Model United Nations (MUN)
Simulate UN committees and debate global issues
Why It Matters
Strong for political science, international relations, economics, and law. Attending multiple conferences and chairing committees shows clear progression. McGill and UofT are particularly impressed by MUN.
How to Start
Many Canadian high schools have MUN clubs. Top Canadian conferences include CHOMUN (Ottawa), SSUNS (McGill), and YMUN (UofT).
Commitment
- Medium commitment: a few hours most weeks during the school year.
- Best starting grade: G8
- G8 or G9 - start as a delegate, aim to chair by G11 or G12.
Programs It Supports
- Political Science
- International Relations
- Economics
- Law
Majors it supports
- Political Science – high 70s to high 80s
- International Relations – high 70s to high 80s
- Economics – high 80s to low 90s at top schools
- Law (JD) – 3.7+ GPA and 160+ LSAT for top schools
Universities where it fits
Our profiles for these schools suggest Model United Nations (MUN) as a good fit for their applicants.
- Western University – London, ON
- University of Ottawa – Ottawa, ON
- Carleton University – Ottawa, ON
- McGill University – Montreal, QC
Similar extracurriculars
- Student Council – Represent and lead your school community
- Competitive Debate Team – Argue both sides of complex issues competitively
- Start a New School Club or Initiative – Identify a gap and build something from scratch
- City Youth Council or Advisory Board – Advise municipal government on youth issues
- Ontario Youth Parliament / Provincial Youth Parliament – Simulate provincial parliamentary democracy
- Peer Tutoring Coordinator – Organize and lead the school's peer tutoring program
- Morning Announcements Anchor / Producer – Run the daily broadcasts for the entire school
- Mental Health Awareness Week Chair – Organize workshops, speakers, and events focused on wellness
- Graduation / Prom Committee Chair – Plan the biggest and most expensive event of high school