Facts About Chemistry Students (first two are based on 2007-2008)

· Only about 33% of grade 11’s took chemistry, but at graduation they received 14/24 = 58% of all proficiency prizes, including non-math, non- science courses such as English, History, Music, Leadership, Law, and all three levels of French .

· The four highest overall averages in grade 11 belonged to chemistry students.

· In 2006 (or 2007!), two students who were once part of the same chemistry class at LaurenHill were accepted to medical school directly from CEGEP.

Even if at some point in the year you decided not to go into a science-related field, there are many reasons to keep working in chemistry.

(1) It is an excellent way of keeping your math skills sharp.

(2) It makes you a more informed consumer and gives you a better understanding of environmental issues.

(3) It challenges your imagination because so many of its concepts are abstract.