"Eliminating Grade 13 was a huge mistake. The vast majority of students entering University these days are massively ill-prepared. "

That's because there's this bias in high schools that university is the only pathway to a high-paying job. And instead of thinking outside the box and challenging this idea, many students choose to lock themselves in and throw away the key, not knowing how much of a painstaking commitment university can be.

Of course, the same can be said for community college, apprenticeships and "entry-level" workplace jobs. But right now, university seems to be the silver bullet according to most graduates.

And Grade 13 isn't the solution for this-a more challenging curriculum, which rigorously tests students' abilities, is.

Source: I'm a recent Ontario high-school graduate.