Hi Aska,
I’ve read on some forum that if you aren’t accepted to your first choice of residence as an engineer, you’re sent straight to 89 Chestnut (given that your first choice wasn’t Chestnut, duh!). However, you shouldn’t believe everything you read on the internet.. so I decided to ask you (how ironic, right?).
My situation is that I would prefer going to Innis but I don’t know if my average is good enough, as I heard it should be quite competitive for
engineers. Also I’m an international student with grades from a weird weird grading system (something similar to the ETCS grading system.. ever heard of that? o.O), and I haven’t quite figured out how to convert these grades yet.. so I? actually have no clue whatsoever what my average is atm. Anyway my second choice would’ve been New, but I might put it as my first if my application will go directly from Innis to Chestnut (Reason: Guess I’m a just a spoiled kid, who doesn’t wanna walk 20 min to school each morning -.-‘).
Hope you can help me, even though you’re “just” a student.
Thanks a bunch!
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hey hey he,
The walk from Chestnut is a tough one in the winter. I nearly broke down and accepted defeat on my walks during snowstorms. But Chestnut does have the best food (like top notch chefs – for real), a cleaning service, personal shower, etc) So, if for some reason you do end up there, your life will not end.
Innis is a rather small college but they do reserve a large number of spots for engineers (60 spots to be specific)
I think the information you received about Innis is incorrect. I know that Arts & Science students are accepted into the Innis college and apply for residence and do not meet the grade requirement are placed (ever so gently) into Chestnut. As an Engineer, you receive 4 choices and I’m assuming that if you don’t get into your first choice, they move onto your second.
Here’s the deal, call student housing services at: 416.978.8045.? Explain your situation and they can advice you as to your best options.
I know I know … getting sent to yet another resource.
Happy residence hunting
Love Always,
Aska