Growth & Achievement
Stories
Ella H.
Student Council Secretary (2020 Jan – 2020 Dec), Tutoring Club Leader
Received offers from University of Toronto UTSG (Mathematics with Statistics), University of Toronto UTM (Commerce), University of Toronto UTSC (Life Science), King’s College London (Mathematics with Statistics/ Economics and Management), Queen’s University (Science), Simon Fraser University (Sciences), Western University (Sciences; Mgmt & Org. Studies)
In my high school life in CA, I knew that hard work will pay back. In order to be admitted to my ideal university, I have been studying hard. I listened carefully in class and reviewed after class. I have won many scholarships in school, luckily I have won the book award from the University of Toronto. These are all affirmations of me. To sum up, the harder I work, the luckier I am! I hope that the younger CA students will listen carefully to the teachers and their lectures, take every exam seriously, and don’t always think about retaking a class. What else is there to add? Participating in school activities and volunteer activities. I have many good memories and gains in CA, and I have met many good friends. We encouraged and urged each other to study together, and now we are all admitted to our ideal universities. Although daily study life is very boring, the school clubs and activities add a color to this life. I have changed a lot in CA. At the beginning, I was not confident about myself and invisible during my first term. With the encouragement from teachers, I gradually became more confident. I participated in the student council election and led the tutoring club to help the students for four consecutive terms. During my time in CA, through the encouragement of my teachers, I did many things that I could not believe. I am very grateful to CA for helping me. Whether in terms of learning or character, I would like to bring my best wishes to the CA teachers, and I hope that CA will do better and better.
Miya D.
Student Council President PR (2019 May – 2021 Aug)
Received offers from Rhode Island School of Design (Painting), University of Toronto UTSG (Architecture, Landscape and design), Pratt Institute (Architecture; USD$20,000/yr), University of British Columbia (Arch Landscape), University of California, Irvine (Fine Art), University of California, Davis (Design)
I feel so lucky to be part of the Columbia Academy. CA is more than just a school to me, but also an inclusive family. I had the best teachers here, who are always supportive and inspiring. I overcame many challenges because of their help. I also met so many wonderful friends who are also dedicated and hardworking. I really appreciated how the CA community had offered me so many precious opportunities to let me grow and become experienced. CA made me a wise and outstanding student. I wish you all the best in the future.
Anita D.
Student Council Secretary (2021 Jan – 2021 Aug), Fitness Club leader, Tutoring Club Leader
Received offers from University College London (Education), University of Toronto UTSG (Social Sciences), University of Toronto UTM (Social Sciences), University of Toronto UTSC (Social Sciences), University of British Columbia (Arts), University of Manchester (Education), King’s College London (Social Science)
I had a pleasant study time in CA and I am very grateful to the teachers and friends who accompanied me all the way for their help, including their encouragement and support. I hope the students who are about to graduate will have good luck. I hope that our dear CA will get better and better.
Cindy W.
Student Council member (2021 Jan – 2021 Apr)
Received offers from University of Toronto UTSG (Mathematical and Physical Sciences) , University of British Columbia (Arts), McMaster University（Sceinces;$1500), Western University (Sciences; $2500), University of Waterloo (Accounting and Finance; $2000/Math $2000) ,Simon Fraser University (Sciences)
If you want to receive an offer from the world’s top universities, you must take the IELTS test well, do more volunteer work, and improve your GPA as much as possible. I learned a lot in CA, participated in many interesting clubs, and made many good friends. The pandemic has made us feel far away, but through the Zoom classes we are connected together, and the teachers of all subjects have done very good to help us. Finally, I want to say: Thank you CA!
Gretchen G.
Student Council member (2021 Jan – 2021 Apr)
Received offers from University College London (Philosophy and Economics), University of Toronto UTSG (Rotman Commerce), University of Toronto UTM (Social Sciences; $15,000), University of Toronto UTSC (Co-op BBA), Western University (Mgmt & Org. Studies), University of Manchester (Philosophy and Economics and Politics)
In CA, I learned to manage time better. Following deadlines has been my primary form of productivity. Before I came to CA, I was an average student, but with the help from the teachers, my grades have improved a lot, and I was finally admitted to my ideal university. I hope CA can do better and better in the future!
Zoey Z.
Student Council Vice-President (2020 Sept – 2021 Aug)
Received offers from University of Toronto UTSG (Mathematical and Physical Sciences), University of Toronto UTM (Management), University of British Columbia (Arts), Western University, University of Waterloo (Mathematics), Simon Fraser University (Business Admin.)
Thank you CA for your guidance that helped me get accepted by the very best university with a scholarship. I am most thankful for my teachers for being such a wonderful and helpful support! Best wishes to CA and fellow graduates. Keep safe and healthy everyone.
Lilith C.
Student Council President member (2020 Sept – 2021 Aug) ; Fitness Club leader
Received offers from University of Toronto UTSC (Co-op Psychology), Western University (Social Sciences), Queen’s University (Sciences)
After I came to CA, my English was significantly better, my personality became more cheerful and happy, and my grades improved significantly. I am very grateful to CA for giving me this unique high school life. I believe I will not easily forget what every teacher taught me and every good time spent with classmates and friends. I hope that CA can get better and better in the future, and I also hope that I can find time to come back to see the teachers.
Lilyan L.
Student Council member (2020 Sept – 2020 Dec)
Received offers from University of Toronto UTM (Social Sciences), King’s College London (Social Sciences), University of Manchester (Sociology and Economics), York University (Econ)
I am very grateful to CA for allowing me to break through, find, and achieve my goals during this difficult year. Through the communication with the school and teachers, I have a new understanding of myself and have tried to realize my potential. The high school life in CA taught me how to manage my time effectively. When I worked in the CA Student Council, I gained improvements in leadership along with daily learning and life skills.
Betty K.
Tutoring Club Leader (2020 Sept – 2020 Dec)
Received offers from University of Toronto UTSG (Life Science), University of Toronto UTM (Psychology), University of Toronto UTSC (Co-op Psychology), University of Manchester (Psychology), University of British Columbia (Arts)
Since coming to CA, I have become more cheerful and confident because of the enthusiasm of my classmates and teachers. In CA, I also learned how to speak English more confidently, practice this language, and saw a lot of support from my classmates, which also made my English proficiency a lot better. The biggest goal in CA is to study hard, try to keep up with the pace of teachers, and then participate in more extracurricular activities, develop some hobbies, and think about IELTS early! I hope that all students who are still studying in CA now can be admitted to their dream universities and get their ideal grades. My best wishes to all the teachers.
