• admissions

    I’m getting too old for this shit: cop turned uni student

    January 19, 2011

    Hey, I have a question concerning transferring from college. I’m currently in the Police Foundations program at Humber College, but I do not find this program challenging and i’ve reconsidered my career path. I finished my first semester there with an 85% average, and I can easily get at least a 90% for second semester. I’ve looked at the U of T website and it indicates, “Program area prerequisites must be met at the senior high school level.? Two full college level semesters of an academic subject may be? considered to satisfy a prerequisite.” I did not do good in high school because I didn’t attend school ever, but hopefully I was considering that they will look at my first semester and my, in progress, second semester to satisfy the pre-requisite for entrance into the sociology program. I’m not interested in the transfer of credits, I just mainly want to get out of college as I am wasting my time here. I would like to know my chances of getting in and if an 85-90% average is sufficient for competitiveness. Sorry for the long message, but there is one last thing that maybe I could get some info for. The U of T website says in their recruitment calendar that they will be coming to Humber Lakeshore campus on the 20th and I just wondered from what times the recruiters will be there from. Thank you in advance!

    ???????????????

    First off, Here’s the information about the Annual Degree Fair at Humber. I would run because it’s on right now!

    Approximately 50 universities from North America, Australia and Great Britain will be there!

    Date:??????? January 20, 2011
    Time:??????? 10:00 am-12:00 noon
    Location:? Humber College (Lakeshore Campus, Small Cafeteria (Bldg. B))

    The “program area prerequisites” are what they are looking at to be met at the highschool level. So your 6 Grade 12 U level courses, including English. They do say that two full semesters at college will be considered as a replacement. There’s no gaurenteeing this, but once you have completed your second semester you would be a candidate for entry into U of T.
    Give Admissions and Awards a shout [(416) 978-2190]. Explain your situation and they will tell you the next steps and if you have the requirements to apply.
    Props for getting you shit together and getting some killer marks

    Lata,

    Aska

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  • admissions

    Just Dance … your way into a Major in Human Resources

    January 17, 2011
    Hi there,
    I am interested in human geography as one of my majors for next year. I was looking at?the requirements and it seems that I either need a 2.0 CGPA which I have or 67% in 2 half? year 100 level geography courses. I got a 77 in one geography credit and 65 in the other. Would I still be able to make it my major if I had a CGPA of 2.3 or do I need both a 67% in the two courses plus a CGPA of 2.0?

    Cheers,
    ? ? Danielle

    ???????????????

    Whaddup Danielle,

    The key to understanding the course calendar is recognizing the ‘and’ and ‘or’s. As long as you have either a CGPA of 2.0 OR the 67% in 1.0 GGR FCE at the 100 or 200 level, you are golden. Keep that CGPA above 2.0 and you are good to go!

    Happy Geography-ing.

    Love,
    Aska

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  • admissions

    I wanna walk like you, talk like you, go to a Canadian school like you

    January 12, 2011

    First off, I just want to say thank you thank you thank youfor this wonderful, brilliant askastudent resource– so helpful!? So manykind, Canadian college students willing to lend a helping hand *sigh*

    Anyway, on to my question(s).? I’m a student who has and is currentlyattending an American high school (yes, I’m one of those) and I really really really want to come to UT for undergrad– it’s my number 1 college choice, soof course I’m doing exhaustive research.? I cannot tell you how many sites and info brochures I’ve raked through, but I cannot find any consistentinformation on this: for American students, what is the average SAT score of students accepted to UT?? Also, would you be able to tell me theacceptance rate for American applicants, or even the acceptance rate for UT overall?? I know it’s a fantastic University, so I’d really appreciate aclearer perspective on what I’m up against in the applicant pool 🙂

    Also, since I’m applying with American test scores, I’m required to submiteither 2 APs or 2 SAT II’s or one of each in addition to the SAT.? Isthere a difference in how these tests are viewed?? I know that one can getcollege credit for an AP, but I’m more interested in score comparison. Do youlook at percentiles when considering scores?? I’m not entirely sure ifthey get sent by the Collegeboard (the company that administers the SAT).? Let?s say for example that I have a 4 on an AP exam, andmy percentile states that I did better than 72% of people that took the test,and I have an SAT II score of 680 but my percentile states that I did betterthan 85% of people that took that test.? Which score would be better received?
    Thank you so much!

    ???????????????

    Hi there soon-to-be-American-going-to-Canada-to-study-and-never-leaving-because-they-love-it-here,

    So here’s the deal, U of T doesn’t allow statistics to be posted about admissions rate because they change annually based on the grades of the applicants. It also depends on what course you are applying to. In general (please please don’t hold me to this) 80% is probably the bare minimum for the St. George campus, maybe a little bit lower for the 2 other campuses. Saying that, the sciences, engineering, and commerce can get up to mid to high 80’s or even low 90’s.

    I’m not going to lie to you here, all of that? SAT and AP talk is a little bit mush to my Canadian school system brain.

    But I can send you to a snazzy little resource. Go here. Follow the steps and fill in the information that pertains to you. It should result in telling you required prerequisite courses and minimum test course.

    If this doesn’t help you I would suggest calling Admissions and Awards (second plug of the day for them) at 416-978-2190. I’m sure this is long distance for you, but that couple of extra dollars might just be worth the comfort of knowledge they may provide.

    I hope to see you converted soon … i mean… uuhhh … accepted

    Tenderly yours,
    Aska

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  • admissions

    I speaks good English

    January 12, 2011

    Hi!! I just wanted to ask if I have to take an English proficiency test if my first language is English. In addition to this, I grew up in Philippines and went to a school where English is the medium of instruction. And also, I’ve only been here in Canada for 2 years. I took the CAEL test on May; unfortunately, I only got a 60 overall band but my speaking was 70 band.

    I hope you could be able to answer my question.

    Thank You and God Bless

    ???????????????

    Whaddup new resident of Canada,

    Here is what U of T has to say on the English language requirements:

    ”

    If your first language is English, you are not required to provide proof of English facility. Instead, you must include Grade 12 English ENG4U/EAE4U (or an equivalent course) among the courses you offer for admission.

    If you are uncertain whether or not you will be required to take an English facility test, contact Admissions and Awards for a ruling. Remember that if you are required to present an English facility test, you must submit an acceptable result by our document deadlines.

    We accept only official test scores sent directly to Admissions and Awards by the testing agency. We recommend that you request that your result be sent to us as soon as it is available. You will not be penalized for an unacceptable result if we receive an acceptable result on a later test. ”

    I would suggest giving Admissions and Awards a shout: 416-978-2190 and outline your situation. They will know exactly what you have to do.

    U of T states:

    “Canadian Academic English Language Assessment
    The minimum score required to meet our English facility requirement is an overall score of 70 and no part below 60.”

    Meaning that if you are required to take an English Language Assessment, that the scores you received aren’t high enough for U of T. Sorry man.

    Let’s cross our fingers and hope that you’re in the clear. Which … come on… you should be with English being your first language and what you were taught in.

    Peace and Love,

    Aska

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  • admissions,  grad school

    Grad school please take me, I’m nothing without you

    November 29, 2010
    Hey, I am a student at Mac and lately i’ve been stressing out about grad school. I’m an honor B.A in poli sci and right now i only have a B to a B+ average and i was wondering about my chances about getting into grad school at U of T or at this point anywhere. I have to do one more semester but right now I cant think of a future outside of school.
    Thanks and all the best Aska.

    ???????????????

    Yo yo Gangsta (I’m just assuming you’re a thug as you go to school so close to the Hammer)

    Here’s the little bitch about applying to Grad school (and Undergraduate for that matter), the entry grades change from year to year based on the amount of people applying and their grades. Damn that competition, but really what would the world be without it.
    Here’e what the U of T Poli Sci website states:
    “For admission to the MA program, we normally expect a B+ cumulative GPA or above. We take into account improvement over the course of your undergraduate career.”
    Meaning that I would still apply because it could be one of those years when he GPA is a little lower OR kill you next semester and raise it to a firm B+ or A -.
    In anycases, it’s not a total write off … but check out this database,?it gives you the entry requirements for each graduate school in Canada. Click on the program name?of each school to see the details.
    I’ve seen some as low as 73 (University of Northern British Columbia) … probably because they feel bad for making their school name so long.

    So … yah, your life?is?not over yet. And I’m sorry it could never work out between the two of us, all I cant think about is a life after school. I just wasn’t meant to be.

    Until we can be together again,
    Aska

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  • admissions

    BC students love the U of T

    November 1, 2010

    Hi

    I am currently a BC secondary school student. I am planning on taking lifesciences at U of T next year. However, right now I am not too sure if I would get in the program. So I was wondering if there is any college in Ontario which provides a university transfer program? Or would it be better to go to some other university and then take transfer? Does it really effect the course of my studies?

    Regards,

    Hardeep

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    Whaddup Hardeep,

    Ok, what I don’t understand is why you wouldn’t just stay in highschool for an extra year or semester and upgrade your marks until you could get into the program. Obviously apply this year and see if you get in (it all depends on the competition that year, you might be surprised, but probably not).

    1) It’s easier to get good marks (ie the upgraded marks you need) in highschool over post secondary schools. I don’t mean to burst your bubble, but the odds are it’s going to be harder to go to another university, get higher grades in order to transfer to U of T.

    2) Save either your money or your Mommy and Daddy’s money and keep with the free education if it’s needed.

    Any-who, that’s my two cents. Here’s the Ontario College University Transfer Guide and you can punch in what you school you want to go to and a college and see if they are compatible.

    Love Always and Truly,
    Aska

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  • admissions,  life science

    Brain, what do you want to do tonight? The same thing we do every night, Pinky?try to take over the world!

    October 27, 2010

    Evidently, the subject was rhetorical. Of course I’ll become the most powerful dictator known to man at somepoint. Moving on,

    I was wondering how big of an impact my midterm grades have when I apply in mid-november. I know that they will look at my overall academic standing and my grade 11 marks, but how do they compare midterm and first semester finals? I am going to apply to Life Sci (I know, I’ve already got the university slang down pat :D) which requires an average somewhere in the neighbourhood of 83-86%. However, my midterm average will only be about 80%, though my final first semester average will be in and around 85, due to my tendancies to beat exams/summatives/tests senseless… In a good way. I’m also applying to residence which means the greedy, bald men in fine Italian suits (The ones who sit in dark bourgeious offices and stroke their chins whilst sifting through applications, of course) will undoubtedly smack their lips in anticipation of another $10,000, perhaps allowing their beady little eyes to linger on my application a few seconds longer.

    Essentially, How big of an impact do my midterm grades have versus my finals and what kind of influence do residency applications have on the decision making process of my acceptance. All that, and a bag of chips.

    Warmest Regards,

    The future of Mankind.

    ???????????????

    Hi there world dominator,

    The image of you sitting in a chair stroking a cat came to mind when i read your question, so here it is TOP 5 WORLD DOMINATORS
    in no particular order:
    1.? Dr. Claw (Inspector Gadget)

    ” I’ll get you next time, Gadget! “

    2. Dr. Evil (Austin Powers)

    “You’re not quite evil enough. You’re semi-evil. You’re quasi-evil. You’re the margarine of evil. You’re the Diet Coke of evil, just one calorie, not evil enough.”

    3. Stewie Griffin (Family Guy)

    “There’s always been a lot of tension between Lois and me, and it’s not so much that I want to kill her, it’s just, I want her not to be alive anymore”

    4. Lord Voldemort (Harry Potter)

    “Do not say the Dark Lord’s name!”

    5. Darth Vader (Star Wars)

    “You don’t know the power of the dark side!”


    Maybe one day, highschool dominator you will replace one of these great villians, but for now I will answer your question:

    First of all, admittance to the University of Toronto is considered separately from your desire for residence. Once you’ve receive your offer of admission, you will then be considered for residence. Don’t fret, all first year students are guaranteed a spot in residence (make sure you check off your interest in residence on OUAC).

    This might sound incredibly cheesy, but don’t worry about your midterm marks if you’ve already taken them and strive for the best final and 2nd semester marks you can manage. The terrible thing about applying to university is that they can’t give you a specific cut off grade average for admission. Meaning your best bet is to work it hard for your last year of highschool and get the most bad-ass grades you can get and be the competition to beat, rather than having to beat the competition.

    Check out this site: it breaks down, month by month, what you should be expecting with the application process and what grades will be considered when. The marks that are considered for early admission and regular admission are different. This site is pretty wicked too.

    Tender thoughts,
    Aska

    p.s might I suggest a field of study that allows you to use your vast dialect

    p.p.s there’s a website for Nudist World Domination … intriguing

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  • admissions,  architecture

    Building the CN Tower for the Future

    October 22, 2010

    Im a student coming from Iran.My grade 12 average is %76,I have also studied one year english literature in government university in Iran and my average is 95 .Im planning to apply for architectural design for next year.I have time until March 2011 to take some courses in high school.What courses do you recommend me to take?Im also going to tale Ielts.Do you think I will be accepted?

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    Alrighty then,

    As you have already attended a university, you would apply as a transfer student. This page will help you out with getting the transfer process started, but your previous university will also be able to help you out.

    I’m going to have to be a bit of a ball buster for you there. First of all the University of Toronto does not offer an undergraduate degree in ‘Architectural Design’.
    They do however offer ‘Architectural Studies‘. Please note in the admissions category that you may only apply to this course after obtaining 4.0 credits, including ARC 131H1 and ARC 132H1 (meaning in second year). Also be aware that this program is competetive, you must have 70% in the two required classes and your CGPA will also be put into consideration. The word on the campus streets is that your CGPA needs to be well over the minimum.
    But in addition to that you will have to do another major or 2 minors as requirement for graduation for a Honours BA.

    There are universities in Ontario that offer a Bachelor in Architectural design, meaning you won’t have to take another major or minors in addition.
    Ultimately whether you have attend U of T for a Major in Architecural Studies or another school for a full Bachelor of Architecture design, you will have to attend Grad school to obtain a masters degree anyways.

    I think your first steps are seeing transfer requirements for the school. Contact academic advisers at either your previous university or potential ones and they can look at your specifics and help you out even further

    With Love,
    Aska

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  • admissions,  grad school,  physics

    I want to be a billionaire … or a geophysist.

    October 18, 2010

    Hi,

    Would you happen to know the requirements I would need to do a masters in geophysics?
    A friend wants to know

    Thanks!

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    Hi there The-Voice-Of-A-Friend,

    Shockingly U of T doesn’t offer a Masters in Geophysics. Don’t give up hope quite yet thought, read on.

    Here is a list of Graduate schools that DO offer a Masters in Geophysics.

    U of T, does however offer a Collaborate Degree in Geology and Physics

    Here is the most straight forward website outlining the requirements for the Collaborate program for Geology and Physics.

    THE REQUIREMENTS dun dun dun are:
    “Applicants who wish to enrol in the collaborative program must apply to and be admitted to both a graduate degree program in one of the collaborating departments, this being either Geology or Physics, and to the collaborative program.”

    Now saying that lets cover the requirments of all the three feilds that are stated.

    1) Requirements of the School of Graduate Studies:

    For a Masters program the website says, “an appropriate bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent, with a final year average of at least mid-B from a recognized university”

    2) Requirements for the Home Department
    Physics:
    “A B+ or better average in an honours physics program or a program of comparable rigour in a closely related field.”

    Geology:

    • A four-year B.Sc. or B.A.Sc, or its equivalent from a recognized university.
    • High academic standing, equivalent to a B or higher (equivalent to a 3.0 on a 4 point scale) at the University of Toronto, normally demonstrated by the average grade in the final year

    3) Requirements for The Collaborate Program:

    • Students must meet all respective degree requirements of the School of Graduate Studies, the home department, and the collaborative program.
    • The MSc research, thesis, and thesis defence requirements are the same as those of the home department.
    • The MSc will normally require work equivalent to 5.5 FCE as follows:
    • The core course GLG 1101H (0.5 FCE)
    • Two lecture courses in Geology (1.0 FCE)
    • Two lecture courses in Physics (1.0 FCE)
    • A supervised research project in the field of geophysics or the overlap area of physics and geology (3.0 FCE)
    • The supervised research project and associated report or thesis will be completed under the regulations of the home department.
    • Students are expected to attend the regular seminar series of both the Geology Department and the Geophysics Lab in the Physics Department and to participate in the graduate student seminar programs of both the Geology Department and the Geophysics Lab.
    • Program requirements are normally completed within 12 months of entry to the program.

    I realize that this is an alarming amount of information for your friend. So, they are encouraged to call the Geology and collaborate program (416) 978-3231 and ask them with any specific questions

    What a good little friend you are. Your friend owes you a pint, and if not the all powerful Aska will smite their geophysist butt.

    Love Always and Forever,
    Aska

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  • admissions,  commerce,  economics

    Spend Money to Make Money … ?

    October 8, 2010

    Hi, Im in my second year and i am completing courses for a financial economics specialist giving me a bsc. I was wondering if i could do a Bcom concurrently and end up with both degrees. There is some overlap between courses (like eco100, eco206, eco208) and i just wanted to know the allowed amount of overlap to get both degrees if possible. I am open to taking summer courses to get this done
    thanks

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    Unfortunately the University of Toronto doesn’t allow large ambitions such as you own. I’m sure ‘biting off more than you can chew’ and ‘your eyes are bigger than you stomach’ apply to this situation … or maybe its just because too many of the courses overlap
    As a financial economic specialist they limit the other programs that you allowed to be enrolled in. The course calendar is very clear on this matter, it states the following under your program requirements:
    “This is a limited enrollment program. Students enrolled in this program cannot simultaneously be enrolled in any other Economics specialist, joint specialist, major or minor program in Economics, or in Economic History or in the B.Com program.”

    As you said your taking the courses for the specialist, I’m assuming your not yet enrolled in it quite yet

    So, I would suggest that you consider what path of Economic Finance that you want to get into because the Finance and Economics (B.Com) will lead you in a different direction than the Financial Economics (BSc). Look at the courses that are offered for both degrees and see which ones interest you more. Rotman does offer a Major program, but it is rarely taken as the cost to be enrolled in Rotman Commerce is the same for the Specialist.

    Course Calendar: Rotman Commerce & Economics

    Rotman Commerce is significantly more costly than the economics program, so this is a decision that you should probably be firm in unless your the lost child of Donald Trump

    Ultimately i would most likely suggest making an appointment at your registrar and chatting it over with them. They can guide you to which program better suits your interests and endeavors.

    ‘I’d like to live as a poor man with lots of money’? ~Pablo Picasso

    oooooh Pablo, thanks for your wisdom

    Love yours truly,
    Aska


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  • admissions,  economics,  first year,  keeners,  med school

    askastudent plans your life for you (but not really)

    August 6, 2010

    Hi Askastudent,

    I’ll be applying to UTSG as a freshman for fall 2011 and have several questions. My first question: is it possible (and realistically doable) to finish your degree in 3 years instead of 4 with an excellent GPA (3.8 to 4)? I am turning 20 next year and naturally, I am just hard-pressed for time!

    The following questions are, well, a little complicated, but I really can’t think of anybody else but you to ask this! My long-term goal is to go in business (with the backup plan, which I will get to later). I want to study either Economics at UTSG or Finance and Economics as a joint specialist program at Roman. Is there a big difference between the two programs? I hear the Rotman one is purely academic (and fiendishly difficult) with no real-life applications! Here’s the twist. I am not exactly a math genius, and I know I won’t get accepted into either program straight away as a freshman. But, I’ve been getting tutored and studying my butt off to get myself on the right track. Is it possible to get accepted into either program (Economics or Finance and Economics) in the second year? The bigger twist: my backup plan is medical school.

    So, would I be better off as a no-major Bachelor of Science while taking all the necessary electives (and ace them because I need a really good GPA) to make myself a perfect candidate for both medical AND business school? For example, taking the right economics/fianance and science classes and getting internship and other work for experience to build up my resume, that sort of thing. Or should I stick with the first plan being studying either Economics or Finance and Economics while taking the right courses for medical school?

    Thanks heaps in advance, askastudent!!!

    The Hopeful Country Bumpkin

    ???????????????

    Hello there. I saw your other email today hassling me about answering your question, I guess I decided to get my big butt off the couch and help you plan your life and all your courses for the rest of your academic career for you. How do you like that?

    First of all, doing your degree in three years instead of four with an amazing GPA while simultaneously applying for business and medical school will probably kill you and land you in an early grave. I know that you’re pre gaming right now for an inevitable quarter life crisis, but it’s important to recognize what your limitations are and how much time you will realistically spend studying, doing readings, writing papers, fulfilling breadth requirements and all the additional stuff needed to make sure you pass. Hell, applying for grad school and writing the MCATs is a full time job in and of itself. DO NOT OVERDO IT.

    Rotman’s finance stream (according to the Innis registrar here) is much more rigorous and finance orientated, with heavy math applications and lots of complicated courses designated towards real world financial experience. It is totally possible to get accepted into the Commerce stream in second year, especially with high marks in first year. There are many 100 level economics classes you can take (which I’m sure you’ve already registered in), that will guide you towards the program in future years.

    You’ll also be happy to note that you can get into Medical School in future years without even doing a life sciences stream! All you need is an amazing GPA and high scores on (GMAT? MCAT?) test. Contact your registrar for future details.

    Basically if you ace everything in first year and take classes towards your initial plan of Business School, you will be in a pretty position for your future years of Commerce. These courses might even lead you to a career as a rich business dentist – a.k.a. a dentist for rich people! You’ll be rolling in only the priciest plaque.

    xoxo, Askastudent

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  • admissions,  bad times

    askastudent helps a smart but troubled student

    August 6, 2010

    Hi there,

    I am in probably the most stressing situation I have ever faced. I was accepted to UofT St. George and everything was going great. Then in my final semester I thought it would be interesting to attempt a grade 12 math course, since i am a social sciences student. my mid-term in advanced?functions was rather okay (76%), and then due to circumstances in my personal life I failed the class. This put my post-secondary career at risk as this was? my final credit 6th 4U credit, as six 4U/M courses are needed to be accepted to any program. I continued the course in summer school and still the situation deterred me from completing the course. UofT has asked me to supply my mark but I don’t know what to do.

    Would it be possible to hold my seat while i completed a 4U/M course in a quick private school, It would be done no later than August 25th? what steps should i take to do this? what can i do? if i don’t go to this university starting september i lose my RESP and that all i have to study. Please Help!.

    My other five 4U marks are:

    98%
    97%
    91%
    86%
    95%

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    Hello there, smart but troubled student. You are like Seth Cohen and Ryan Atwood all rolled into one? That reference makes me sound old, doesn’t it.

    Seriously though, I feel for your situation, especially with such impressive marks. I contacted a registrar at Innis College, who told me that the best and most effective thing to do, would be to write a letter to Admissions and Awards, explaining your situation and asking that they grant you admission based on your otherwise supremely excellent marks. Considering that you are planning to finish the course on August 25th, they may grant you (extremely late and extremely special) admission. Do this ASAP. Admissions and Awards are like crazy busy right now, and are very hard to get ahold of.

    Another action you should immediately take is to contact the college registrar at U of T that has offered you admission. I trust that you accepted U of T’s conditional offer, but have you already chosen your courses for next year? This late math course will definitely affect whether you will be studying in September.

    Please contact these places immediately and let me know what happens. And remember, there’s always Sandy Cohen if you lose your way.

    xoxo, Askastudent

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  • admissions,  campus,  first year,  TTC

    Calling Scarborough’s Bluff

    July 5, 2010

    So I applied to both UTSC and UTSG through OUAC for the same program (in arts & science faculty). UTSG was # 1 on the school order, with Woodsworth ranked as 1st choice college. I was refused at UTSG but admitted to UTSC. I’ve known all along I DID NOT want to go to UTSC!!! however, I accepted their offer intent on transferring to UTSG. How can I speed up the transferring as I do not like UTSC and do not want to stick out even my first year there? I already anticipate the regular long TTC commutes there; all in all this is not the campus for me. UTSG provides the utmost in convenience as well as my happiness and so much more – I JUST KNOW IT (although I have yet to embark on life at either UofT campus).

    I am in summer school this month to obtain my last credit towards my OSSD, and I will! I’m sure this makes a big difference to them in terms of the failing status I retained when they denied me. (I was admitted to UTSC first, when I wasn’t failing)

    Sorry for all my whining, but please tell me what to do! Who do I call/pay/beg? Is there any way I can be reconsidered for UTSG or internally transferred there asap before I start at you know where in the fall? Where are the next step resources for the St. George refused? WHERE IS THE WAITING LIST for extra space in a program?!

    ———————————————

    Dude, I am feeling for you. You wanted St. George, you got Scarborough, and now you have to shlep all the way to that Bladerunner-esque black hole every day for a year because you spent too much time ogling Jordan Catalano in high school instead of studying.

    There are a few questions I have for you, though. What are your marks like now? How will your upgraded summer school marks affect your GPA? What kind of program are you vying for (as life sciences and commerce tends to be more competitive)? What sort of university experience do you want?

    I have been instructed “not to get your hopes up.” (U of T is so mean!) The place to beg for a re-consideration is the Department of Admissions and Awards, which can be contacted here. Unfortunately though, it’s probably impossible that your upgraded GPA might make a difference at this late point in the game, and they may defer you to Scarborough’s admin office instead.

    The worst scenario is that you’ll have to stick it out in Scarborough for a year, and do an internal transfer to St. George in your second year – unless you like, donate a wing to the school or something. (Again, Admissions and Awards is your point of contact, as well as Woodsworth College’s registrar’s office.)

    However, UTSC really isn’t that bad. (Really!) There are tons of unique, practical programs with smaller classes and a more intimate study experience that you might find ideal. They also tend to beef up marks, which is great for all those terrifying bell-curved first year classes. Plus think of the studying you’ll get done on the bus, thus making you an attractive candidate for your further years of study. Plus, Scarborough is so ghetto fabulous, you might have fun.

    More info about internal transfers can be found here. Let me know what happens.

    xoxo, Askastudent

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