<p>Hey guys any idea how competitive university of Alberta and University of Calgary would be for chemical engineering graduate school in terms of GPA, research experience etc?</p>
<p>@tomofboston, @alwaysamom, @TitoMorito</p>
<p>Thanks for your comments. I have seen a (few) similar comments by a few others. With this comment, it was my hope to help set aside such false stereotypes. I also hope others who read it understand education is more about ones attitude towards learning than just the selection of a good school. What one learns at school becomes outdated after a few years. However, the ability to learn and build on what one has already understood, helps withstand the test of time.</p>
<p>No doubt, one must choose the school with a good deal of care. </p>
<p>Rest is Kismet.</p>
<p>Cheers,
Vinsim</p>
<p>@#62,</p>
<p>Gina, if you hadnt heard of UT or McGill - it says more about you. I have worked in the City of London - you know the worlds financial centre - and everyone knows of the top Canadian schools. They consistently rank in the global top 30 in most rankings.</p>
<p>I call ■■■■■ on Gina and assert that UT/McGill beat all US schools bar HYPSMC and perhaps a few more, but they smash any lesser school.</p>
<p>So what are good sources to learn about universities in Canada? --Asking as a US parent.</p>
<p>redpoint,</p>
<p>I am a Canadian high school student and I would recommend the Maclean’s 2012 Guide to Canadian Universities:
<a href=“https://w1.buysub.com/pubs/MH/RMP/store_mme_mug_1995_US_2012.jsp?cds_page_id=115769&cds_mag_code=RMP&id=1353547096730&lsid=23261915596038379&vid=2[/url]”>https://w1.buysub.com/pubs/MH/RMP/store_mme_mug_1995_US_2012.jsp?cds_page_id=115769&cds_mag_code=RMP&id=1353547096730&lsid=23261915596038379&vid=2</a></p>
<p>"The Guide Offers: </p>
<ul>
<li>Profiles of 81 schools</li>
<li>Updated Rankings</li>
<li>Top programs</li>
<li>What they cost</li>
<li>Getting into the school you want: a step-by-step primer</li>
<li>How to get a scholarship</li>
<li>Smart Financial Planning</li>
<li>8–page college section (note that ‘college’ in Canada usually refers to community college)</li>
<li>The inside scoop on campus life</li>
<li>Residences, Meal Plans and Social Activities</li>
<li>How to eat well and stay healthy"</li>
</ul>
<p>It’s published annually by Maclean’s ([Home</a> - Maclean’s On Campus](<a href=“http://oncampus.macleans.ca/education/]Home”>http://oncampus.macleans.ca/education/)), a weekly Canadian magazine.</p>
<p>Hope this helps!</p>
<p>for graduate school, which are good colleges in offering scholarships to international students? </p>
<p>you are a valuable resource by the way.</p>
<p>What do you mean by “graduate school”? Most good research-based MS and PhD programs have research and/or teaching assistantships available. You should really evaluate this on an individual basis.</p>
<p>Is it true that the majority of Canadian universities (I’m looking at Waterloo specifically as a safety-ish school) do not consider ECs at all?</p>
<p>The only Canadian university that pops into my head as considering ECs into the admissions process is UBC.</p>
<p>anybody know SAT cutoff scores for different Canadian universities for international students?</p>
<p>That is incorrect. Many Canadian schools take into consideration ECs, Waterloo included. Queen’s will also look at ECs. There are other schools that only look at ECs for select programs.</p>
<p>For McGill university, is it best to live in dorms or rent an apartment as a first year undergraduate?</p>
<p>But UBC is still the Canadian U where ECs count for most. I believe Waterloo, Queens only look for specific ECs.</p>
<p>At McGill, best to live in rez first year (the only year you can). Great way to make friends.</p>
<p>Anyone have info about King’s College Halifax? My D is interested in their Great Books program. I’m having trouble finding info beyond what is on the King’s website. Lots about McGill, Toronto, maybe UBC, but not about King’s or Dalhousie. D seeks a lively intellectual climate & students with wide-ranging interests.</p>
<p>UBC and Queen’s. Both of the schools take into consideration ECs for every single program. You can get away without any ECs for Waterloo, but UBC and Queens are huge on ECs. There’s no “specific” ECs that a school looks for, they look for overall quality and valuable experience.</p>
<p>Im currently in my final year of Olevels in Pakistan and i’ve started looking into schools. I was wondering which Canadian university is best for medical. Also what are the requirements to get in? I have so far given 3 GCSE’s and obtained 2A* and one B. I have to give 6 more this year. I was wondering if you can guide me and tell me what grades i need?</p>
<p>My cousin is planning to study aboard in Canada.
He was born in Canada, but left for more than 10 years. (He calms he still have Canadian citizenship)</p>
<p>If he decided to study in B.C, (he was burn in B.C) which school is best for him? He is 28, he finish his high school in Canada, then travel to Macau and worked for 6 years. My sister say UBC see EC the most, so should he apply for it? </p>
<p>He plans to live with my elder sister who is living in Burnaby to help save some livings.</p>
<p>I am not sure if the schools will see his app as international student or local student? </p>
<p>How much is he likely to spend on schooling? I mean including tutor fee, travel expense, textbooks, etc? If the cost is too high, I have to inform my sister to be ready to help him out in case he overspends his money.</p>
<p>Can anyone help me out?</p>
<p>Hey, If I were to choose between education in UIUC,Cornell and the University of Waterloo, which would be better??
I am very interested in research!!</p>
<p>Why are Canadian universities notoriously easy to get into (Even the top ones have high acceptance rates)? Doesn’t this mean a high 90’s student will get the same degree as a low 80’s student, and they will earn the same money in their lives?</p>