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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Many complain about managing all the factors in US college admissions. Academics, athletics, ECs, and more.

Would you prefer European style admissions where only academics (includes school work/grades and either ACT/SAT, and AP Subject Test results (not the number if AP classes or which AP classes were taken)  matter??

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Yes, DC's McGill application was so easy. Just some paperwork, grades and SAT. Clear, transparent GPA cut-offs for core subjects related to your major so you only apply to college if you are qualified. And no essays allows them to make a very quick determination.

It's rolling admission so DC applied early, and already has been accepted! No ED, just rolling admission with an early period and a regular period. Easy breezy and no stress.

High school is hard enough. We don't need the college application process to be this convoluted.[/quote]

U Toronto is quite different…kid had to write three essays, LOR, list ECs…no different than the US, though essays were shorter and no personal statement.[/quote]

I think the three essays are only if you apply to the smaller residential colleges - Vic, Trin or St. Mikes, right? There are no essays at all for Innes or University college. And the colleges don't really matter anyway, as you can take any major or classes at UofT regardless of where you dorm.[/quote]

This was for a STEM major, but no specific residential college.  Those would have required additional essays.[/quote]

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