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Welcome to the Guidance Site

A resource for guidance counsellors and staff from Ontario's secondary schools and boards of education.

COVID-19 Update: In collaboration with the OUAC and the Ministry of Education, universities are working to be as flexible as possible regarding admission processes given the various scheduling models schools are implementing across the province. Read more.

Continue to monitor the OUAC and university websites for updates and specific information related to your students’ applications.

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What's Happening

Jan. 21: Target Date for Application Data and Grades

Target date for Ontario universities to receive all application data and grades from the OUAC…

Jan. 18: February Grades Collection Begins

Jan. 15: 101 Application Deadline

Deadline for Ontario high school students to submit their completed application to the OUAC.

PIN Update: Undeliverable PIN Letters

If a student has not received their PIN letter through Canada Post, you will need…

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Grades file processing begins in early October.

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