Long story short, I (25m) am currently upgrading my high school credits to grant me entry into universities. I left high school with a single 12U credit and require 6 12U/M credits in total for university admissions. Right now I am enrolled to acquire two 12U math credits, Advanced Functions (MHF4U) and Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U).

Option 1.

Upon completion of these credits I will be eligible to apply to YorkU, not Schulich, as a mature student. I have my eyes on their BComm program, specializing in either accounting or finance. YorkU also accepts 0-4 transfers into the second year BBA program at Schulich, giving me a very small chance of getting into a target ASAP. I consider this to be my primary option as it gives me the chance to get into school the soonest and YorkU is only an hour commute via train from where I will be living.

Option 2.
Grind out another three 12U/M credits and seek admission into a target. I will more than likely miss the Fall 2025 application deadline will have to subsequently wait and apply for Fall 2026. I will then be 27 years old when school starts and 30 upon graduating. Not ideal, but not awful.

My Career Goals:

High End: IB/PE (obviously)

Low End: FP&A

End Goal: PWM

With a degree from a non-target like York, how realistic are my career goals? Is it worth taking the extra year to have a shot at getting into a target? Are there any York alumni present in this sub to offer anecdotes?

It may seem like Option #2 is obvious. I mean, what's another year of waiting for significantly increased opportunities? Option #1 is only favorable in terms of short-term convenience and cost. YorkU would run me around $11k/year, while something like a BBA at Rotman's would be closer to $20k/year.

(I understand targets have better chances of landing internships and generally have pipelines into IB/PE. I also acknowledge that Canadian schools lack the IB placements that an American school may have, and coming from a non-target would greatly reduce the chances of that. Does the degree really matter in the end, or is it what you do with it? No one on these subreddits can seem to agree.)

I want to transfer schools, but the majority of my credits won’t come with me, and chances are I’d have to start first year all over. Is it worth it to try and switch my classes second semester to get more carry over credits, or do I just drop second semester entirely? I could go home and work for the second semester, which could help pay for it.

Ok so, I have mid 90s in accounting, 60-70 in physics, and 50-60 in advanced functions. The only reason I have a bad midterm for physics is because my teacher isn’t counting our labs (which I got 100% on all 4 labs so far). Function is challenging but I know I can get my mark up to low 80s by finals. I’m applying after midterms so am I cooked? I’m applying for mech Eng and business btw!

Hi,

So idk I’m not too familiar with what programs are the best and or what’s reachable with my grades, but currently I have these as my top 3:

1. Carleton -aerospace eng
2. Carleton - Mech eng
3. Windsor - Mech eng

I had a 90% average (rounded) (actual:89.875%) last year and I have all my prerequisites lined up currently as well.

I think my midterm for semester 1 won’t be the best, maybe around an 85% average on midterm

I also have no idea how to find scholarships and some that I have found have already been closed to apply - so I’m getting worried.

Does anyone know what other programs I should apply to that I could realistically get into?

Hey I know that this sun is for Ontario unis. there just no sun like it for the other places I’m applying to and think it’s my best shot at getting help. Im applying to Dalhousie nova scitia and mount Allison’s in New Brunswick. I’ve been out of high school for 2 years and am pretty confused on I get the schools my official transcript I already got my offer from dal but need to send an official transcript still.

Does anyone have experience with getting the official transcript sent to either? If so any advice would be great thank you!

Hey so currently I am in my semester if university, I’ve just completed my midterms and I had no idea what was about to hit me. I just calculated my gpa for the 1st semester and its between 2 and 2.5, is this normal or below normal because i thought a gpa above 3 would be easy as my sister had a 4.0 in psychology. Im a CS major and currently take 5 courses.

Can I get into western cs with a 90.3% top 6 avg? What other schools should I apply to?

I am in Grade 10, and my average this year is going to be very bad, probably about 70%, because there are a few courses that I am doing terribly in (around a 60). My "learning skills and work habits" on my report card are also very bad in most of my classes.

I want to apply to a science program at the University of Toronto such as Physics or Biology, not an extremely competitive program. I am very passionate about science and mathematics. However, I am afraid that with the marks that I am getting this year, I won't be able to be accepted to U of T. I am extremely anxious about this, because I really don't know what the point of my life is if I can't study science in university. It makes me contemplate ___ing myself.

The reason why my average is so bad this year is because I am at a private school that forces me to take Latin (which I am almost failing and not doing any of my homework in) and also my English teacher hates me. It will certainly get better in Grade 11 and 12 because I do well in science, math and history (always get 90s). But this year my mental health is completely destroyed because of this and I don't know what to do. I just want to lie in bed all day until Grade 11 but that will make me do even worse :( I know that everyone says that your Grade 10 marks don't affect university but I still have horrible fear about it. I know that it's irrational but I just keep thinking that I will be rejected because of my marks this year.

I'm sorry if this post is annoying or inappropriate to this subreddit but I need mental support.

Night school offers a lot of the courses that I am wanting to take and it's online. I am however wondering if this will effect my chances of being accepted into university. I am applying to social sciences/humanities and I've heard that engineering programs usually care about that stuff. I want to go to either utsg, utsc, western or mcmaster.

hi! i’m a grade 12 and i was thinking about doing nursing at queens but i want to know what the supp app process is? does anyone have a step by step explanation on how to submit your supp app and what they exactly look for. i read the rubric on their site already

I want to take online courses all of next semester, right now I am in all in person classes this semester but I don't know if that'll effect my chances of being accepted into university. I have heard it matters for some engineering programs but I am interested in social sciences/humanities. I want to apply to Uoft, Utsc, Western and McMaster.

I am currently in the first semester of grade 11 and want to go into law school My average this midterm is going to be 76 (due to me doing badly in unit one math), but I can lock in and get an 80 average for my finals. I want to be a corporate lawyer after seeing that my uncle made 140,000 in his first year of being a corporate lawyer and now is making 300+. I'm currently looking into some programs, and I'm confused about what to take as my undergrad. A lot of people are telling me not to take political science as if I don't get into law school, I have no other option, I'm thinking about doing Management Economics and Finance (Optional Co-op) (Commerce)) at university, at Guelph, I really need some advice

Let's say you get accepted into Uoft through the Humanities Stream then after first year you want to apply to a program like Political Science which is in the Social Sciences stream, would it be possible for you to apply? Is it possible to apply to a program that isn't in the admissions category you were accepted for?

From what I've read mainly grade 11 marks are considered for early applications. I want to apply to the humanities stream at the main campus and utsc.

My grade 11 marks:

Visual Art (80%)

American History (81%)

English (84%)

Ancient History (78%)

Sap (90%)

I am worried that because I only took 5 university courses and they require 6? Also because I have a 78% in one class, I've read that the main campus requires a minimum of 80% and my marks honestly aren't very high compared to others. Should I apply? If I don't get and offer then do they consider my application later on once marks are updated and which marks will they look at then? First semester final marks?

Hey everyone,

I’m currently in my fourth year of undergrad in Ontario, holding a 3.92 GPA. My degree isn’t in science, and my university doesn’t offer any science-related courses. I’ve always wanted to go into medicine, but I chose a non-science undergrad as a backup plan, in case I couldn’t pursue med school due to financial constraints.

Now, I’m facing challenges because I don’t have the prerequisite courses for med school. I’ve been looking into Caribbean and Irish medical schools that offer pre-med programs, usually around 8 months to a year, to help students prepare for medical studies. I’m not aiming for any highly competitive specialty—my goal is to follow in my father’s footsteps and become a family doctor, something I’m really passionate about.

I’m hesitant about going abroad due to concerns about scams or programs that might prioritize profit over education, but I’ve also come across some success stories. Are there others in a similar position, or does anyone have advice or experiences to share?

Thanks!

Hey all! I was curious what my odds are in getting admitted to Carleton for computer science, my overall average for my grade 12 courses is 84% (I’m taking a gap year).

So I’m currently a first year student at TMU in the Business Management (Bachelor of Commerce) program. I’m considering transferring to Western University next year to pursue BMOS, but I’m torn on whether it’s worth it.

What I’m trying to figure out is which degree might open up more opportunities in the job market. Ideally, I’d love a career that’s both enjoyable and pays well, but I’m unsure about how these two programs stack up in terms of future prospects.

For those who’ve gone through TMU’s Business Management or Western’s BMOS, how did you find the program’s content and career support? Also, do employers prefer one over the other, or is it more about the specific skills and experiences you bring? Any insight on the networking, co-op opportunities, or salary outcomes would be super helpful.

Thanks.

So there’s a situation where my family needs to move overseas and I cannot support myself alone here. Therefore I need to find an Online BA if anyone can help me with this please do. I’m interested in English, psych, business or public health/health studies related !!

I'm looking to apply for a bachelors in biotech in Ontario. Issue is they need all supporting documents by March, I'm doing A-Levels privately so I don't have any midterm reports I can showcase, would my O-Levels and AS certificates be enough? I won't get my A2 certificate until October so not sure what to do other than email the university.

Ok guys I need major help. I am a citizen but did my O-levels and A levels out of Canada. But I got two E in my A-levels because of which I can't get into University. I need help as to what to do next because im moving back to Canada next month. Should I go to a Adult Learning Center and get my grades upgraded or are there any University Programs that would allow me to get into. Btw im going to Ontario

Hi everyone. I'm currently a grade 12 student that is going back and forth between options and I need other people's opinions / advice. I want to go into either a business program or interior design program for my undergrad but don't know if I should stay in residency or stay at home. I would prefer to stay in residency to get the “whole university experience” but I know that it is a lot more expensive. Places like Western, Laurentian U  of Guelph preferably.  The only thing is my parents told me that they will not be able to afford the total fees for me to stay on res (my school bank account is around $50 000) and it would make more sense to stay at home to avoid having debt in the future.  Is staying in residency worth the extra cost? How much would 4 years including residency and my schooling cost roughly? I need help please!!  ( I think I would like to stay on res to meet new friends and get to experience living on my own)

I am a Canadian Citizen; but used to live in some other country; i came in canada in grade 11 second semester, but many unis like UofT and Carleton are asking for some English language test score.... But the language i learned back home was English, my school was English... what are they asking?

Hi everyone, I'm currently a 2nd year psych student looking to switch into TRSM's BM or BTM program for fall 2025.

Just wondering if they would focus more on my highschool grades or current uni grades when deciding my admission (my uni grades are not that good but I did pretty good in high school). Also wondering how much of the supplementary form they take into consideration?

I was going through a rough time in first year due to depression and ended up skipping all my classes…..

I needed a change of scenery and ended up in germany. signed up to university here with my high school grades and I worked hard to get good grades but I’m really missing home and want to transfer back, is it possible?

I’m tryna give back to the community ( I just want my resume to look good )

I applied to McMaster, Western, and Guelph for mechanical engineering. Just wondering what each of the programs are like. If you are in the program or have taken any of them please let me know.

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I am really concern, because lately there scam about fake school and fake certificates, and it is from canada

I searched online and I still don't really know :(

So I talked to my guidance counselor the other day cus I was wondering if I should start any extracurricular curricular or whatever to look better on applications . She said only grades really matter. I go to a kinda shitty school in farm area so just grades might not compare to a city, sporty, rich kid with more opportunities.

Is all the extracurricular, volunteering, and outside-school achievements a necessity to get into a good university (E.g., UBC, UofT, or McMaster) if I'm prepared to work really hard for good grades? I know it's kind of early to be thinking about this, but I want to go into Life Sciences, which is a competitive field (I think), and starting clubs or extracurriculars in gr 11 or 12 is supposedly suspicious.

Are human resource programs good?