Do Canadian universities look at extracurricular activities?

No, the vast majority do not require essays or a list of your extra-curricular activities. Your application is evaluated on your marks only.

Do extracurriculars matter in Canada?

While it’s true that American schools really want to see applicants that have good grades and are actively engaged in extra curriculums, it will still definitely help you in Canada. Universities want students who they know are going to be involved on campus, not just picking their noses in a dorm room.

How do Canadian universities compare to American universities?

Tuition at top Canadian Universities is 16-38\% cheaper than at the best schools in the U.S. Room & Board is 16\% cheaper at Canada’s top schools compared to those in the U.S. Acceptance rates at Canada’s top schools are approximately 3 times higher than in the U.S.

Does UofT CS look at extracurriculars?

“Both U of T and Waterloo require you to fill out your extracurriculars. The general idea is that they want to see that you are interested in things beyond academics… that you have a passion for other things that are not required for you.

Does UofT care about clubs?

For general arts&sciences degrees UofT does not even look at extracurricular activities, only your high school final year average which is very subjective and is not standardized.

How important is extracurricular activities for university?

“Your extracurricular activities show colleges aspects of your personality that your grades and test scores can’t. Though admissions officers can also get to know about your ‘intangible’ qualities through your essays and letters of recommendation, extracurriculars are important because they show that you walk the walk.

Does UOFT CS look at extracurriculars?

Is Canada’s education better than us?

Most Canadians were very surprised when the OECD PISA studies ranked us among the best performing education systems in the world – and many Canadian probably still do not believe these results. Yet, Canada has consistently been a high performing country on international assessments of student performance.

Does Waterloo care about extracurriculars?

Do Canadian universities care about extracurriculars as much as US universities?

Do Canadian universities care about extracurriculars as much as schools in U.S. do? For 99\% of undergraduate programs, students just send in their grades. In Ontario, it’s pretty automated. Some programs ask for additional – such as architecture programs that require a portfolio.

Why are extracurricular activities important for students?

Extracurricular activities are not only essential for children to learn about team work, sportsmanship and respect, but also to enable them to make friends and maybe even develop a love and passion for one of the activities.

Can I get into University with average grades in Canada?

Your lack of extracurricular activities won’t be a problem at all. It is not clear at all what you mean by “average grades”. However, there are a large number of very good universities in Canada and there is probably one that it appropriate for you. If you have mostly A’s, then there are very good universities that you can get accepted to.

Do I need to write an essay or list my extracurricular activities?

No, the vast majority do not require essays or a list of your extra-curricular activities. Your application is evaluated on your marks only. Even these exceptions are relatively recent, due the high volume of applications from the over-90\%-GPA crowd.