UBC Science Acceptance Rate Careers in STEM, and especially ‘S’cience, are fast-growing and highly-sought after.  Science-educated graduates enjoy exciting careers that are full of travel opportunities; offer incredible employment benefits; allow you to participate in the cutting edge of research & technology; and enjoy no shortage of big words, such as Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis! It’s a dream for many young people around Canada. With UBC Science’s acceptance rates estimated to be between 10-25%, how do you make it come true? How To Get Into UBC Science The Science ..read more

UBC engineering acceptance rate  Every Fall, students from across the country migrate to the west coast to attend UBC’s Engineering program and participate in one of the most storied and productive institutions in the world. Graduates walk away with lifelong friends, valuable connections, and incredible career prospects. It’s one of the most sought after programs in Canada. However, it’s also very competitive. The UBC Engineering program accepts only 1,000 new students each year while thousands more apply and the acceptance rate is estimated to be between 10-25%. How to get into UBC engin ..read more

Western University’s Ivey Honours Business Administration (HBA) is one of the most unique and sought-after programs in Canada. With an average salary of $74,908 for new graduates, top students across the country fight to be part of the Ivey AEO elite. The institution accepts students coming out of their second year of university and challenges applicants to achieve much more than a standard admissions board will.  Getting into Ivey starts in Grade 8. The reason for this stems from the AEO status which is unique to Ivey. It stands for Advanced Entry Opportunity and extends conditional, pre ..read more

The Smith School of Business When it comes to higher education in Canada, there are few institutions who compare to the prestige and quality of a Queen’s Commerce education. It’s like the kids say, “Queen’s is the Dream”. It’s a storied institution with ranks of alumni who have gone on to incredible careers and even shaped much of the world you see today. Among the university’s most elite faculties is the Smith School of Business, which has famous alumni like Elon Musk, the world’s richest man who studied business for 2 years at Queen’s. Over 9000 Canadians seek acceptance each year with less ..read more

Canadians who graduated in 2020 owed an average of $24,000 in government student loans. If you owed this amount and wanted to be debt-free in five years, you would need to repay $470+ each month—assuming you were lucky enough to avoid interest. Owing tens of thousands of dollars is no joke. This guide introduces everything I wish I knew before I accepted the responsibility of student debt. To make smart choices, you need to understand how the student loan system works, how it varies by province and territory, and what your options are for repayment. This guide also covers what international st ..read more

Each year, more than one million students apply to more than 900 colleges and universities via the Common App system. This step-by-step guide will empower you to stand out with a story that is uniquely yours, rather than what you think admissions deans want to read. Writing this essay can be a frustrating part of the college application process. These days, social media has increased students’ awareness of what it means to ‘brand’ themselves. I noticed youth awareness of the attention economy leaves many students discouraged by their competition.  The pressure to “tell your story” in a wa ..read more

A 2018 survey suggests the average law student in Canada has $71,444 of student debt. It is important for high school students who want to be a lawyer to ask some hard questions sooner rather than later. Most importantly:  Do I really want to be a lawyer?  What undergraduate program should I apply for before law school?  How can I reduce my debt? Many high school students aspiring to become lawyers are incredibly high-energy, passionate and organized people. Yet, they often lack resources to understand what their career pathway might look like until their upper years of univer ..read more

By Ciara Browne Despite putting in the work to be an outstanding student and community member for years, I struggled to communicate why universities and scholarship providers should invest in me. On top of various athletic and academic achievements, I filled multiple leadership and mentorship roles in high school. Through coaching youth in Karate, leading the host team at my restaurant job, and tutoring my peers in calculus, I found purpose and enjoyment. However, it was difficult for me to articulate my strengths in a meaningful way. I found community involvement fulfilling to the extreme, bu ..read more

The legend of the “full ride” scholarship athlete shapes Canadian’s dreams for their hometown heroes. However, star athletes in Canada can struggle to get star treatment when it comes to athletic scholarships to fund their education. The single pilot program to create full-ride equivalent scholarships for female hockey players wrapped up in 2021, with no sign of revival. Although U Sports has not published any recent data, in 2013 the average athletic scholarship totalled at $1060, roughly one-fifth of average tuition at the time. We asked U Sport for updated numbers on the average amount of U ..read more

Your 9-Step Guide to Graduate Debt-Free – Video Edition Got 30-minutes? Watch our 9-step guide to graduating debt-free from a top university in Canada below!   If you prefer to read, check out our written version of the guide below! Your 9-Step Guide to Graduate Debt-Free – Written Edition Making Money As A Student Starts With Your Mindset Many students today believe that student debt is inevitable. But the truth is that there are resources and strategies that enable students to graduate debt-free. In this Playbook for today’s students to graduate debt-free, we are specifically addressin ..read more