<p>Now, this is a worthy generalization: each province has its good schools and its bad ones. Class averages aren’t that revelant because it depends on too many factors (like the teacher, the way the tests are made and the average students in the school). What’s really important is how you compare with your classmates. But the external tests (like the exit exams) are really useful because they compare you to the rest of your province.</p>
<p>But I agree to the fact that Quebec system is too different to make a comparison with the rest of Canada, however different doesn’t mean harder. It is true that the CEGEP level classes are difficult, but it is roughly the same as the US ap’s or IBs (which also require advanced level of thinking)</p>
<p>@Hinderpanda
I was just sharing information lol</p>
<p>my class average for gr.11 functions was 70 (with the easiest math teacher, any other teacher and class average would be probably ~65). My bio class average was 76. This is because there were ~10 kids that had over 90s in that class. It was a pretty bright class overall, so the average is a little inflated. I would think in a regular class the average would be low 70s. My business class average was 76 and geography was 70.</p>
<p>So, I agree with darksoulz, you can’t make such a generalization. I’m sure there are top students in TDSB that would tear up the quebec system and vice versa.</p>
<p>@Hinderpanda
I was just sharing information lol </p>
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<p>I was talking about the fact that some colleges consider Quebec as a separated region from Canada</p>
<p>And ViggyRam, you should also consider your school’s ranking if those grades aren’t external examinations because, let’s face it, there are top high schools that require exams to get in and that have super averages… Well, at least external exams proves your worth ^____^</p>
<p>and I agree that there are top students breezing through the quebec system (probably those who will do well anywhere they’ll go). Overall, it’s just the kind of education you’re most suited for</p>
<p>ps I think I typed too much >.> I’m just going to shut it now</p>
<p>My program (IB) required all applicants to take a standardized test, the CAT (Canadian Achievement Test) to get in. They then took the top people based on that. </p>
<p>then I guess it’s really the school’s difference >-0
I’m full IB as well and did take the test to get in (the whole school is international, no regular program)
every class’s average is around 80-85</p>
<p>SAT 2150
IB predicted (all 6s plus 3 bonus points )= 39 points
730 , 760 SAT 2s
92 average (full IB)
Good ECs
Accepted Emory, Notre Dame and some others… attending Emory. Good luck to all of you.</p>
<p>just out of curiosity. has anyone here gotten likely letters to any school?
do the schools even send out likely letters to canadian students?
i kinda want one real bad right now…:|</p>
<p>@alam1
Congrats!!!
Getting any FA? & What do you plan to study? & What do you do during the rest of highschool and summer??? </p>
<p>@kellogg
Not applied early. Right? May I ask why?<br>
And… You and some other regulars here with such killer stats just have to get in and give us 11ers some hope. :)</p>
<p>Thanks.I did a lot of volunteering during the summer… had around 200-250 hours total… just have a balanced application. No one stat will get you in. Good SATs (~2100) + Good GPA (3.8ish) + good ECs are preferable to a 2300er with a 3.4 GPA and average ECs… </p>
<p>No, I did not apply for FA because I, fortunately, do not need any. If anyone has any questions about the whole process, feel free to PM me.</p>
<p>EDIT: O, another thing I would say to fellow Canadians is that… as good as the Ivy League is, there are about 20 more schools that are very, very good (if not just as good as Lower Ivies). Expand your options… you will be happy that you did. Also look at LACs… from what I hear, LACs provide a great experience… Good luck!</p>
<p>Sorry if I sound brash or snobbish. That girl who got into princeton is a good friend whom I admire very much (and sometimes wish I were her because it seems she has it all). I attended Shad Valley and I know about the curriculum from my friends. I never said the Quebec curriculum is much harder - it is simply more streamed. Some Quebec programs are much easier than Ontario, some harder. My program only accepts 90+ averages, with very few exceptions if strong arts or letter of intent. This program is at several CEGEPs, two of which are considered super-hard. </p>
<p>My fingers are crossed. I wish they could accept all of us, but I find it terrible how they say they have no international quota though it’s obvious they do. Why would they lie like that? Isn’t it illegal?</p>
<p>I can’t help but wonder if the schools that say they are need-blind are as need-blind as they say… especially given the recession.</p>
<p>^ I’ll take your word for it about the Princeton girl. Inappropriate wording happens all the time. xD</p>
<p>I’m pretty sure if they say they are need-blind, they are need-blind. They probably make sure that the adcom don’t have access to your financial stats.
I wish Brown was need blind to intls…><</p>
<p>what are the factors that makes a difference on 2 evenly matched candidates (on stats, ec, rec and essays)? I really wonder about the financial situation… even if they say that it doesn’t make a difference at all… It’s hard to believe</p>
<p>UPenn, Amherst, Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Cornell, Columbia, MIT and Dartmouth are all need-blind to Canadians. Until recently, Williams was also need-blind but unfortunately they changed their polices this year.</p>