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KEY 2025 North American University Admissions Seminar Series

High School Course Selection Guide

Course selection is a process that requires careful long-term planning. Different paths and course combinations can lead to very different outcomes, so it’s essential to plan thoughtfully. To guide families through this process, we’ve invited former admissions officer Mr. Bryan to present the High School Course Selection Guide, explaining university course requirements in the U.S. and Canada, analyzing course pathways for each grade level, and sharing strategies for balancing challenging courses with maintaining a strong GPA. This session will help students tackle the upcoming course selection with confidence and clarity.

Key topics covered in this seminar:

  • Introduction to high school course planning in BC
  • Course requirements for U.S. & Canadian undergraduate admissions
  • Analysis of course pathways from Grade 8–12
  • AP course selection guidance
  • Common course selection pitfalls and how to avoid them

Agenda:

  • 19:00 – 20:30 Seminar Discussion
  • 20:30 – 21:00 Q&A

Date & Time:

Start: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 7:00 pm
End: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 9:00 pm

Location:

For Grade 8–11 students - Online via Zoom
Please Call: 604-449-9678
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High School Course Selection Guide

Course selection is a process that requires careful long-term planning. Different paths and course combinations can lead to very different outcomes, so it’s essential to plan thoughtfully. To guide families through this process, we’ve invited former admissions officer Mr. Bryan to present the High School Course Selection Guide, explaining university course requirements in the U.S. and Canada, analyzing course pathways for each grade level, and sharing strategies for balancing challenging courses with maintaining a strong GPA. This session will help students tackle the upcoming course selection with confidence and clarity.

Speaker(s)

Bryan R. Ide

Managing Director
Bryan transforms the KEY vision into student success. He believes in the transformational power of education and is passionate about helping students and families make the right educational choices. Bryan’s unique background in attending and working for some of these institutions has instilled in him a distinct insider’s perspective. His wealth of experience and relentless approach have helped many students achieve success in gaining acceptance to their desired schools. As a thought leader, he writes and speaks on a variety of educational topics including admissions and education trends, private school and selective university admissions, parenting, and the right preparation.
Credential(s):
First Year Undergraduate Studies, McGill University Bachelor of Arts in Government, Cornell University Master of Arts in Political Science, Columbia University
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