IntelliX University Planning Guide
Ontario Secondary STEM Course Pathway & Cutoffs Roadmap
Grades 9–12 Course Sequences & Competitive Admission Targets
1. The Secondary Mathematics Sequencing (Grades 9–12)
Grade 9: MTH1W (De-streamed Mathematics)
Focus: Powers, algebraic expressions, linear relations, financial literacy, coding. Directly prerequisite for MPM2D.
Grade 10: MPM2D (Principles of Mathematics - Academic)
Focus: Quadratic relations, factoring, analytic geometry, trigonometry. Gateway prerequisite for MCR3U.
Grade 11: MCR3U (Functions - University Preparation)
Focus: Transformations, exact trig ratios, exponential laws, discrete sequences. Mandatory prerequisite for MHF4U.
Grade 12: MHF4U (Advanced Functions) & MCV4U (Calculus & Vectors)
MHF4U is a prerequisite or corequisite for MCV4U. Engineering and Computer Science require BOTH courses.
2. Top-6 Prerequisite Mapping for Major Degree Pathways
| Target Faculty | Mandatory 4U Prerequisites | Competitive Cutoff Range |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering (All Disciplines) | ENG4U, MHF4U, MCV4U, SPH4U, SCH4U | 92% – 98% |
| Computer Science | ENG4U, MHF4U, MCV4U (+ SPH4U recommended) | 93% – 99% |
| Health Sciences & Pre-Med | ENG4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, SCH4U | 90% – 96% |
| Business & Commerce (Rotman/Ivey/Schulich) | ENG4U, MHF4U, MCV4U or MDM4U | 90% – 95% |
3. Early Acceptance Timing (December to May)
- Round 1 (December/January): Evaluated using final Grade 11 marks (MCR3U, SPH3U, SCH3U). Only issued for top academic profiles.
- Round 2 (February/March): Uses Grade 12 Semester 1 finals. For Semester 2 courses, corresponding Grade 11 marks serve as proxies.
- Round 3 (May): Largest round. Uses Grade 12 Semester 2 midterms. Conditional admission offers require maintaining final marks through June.
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