This Ontario Grade 12 credit could make difference for university admission. How students are trying to get a leg up - Toronto Star

The story of how one high school student in Ontario is taking extra steps to secure a potential advantage in his university application journey highlights the growing trend among some teens to pursue additional credits beyond their regular curriculum. Ethan Chen, a Grade 12 student at Centennial Secondary School in Brampton, Canada, has enrolled in an online course that could potentially boost his chances of gaining admission to his top choice university. The course, titled "Introduction to Global Citizenship," is offered through the Ontario Correspondence School and is designed for students …