<p>How does an US education compare to a Canadian education?</p>
<p>that's kind of a broad question......</p>
<p>My informal observations:</p>
<p>Colleges in Canada are nearly all pretty good. They cost a lot less than many US schools too. </p>
<p>I think there is a wider range in quality in the US. There are some pretty weak US schools, but at the top end there are a bunch of contenders for the Best School in the World title. Canada doesn't have any in the college stratosphere, but they don't have any real losers either. Canadian schools tend be be bunched in the A-/B+ range. The graduates of Canadian universities that I know all seem to be pretty well educated.</p>
<p>McGill and the University of Toronto are competitive with any university in the United States. They tend to be bigger and no one is holding anyone's hand. So the kids have to be pretty self-sufficient. Canada also has a very large Asian-Canadian population - many are first generation. So the competition is probably tougher than you'll find at many American colleges. A lot less grade inflation. All a good thing in my mind. And how can you beat this - William Shatner (aka Captain Kirk) is a McGill Alumnus, as is James Naismith, inventor of basketball.</p>
<p>hmm bondnjO I think your statement is misleading. McGill and UT is not competitive with any university in the US. My friend got into UT commerce with barely any extra curricular activities and I got into UT commerce and I got rejected from HSM abd UCB. Admission to UT don't even require an essay from me. </p>
<p>I agree that they are good schools, but definately not the best education
u can get.</p>
<p>Hmm... no one mentioned Waterloo. That school is great, too.</p>
<p>how about UBC?</p>
<p>My observations:
- most Canadian schools do not care about your extra curriculars(I believe Queens asks for them, but MOST schools only regard them for granting scholarships) You basically dont need ec`s. This is why alot of Canadian schools do not have much school spirit (or so I hear) </p>
<p>-Canadain schools seem to prefer IB over AP(Queens only gives credit for IB, some schools you need full IB to get credit) </p>
<p>-Canadian schools are all public, hence, lower tuition. But they are pretty big. Classes are large. </p>
<p>-There is alot of grade deflation, so this may hurt you if you want to go to some grad schools in US. However, getting good grades is not impossible. </p>
<p>Thats all I can think of now. Canadain schools offer good education overall, IMO.
emy: UBC is a wonderful school. it is very strong in the sciences, I hear. they have alot of programs.</p>
<p>Thanks, the grade deflation worries me are you for sure?</p>
<p>Ok well Im a dual citizen, having spent a large amt of time in both countries</p>
<p>im a little worried about the grade deflation in Canada...anyone know which universities are the least/most bothersome in terms of deflating grade?</p>
<p>I hear that UofT is the worst...how bout Western, Queen's, McGill?</p>
<p>i'm concerned too, anyone know about UBC grading?</p>
<p>I<code>ve heard that U of T and McGill are both famous for grade deflations. I</code>m not too sure about UBC and Queens, but I<code>ve heard it</code>s quite competitive at both schools.(especially Queens)
IMO, alot of schools have grade deflation. its quite common in HS as well. but then again, its not unmanageable.</p>
<p>How's Western?</p>
<p>I hear its the easiest of all the big names</p>