Tough economy sees record number of university applicants in Ont.
A tough economy is being cited as the reason behind record-level university application numbers in Ontario. The Council of Ontario Universities says 84,300 applications have been submitted this year –...
View ArticleUniversity applications rise in Ontario, but barely
Applications from high school students to Ontario universities have continued to increase this year, according to preliminary numbers released by the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC)....
View Article“Clout list” at UIllinois suspended after Tribune investigation
Following an investigation by the Chicago Tribune, officials at the University of Illinois have announced that they will suspend “Category I” — an internal list of well-connected student applicants who...
View ArticleNo holiday for high school students
The holiday break could prove a busy and stressful time for high school seniors in Ontario facing a Jan. 13 deadline to apply to university and a demand for high grades to enter competitive programs....
View ArticleOntario university applications rise
Almost 2,300 more prospective students have applied to enter Ontario’s universities this September, new data shows. Numbers released Monday show 86,500 students have sent in applications to the Ontario...
View ArticleWill I get into university?
(iStock) High school seniors across Canada are on tenterhooks these days as they await news of their acceptance from the country’s universities or colleges. Their parents are likely just as anxious,...
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Koul (Photo by Andrew Tolson) From the 2013 Maclean’s University Rankings, our 132-page guide to choosing the right school. In my head, it was going to be perfect. After weeks of waiting, I’d check the...
View ArticleWhy a university application deadline shouldn’t freak out students
Students working on their computers at Laurentian University. (Photograph by Nick Iwanyshyn) Ontario high school students—and their parents, no doubt—know what today is: It’s Deadline Day, the last few...
View ArticleHow to get accepted to a Canadian university: five mistakes to avoid
(Illustration by Leeandra Cianci) Top grades and an impressive list of extracurriculars won’t mean much if the right people never get to see your credentials. If you don’t communicate your skills and...
View ArticleHow to get accepted to a Canadian university: five ways to stand out
(Illustration by Leeandra Cianci) Not all schools and programs care just about grades. For those that want more, supplemental application materials such as essays, videos and questions about...
View ArticleGetting in to Canadian universities: Why marks are so important
(Illustration by Leeandra Cianci) “There’s not one tried and true method of getting into university that will work for everyone,” says Robert Astroff of Astroff Consultants. That being said, there’s...
View ArticleUniversities and colleges: choosing the right fit in Canada
(Illustration by Leeandra Cianci) Perhaps it was an offhand remark from an older cousin or a recommendation from a favourite teacher. Maybe you’re competitive by nature and can’t help but aim for the...
View ArticleHow to get a university scholarship: six tips for success
(Illustration by Leeandra Cianci) A university education doesn’t come cheap, and earning income through scholarships is one way to help cover the costs. Lori Nolt, director of student awards and...
View ArticleBeyond grades: university entrance essays, tests and portfolios
(Illustration by Leeandra Cianci) For most Canadian schools, your grades are the only thing that matter when you’re considered for entry. “Many universities put a huge emphasis on marks,” says Robert...
View ArticleOntario universities: The minimum grades for getting in
Carleton University Campus, Ottawa Ontario, October 12 2017 (Photograph by Kaja Tirrul) More than 433,000 Ontario high school students applied to attend one of the province’s universities in 2017. Out...
View ArticleCanadian university admission deadlines 2018-2019
Students on campus at UBC. (Martin Dee/UBC) Planning where to go after high school is an exciting process. The college or university program you choose sets the stage for the rest of your adult life....
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