So it seems like cost is the key determinant for why most Canadian graduates of BS/“Day” schools decide to stay put in Canada for university. Which kinda makes me a tad confused (or maybe going around in circles, if that may be the case). Why?
First of all, if cost is a “factor” in staying “put” for university, then isn’t the “cost” to send them to private BS/“Day” schools even more prohibitive through the years?
Maybe the only plausible answer to that ^ question is that the education is second to none vs public system. Then again, I don’t think it’s much different in US BS vs US public schools (?).
Thing is - I am indeed going around in circles – bec if parents are willing to shelve the costs for Secondary School, why not University in the US? Maybe as someone of you have alluded do, the benefits of going US Uni route is just not as “easy” (eg it’s more a lottery, US Visa after graduation is not easy to get) or it’s just not “worth it” anymore to go to the US for Uni unless it’s one of those HYPMS type schools.
Either way, thanks for providing the insights. I was not sure where to start thinking about this in terms of “benefits” vs “costs - clearly the costs are financial, mostly” hence the question I typed in to begin with. I will continue thinking about this “cost/benefit” equation in the next few months. Thanks again