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A parent's guide to competitive engineering admissions at Waterloo, U of T, McGill, and UBC, including averages, applications, and the extracurriculars that matter.
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AP and IB are both rigorous academic programs, but they differ in structure, assessment, and philosophy. Here is a detailed comparison to help your family choose.
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IB Internal Assessments count for 20 to 30 percent of final grades. This guide explains what they are, how they are marked, and how to approach them effectively.
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