So I’m a grade 12 student from Atlantic Canada who will be applying to U of T St George in the next week or so.? I’ve ranked Trinity College as my #1 choice on the OUAC application form, but I’m feeling a little bit nervous about my chances of being accepted here, seeing as its standards are higher than other colleges on the campus.? I’ve chosen Trinity because of its affiliation with the IR program, which is what I plan to study.
On my latest report I’ve had the following marks:
English- 92
French- 88
Theater Arts- 91
World Issues- 93
Trig (12 math)- 65
I’m obviously not a math or science person.? My grade 11 marks reflect that, with an 11 physics mark of 61, part B of 11 math 68, and an 11 chem mark of 70.? The rest of my marks are in the 80’s and 90’s.
At the other universities I am applying to, there is almost always a place on the application where you can include past achievements and participation in any activities, and I’ve noticed that there is nothing like this on the OUAC apps, which was something I was really counting on.? So I’m just kind of nervous about applying whenever so much is dependent on my marks.
Do I have a reason to be so nervous?? It took me a really long time to convince my parents to let me apply to UofT and one thing we could really agree on was Trinity, so I’m really really hoping to be accepted here.? How do you think my chances are, considering?
Thanks in advance, and sorry for the novel.? 🙂
Wow.?That’s definitely?a touching story.
Give me a moment.
Ok I’m good. First of all, I wanted to draw your attention to the fact that you can enrol into the IR program (provided you meet all the requirements etc.) regardless of which college you’re member of! The professional programs offered at the faculty of A&S are open to all students in the faculty, no matter what.
So maybe that’s something you can chew on.
And if you are still extremely keen on getting into Trinity, for its social environment, rich tradition, or snazzy Sunday service, that’s another story…
So the way UofT determines your admission average is by looking at your best 6 U/M courses. If you’re thinking about IR you probably should apply for the Social Sciences admission category. With that, your required courses won’t include a lot of science courses which is good for you average-wise.
Plus, if you rank Trinity first on your online application, you will be required to fill in an online profile. Then you can toot your own horn as much as you want (and this is obviously something you’re familiar with).
So fear not, you still have a chance to be that rockin’ trin student you have always dreamed of being.
8 Comments
Gloria
I’m still amazed by how many questions here are people freaking out about colleges.
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You’ll get into Trin with those marks… unless of course you’re terribly unsocial.. they accept people who are bound to turn out to their events..btw I’m in trin, and it’s really not all that it’s cracked out to be. It doesn’t affect your education in any way whatsoever, apart for the fact that you’ll be forced to wear a robe to dinner and may have a piece of paper at the end of it all saying you were in Trin. On the bright side, you’ll still get into UofT but perhaps your second or third option college. God luck, and chill a bit.
Verdo
Sorry to hijack this, but I had a question of my own similar to this. I would like to know my chances at getting into Trinity college. I applied for life sciences. Currently I go to upper canada college and ive got some decent extra curriculars such as volunteering at a clinic, debating/public speaking, a bit of student mentoring, etc
I take the IB
History HL: 6 (93%)
Biology HL: 5+ (87%)
English HL: 5 (85%)
Latin SL: 6 (93%)
Chemistry SL: 5 (85%)
Math: 4+ (79%)
my math is a work in progress, but when you convert IB marks into a percent average, its like 87/88%.
aska
you are so great it hurts
Verdo
you can email me at lordverdo@hotmail.com if u have an answer for me.
Verdo
i had submitted this question but it wasn’t made public. I really would like a good informed answer,
i can be emailed at lordverdo@hotmail.com
aska
hey buddy, i hate to be snappy but there’s a queue. there are currently quite a few questions to be answered and only one little me. be patient
Verdo
fair enough
sorry