<p>One piece of advice to those who are making decisions. Choose the school which is right for YOU. Consider what you want to study, what programs are offered, the reputation of professors, the variety of courses and the ease with which you can get into the ones you want, the location of the school and how that may influence your travel to and from home, whether you want to be in a large urban area or a smaller city. Don’t let supposed ‘international reputation’ be the major consideration in your decision-making process.</p>
<p>As someone who is older and has considerably more experience than most of the posters who have commented here, in addition to having kids and nieces and nephews at U of T, Queens, and McGill, I can tell you that the name of the school itself will not make or break your future. I also have the advantage of having lived in both Canada and the U.S. and along with my husband (and many family friends and relatives), have had the experience of grad school, job hunting, recruiting, and hiring graduates from these schools. You are no more likely to get a good position if you are a McGill grad than you are if you’re a U of T or Queens grad. Most people in Human Resources, especially in NYC since that’s been mentioned here, are very much aware of the reputations of all three schools. I can guarantee you that. Choose the school which you love, not the one where you think there is a perceived advantage for something which will happen four years from now! :)</p>