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PREPARATION FOR UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE

Students who wish to apply to university following high school graduation should take great care in choosing high school courses for Grades 11 and 12. This applies particularly to the 121/ 122 or 120 courses because it is important for students to ensure that their subject choices are acceptable as entrance credits at the universities of their choice. Students must also ensure that they complete a sufficient number of these entrance credits. It is imperative to check with the universities of your choice. However, a general guideline would be to have a minimum of five such credits for Maritime universities and a minimum of six for Ontario universities. It is an excellent idea to have at least one more acceptable credit than the minimum required.
The chart below is intended to give students and their parents some examples of which high school credits (subjects) are useful in satisfying entrance credit requirements to selected university programs. Keep in mind these are only suggestions. University admission requirements will vary among institutions. For further information please refer to the university website or calendar or consult your guidance counsellor.

 
Degree (Bachelor's) Required Courses Usually Canadian universities accept these electives:
Advanced Mathematics with Calculus 120.
Biology 121/122
Canadian Geography 120
Canadian History 120
Canadian Literature 120
FI Canadian History 120
Chemistry 121/2
Economics 120
French 122
FI Language Arts 120
Physics 121/2
Political Science 120
Trigonometry and 3 Space 121/2
Arts (BA) English 121/2
Science (BSc) English 121/2, Advanced Mathematics with
Commerce (B. Com) Business Administration (BBA) English 12, Advanced Mathematics with Calculus 120
Engineering (B. Eng) English 121/122, Advanced Mathematics with Calculus 120, Chemistry 12, Physics 12 Please Check with the university of your choice if you are using the following electives for admission:
Business Org. & Man. 120
Co-Op 120
Computer Science 120
Environmental Science 122
FI World Issues 120
Health PE 120
Int. to Accounting 120
Journalism 120
Law 120
Media Studies 120
Music 120
Theatre Arts 120
Visual Arts 120
World Issues 120
Nursing (BN) English 121/122, (UNB, for example, requires Functions and Relations 111/2 or Trigonometry and 3-Space 121/2, Chemistry 12, Biology 12.)
Computer Science (BCSc) English 121/2, Advanced Mathematics with Calculus 120, (UNB requires Chemistry 12 or Physics 12)
Fine Arts (BFA) English 121/2, (Art Portfolio or Music Audition is usually required.)

 
PREPARATION FOR COMMUNITY AND PRIVATE COLLEGE

Students who wish to apply to a college following graduation should also take care in choosing their courses. Admission requirements often differ significantly from program to program and institution to institution. Some programs may require certain High School courses, a portfolio, a personal interview, and/or other additional qualifications.
Students must refer to the college calendars or websites for precise entrance requirements. They may also consult with a guidance counsellor.