{"id":28372,"date":"2024-06-26T19:28:09","date_gmt":"2024-06-26T23:28:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/askastudent.utoronto.ca\/?p=28372"},"modified":"2024-06-26T19:28:09","modified_gmt":"2024-06-26T23:28:09","slug":"first-steps-first","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/askastudent.utoronto.ca\/?p=28372","title":{"rendered":"first steps first"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What subjects do I need to take in Grade 12 to study Political Science<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>hey there,<\/p>\n<p>oooh political science you say? very nice, U of T has a great poli-sci program, i fully support you in that.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media1.giphy.com\/media\/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExOTN0OWQ2d2Q3MjQ5eXNzdjQ0NWI5amxhY2dqb2Z3d3BhbmkzcWUxNSZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw\/wTzPSxZBqSove\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"Andy Samberg Thumbs Up GIF\" width=\"400\" height=\"168\" \/><\/p>\n<p>here&#8217;s what you need to know:<\/p>\n<p>at U of T, all programs are sorted into general <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artsci.utoronto.ca\/future\/ready-apply\/admission-categories\">admission categories<\/a> for incoming students to apply to. if you want to study <a href=\"https:\/\/future.utoronto.ca\/undergraduate-programs\/political-science\/\">political science<\/a>, you&#8217;ll apply to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artsci.utoronto.ca\/future\/ready-apply\/admission-categories\/social-sciences#admission-requirements-accordion-3\">social sciences admission category<\/a> when you send in your application through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ouac.on.ca\/\">OUAC<\/a>. later on, after taking the first-year poli-sci courses, you&#8217;ll be able to enter the actual poli-sci major or specialist.<\/p>\n<p>but, first steps, first.<\/p>\n<p>according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artsci.utoronto.ca\/future\/ready-apply\/admission-requirements\/ontario-high-school\">general admission requirements<\/a>, you&#8217;ll have to take six 4U\/M courses in high school. among these, the only required course you&#8217;ll have to take is <strong>english 12<\/strong> (ENG4U). so it looks pretty simple for you! other programs require calculus, but you won&#8217;t have to worry about that.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media3.giphy.com\/media\/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExMHNkeHU0c2l1cXNlMWJ6b3Yxb3Q0cHJlMjc5N3owNmV4MXN1bXQ4OCZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw\/qw5v8QkRYF42P7Lg8j\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"Season 12 Midwife GIF by PBS\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p>just keep in mind, the recommended admission range is mid to high 80s and U of T will consider your average based on your top 6 academic grade 12 courses.<\/p>\n<p>anyways. good luck with everything, reach out if you have any more questions!<\/p>\n<p>over and out,<\/p>\n<p>aska<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What subjects do I need to take in Grade 12 to study Political Science hey there, oooh political science you say? 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