Blog 7 – How to Get into the University of Toronto U of T Overview Ranked 16 in the U.S. News & World Report university ranking, and highest-ranked in Canada (U of T ranks 16th globally, up one spot, in U.S. News & World Report university ranking, n.d.), this…
Blog 6 – Does it Matter Which University You Go To? #university#planning Choosing a university to pursue post-secondary education can be the most significant decision a teen makes. Most kids develop an awareness of university at a very young age. As elementary school students, they could have learned the…
Blog 5 – The Harvard Project on College Admission Special thanks to our beloved student Karen who contributed to many graphics for Giraffe blogs. #collegeadmission The Harvard Graduate School of Education conducted a project in 2016 – Turning the Tide, Inspiring Concern for Others and the Common Good…
The Myth of Extracurricular Activities Special thanks to our beloved student Karen who contributed to many graphics for Giraffe blogs. #academics#universityapplication Parents and students know that university admission isn’t about grades alone. Especially for those aiming for top-tier universities in Canada and US. You can’t get in…
Can You Have a Decent Career with an Arts Degree? #university #careercoaching When I say an Arts degree, I mean a liberal arts degree, rather than a visual arts degree, since many students don’t know the difference. The term liberal arts referred to trivium (grammar, rhetoric, and logic) and…