By dylan@youthfully.com on Thursday, June 11th, 2026 in Uncategorized. No Comments
I meet with hundreds of families each year. Every call starts the same way. I ask about goals, academic standing, and extracurriculars. And somewhere in that third category, I can usually tell a lot about where a student is headed, not from what they’ve done, but from how the family talks about it. There’s something…
By Youthfully on Monday, June 1st, 2026 in Uncategorized. No Comments
The race for university admissions has already begun. Are you sprinting or standing still? What is the Summer Sprint? The Summer Sprint is your final chance to build momentum before Grade 12 begins. While most students slow down, you can strategically jump ahead with a clear plan. From June through August, smart students use this…
By Youthfully on Tuesday, April 14th, 2026 in Uncategorized. No Comments
What is the Golden Window? The Golden Window is the crucial period when students can dramatically increase their chances of getting into top universities. It runs from February till the end of May of your Grade 11 year, when students still have time to craft compelling applications. The summer is typically a write-off for students…
By dylan@youthfully.com on Tuesday, November 18th, 2025 in Uncategorized. No Comments
A Game-Changing Tool for Canadian University Admissions Every year, more and more Canadian universities rely on video interviews and timed written assessments to evaluate applicants. Programs like Waterloo/UofT Engineering, UBC Sauder, Western Ivey, and Queen’s Health Science now use platforms such as Kira Talent and Launchpad to assess how students think, communicate, and perform under…
By Youthfully on Thursday, July 10th, 2025 in Uncategorized. No Comments
Deadlines, Grades, Pre-reqs, Supp Apps, Scholarships, and more! If you’re heading into Grade 12 and planning to apply to Ontario universities, you’re probably hearing a lot of noise right now: “Don’t forget to apply on OUAC!”“You need at least a 95 to get into business.”“Make sure your top 6 average is strong!” It’s easy to…
By Youthfully on Friday, April 18th, 2025 in Uncategorized. No Comments
What is a Passion Project If you’re a high school student looking to stand out in university applications, launching a passion project is one of the most powerful moves you can make. If you’re unfamiliar with the term, a Passion Project is an independent leadership initiative that did not exist before you came along. What…
By Youthfully on Friday, April 18th, 2025 in Uncategorized. No Comments
A Passion Project can be one of the most powerful ways to stand out in university applications… when done right. But here’s the reality… most students don’t get it right. They fall into common traps that weaken their project’s impact, cause them to lose motivation, or even lead them to abandon it altogether. A well-executed…
By Youthfully on Sunday, September 8th, 2024 in Uncategorized. No Comments
When applying to Ontario universities through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC), students must rank their university choices. This often raises a common question: Does the order of your university choices on OUAC matter for admission? We’ll clarify which universities care about ranking and which do not. If you’ve been on Reddit, you’ve probably seen…
By Youthfully on Saturday, September 7th, 2024 in Uncategorized. No Comments
When applying to universities in Ontario, many students wonder if their Grade 11 marks will be considered. We’ll help clarify things for you, broken down by each university. Are Grade 11 Marks Important for University? Yes, most Ontario universities do consider Grade 11 marks for early admission offers, particularly when Grade 12 marks are not…
