The Globe and Mail
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May 18, 2026
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Canadian parents are paying consultants to help get their kids into top universities
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Article Excerpt
Canadian parents are increasingly turning to university admissions consultants to boost their children's chances of getting accepted to top-tier institutions. According to a survey by the Higher Education Strategy Institute (HESI), 28% of Canadian post-secondary students have paid for such services in the past three years, up from 16% in 2019.
The trend is not limited to affluent families; a recent study by KPMG found that among high-income households, 45% are using or considering university admissions consulting. However, even middle-income families are getting involved as they seek to give …
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