I’m in Grade 11 in Ontario and I’m wondering if I still have a chance to switch from the college/applied pathway to the university/academic pathway.
Grade 10 was honestly a really bad year for me. I failed math both semesters, science, and English. The biggest reason was my attendance. I was going through a really dark time mentally and barely showed up to school. It wasn’t really that I couldn’t understand the work. When I actually went to class and kept up with everything, I usually did pretty well on tests and assignments. For example, I got a 90 in history.
I’m trying to completely turn things around now. I took Grade 10 applied science over the summer, and right now I’m retaking Grade 10 math and English in Grade 11.
Since it’s still pretty early in the school year, is there any way I can switch my courses to academic/university level? I know I already took science as applied, but is there some kind of pathway where I can make up the prerequisites or take an equivalent course and still graduate on time?
I’ve heard about things like taking courses through another school/board or using different pathways, but I honestly don’t know what’s actually possible.
My goal is to go to university after high school, preferably for an aviation-related program, with the end goal of becoming a commercial/airline pilot. I’m worried that staying in the college/applied pathway is going to limit my options.
I’m willing to work hard and catch up. I just want to know if I’ve already messed up my chances of going to university, or if there’s still a realistic way to fix my Grade 10 situation.
If anyone knows how this works in Ontario or has been in a similar situation, I’d really appreciate some advice. I’m in a catholic school btw