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Canada: Applying to university

Are you ready to apply? Not quite sure yet? When applying to Canada, there are several factors to take into consideration including the country's education system and study culture - it's likely very different to what you're used to, but then that's why you've chosen to study abroad after all! Let us enlighten you as to how things are done in Canada and what you can expect, so your application has the very best chance of being accepted.

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Understanding the Canadian higher education system

If you're considering going to university in Canada, it might be helpful to understand what the higher education system is like, what institutions there are and what university culture is like for international students. This brief guide covers these main points and hopefully will help you decide to take your first step to study in this amazing country.   Structure of higher education in Canada   Higher education in Canada is relatively similar to the

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GRE or GMAT: an international student guide

GRE or GMAT? If you’re planning postgraduate study in the USA, that may be an important question. These are two of the most commonly required tests in grad school admissions, and particularly at business schools. When the institution to which you are applying has a preference for the one you take, the choice is simple – but if they accept both, which should you choose? Read on for our advice.   What are the differences between the GRE and GMAT? Although both

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Getting to grips with the Canadian grading system

So, you’re thinking about studying in Canada and making an application but are a little confused about the university grading scale. The Canadian university grading system is how students are evaluated during their degree and also stands as the barometer for entry requirements. We take you through how the Canadian grading system compares to other countries, the calculation of results, GPA percentage calculation and the systems as it applies to different states.    

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