Canadian here. McGill is probably the best option in Canada. University of Toronto is #1 in Canada but it's better for graduate school imo. Montreal is really great place to be an undergraduate.

U of T
Queen's University
McGill
UBC

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Anonymous wrote:If interested in UK schools, be sure to hit the APs. You'll need five 5s for oxford or Cambridge.

Oxford only needs 3.

That’s the minimum and most won’t be accepted with only 3. They want to see mastery of your subject and three AP’s over the course of 3/4 years isn’t enough unless they have MAJOR academic accomplishments (published research in a reputable journal, published books, etc).

Hence the 20%-30% acceptance rate for many programs? Come on.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If interested in UK schools, be sure to hit the APs. You'll need five 5s for oxford or Cambridge.

Oxford only needs 3.

That’s the minimum and most won’t be accepted with only 3. They want to see mastery of your subject and three AP’s over the course of 3/4 years isn’t enough unless they have MAJOR academic accomplishments (published research in a reputable journal, published books, etc).

Actually they want the AP scores to have been achieved over TWO YEARS, without re-takes in these or the SATs as it states on their website.

Anonymous wrote:Trinity, Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, then any of the Russel Group.

Imperial IS Russel Group.

Anonymous wrote:U of Sydney is a really good school

Agree with this and University of Melbourne. However, at either one I would also apply to the amazing residential colleges (they are competitive for entry.) If accepted to one, it is a slam dunk winning combo. Otherwise , kid might get an overseas commuter experience. Here is one example, but there are several.

https://www.standrewscollege.edu.au/

Anonymous wrote:Hoping to get some advice for my niece. She wants to go abroad for her college experience and is looking at Canada and Europe. She is a high stats applicant (maybe T-20 caliber) and applying in the fall. Any suggestions? So far she has looked at UofT, McGill, Oxford/Cambridge, and St. Andrew's.

KU Leuven: https://www.kuleuven.be/english/kuleuven/

Note that:

- The UK schools are somewhat more like U.S. schools in terms of student housing than the EU schools are. The UK schools charge more but probably are worth the extra money, if you have a choice.

- The ideal for kids going to non-U.S. bachelor’s programs is to aim for schools one or two tiers down from where they’d go in the U.S. Even if a kid is a terrific student, getting used to another country’s educational system is like taking two extra classes.

- Assume that the administration of a non-U.S. school will be disorganized, if not actively hostile. Kids who want to attend college overseas should prepare by going to routine dental and medical appointments alone.

- Before considering this option, make sure the student is sober, energetic, organized and depression-resistant. This may be a great option for high-stats, asocial kids with weak activities. It’s a terrible option for kids who will go out clubbing.

Where does she want to work after college?

U of Sydney is a really good school

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Anonymous wrote:U. British Columbia is in metro Vancouver and would be another good option.

Also, look into Trinity College Dublin (TCD) in Ireland, and U. Durham in England.

Note also that with many UK or Irish universities, student housing is a real challenge - and likely will be expensive if available.

Agree.

Also, dual degree program William & Mary / St. Andrews in Scotland.

The W&M/St Andrews JDP program offers guaranteed housing at both universities and sets you up to work in either the US or UK.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If interested in UK schools, be sure to hit the APs. You'll need five 5s for oxford or Cambridge.

Oxford only needs 3.

That’s the minimum and most won’t be accepted with only 3. They want to see mastery of your subject and three AP’s over the course of 3/4 years isn’t enough unless they have MAJOR academic accomplishments (published research in a reputable journal, published books, etc).

Anonymous wrote:U. British Columbia is in metro Vancouver and would be another good option.

Also, look into Trinity College Dublin (TCD) in Ireland, and U. Durham in England.

Note also that with many UK or Irish universities, student housing is a real challenge - and likely will be expensive if available.

Agree.

Also, dual degree program William & Mary / St. Andrews in Scotland.

St. George in Grenada!

U. British Columbia is in metro Vancouver and would be another good option.

Also, look into Trinity College Dublin (TCD) in Ireland, and U. Durham in England.

Note also that with many UK or Irish universities, student housing is a real challenge - and likely will be expensive if available.

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Anonymous wrote:If interested in UK schools, be sure to hit the APs. You'll need five 5s for oxford or Cambridge.

Oxford only needs 3.

Double check. I think the AP requirements vary with degree sought