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• Gil Carter '23 - Game Design

  Studying: Game Design at Sheridan College
  
  When Gil was in Grade 7, he went to a gaming expo where he first learned about Sheridan’s Game Design program and dreamed about applying. Sheridan’s Game Design program is highly competitive – out of 400 applicants, only 70 are accepted each year.  The application process is also intensive, requiring a portfolio, statement of interest and test. While stressful, Gil was determined to make it into his dream program. “Game design is such a great medium for narrative compared to TV and movies because you can give the player choice,” Gil says. Beyond Sheridan’s stellar reputation for game design, Gil is also pleased that the Game Design program is a good balance of art and programming. Gil credits Greenwood’s Media Arts and Computer Science courses in helping him develop the skills needed to create his portfolio. “Greenwood’s AP English course helped me refine my narrative and writing skills, which I used for my statement of interest,” says Gil. “Those skills will definitely help when it comes to my career as well.”

• Ella Davidson ‘23 - Molecular Bioengineering

  Studying: Molecular Bioengineering at Imperial College London
  
  

  Ella was elated to find out that she had been accepted into Imperial College London’s Molecular Bioengineering program – it had been her dream school for a very long time. Unlike many undergraduate programs in Canada, ICL’s program allows students to jump straight into molecular bioengineering. Ella is interested in exploring CRISPR gene editing, artificial organ creation and vaccine development. “The teachers at Greenwood were very open to letting me explore these topics in my school projects,” says Ella. “Greenwood’s tech design class was also a really great opportunity as it taught me how to 3D print.” She interned at Bickle Rehab Centre, where she helped to create and 3D print assistive devices as well as providing social assistance. A part of Ella’s interest in molecular biology also stems from her family history with chronic genetic disease, Alzeihmers and dementia. Ella hopes to get into the Genetic Engineering graduate program once she completes her undergraduate studies. In the future, she hopes to contribute to the research behind managing these diseases or eliminating the diseases altogether. 

• James Fowler '23 - Engineering

  Studying: Engineering at University of British Columbia
  
  

  Getting into UBC’s Engineering program is quite demanding. Not only did James have to complete the prerequisite high school courses in math and science, he also had to ensure that his top six courses’ final grade did not drop more than 4% compared to the scores he submitted with his application. “UBC is also quite focused on personality,” says James. “A lot of their application questions were geared towards finding out about you as a person and how you fit into their community.” James credits his success to having a great community to study with at Greenwood. He would create problem sets for physics to challenge himself and his peers. James had also been a Peer Mentor at Greenwood since Grade 10, helping students from Grades 7 to 9 with his expertise and knowledge. James found the Extra Help sessions helpful to his success. “There’s a lot of support for your academics,” says James. He looks forward to UBC’s co-op program and gaining experience studying engineering.

• Connor Pemberton '23 - Architecture

  Studying: Architecture at Carleton University
  
  

  Connor’s interest in architecture began in his childhood when he discovered Minecraft and Lego. At Greenwood, this interest would be further developed through the Green Industries courses in Grade 10 and 11. In those classes, he grew an appreciation for urban planning which influenced his decision to pursue architecture in postsecondary. To get into Carleton University’s architecture program, Connor had to submit six to eight pieces based on available topics in addition to a portfolio. “Some pieces were entirely made in my classes at Greenwood such as tech design, art and green industries,” says Connor. Connor feels that his well-rounded education in science, math, social sciences and art helps him design solutions that take into consideration all possible aspects. “I took physics to learn how to create feasible designs,” Connor adds. “Usually the saying goes that ‘an architect’s dream is an engineer’s nightmare.’” He’s excited to attend Carleton’s nationally recognized architecture program as an opportunity to live outside of Toronto for a while. “Carleton’s campus food is great, which is a bonus.”

• Emily Roitman '23 - Dance

  Studying: Dance at University of Michigan
  
  

  Emily is passionate about dance, but she felt limited by the programs available in Canada. Although she wanted to pursue her interest in dance, Emily also wanted to follow her other interests as well. Studying at University of Michigan would give her the opportunity to obtain a dual degree. “I’m a very academic person and I’m excited to do everything that I want to do at University of Michigan,” says Emily. “That’s why I chose to apply to the States and in a general arts program since I have more interests beyond just dance.” Emily adds that her involvement with Greenwood’s Jack Chapter and Outdoor Education programming helped to make her application stand out amongst other applicants. She thanks the guidance team at Greenwood for helping her to create a plan that would balance her school work, co-curriculars and postsecondary applications. She hopes to continue being involved with co-curriculars at University of Michigan as she really benefited from her co-curricular activities at Greenwood.

• Cindy (Baoxin) Zhang '23 - Fashion Design and Management

  Studying: Fashion Design and Management at Cornell University
  
  

  Cindy’s interest in fashion began early on in her life. She would go on to design and produce her very own fashion show in 2022. “I enjoy investigating themes and exploring the different branches of opportunities,” Cindy says of her creative process. She chose the program at Cornell University because of the program’s focus on research, textiles and business management. Since she is interested in starting her own fashion line or business in the future, the joint focus on business and fashion will be beneficial for her. Cindy appreciated Greenwood’s focus on academic subjects like math, biology and business which will be useful in her postsecondary studies. “I also felt very comfortable applying to a US university thanks to my guidance counsellor,” says Cindy. Outside of the classroom, Cindy says that Greenwood’s outdoor education and athletics programs gave her the opportunity to develop into a more well-rounded candidate when applying for postsecondary programs.