I don't think my high school offers a required course?

Question

I want to become an actuary. I looked online and found taht the required courses would be advanced functions, data and management, and a course called calculus and vectors?

I go to Markham District High School in Markham, Ontario.

I looked on the website courses, but I can't find this course.

Would it be possible that my school doesn't offer this course? That just seems highly unlikely.

Answer 1

It is possible that your high school does not have those courses -- mine didn't, and I think I took most of the math classes there.

Here's my suggestion: Try to take the most advanced math classes you can.  Your high school should send a listing of advanced classes with your transcript when you apply for university, so the university you apply to will know that these courses were not available to you in high school.

Your other options are to take these courses at a local college or community college and include this information with your college application.  Chances are, your admissions counselor will be very impressed with your initiative.  If this is not an option, try to take online courses or explore these subjects on your own and write about your experiences in your college admissions essay to convey your interest in the topic.