Course selection is coming up, and now is the time to get clear on what courses you want to take next term. For those entering grade 11 and grade 12 in the fall, selecting the right classes is vital to set yourself up for academic success. And why is that, you may ask? Read on to find out!
Prerequisite Courses
Many courses offered in grade 12 requires that a student completes specific prerequisite courses in their grade 11 year. For example, if you plan on taking Physics 12 or Chemistry 12 in your final year, you will need to take the corresponding grade 11 science class the year before. This goes for other subjects too, so make sure you plan ahead and double check that you’re creating a solid foundation for yourself that you can build on next year.
Admission Requirements
Different schools and programs require you to take certain courses in your final years of high school in order to be admitted. Depending on where and what you’re applying to, there might be a much greater reason for you to choose Calculus over Foundations, Biology over Chemistry, and so on.
Usable vs. Non-usable Admission Courses
Along with thinking about which courses are required and which may work to your advantage, it’s also important to take into consideration whether or not your courses are usable. Canadian schools vary with which courses are usable for certain programs, so be sure to check on the requirements to ensure you’re taking courses that will set you up for success.
Still unsure how to best navigate the course selection landscape? If you’re in grade 10 or 11, join us on Wednesday, Feb 2 from 6pm-8pm to hear more on this topic from Options Solutions founder, Melinda Giampietro. If you have questions or would like to register, contact us at 604-922-8456 or info@optionssolutionsed.com.
