r/OntarioGrade12s

Alr so basically I will be applying to the uk, us and canadian schools here and my gr 9 avg was a 84 and my gr 10 was a 81 (cooked asf ik), but so far i took gr 11eng and gr 11 law (in day skl) and got a 94 and 90. (Edit) 92 is if i maintain what i have rn, im aiming for a 95 to 98 avg.

My ecs:

Brawl stars (over like 700 smth hours been playing since 2020 and almost pro😭)

President of a club with 4 satellite clubs, total member base over 400-500 idk

Hosted a national event with backing from major partners like UofT Rotman, UW, Brock, etc etc, had like 350+ participants.

Made round 2 of Hosa medical Innovation, smth about a rare condition that affects your immune system, we found a solution to tht, did not place (still doing hosa)

I do Deca

Played cricket for sm years, got my junior team to the first playoffs since the skl was built, captained it asw n mentored the backup keeper

I am currently starting my own ecom startup with a IP in the process.

Edit (awards)

Nothing to significant as of date just district level cricket awards and some others on par, chapter won a couple of national awards which ig i can put under mine. Hosa aiming for top 3 next year, since this year we did pretty well.

Taking a TMU course and a Co-op placement

Guitar, sm other irrelavent stuff

My main question is, if i focus and pull off a 92 or smth avg in gr 11 and gr 12, can i get into the top 10 business programs in the us and canada, and can i get into the top medical programs over in the eu. Yes i know only us looks at the past 4 years, yes ik canadas grades r inflated ash and u needa take the sat and ucat.

into stem. Wouldn't students who r good at social science, the humanities, or are only good at math not english, suffer a huge blow?? and even then, A standardized literacy/numeracy tests makes sure students have basic competencies. Vs a big exam that determines university admissions and rewards particular test taking skills. You guys want to say that students shouldn't be judged by their gpa and then suggest a big exam?? that still would be judged based off a number/grade??

bottom line stop tryna bring this standarized testing bs before the news acc picks up on it or someone does and it ends up coming true. You guys saw what happened to the OSAP guy, he spoke of something and it ruined it for the rest of us.

If you really want standardized testing, then bring something for enginerring/the highly competitive degrees. leave the rest of us alone

I’m looking for a super easy university class to take, I’m taking Adv functions, calculus, Comm tech which is basically photography, English, Philosophy (required either that or religion) and then either Data management or whatever I hear is the easiest university class.

For non stem ones like econ, humanities etc, there could be essays or papers just like a levels. Or Ontario could just copy the ap format

Hello, I'm going into grade 12 in the fall and will be applying to unis soon. Right now, I'm stuck between mechanical and mechatronics engineering; I feel like I'd be more interested in mechatronics since I enjoy building things and I'd be able to learn all parts of the process. However, I know that MTE is significantly more competitive than ME, and I'm not an exceptional applicant.

My grade 11 average is a 96 (90 in English brought it down) with no adjustment factor. I'm the co-founder/co-president of an engineering club at my school, with around 15 active members that does workshops and will compete in a local robotics competition next year. I am co-founding another STEM-related club. I am the leader of a small robotics team with 5 friends making an Antweight combat robot (independent of the engineering club). I've worked a part-time job at a restaurant for a year now, getting around 30 hours a week last year and probably 20-25 hours this year. I'm almost done building a CNC mill out of aluminum extrusion and custom-milled plate, which should be capable of accurately milling aluminum, as well as some other less significant projects and clubs.

I don't feel confident applying to MTE since no one from my school has been admitted to engineering from my school in recent years, and I feel my lack of awards and average grades will hold me back. Should I apply to MTE or play it safer with ME?

What matters more for UW CS and SE admission, projects or contest scores?

I feel like i'm weak when it comes to contest, but have good grades and decent projects.

Guys I’m basically worried how to pick out a schedule for context: I’m in gr 12, thinking of going into the business route so no required sciences however math is really important I’m and fine with taking those courses. I’m also thinking of becoming a part time student with 2 spares because I only need 5 more credits to graduate.

Here are two versions I’m considering:

(Version 1)
Semester one:
Food and nutrition
Advanced functions
Business leadership
Spare

Semester two:
Calculus and vectors
Arts and crafts
Spare
Spare

(Version 2)
Semester one:
Food and nutrition
Advanced functions
Spare
Spare

Semester two:
Calculus and vectors
Arts and crafts
Business leadership
Spare

I’m well aware it’s a pretty chill schedule however just needing some help figuring out which “math” would need that extra spare to study or etc. I also already took gr 12 English and gr 12 Accounting in grade 11.

im being so deadass this sub will not help you this year

sincerely, a uni student who used this sub in grade 12

Hi guys,

It’s been about 10 years since I finished high school, and looking back, there are a few things I wish someone had told me earlier. I eventually got a six figure salary, but the path was definitely not easy. Here are the 4 things I wish knew:

1. Grades Matter in University for Coop. Most people graduate with out coop, that puts you so far behind anyone with actual engineering expereince from coops.

2. Connections will help you land jobs. During your unersity studies, help others. Just to keep a bond, so when you guys graduate. You can count on them for help getting a job. Don't get friends who will not help you, or make effort to get you a job.

3. Expect to relocate. Alot of companies in the U.S are still hiring aggressively for manufacturing positions. Just an example. Vista solutions is a canadian company that provides vision engineering support to GM, FORD, stellantis and so on. Getting to be the guy the installs and programs smart cameras will put you in the right door. Indicon, fives, etc., are all good companies too look out for.

4. Don't give up. Always submit your work. Alot of people expect you to give up, dont. Find a deep motivation to help you get through the sleepless nights now.

If you want to knwo my career path its uoit grad, screw vision operator, vision engineer, mechanical engineer at ford. avg salary for my type work is 150k cad ish. Not the best, but not bad either imo.

i've mastered every single topic in hs maths besides trig identities. like HOW do you guys do this genuinely. anyone got advice or how they tackle it? am i actually fried for calculus/university maths as a aspiring math major.

should i change pathways

Hey guys! I'm interviewing a 2026 high skl grade who's going to UofT for EngSci this fall for a student podcast I’m creating (planning to release it soon!). The goal of the podcast is to help demystify the uni experience/getting in through real stories rather than polished admissions advice.

I’d love to center part of the episode around questions that high school students have regarding university/ the admissions process.

The person I'm interviewing had a pretty strong academic/STEM background in high school and was also involved in research, extracurriculars and leadership, so there are a lot of directions the conversation could go.

So if you have any questions regarding:

choosing EngSci / deciding on engineering

the UofT application process

grades and extracurriculars

APs and course choices

what they wish they knew earlier in high school

balancing academics with having a life

expectations going into first year

how they decided what opportunities were actually worth their time

Or anything you're curious about, please lmk!! I want to make this podcast as meaningful as possible.

Hi everyone. My average in grade 11 was mid 70’s for functions, chem, physics, english.
I’m trying to figure out what programs I can apply to in the gta. With this type of average do you think I can even get into any program in a university?

I know I should be applying to programs I enjoy and this is backwards but any advice?…

THERE IS GENUINELY 8 KIDS AFTER MIDTERMS

first post on reddit, but I highkey need answers and people who have already gotten past this stage and are in uni probably.

im going into gr12 this september

so summer is almost over (3 weeks), and I do feel like its been wasted (as in no job, I haven't done any EC related activities and only volunteered a bit, but I've finished my hours). I'm still very confused on how important ECs are in uni applications. I've seen people go crazy with them but I don't got that much honestly. Are they as important here as in America or everyone seems to think? I'm "thinking" of going into engineering (prolly mechatronics, biomedical, or anything that looks to have stability?). Do I have to 100% know what I want to go into?? I enjoy STEM for sure, but I haven't done much to show for it. Only meaningful thing I have done in the summer is go through a lot of the gr12 calculus course.

im not worried about my grades at all though, I know I can achieve 93+ in almost all my classes (is it enough?). My parents have been saying I'm gonna be a "failure" because I don't study my ass off all day and enjoy my days🤦‍♂️

has anyone been in a situation like this? I see others my age, even at my school with a lot of high value ECs, while I have basically none..
extra note: my local uni is UWindsor, I might go there (other options: western, mcmaster, Uoft, waterloo if it's even viable)

main questions:
what can I do to "salvage" my summer to prepare for uni? (has it really been a waste if I've had fun...)
what should I be looking to do during my grade 12 year to be prepared for university?
how important are ECs ACTUALLY in Ontario university applications?????

Hi! My name is Anastasia and I’m a reporter with the Toronto Star. I'm working on a story about high school students who are trying to plan for their future in a world where AI is rapidly changing the job market.

Are you thinking about whether a career will still exist in 10 or 20 years? Do you feel like your school or guidance counsellor is equipped to help you figure it out?

I’d love to hear from GTA students in Grades 11 or 12 and their parents who are thinking about these questions. If that sounds like you, send me a DM or email me at ablosser@thestar.ca. Thanks!

like im lwk insecure and introverted and i was watching some "uni tips" and shit on tiktok and almost all of them mentioned that guys are alot meaner in uni. One girl even made a tiktok about how she was bullied in a group chat for a whole year and she didn't even know about until someone she knew got added to the gc and told her about it. Im just scared bro. usually i keep to myself and maybe talk to a few people in my class but thats it

i am genuinely so scared that i’m gonna do ass and get like a high 80 average or something and get rejected from all my dream schools. i have a 95.16 average rn (5 grade 11 courses and 1 grade 12 which is data management) im trying to do engineering, health sci or accounting. im just really scared for advanced functions, physics and chem.

My offer was conditional on a prerequisite course. I’ve completed the entire course and only have the final exam left. My exam is booked for Aug 25 but I’ve requested an earlier date. TMU revoked my offer because the exam date is too late. What do I do now? I have no back up. I don’t wanna take another gap year. I could really appreciate any advice on what to do. Please and thankyou!

So I am a high school student I want to apply for health science in U of T.
I have some of my marks:
Advance function: 92
Bio12: 93
Calculus: 94
Nutrition: 95
I have English and Chemistry next semester (this September)
Do you think do i need physics?
When i need to do my Duolingo Exam?

I am actually finished grade 12 i am taking an extra “semester” because I had to finish my ESL and English courses

Do you think with this marks can I apply?