Canada; choosing the right college

Selecting a college in Canada, no doubt, is a big decision when you’ve a long list of equally well-known colleges. At the same time, the decision is extremely personal as well as very stressful. However, in choosing the suitable college, it’s very important to understand that there is no such thing as a ‘perfect’ college. There are many colleges and universities that may match your choices. It’s always advisable to spare some time to find the right college that suits you evaluating on various criteria.

There are hundreds of colleges to choose from in Canada. Finding the right one is very important in your education and career in long-term. The institution that you select must provide you with the opportunity to learn and enjoy your years in school and ultimately land you an excellent job or career perspective. Another aspect you need to consider is the budget. The college you choose must be affordable for you.

There are many different factors that you need to consider when choosing a right college in Canada. The first thing you need to consider is the type of college you want to be in. Do you want to join a diploma course or a four-year degree college? Diploma courses are great for students who want a job early and for those with financial considerations.

Learn about the academic strength of the colleges you are interested in. What are the eligibility requirements, kind ofGRE/GAMT, TOEFL/ IELTS scores the particular institution is seeking for, etc?

Depending on your area of choice here is the list of some of the best courses offered in the schools and colleges in Canada:

Business Studies: Canadian business schools offer world class management studies with wide range of business management programmes: Diploma in Accounting (DAP), Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com), Master of Management (MM), Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Executive Education, PhD, Urban Land Economics Diploma Program, Certificate Programme in Real Property Assessment, and many more.

The top Business Schools in Canada are considered equivalent of the Ivy League business schools. Here is the list of top Canadian B-schools. However, the order should not be considered rankings assigned to these business schools. These are:

1. Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario
2. Sauder School of Business, University of British Colombia, Vancouver, Canada
3. Schulich School of Business, York University, Toronto, Canada
4. McGill Faculty of Management, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
5. Queen's School of Business, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
6. University of New Brunswick MBA, Saint John
7. Faculty of Business, University of Victoria, British Colombia
8. Simon Fraser University, Faculty of Bus Admin, Burnaby, B.C., Canada
9. University of Calgary, Haskayne School of Business, Alberta
10. Michael G DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University, Ontorio

It is always advisable to apply early to your most preferred colleges. Better if you apply for the top five colleges in your top 10 list. If you apply this way, you have the opportunity to choose the best offers in case you get offer letters from more than one institution. Early action will give you an edge over thousands of other students as well, because early applications have a much greater chances of getting accepted.

Another aspect of selecting the right college in Canada is your area of study. For instance, if you are interested in the field where salary is not very promising such as activism or NGO, going to very expensive college that is known for six- figure salary packages for its students cannot be called wise decision.