This two-hour workshop is designed to help grade 10 and 11
students and their parents prepare for 2020-2021 course
planning. Options Solutions president Melinda Giampietro will
walk students through the process of course selection.

An overview of the trends in post-secondary education.
BC Ministry requirements for graduation, including shifts in the 2019-20 curriculum and assessments.
The requirements for various academic majors (Engineering, Science, Kinesiology, Business, Arts, etc).
Usable admission courses versus non-usable admission courses.
How requirements vary by province.
How to keep as many doors open as possible and what to do if you don’t know what you want to study.
Should I take AP, IB or honours courses? Should I do French Immersion?
The myths of course planning (Do I need French 12 or Calculus 12?).
Setting up a foundation for academic success at university, not just “getting in”.
What marks should I shoot for to attend the institution where I want to go?
How is course selection different if I am interested in attending an institution in the US or the UK?

**Students should bring a list of available courses from their school and a copy of their most recent report cards.