2018 Graduates working hard for CEGEP applications


The 2018 graduating class of LaurenHill Academy will be under a lot of pressure for the next few months because they will need to apply for CEGEP and therefore need to bring up their averages to be able to get into the program of their choice. They also need to decide what they want to do for a living.

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Teachers are trying very hard to help out students in every way possible until applications need to be filled in. Applications are generally filled in between January and March for the first semester. The requirements for most programs are high averages which means that students need to be in top shape. Most people are very stressed and trying to stay on top of all their work before it’s too late. In fact, Lucas Diacoumacos stated, “I stay consistent with my work to ensure that I stay on top of everything so that I’m never behind. My advice to all CEGEP applicants is to do the same to make sure their applications are over the top.”

The main concern for a lot of students is not knowing what career path they want to take. They are generally 16 or 17 years old and are still figuring out who they are as individuals. Regardless of this information, they are still faced with huge decisions: CEGEP or trade school? Which program do I want? Which trade do I like? In fact, one student said, “I’m still figuring out who I am and what I’m good at so making this type of decision is very stressful.” These decisions will affect the students for the rest of their lives and they need to be made in a very short period of time. They make appointments with guidance counselors to try and piece together what they may or may not like, but they pressure is a lot to handle.

Parents are also very worried because they want the best for their children and care about their future. One parent said, “I’m very worried that my child doesn’t make a decision fast enough or that her averages go down. After all these are the marks that count.” They want their kids to do well in school so that they can be able to have good careers in the future.

By Stephanie Dordas Quieti

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