I want to become a real-estater and I would love to study in the USA/Canada, but i'm unsure how the system works?! 10 points, of course;)
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First, a college in Canada is basically a trade school. It's where all the street smart people go (try getting a job with a masters in philosophy) Second, the grades are more relaxed. There is no SAT. You just need a 65% (for the worst universities). For the top notch like York or UoT, you need to sacrifice your first born or know someone who went (If your grades are below 85%). Universities in Canada have collective agreements with each other. Some are to the point that they're like teams. One team might have a GPA system of 12 points. Another team might have one of 8 points. And transferring from team to team.. don't bother. I'm only familiar with the 4 point system. Take all of your classes and average them together. 80% and above is 4.0. 75 to 80% is 3.5. yadda yadda yadda. Tuition is about 6k to 12k a semester. Our mid tier universities (Western) are ranked higher than the ivy league schools in the US.
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Every US college and university has its own procedure, but here's basically what you need to do: 1) Complete an application (you can often find this at the colleges' website). More information: http://www.universitylanguage.com/guides/how-to-fill-out-a-college-or-us-universit-application/ 2) Take standardized tests, such as the ACT or SAT. These are offered around the world. More information: http://www.universitylanguage.com/guides/SAT-vs-ACT-Testing-for-College/ 3) If English isn't your native language, you may have to take the TOEFL. More information: http://www.universitylanguage.com/guides/taking-the-toefl/ 4) Get a student visa. More information: http://www.universitylanguage.com/guides/required-documents-for-getting-a-us-student-visa/ You can also check out this blog specifically for students who are studying or want to study in the US: http://www.universitylanguage.com/blog/ Good luck!!!
