regional Fairs
Fair-style events hosted across Ontario
Students can speak directly with Ontario university representatives and research their options
Events run from September 16 to October 18. A full schedule is available on the OUEvents website
Ontario Universities' Information Sessions
Virtual events on September 25 and November 21, from 5 to 7 pm (ET)
Great opportunity to get answers about programs, admission requirements, student life and much more
More Information
View our FAQs for answers to common questions
Ontario College Applications
Ontario College Applications
*Deadline to apply: Feb 1, 2025
*Application opens Oct 1, 2024
*Earliest date an offer can be given: November 2024
*Deadline to confirm an offer: May 1, 2025
*Tuition deposit due: June 2025
*Fee to apply: $150.00 (up to 5 colleges and no more than 3 choices at any one college)
Research Programs and Apply - College (no PIN # required/set up your own account)
Ontario University Applications
Ontario University Applications
*Deadline to apply: January 15, 2025. If a program is open, students can apply after the deadline. See OUAC site for more info.
*Application opens: October - PIN numbers are no longer required. Students will create their own account.
*All offers/refusals sent out by universities by: May 2025 (exact date to be determined)
*Students must confirm/decline their offer by: June (Deposit may be due at this time for registration/residence.) (exact date TBD)
*Fee to apply: https://www.ouac.on.ca/fees/#app-fees ($156 for 3 choices + $50 for each subsequent choice. May only select up to 3 programs at any one university.)
Research Programs and Requirements - University
How to Apply Videos - University
Application - University - apply by: January 2025
Institutions Outside of Ontario - Applications
Institutions Outside of Ontario - Applications
*For institutions within Canada - visit the website for each university/college directly to apply (note: for some universities, marks can be sent to the universities by providing them with your OUAC reference # (which you will receive after applying in Ontario)/ All post secondary institutions outside of Ontario have their own deadlines and fees to apply!
*For international institutions - visit their websites directly to apply. Note: each college/university will have an international admissions officer to guide you. All post secondary institutions have their own deadlines and fees to apply!
*Applying to the United States of America- many institutions use the Common App. Visit https://www.commonapp.org The deadline to the link to your counsellor to complete is usually late October / early November.
*SAT/ACT standardized tests - these may be required if you are applying to the United States or to an international post-secondary institution. Visit: https://www.collegeboard.org for test dates, practice info and test locations. You may write the test as many times as you wish. Writing it a minimum of two times is recommended.
*For athletes considering the US- make sure you register with the NCAA eligibility centre and that you provide your guidance counsellor with your NCAA# so that your transcripts may be sent to the centre for review https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/ You will also want to ask your guidance counsellor to review your credits for NCAA eligibility.
Additional Links
Additional Links
*English proficiency tests - many institutions will require students who have not resided in Canada for the past 4 years to write an English proficiency test. Check the dates and acceptable tests on the university/college sites.
Some common tests that are used:
*Information about transferring from a College program to a University program (or between other post secondary institutions): https://www.ontransfer.ca/index_en.php
Important Links/Forms for Gr 12 Students
Important Links/Forms for Gr 12 Students
Post-Secondary Information – 2024-2025
Research University programs and requirements online ~ ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca
Research College programs and requirements online ~ ontariocolleges.ca
Research Apprenticeships online ~ .theapprenticeshipnetwork.com
Research Workplace employment online - Community employment services ~ servicecanada.gc.ca
Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship
*If you are interested in completing a Level I apprenticeship in your gr 12 year, please see your guidance counsellor ASAP. You must have all of your compulsory credits completed by the end of semester 1. Applications for OYAP will be posted when available
*2023-2024 opportunities for apprenticeship were:
These are the Accelerated Programs approved for OYAP for 2023/24:
310S Automotive Service Tech
310T Truck and Coach
422A Industrial Electrician
309A Electrician -Construction and Maintenance
433A Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
313D Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic *NEW
620C Child Development Practitioner *NEW
456A Welder (Lambton College in Sarnia)
***Note that 415A Cook is no longer on the list.
*Program Dates:
The program runs in semester 2. Specific dates will be published once they become available.
*Application Process:
Apply through your Guidance Counsellor in Oct once the application package is available. You must have ALL day coop sem 2 to apply!
Visit: https://www.theapprenticeshipnetwork.com
Workplace
Workplace
*If your destination after grade 12 is the workplace, you may want to consider checking into one of the following:
Virtual Visits for TVDSB Students and Parents/Guardians
Virtual Visits for TVDSB Students and Parents/Guardians
Many Colleges and Universities are presenting VIRTUALLY in the evenings. Parents/guardians and students are welcome to "attend." Please note that some require "sign up" in advance of the presentation. It is recommended that you sign up several days in advance to receive the link.
Many Colleges and Universities are presenting VIRTUALLY in the evenings. Parents/guardians and students are welcome to "attend." Please note that some require "sign up" in advance of the presentation. It is recommended that you sign up several days in advance to receive the link.
2024-2025 University and College Virtual Visits
In Person Visits from Colleges and Universities
In Person Visits from Colleges and Universities
Students are welcome to attend the "In Person" visits from university and college recruitment officers from Sept to Nov. Most presentations take place at lunch. Please arrive at the start of lunch for the presentations. If a presentation is outside of lunch time, please sign up in guidance at least a day in advance and pick up your ticket to have signd by your teacher to attend.
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