American vs. Canadian High Schools?
My mom and I MIGHT be moving to the US because of her job so I have a few questions... Quite frankly I'm excited to do so because all the Canadian Universities are awful and I plan on moving to the US when I graduate. Oh and I think the school overall will be more interesting since my current one is the dullest place on Earth... Anywho... I was just wondering if the school system is harder or easier; I have maintained an above ninty average so far and I need to continue that streak if I want to be accepted into the universities I am striving towards (Ivy Legue). Oh and will I be in the same grade? I have a late birthday so for the most part I am always younger than my peers and I have some friends who are American and they are a year older than everyone else for they apparently started school later.... And are there any requirements? Here in Canada you have to have a certain number of courses (in America do they follow a course system) to graduate, pass a literacy exam in grade ten, and have at least forty volunteer hours (I have more than a hundred so it would be a shame for it to go to waste). Do have to take certain courses or do you get to choose based on your future career. Are American schools more interesting... And will I be out at a disadvantage on some subjects such as politics, history, geography, etc? Just wondering because I don't know whether to support this thought or oppose it. If you have any other notes you would like to share, that would be appreciated :)
Why should a Canadian high school senior apply to American universities (excluding elite education)?
U S News and World Report has listed what it considers the top 100 colleges in the world: https://www.usnews.com/education... Eight of its top 10 are USA schools. Canada’s highest ranking school is number 21.Don’t trust a U S magazine to be fair to non-USA institutions? Here’s a listing created by a Shanghai university: The 100 Best Universities in the World Today | The Best Schools Eight of the top ten are in the United States; 52 of the top 100 are.As much as Americans criticize our kindergarten through grade 12 institutions, and we rip them apart hourly, our best universities not only achieve world class status, they define world class status.And our weather is better.
What is the difference between American and Canadian universities?
One important distinction between higher education in the two countries is the method of delivery. In Canada, virtually all universities are publicly financed. Whereas in the US, a lot of the top tier schools (Harvard, MIT, Stanford) are private entities. (Feel free to draw your own conclusions)Tuition in Canada is a lot cheaper than in the US, particularly if you are a resident Canadian (as opposed to an International student).Canada does not have the notion of “out of province students” like the US. All Canadian students pay the same tuition at every university in the country. Distinction is made between Canadian vs Non Canadian students instead. (Edit: Except Quebec. Quebecois students pay cheaper tuition in their province compared to other students)The number of universities in Canada and the variety of programs offered by them is limited it’s sparse population, compared to the US. As a result, certain programs of study may not be offered at all, or offered with a poorer quality of instruction.Government sponsored aid is also a lot easier to find in Canada, both in the form of loans and scholarships/grants/bursaries. Ontario and Quebec, in particular, have been making significant moves toward free university for all.Financial aspects aside, universities in both countries have good quality of instruction. Top ranking universities from both countries do pretty well on most international rankings.This is anecdotal, but from I've been told by my American friends, American schools tend to focus less on written examinations. A lot of focus is placed on other forms of study such as assignments, labs, projects etc. Canada does this too, but to a relatively lesser extent.
Going to VUI (vancouver island university) but im american?!?! Please help -ill choose best answer-?
Going to VUI (vancouver island university) but im american?!?! Please help -ill choose best answer-? I want to go here in nanaimo http://www.mala.ca/index.asp with my bf (he lives there, hes canadian) The problem is im american! and i dont have a lot of money. Infact, personally i have next to none and i dont even know if my parents will help me go. Im really really confused and freaking out about this. I dont know what to take. I want to go into something with animals like veternarian. That type of thing. I have no idea which classes to sign up for (this will be my first year of college). How much will one semester cost? Can I only take 3 classes and still be elegible for a study permit and an off campus work permit? I really will have to get a job there too and im american of course so i really dont know how that works. How much will the work permits and study permits cost? Is this possible for someone like me? How much will financial aid help me? Please any info will be great on how this will work. Im really scared I wont be able to go and i cant stand another 3 years doing long distance with my boyfriend : ((((((((((( please help!
What is the American school equivalent to Canadian Math 534?
It is imposible to answer your question. Education is a provincial responsibility in Canada, so the course names, number, and content vary from province to province. Which province is the course from? Which school? Most likely it is an advanced math course, but your best bet is to contact the school and ask for a course description if you can do that. You may find it on the website of the appropriate provincial department of education. Best of luck.
How can Canadian high school students apply for American universities? What is the requirement?
Many Canadians who can afford it study in the U.S. The universities that you tagged take far more Canadians than any other nationality, so that is an advantage if you are Chinese-Canadian. However, in any case it is incredibly difficult to get an admission. You can see this if you look at the admit rates. 90% of spaces will go to U.S. students. You must have some demonstrated outstanding qualities in addition to top grades, rigorous program and high test scores.All the universities put the requirements on the websites. I suggest you read all the admissions pages carefully, there are tips. Even if you aren’t applying to MIT, read the MIT admissions pages. They have a great blog with lots of advice for this level of uni.
Why do americans say 'college' when they typically mean 'university'?
To understand this phenomenon, one must get that in the U.S., not all colleges are universities. The term college is a rather generic term that can be applied to accredited institutions and non-accredited alike; it can be applied to four-year and two-year undergraduate institutions, as well as professional graduate and post-graduate programs; I have even seen it applied to trade schools and schools that require no previous diploma for admission. Do a web search on the term "college" and you will see a host of prestigious and infamous organizations emerge. Universities, on the other hand, are a collection of undergraduate and graduate schools or colleges. They tend to be accredited. The also tend to have research capabilities, grant doctoral degrees in various programs, have active alumni programs, sponsor intercollegiate sports teams, and attract and manage endowments. Universities are treated as something of a subset of colleges (and tend to be more well-regarded for many purposes).
Is it true that some Canadian universities only consider grades from senior year for admission?
No, it is not true for all Canadian universities. For example, in Ontario we use percentages for our marks and the admission average is about 88% for Queen's university business program (the mark of your interim senior year when you apply and the final offer). However, Queen's does not look at your application if you do not get over 80% in English or Maths (for the business program) in your junior year. So, what they expect iin your junior year is lower than what they'd expect in your senior year, but still you have to do well. Really depends on the university and program. Generally, more competitive universities or programs (another ex., McMaster Health Science) would take your junior marks into consideration.