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student’s journey with The Great Lakes College culminates in the University
Preparation Program for Grades 12. Here, preparing for post-secondary education
is the primary focus, with increased focus on developing opinions, interpreting
information, independent learning, and active participation in our small-group
setting. Experienced guidance counsellors work weekly with each student to
prepare them for the first year of University and beyond, with advice and
counselling given during the application and scholarship selection process.
Academic, personal, and vocational goals are a key area of focus, as the
guidance counsellor assists in honing the students’ abilities and skills into
potential post-secondary options. Our University Preparation Program students
can take advantage of all of our campus facilities, including computer and
science labs, student lounges, kitchenette facilities, student clubs, and
intramural sports teams. This cutting-edge restructuring of the traditional
academic school year has dramatic benefits for the student. Our University
Preparation students take only two courses per term, as opposed to a more
traditional semester setting (four courses a semester) or a full-year setting
(eight courses daily spanning the entire academic year), meaning that our
students are able to manage their academic workload much more effectively.
