CompR wrote:I'm currently in Grade 11, and am thinking about my choices for universities to attend for next year. I am currently doing co-op at an elementary school and I am loving the experience. With that in mind, I was thinking of applying to go into a concurrent program. So here are my questions and information:
1) How hard is it to get into one? I was thinking of either UOIT, York, Laurentian (I am open minded about others as well).
2) My grade 11 marks are not that great. (In total, my 11U courses overall is around 70 avg. plus I slack off a bit and am barely passing math, because of my math teacher who is failing half the class)
3) I was thinking of Computer Sciences, do you think it is a great program?
4) I'm planning to take Calculus at a private school (a good one) to boost my 12U marks. Then when Sept. start, I will really try and do my homework (for once).
5) How much volunteer experiences do you need? (I was a tournament helper, babysitter, tutor etc.)
Pretty much, I am thinking about my educational and future career pathway choices, as I would like to become a teacher. In Gr. 12, I will be trying really hard to boost my marks to be over the cut-off for concurrent.
I agree with Lawstudent 1. Forget the mathematics. If you want to go into elementary school teaching, look into some schools. Read my signature if it helps. If teaching isn't your ideal career, look into the social sciences. English, History and Philosophy are my personal favourites. Most con-ed programs require a minimum of 85 to be considered. For example, you can find a lower avg school (like myself and U of Windsor) and Windsors avg was 82 last year for Con-Ed. But, as Lawstudent1 mentioned, a 90 is optimal to stay competitive around the province of Ontario. In my case, I applied to the University of Guelph-Humber as my #1. I was accepted in mid-February. My average is 80% on the nose at the moment and I hope to improve it (even if by only one percent). You need to strive for a stronger work ethic. For your average, I would even consider a college program, and transferring to university later on. Ryerson offers degree completion and direct transfer to 3rd year if you want to take that route.
Best of luck. PM if you have any other questions!
University of Guelph-Humber
Honours Bachelors Degree Program (BASc) in Early Childhood + Diploma in ECE from Humber College
CLASS OF 2016!!
Future Career: Elementary School Teacher/Middle School Teacher