how can i become a student in canada?
i'm currently enrolled in a community college in the states, and obviously would not be able to transfer to a university. the school i'm attending unfortunately has little to no desire to take the time to explain this process to me. so if anyone here has any advice, or references for me, i'd appreciate it. if i'm in community college, can i study abroad? is there financial assistance? how long does this process take?
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First, don't go thinking that since we have a much smaller population, that our schools are less prestigious and easier to get into. This is definitely NOT the case. We have many well-known and internationally prestigious schools (I can name 6 only an hour away from me). You will be competing against other Canadian students, not to mention foreigners like yourself. In the States, you use your SATs and whatnot (I'm not entirely sure how the States' system works) to be eligible for university or college. In Canada, we gain entry into school based on marks in high school (or, community college in your case). You will need a high school diploma recognized by a Canadian school in order to gain entry, plus the marks to prove it. I'm doing some research into the mark requirements now, and here's the average that I've found: Liberal art or similar degress: Mid 70s to Mid 80s Business and commerce: Low 80s to Mid 90s Hard sciences (bio, chem, physics, etc.): Mid 80s to High 90s Law & Social sciences: Low 80s to Mid 90s Engineering and architecture (like stuff): Mid 90s to 100 Many schools do offer international programs, so just check that yourself. I'm not sure if the States will financially assist you, but we Canadians use the CSLP (Canadian Students Loans Program) to help with tuition and other costs. Good luck :) P.S. You may need to take a French course.
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