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Articles and tips for navigating the university application process, paying for post-secondary education and what to expect on campus
GETTING IN
Getting In
Here’s How to Stand Out on a University Application
Many programs look at more than marks to find the best and brightest. Here’s how students can make an impression on the extra application steps.
University
ChatGPT is everywhere. What’s fair use for students trying to get into university?
“It’s not about ‘how do we catch the cheaters?’ That’s not a forward way of thinking.”
Getting In
Is a Co-Op Program Worth It?
More schools are offering co-op programs—here are the pros and cons
Getting In
What universities really think about your application
We asked admissions officers from three top schools to talk about how they’re choosing this year’s class of students
WE’RE IN PRINT!
Maclean’s education guides are the go-to resource for post-secondary education in Canada.
PAYING FOR IT
Paying For It
The Real Stories That Impressed the Loran Scholarship Judges
This international studies student at l’Université de Montréal was a climate change advocate and cheerleading coach
Paying For It
What I Spend Each Month as a University Student at Waterloo
Groceries, eating out and transportation are big parts of Justin Lau’s budget
Paying For It
Everything to Know about Student Bank Accounts and Credit Cards
Students are bombarded with offers for bank accounts and credit cards. Here’s what they really need.
University
How To Pay For University: A Comprehensive Guide
The cost of a university education keeps going up. Between loans, grants and RESPs, here’s how families can make it work.
Paying For It
Getting the Most Out of RESP Savings
Financial planner Andrea Thompson breaks breaks down what a family needs to know about withdrawing RESP funds
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How a Quality Business School Experience is Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders
At International Business University (IBU), leadership isn’t just taught—it’s lived. With a hands-on, forward-thinking approach, IBU equips students with the critical skills, entrepreneurial mindset and real-world experience needed to navigate today’s business world.
How Seneca Polytechnic Combines Theory and Practices to Produce Career-Ready and World-Ready Graduates
Whether in healthcare, aviation or beyond, graduates such as Ervin Sevilla and Julie Beverstein credit their Seneca education for helping them prosper in their fields.
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The Private and Independent School Guide Fall 2024
Browse through Canada’s top independent and private schools to find the right fit for your child
Your Student Budgeting Questions, Answered
Navigating student finances can be intimidating, but with the right guidance, you can make better informed decisions that can help secure your future.
CAMPUS LIFE
Campus Life
How to Plan a Gap Year
Interest in gap years is increasing. Here are tips to make the most of a year "off."
Campus Life
Lessons From My First Year of University
University is a dizzying change from high school. This is what I wish I’d known when I started.
Campus Life
What I Learned as a Psychology Co-op Student
This psychology student’s co-op helped her discover her interest in design
Campus Life
Why Movement is Critical to Learning
Frequent movement breaks can have a huge impact on learning, and on students’ mental and physical health
Campus Life
What I Learned as a Co-op Student At Ontario Power Generation
This computer science student developed an AI model at Ontario Power Generation
COLLEGES
Colleges
I Took a Plumbing Program in College, Now I’ve inspired Other Women to Join The Trades
Just 10 months into her program, this student was working as a plumber
Colleges
What I Spend Each Month as a College Student in Toronto
I save money by thrifting and cooking meals with my roommates
Colleges
How To Get a Free Trip
Global experience programs cover the costs for students to learn and work around the world