New teachers, new friends, and maybe even a fresh new pair of shoes. School is back in session. After a wonderful summer in Toronto, we’re now fully in back to school mode, too. And what do many educators like? We like lists. So we’re starting the new academic year with two checklists: one for seniors…
BACK TO SCHOOL All good things must come to an end. In the Northern Hemisphere, summer is officially over. That can only mean one thing: It’s back to school we go. The first few days of school are exciting. It’s time to catch up with old friends and to make new ones. While it’s tempting…
Admission interviews in the Canadian Application Process There was a time when final grades were the only factor Canadian universities considered for admission. As we mentioned in Ontario: Program and Admission Trends, universities in that province – but the same is true across the country – are placing increased emphasis on supplementary applications and interviews. …
We’re now at the mid-way point of the academic year. The following are some things we think you should be thinking about (or doing) over the next few weeks and months. Grade 12 students Tip: Talk with parents about finances Autumn is typically intense for seniors. It must be satisfying to know applications are a…
It is common to hear North American parents complain about the complexity of the university search and admission process. Recent meetings with families in Istanbul reminded us that finding the right university is especially difficult for international students. While many students in Turkey choose to focus on domestic and/or American institutions, a significant number consider…
Canada’s attractiveness as a study destination is on the rise. According to Canadian Bureau for International Education, the total number of international students in Canada grew by 92% between 2008 and 2015, and by 8% between 2015 and 2016 alone. Given reports on increased international traffic to university websites and attendance at admissions presentations, there…
Getting recruited to play varsity sports requires a certain amount of hustle. Athletic talent alone will not get you noticed. As a student-athlete, you need to quickly learn to promote and market yourself. You also need to become expert at relationship building. Why do you need to promote yourself? In short, because there is a…
Each year more than 1,000,000 students choose to pursue higher education in North America. With more than 3,000 universities and colleges, and an even more impressive number of academic programs to choose from, it is hardly surprising that so many choose to study in Canada or the United States. Understandably choosing the right university or…
