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acrosstheuniverse said:

Being a student myself, I’m interested to see where all of you aspire to study. Are there any schools in particular you’d like to attend? Or any specific programs you’re interested in?

Let’s start this discussion!

You never know, you may find someone who has the same educational aspirations as you! Plus, we all know that the SATs and the practice going into them are going to help you reach those goals!

mayurabhinav said:

MIT its mah dream

JohnPhilipGreen said in response to:

That’s the big one. Boston is a beautiful city too.

souradeep said:

i dream to study in either Princeton or Harvard or MIT

oLahav said:

Hey souradeep and everyone- check out this SAT score ranges lesson to see what SAT score you need to get into top American universities.

Also, a lot of people dream of studying at MIT or Harvard… I think it’s probably overrated. I’d rather study at my great Canadian university that’s small, quiet and friendly than at a large, fiercely competitive American university where you study all day with no life. It depends on what person you are though, I guess. After all, if you’ve got a degree or professional designation, you’re top of your class, and you’ve got great people skills and come off well in interviews, does it really matter whether you’re a Harvard grad or a Waterloo one?

What do you think people?

cappy_bg said:

hi guys, I find it very difficult to choose a school even more when i know almost nothing about them since I am a foreigner so could you help me out. I am not looking for top but I am interested in something like genetics or microbiology.any suggestions? thanks

acrosstheuniverse said in response to:

Hey cappy_bg. There are tons of options to study microbiology and genetics both in Canada and the United States. I would suggest checking out Acadia University. They have a microbiology program there that is really thriving. You can even find the program that’s right for you at Acadia right there on their school page . Let me know if there’s anything else you, or anyone in that matter is looking for and we’ll try to get you all the information you need!

cappy_bg99 said:

hi,acrosstheuniverse thanks a lot for the info but there is a big problem with my study.I am from bulgaria and I am not only looking for the right school but also for one that offers scholarships for international students.so if you know something that can be useful I would appreciate it. anaway thanks for the previous info I like the school bit I am not familiar with the scolarship process in Canada or the required exams for enrollment.messy situation, huh?

oLahav said in response to:

Hey cappy_bg99, don’t worry, the situation isn’t as messy as it sounds.

There aren’t any required exams other than the TOEFL (English language exam) you’ll need to study in Canada. You can find information about the TOEFL in our TOEFL Community. You’ll also need to arrange a student permit and things like that, and you can find that info in the Study in Canada Community.

Finally, there’s a lot of international scholarships out there, and of course we’ve got a Scholarship Community with lessons that can point you in the right direction.

LearnHub is full of resources for prospective international students, you just have to browse around and look for it. If you need more info, post it in a discussion and we’ll answer it as soon as we can.

Good luck!

cappy_bg said:

thanks oLahav, I will think about Canada. I already had m TOEFL and i have 113 on the ibt so I think I will concider Canada now that I know it is easier than USA.anyway do you think I have scored enough or I should redo the exam?

acrosstheuniverse said in response to:

Hey cappy_bg,

According to Heather’s lesson on TOEFL Basics , the iBT TOEFL mark will be a range from 0 -120. So 113 is a fantastic mark to achieve. Congratulations! In this case, I don’t think you’d need to redo the test if in fact the highest score possible is 120, you’re not far away at all from the very top mark.

cappy_bg said:

ok thanks I myself am very happy about what I got on the TOEFL, even more it was my first attempt. anyway is there some place where i can find universities in Canada and choose some by certain criteria?something like the college match maker at collegeboard.com.I really appreciate the help you have given me info that practically changed my ideas about…..everything.it has never crossed my mind I could come up with a different prespective for my life for such a short period of time.so, thanks

JohnPhilipGreen said in response to:

Hi cappy_bg. There is the Canadian School Finder here on LearnHub, but their aren’t too many schools in there yet. More are joining every week though.

cappy_bg said:

thanks JohnPhilipGreen the finder was quite useful.just one more thing.has any of you heard about Ohio Wesleyan university? how do you find?i found a few other colleges that fit my needs but this one kind of feel like the right one.at least to my instinct.can you help me out i really appreciate it.

acrosstheuniverse said:

Hi cappy_bg,

You can check out Ohio Wesleyan University’s school page right on LearnHub now. It is known for its strong liberal arts background and dedicated faculty. Although classified as a small college, it is increasing its student body as well as academic reputation keep rising. Referring back to your first question about a microbiology, they do have a program there that would suit your needs. As well, they’re open to international applicants.

As JohnPhillipGreen said, the school finder will be growing, so keep your eye on it. :)

cappy_bg said:

hi guys I`m afraid it`s me again and I have few more questions.I saw the page of McGill university in Canada but there are some things I don`t understand.It says that SAT subject tests are required for non canadian students.If so how many do they require?Is it possible they to give me a scholarship which covers most of my needs because my parents can`t pay for my education?

thanks

JohnPhilipGreen said in response to:

That’s interesting… I didn’t think schools in Canada asked for SAT scores! I wonder if I am mistaken or if McGill is unique that way.

I don’t know about how many SAT subject tests they require. Hopefully someone else here does.

cappy_bg said:

Required for Some: SAT Reasoning Test and SAT Subject Tests; or ACT TOEFL (internet-based test) minimum score: 90 that is info from collegeboard.com i think it can be trusted so i would like to know what is it they want

oLahav said:

I was surprised to learn that a Canadian university uses the SAT for international admission, but it’s true… however, it’s true only for US students and international students in US programs abroad.

McGill requires the regular new SAT (as oppose of the old one) plus 2 subject SATs, which depend on the faculty you’re applying for. For example, Engineering requires a math one and either chemistry or physics. For more details, look here.

For international students outside the US, you should look here, admission is based primarily on grades, but is very competitive.

Entrance scholarships to McGill range from $3,000 to $10,000, and international students with high averages may be eligible. Here are more details.

Hope this helps.

acrosstheuniverse said:

Hi Maria,

I’ve found some more detailed requirements for the science program at McGill since you’ve indicated that you’re interested in studying microbiology, genetics or bacteriology. For science respectively they indicate that you must have…

• Pre-calculus (functions)
• At least two of biology, chemistry or physics
• SAT IIs must include at least two different subjects from: biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics.

Here are the requirements for the SAT I and SAT II for the subjects I’m guessing you may be interested in taking…

SAT I (taken after March 2005)
Min. Score Range
* Critical Reading 620 – 650
* Writing 620 – 650
* Mathematics: (Engineering and Architecture programs) 600 – 640
* Mathematics: (other programs) 560 – 630

SAT II
Subject Min.Score Range
* Writing (prior to March 2005) 610 – 650
* Math I 570 – 630
* Math II/IIC 540 – 630
* Biology 590 – 630
* Ecological Biology 590 – 630
* Molecular Biology 590 – 630
* Chemistry 580 – 630
* Physics 580 – 630

And since you’ve already taken the ACT test, you can compare your scores to that required by McGill here…

ACT
* Composite Score 26 – 28
* English 24 – 25
* Math 24 – 25
* Reading 24 – 25
* Science Reasoning 24 – 25

Hope this helps! Let us know if there’s anything else you’re confused about.

cappy_bg said:

thanks oLahav that is pretty much exactly what I needed to know now.just one more thing.Here in Bulgaria we graduate in the middel of june, is it possible for me to apply in January if i haven`t graduated yet?thanks again.

acrosstheuniverse said in response to:

Here’s a lesson describing the SAT Dates and Registration Deadlines for the 08-09 year. You might also be interested in reading about the actual SAT registration process in another lesson as well. :)

oLahav said in response to:

The most important requirement for McGill international admissions is completion of the credentials necessary for university admissions. A high school diploma (Diploma za Zavursheno Sredno Obrazovanie?) is a requirement.

However, you can contact McGill and ask them specifically, if you’re guaranteed a diploma at the end of June and already have the important marks, it may be ok, who knows.

cappy_bg said:

hi oLahav, I was wondering if you could find me an e-mail adress to contact with McGill because I can`t seem to find it anywhere in their web site.

thanks in advance

oLahav said:

According to McGill’s contact page, the Enrolment Services’ email is admissions@mcgill.ca, and the Scholarships Office is scholarships@mcgill.ca. If you’re looking for specific faculty emails, you should email the Enrolment Services and ask them for it, they’ll be happy to refer you to the right address.