Meet Alex, a 20-year-old international student from the United States who recently transferred to the University of Waterloo. Having faced the challenges of adjusting to Canadian grading systems while applying to schools, Alex often finds himself baffled by the differences in how marks are interpreted across borders. Fiercely competitive, he prides himself on his academic achievements but occasionally questions the fairness of the admissions process, especially when he hears about fellow students’ impressive high school averages. Alex loves to engage in discussions about education disparities and shares his insights in online forums.