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The Ontario system, explained plainly.
The rules that decide university admission in Ontario are not secret, but they are rarely explained to parents in one place. These are.
How the Top 6 Average Works for Ontario University Admission
How Ontario university admission averages are calculated from your best six Grade 12 U and M courses, which courses count, how conditional offers work, and what to do if a mark drops.
Ontario Course Codes Explained: What 1W, 2D, 3U and 4U Mean
What every part of an Ontario secondary course code means, from MTH1W to MCV4U, and why the final letter decides which university programmes stay open to your child.
OSSD Graduation Requirements: The 30 Credits Explained
What Ontario students need to graduate: 18 compulsory and 12 optional credits, 40 hours of community involvement, and the literacy requirement. Explained clearly for parents.
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