Academic Upgrading News Archive

What Happens After Academic Upgrading? From Course Selection to College Application

If you are finishing the Academic Upgrading courses you need for college, you can start preparing for your application. Your next steps are to confirm...

Missing a Prerequisite for Your College Program? How to Build Your Academic Upgrading Course Plan

If you know which college program you want to take, the next step is figuring out what you still need to qualify. Your program may...

What Is the ACE Certificate, and Is It the Same as a High School Diploma?

The Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) Certificate is a Grade 12 equivalency certificate offered through Ontario’s public colleges. It can help adults meet requirements for...

I Graduated High School but Don’t Have the Right College Prerequisite, What Now?

I Graduated High School but Don’t Have the Right College Prerequisite. What Now? You can graduate from high school and still be missing a course...

How Long Does Academic Upgrading Take? Sample Timelines for Different Goals

If you’ve been thinking about applying for Academic Upgrading at Durham College, one of the first questions on your mind is probably: How long is...

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How Academic Upgrading Helps You Qualify for Apprenticeships in the Trades (Ontario)

Ontario has tons of opportunities in skilled trades, from construction and electrical, to automotive, welding, HVAC, and more. These are hands-on careers where you can...

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Pre-Admission Test or Academic Upgrading? How to Pick the Best Path into College

For a lot of adults, going back to school becomes a turning point in their lives. It isn’t just a plan. It’s wanting something better....

Parents Going Back to School: How Academic Upgrading Supports You and Your Kids

Being a parent is already a full-time job. So when you start thinking about going back to school, it can feel like adding a lot...

Going Back to School at 30, 40 or 50: Your Guide to Academic Upgrading in Oshawa

If you’re thinking about going back to school in your 30s, 40s, or 50s, we’ve put together this guide to help you overcome the uncertainty...

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Can I Do Academic Upgrading While Working? How Part-Time Courses Fit Your Busy Life

If you’re working, raising kids, helping family, or doing all of the above, going back to school can feel impossible. You might be thinking: When...