Toronto Star journalist Janet Hurley released an article this week examining the use of virtual Grade 12 English offerings to boost grades for postsecondary applications. Hurley notes that Ontario’s Grade 12 University Preparation English (ENG4U) is the most popular Grade 12 course in the province, as it is required by most universities for admissions. However, students are increasingly taking the course either in summer school or online in an effort to get higher grades. Hurley reports that online ENG4U enrolment has increased 333% over the past decade. Hurley concludes that some educators believe that universities should require ENG4U to be attempted in day school before considering online attempts.
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