<p>If so, where else did you apply (in Canada or in US)?</p>
<p>Where is Queen's on your list (first or...)? How will you decide whether you'll go to Queen's vs somewhere else?</p>
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But overall, Canadian schools aren't THAT bad, but US schools are definetely better.
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No, only some US schools are 'definitely better'. I, personally, feel that you would recieve a better education at McGill (or UT, Queens or UBC) than any school in the US outside the top 25.</p>
<p>I know a number of families who have researched this option. We have all heard of McGill and there are a few other schools that have more than a few American students. If you are venturing into territory with few Americans there, one thing I would recommend is an overnight visit as the schools often do not offer amenties that US schools do. Funny, but kids who go to England or other foreign countries understand that well, but many families and students who go the Canadian route do not realize that there are some significant differences, and this is something the kids should understand going in there. That said, I personally think that is a wonder experience, something certainly that will broaden one's perspective, available for a decent price and without as much culture shock and language issues as you would have going to another country.</p>
<p>My son was accepted to the University of Toronto for the class of 07. To be very honest with you, I never really understood what he was accepted to--which college. I found it very confusing. </p>
<p>We were also concerned at that time because there was going to be a double cohort in that entering class, and although they had been planning for it for years, we still believed that it would create some difficulties. Anyone here know how that actually worked out?</p>
<p>tsdad, I have several nieces and nephews at Canadian universities. The double cohort was handled reasonably well at most schools in Ontario because there was great longterm planning for it. Most built new dorms, new class facilities, hired new staff to accomodate the increase.</p>
<p>U of T is set up as on the college system which determines what dorms you live in, what dining hall you eat at, that type of thing. It does not limit what classes you take or anything else at the university. When your son applied, he would have had to specify a particular college but that wouldn't have been a determining factor in what faculty he was interested in. U of T is a wonderful university with many opportunities in many fields. It has a great reputation in Canada, as well as in the U.S., with many respected alumni in both countries. </p>
<p>jamimom, I'm curious what you meant by Canadian schools not offering amenities that U.S. schools do.</p>