Free DAT Practice Tests
As a part of the requirements for dental schools in Canada and requirements for dental schools in the US, applicants are required to take the DAT. Taking a DAT practice test…
American DAT vs Canadian DAT: Similarities and Differences
Both the American DAT and Canadian DAT have many similarities. In fact, if you check the requirements for some Canadian dental schools you will find that both the Canadian and American DATs are accepted. Similarly, most American dental schools will accept the Canadian DAT. This post provides an in-depth look into both the similarities and differences between the two standardized tests. All information found in this article is from the Canadian Dental Association or American Dental Association which are the governing bodies responsible for administrating their respective DATs.
(more…)Study Habits: Getting Maximum Grades in Minimum Time
The only difference between average, good and excellent students is their study habits!
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” – a quote attributed to Aristotle
Doing the same thing over and over again will not get you different results. If you want to improve your grades, you need to change your study habits. We surveyed students that are excelling in the most difficult programs to get into in Canada, and organized their suggestions in chronological order to help them achieve higher grades in less time.
Establishing good study habits is the key to being successful in university, high school, professional school and in life.
The top 15 study habits to get maximum grades in minimum time that appear below are universal, in that they will help any student regardless of their learning style.
(more…)Canadian University Acceptance Rates
Many international and domestic students look to study in some of Canada’s top Universities. Surprisingly, these Universities have some of the highest acceptance rates in comparison to the top American Universities while still offering an amazing education.
The following is a compilation of the undergraduate acceptance rates to some of Canada’s top Universities. Please note that some Universities do not outright provide these statistics. Thus some data has had to be estimated using the information provided by each institution. The link to each university’s data has been provided below:
(more…)Succeeding on your Queens Health Science Supplementary Application
So you are thinking of applying to the Queen’s health sciences program! This direct-entry program is highly competitive, with an acceptance rate of around 4%, so let’s make sure you have all the information and tools you need to do well.
Let’s walk through all the requirements, tips, and tricks for a successful Queen’s Health Science application including our tips on creating a great supplementary application.
(more…)Queens Health Science Acceptance Rate
How hard is it to get into Queens Health Science?
The Queen’s University Bachelor of Health Sciences program is a relatively new and up-and-coming health science program that has been seen by many as a potential rival to the more established health science program at McMaster. Although it is new, it has already garnered a lot of attention and applications from high school students. So what does the Queens Health Science acceptance rate look like?
(more…)Queen’s Commerce vs Ivey HBA: Strengths and Weaknesses
The Queen’s Commerce and Western’s Ivey HBA programs are among the top undergraduate programs in Canada and the best business undergraduate programs in Canada. Both programs are incredibly selective, with an acceptance rate of 7% for Queen’s Commerce and 8% for Western Ivey, and attract a very high calibre of students from across the globe.
This article provides a completely unbiased view, from graduates of both programs, of the strengths and weaknesses of both the Ivey HBA and Queen’s Commerce programs to help aid your decision in determining which program is right for you.
(more…)Queen’s Commerce Acceptance Rate and Employment Report
How hard is it to get into Queen’s Commerce?
The Smith Bachelor of Commerce program at Queen’s University has often been ranked as one of the most selective undergraduate programs to get into and currently stands as the fourth hardest program to get into in Canada!
The Queen’s Commerce acceptance rate has been around 7% in the past few years. Their admission team looks for well-rounded candidates who are high academic achievers that usually maintain a 90%+ admission average and are also enthusiastic and bright individuals looking to make a change in their schools and communities.
(more…)How to Become a Dentist in Canada
Becoming a dentist in Canada is dependent on certain factors including the province/territory you wish to study in and the school at which you were educated at. This post provides a detailed insight into the process of becoming a dentist from start to finish, no matter what educational background or country you come from. There are 5 steps in becoming a practicing dentist in Canada:
- Obtaining a Bachelor’s Undergraduate Degree
- Obtaining a University Degree in Dentistry
- Completion of an Exam from the National Dental Examining Board of Canada
- Registration with the Dentistry College in your Province/Territory
- Additional Steps for International Applicants from Non-Accredited Universities
How to Become a Dentist in Ontario
To become a dentist in Ontario the only thing you need is to become a member of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario.
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