Special Annual Issue Edited by Anne Dowsett Johnson over 250 pages Choosing The Right University: An Insider’s Guide (pg.10) - More than ever before, students can’t afford not to go to university. But as the echo boom generation lines up outside Canada’s postsecondary institutions, concerns about access, quality and cost are on the rise. Methodology (pg.20) - How Maclean’s measures the quality of undergraduate education at Canadian universities. Primarily Undergraduate Universities (pg.22) Comprehensive Universities (pg.24) Medical Doctoral Universities (pg.26) Reading the Rankings (pg.28) - Which universities have the highest average entering grades? The highest proportion of international students in first year? The smallest class sizes? Which ones top the national reputational survey? A complete breakout of all the ranking information. Money Matters (pg.44) - Student loans and grants are still critical sources of assistance for many Canadians. A guide to financial options, including bursaries and scholarships. What Does It Really Cost? (pg.46) - A ranking of undergraduate tuition, factoring in compulsory ancillary fees, from the least expensive to the most. A Visitor’s Guide (pg.48) - From visas and financial aid to health insurance and tuition fees: a primer for international students wanting to study in Canada. Residence Report (pg.50) - For the new university student, residence can offer the ideal transition, a place where friendships are formed and challenges are shared. A coast-to-coast guide to residence and meal-plan options, plus the comparative cost of an apartment.