CONQUER TOP 3 CANADA UNIVERSITIES
University of Toronto, UBC and McGill are the dream destinations of thousands of students around the world – and GPA believes that Vietnamese students can compete if they prepare properly and at the right time. With experience supporting hundreds of successful applications, GPA shares effective strategies, entry requirements, and pathways to help students prepare for high school applications.
The University of Toronto, UBC and McGill are the three most prestigious universities in Canada, consistently ranked in the world’s Top 50 with many subjects in the global Top 10. They are also the place to train a series of excellent alumni – from prime ministers, Nobel laureates, to global leaders.
The schools have strategic geographical locations: Toronto – Canada’s largest economic center; Vancouver – an innovative and livable city; Montreal – a multicultural and affordable metropolis.
International students are strongly supported through full scholarships (McCall MacBain, IMES …), a leading research ecosystem and a multicultural, open academic environment.
Overview
| University | Location | Annual tuition (CAD) | Global Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Toronto | Toronto, Ontario | CAD 45,000–70,000 | 25 |
| McGill University | Montreal, Quebec | ~CAD 27,000 | 29 |
| University of British Columbia | Vancouver & Okanagan | CAD 40,000–65,000 | 38 |
University of Toronto
Founded in 1827, the University of Toronto has grown to become Canada’s leading institution for learning, research and knowledge creation. It is one of the world’s leading research universities, at the forefront of innovation and discovery.
The university has three campuses – St. George, Mississauga and Scarborough – located in Toronto and the surrounding areas. Approximately 95% of its graduate students study at the downtown St. George campus, along with more than 60% of its undergraduate students. Thousands of international students from more than 160 countries and territories study at the University of Toronto.
McGill University
McGill University is an English-language public research university located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1821 by royal charter from King George IV, the university is named after James McGill. McGill’s main campus is located on the slopes of Mount Royal in the Ville-Marie borough of downtown Montreal. The university also has a secondary campus in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, 30 km west of the main campus on the Island of Montreal, and a French-language medical campus in Gatineau, Quebec.
University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a public research university located in British Columbia, Canada. With an annual research budget of $759 million, UBC funds more than 8,000 projects each year. The university was founded in 1908 and officially opened in 1915.
UBC has two main campuses: the Vancouver campus and the Okanagan campus in the city of Kelowna. Of which, the Vancouver campus is the larger, accounting for more than 85% of the university’s total student population. In a recent year, international students accounted for about 23% of the Vancouver campus and about 13% of the Okanagan campus.
READY FOR THE NEXT STEP?
Don’t let your child miss out on getting into top universities in Canada just because of starting too late or lacking the right strategy.
Admission requirements and things Vietnamese students often miss
- Academic Grade Point Average (GPA): Excellent academic achievement, focusing on subjects relevant to the field of application.
- Foreign language: IELTS/TOEFL with high score, ensuring ability to use academic English.
- Extracurricular Activities: Demonstrate passion and leadership through meaningful activities.
- Personal Essay: Share your personal story and goals that align with the school's values.
- Letter of recommendation: From a teacher or counselor who knows your abilities and potential.
- Additional Requirements: Certain fields such as Medicine, Law, or Engineering may require SAT/ACT scores or professional exams.
Our Achievements
years of experience.
students get accepted to Top 100 Global Colleges
students get accepted into their dream schools
students have chosen us
Application Strategy
Branding
From exploring with students their strengths, weaknesses, passions and values, we develop a personal branding strategy for each student to help their profile stand out instead of blending in with the crowd.
Consistent Profile
Each profile component is a separate piece, needs to be invested in to be unique and interesting, when combined together must convey consistent messages according to the student’s personal brand.
School Selection Consulting
We research and advise students to choose schools and majors that match their personality, interests and abilities as shown in their profile, especially schools with the highest ability to accept students and grant scholarships.
Industry Consulting Pioneer
The professions chosen to apply for have different levels of competition, especially for prestigious schools; Choosing a profession is not enough, students also need to convince the Admissions Board with their own profile and personality to be suitable for that profession.
Brand Communication Through Essay
With a team of nearly 20 Vietnamese and foreign consultants with extensive experience and education from the world’s leading universities, we work closely to suggest, inspire and brainstorm ideas with students to find their own stories, thereby conveying the message “Who am I” to the admissions committees of British universities.
Developing Extracurricular Activities and Skills
We personalize the orientation process and guide students through extracurricular activities that not only help students present their applications consistently, but also unlock their potential and help them explore careers that may be a good fit for them.
Roadmap
Grade 10
- Build a learning roadmap and take certification exams for the entire high school period
- Start registering and preparing for international certification exams. (SAT/ACT, IELTS/TOEFL/ Duolingo Test,..)
- Explore opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities.
- Advice on choosing study abroad destinations that meet your family’s wishes and expectations about your future study and career.
- Participate in extracurricular activities at an experiential level and in positions appropriate to your ability and experience
- Advice on choosing study abroad destinations that meet your family’s wishes and expectations about your future study and career.
- Participate in career counseling to understand career paths and develop basic understanding about the choices.
- Practice reflections
Grade 11
- Develop a clear and impressive personal brand
- Participate in career counseling at an in-depth level through appropriate research and specialized activities (internships, research, product manufacturing, specialized courses, etc,.)
- Participate in extracurricular activities at a more intensive level (participate in competitions, large scale activities or in more challenging positions,..)
- Research and practice appropriate college application tools
- Continue practicing self awareness and self reflection throughout the entire development process
- Develop leadership abilities in diverse positions and communities
- Identify suitable teachers to ask for letters of recommendation for the application process
- Practice doing university and major research that fit with interest and capacity of students and their family
- Practice writing resume for university application
Grade 12 / Application Year
- Decide on an application strategy to showcase student’s Personal Brand (May-June)
- Give instructions for effective and impressive letters of recommendation to admissions officers (August-September)
- 1:1 essay sessions with a seasoned essay counselor guiding students both in brainstorming and presenting unique ideas to complete application essays
- Creating an impressive CV that convey student’s Personal Brand. (June-October)
- Guide families to prepare accurate financial documents to maximize financial aid and scholarship opportunities. (August-October)
- Apply to university with a carefully prepared application and follow up with each additional request from applied universities. (November-January)
- Consult on university decision after receiving results (December-April)
- Guide students and family on visa application (April-July)
- Guide students on procedures after being admitted and preparation for university with necessary skills classes (May-July)
Our Mentors
Lan Anh Nguyen
Ngoc Nguyen
Our Students' Success
Our Community Speaks
Nguyen Le Vy Thao
Centre College
“The process of applying to American universities is a significant process of growth process for me. Not only did I discover myself, I also gradually became aware of my ambitions and learned how to strive. Do your best, get up after each fall to pursue that ambition.”
Tran Ngo Quang Anh
Colgate
The three words I would use to describe GPA are: dedicated, comprehensive and warm! The last word may not seem very relevant at first, but it is the adjective that I find most true when talking about GPA. I think finding GPA was a fate. My parents are both perfectionists and very careful, but the decision to choose GPA was made quite quickly. The reason is not only because the cost is relatively suitable for my family, but the first impression GPA leaves on the whole family is very great! It was a sense of peace of mind sending me to GPA! I think it was GPA’s openness, sincerity, and professionalism that convinced my family and myself to choose this place. And even now, those things are still completely true to me.
Thai Vu Duc Anh
Yale University
Throughout the application preparation process, the part that I found most difficult was when I had to come up with ideas and write more than 60 essays to apply to universities. It requires me to spend a lot of time reflecting my experience, my personal values, the matters I care about and my future vision. Ms. Hien, Mr. Sam as well as the members of the GPA team have supported me a lot in finding those values, creating a strategy to build my brand through essays, and finding my voice through writing. I still remember Mr.Sam once told me: “I can help you improve the story line and sentences, but the story must originate deep from your soul, my experience, and values I embrace”. I feel very grateful to have the opportunity to be guided by Ms. Hien, Mr. Sam & the GPA team to succeed in the 2024 US undergraduate admission season!
Ho Le Vy
Vassar College
GPA counselors are enthusiastic, non-judgmental, and motivational. After got rejected from ED1 option, I disappeared for several weeks without contacting anyone, but when I came back, GPA show sympathy then help me regain my spirit. I really like the spirit of student centered approach from GPA.
