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Tips for Applying to Canadian Universities with Susan Lawson

January 3, 2025

Opportunities abound in Canada.


Study in Canada


Cyndy McDonald and Susan Lawson discuss the differences between the US, Canadian, and other English-speaking education systems, focusing on the Canadian higher education landscape and the application process for universities. They also explore the use of verbal and written questions in university admissions, the application cycle for international students, and the advantages of studying in Canada for international students. Lastly, they touch on the recognition of gap years in Canadian colleges and the importance of looking beyond university rankings.





Show Notes

Many resources are available to support students studying in Canada. Here are a few mentioned in the conversation.

Application Systems

  1. Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC): https://www.ouac.on.ca/
  2. Apply BC (British Columbia): https://apply.educationplannerbc.ca/


Universities Mentioned

  1. University of Toronto: https://www.utoronto.ca/
  2. McGill University: https://www.mcgill.ca/
  3. University of British Columbia (UBC): https://www.ubc.ca/
  4. Dalhousie University: https://www.dal.ca/
  5. Queen's University: https://www.queensu.ca/
  6. University of Waterloo: https://uwaterloo.ca/
  7. University of Victoria: https://www.uvic.ca/


Supplementary Tools and Platforms

  1. Kira Talent: https://www.kiratalent.com/


Government Resources

  1. Study in Canada as International Student: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada.html
  2. Canadian Study Permits: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit.html


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