Graduation and University Planning
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Students receive report cards on a quarterly
basis.
The quarter grades are relevant to the
calculation of semester grades, but the
semester grade is what goes on the transcript.
Transcripts are the documentation of the
students’ progress. They are used for college
entrance or any other need for such
documentation.
(4 credits)
English
English
English
English
English
9
10
11 or AP English Lang.
12 or AP English Lit.
Social Studies
(3 credits)
Three credits in a single language
or
Two credits in two different languages
Physical Education/Health
Human Geography- required
Modern World History- required
Mathematics
(3 credits)
(3 credits)
Fine and Applied Arts
(5 credits)*
General Electives
*Any course taken beyond the number of units in a
given subject area is regarded as an elective.
Information & Communication
Technology (ICT)
(1 credit)
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(1 credit)
Your choice
Biology- required
Your choice
(2 credits)
PE/Health 9
PE/Health 10
Your choice (placement is based on previous record)
Science
(3 credits)
World Language
Total
25 credits
All 9th Grade students must take the
following:
 English 9
 Human Geography
 Physical Education 9
 Algebra I, Geometry or Algebra II
 Introduction to Physical Science or Biology
 French or Urdu
 Art I or one of the three courses offered in Computers
 Freshman Seminar (this course does not earn credit)
*Placement is determined by exit exams and previous
performance in the subject area
• Use pencil only
• Last name, First name as on
the student’s passport
• Math, Science and World
Language selections need
teacher approval from the
current subject area teacher
• Parent signature
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University planning is an important and
individualized process.
The Director of Guidance (Ms Tara), Assistant
Counselor (Ms Gaga) and the Counseling Office
Assistant (Ms Melissa) are available predominantly
for this purpose.
This is a good time to look ahead to what type of
courses are of most interest and what type of
profile the student is looking to develop.
Foundations of
College Math
Geometry
Algebra I
Algebra II
Pre-Calculus
AP Calculus
AB
AP Calculus
BC
Urdu III
Urdu II
Urdu I
French
V
French
I
French
II
French
III
French
IV
AP
French
Urdu IV
This depends on many factors such as:
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Location
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Level of selectivity
 Highly competitive universities have very low admittance rates and most applicants
are already preselected by having a profile close to that they are looking for.
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The applicant pool at that school for that particular year
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The culture of the school and type of students who tend to
thrive there (they want a good fit)
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Likelihood that you will accept your offer of admission
United States: Most schools utilize a process referred to as
“comprehensive review.” This means they take a holistic look
at the student, reviewing not only the transcript and SAT
scores, but also letters of recommendation, essays,
leadership, service, work experience and other extracurricular activities such as sports and clubs.
Profile of a student admitted to Harvard
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Unweighted GPA- 3.93
SAT- 2270
AP Courses- 10
Exceptional extra-curricular work
(7.2% acceptance rate):
UK: Strong prioritization of academics and exam scores. They
also require a personal statement and one letter of reference,
both of which should address appropriateness of the choice
of course of study.
Profile of a student admitted to
London School of Economics (6.8% acceptance rate):
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Unweighted GPA- 3.90
SAT- 2120
AP Courses- 7
Exceptional extra-curricular work
Canada: Students are admitted based predominantly on grades
and extra-curricular. The SAT score is generally not required,
but if the score is high it can provide an edge in the
admissions process. Letters of recommendation are also not
required in most instances, occasionally universities will ask
for them.
Profile of a student admitted to McGill
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Unweighted GPA- 3.77
SAT- 2040
AP Courses- 7
Exceptional extra-curricular work
(46% acceptance rate):
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Pakistan: Universities in Pakistan have very
different requirements than those of North
American and European universities. If your
student intends to apply to Pakistani
universities, please plan to visit us in the
Guidance Office so we can explain the
specific requirements that must be met.
Early planning is critical for Pakistani
university admissions.
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Quality over quantity
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Relevant to career aspirations
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Personally enriching
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Unique
 Universities want to see commitment and growth
 Internships
 MUN
 Clubs
 Volunteer work
 Sports
 Music
Anytime you have questions or concerns about
college planning, academic progress or any
issues which impact students’ performance,
please contact me at the e mail address or
phone number below.
Tara Williams, Director of Guidance
twilliams@las.edu.pk
Phone: 3576-4157