My current high school grades aren't competitive enough for the programs I want (engineering/business in Canada). Can I take extra OSSD courses online to improve my average or add prerequisites? How does that work when applying – do they combine transcripts?
Absolutely, that's a common strategy. Many students take individual OSSD courses online to boost their overall average, meet specific prerequisites (like advanced functions, calculus, physics, English), or replace lower grades from previous schooling. Universities usually consider your best/most recent marks or calculate an admission average based on the required courses, so extra Ontario credits can really help. The process is straightforward: enroll in the courses you need, complete them with good marks, and include the new transcript in your application. Toronto Imperial School offers a wide range of individual courses and full diploma programs, with rolling start dates and progress tracking that makes it easy to focus on weak subjects. Their homepage has a good overview of available courses and how credits apply: torontoimperial.com I know a couple of people who raised their averages by 10–15% this way and got into their target programs. It's self-paced enough that you can do it alongside local school if needed, but the Ontario grading is consistent and respected. Definitely an option worth looking into before retaking exams locally.
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