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Applying to
Institutions in the US
• Limit to 12 - 14
• Maximum of 10 US distinct applications ( may include more institutions )
• Minimum of 2-4 Canadian institutions with 2 being ‘ safety ’ institutions .
Institutions in the UK
• Limit to 7 - 9
• Maximum of 5 UK institutions ( UCAS restriction ).
• Minimum of 2-4 Canadian institutions with 2 being ‘ safety ’ institutions .
Institutions in the US & UK *
• Limit to 12 - 14
• Maximum of 5 US distinct applications ( may include more institutions )
• Maximum of 5 UK institutions .
• Minimum of 2-4 Canadian institutions with 2 being ‘ safety ’ institutions .
* It is unusual for students to apply to both US and UK schools . In general , US schools appeal to students who are “ generalists ” while UK schools are seeking students who are “ specialists ”.