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I applied to Boston this year but I didn't submit my grad GPA/transcripts (deadline was before finals) ... nor have they asked for it. Implicit rejection?
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Same here. Are you an intl applicant?
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I just applied this year's cycle - got into UofT. I think you would be competitive for the top 4 MA programs in Canada (uoft, ubc, queens, western). Your profile is similar to mine (I have a low CGPA but good last 20). I also worked as an RA for one year at a the Bank of Canada (central bank).
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Without revealing too much about myself; Type of Undergrad: BA Hons. Econ from average program in Canada (3.7 BMath Hons. Stats from Top 2 program in Canada (2.5> GPA) GRE: 167 Q Letters of Recommendation: Two undergraduate professors from Econ program Research Experience: 1 year RA at central bank Teaching Experience: 8 months TA for 3rd year econometrics Research Interests: Econometric Theory, Time Series Econometrics, Macroeconomic Modelling RESULTS: Acceptances: 3 (2 Top 3 programs in Canada, 1 backup school) Pending: 1 (US School in Top 25) Rejections: 4 (3 US in Top 20, 1 Top 2 program in Canada) Attending: Top 2 program in Canada To do for next year: Aimed too high, probably will apply to greater range of US schools (Top 35) Will upgrade GRE score
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I responded to your other post comparing SFU and UWaterloo, so have a look at that if you're really set on those two. But honestly speaking, I am very surprised that you are thinking of those two schools over UBC/UofT. For Canadian econ programs its pretty much agreed upon that UBC and UofT are the top 2 programs in the country (by a large margin)... followed by Queens and Western. These schools round up what we refer to as the "Big 4". Outside the big 4 the programs are not as reputable (especially internationally). Co-op is great, but I personally believe that the reputation of UofT/UBC would still put you in a better position foJr industry jobs after your masters. IMO, you're better off doing the MA and then finding your own internship afterwards. Again this is my opinion, but if you're forking out a ton of money to study in Canada, IMO it is not worth giving up the UofT/UBC opportunity for SFU or Waterloo
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Waterloo by far has the best co-op program in Canada. Their Econ program is not as strong however, and quite frankly if you go there you will be limiting your chances at a top PhD program in the future. However, if you want to work in the industry, the co-op program can land you some great positions and Waterloo's program is more applied in nature anyway, so you can develop a really marketable skillset while getting great work experience. I don't know much about SFU's co-op, but it definitely wouldn't be as good as Waterloo's. On the bright side, it is one of the higher ranked Econ programs in Canada (IMO, it is just outside the top 5). You could still get a job via co-op, but you wouldn't close the door on PhD opportunities. The cost of living is also a factor... SFU you live in Vancouver which is one of the two most expensive cities in Canada (the other being Toronto). At Waterloo, you live in Waterloo, and the rent there is far cheaper (though be careful renting from the larger rental companies because they are hella shady). For work permits you would need a co-op one, but Waterloo will get you set up easily. Almost all the programs at Waterloo offer co-op so its a regular thing for international students to obtain the permit. Source: I went to Waterloo for undergrad
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Not sure if there are people here who applied for the SSHRC CGS-M, but I just declined my UBC one today in favor of my offer at UofT. Good luck to those on the waitlist
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im going to UofT I was considering queens, but I got an opportunity for extra funding at UofT (I'll know if I get it on April 1st), but I couldn't get an extension till then from Queens
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Anyone here apply for / got nominated for the SSHRC at a Canadian University?
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Will be accepting my UofT MA offer tomorrow, and declining Queens. Glad that this year is over.... really long cycle for me since I also applied to US schools. Still haven't heard from michigan, but I'm happy to stay in Canada for my masters. Good luck to the rest of you, and see you guys next year (if you're doing masters this year)!
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The program is only 8 months though right? So did your friend work after he graduated? BTW will you be going to the queens open house thing on monday?
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Congrats my friend! If you don't mind me asking, how much funding did you get? I got a 6.6k TAship, but was also given a link in the e-mail where I can upload and leverage my other offers.
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may i ask how much you got? Theres a GC post that claims 27k funding which is an insane amount
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BMath (low gpa) at top 3 prog in Canada BA (3.7) at mid/avg tier prog in Canada 167Q/151V/4.0 1 year TA for 3rd year metrics 1 year RA at central bank
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Are UBC first round offers done yet? I'm a little disappointed that I wasn't included in it (though I wasn't really planning on going cause it was too far for me). I know people who got offers but no word on funding, which I assume would only be worse for later round acceptances anyway. I'm not sure if I should ask Queens for an extension just to see if I get UBC... and Toronto hasn't responded yet either
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uhh so I just talked to some people and I can confirm that UBC have been sending out acceptances i didnt get anything yet though so thats disappointing
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I live in Toronto so U of T is just one subway ride away... and I have the exact same goals as you, but that's precisely why I am thinking of Queens > U of T for Masters. If you look at U of T's MA placement record (U of T : Economics : Graduate Programs)... they have 59 students that went onto PhD programs straight out of the MA, but only 2 of them got placed into a US university (UPenn & Minnesota). The thing I heard about U of T is that the program is so big, and everyone is looking for letters to get into a top program. Its hard to stand out at U of T (even if you are amazing), because you have to apply for US programs for December deadlines, and your final marks aren't even out yet. Because of this, profs either won't write a letter for you, or if they do, its really just based on them knowing you for ~ 3 months? At Queens, its similar scenario but the class sizes are much smaller and the faculty:student ratio is much higher... so its easier to get to know your profs and have them writer stronger references for you. Anyway, they are both good programs and it will be a super tough decision.
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Nope I have a similar strategy as you.. for me its between UofT and Queens. Do you live in Ontario? Thats the major reason why I don't want to go to UBC cause its so far from home lmao
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a UBC acceptance for the MA program is out :O
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I can confirm this, I called and they gave me similar instructions. gr.admission.economics@utoronto.ca. is the e-mail for those wondering
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same im going to pull the trigger and e-mail UofT with my other offers if i dont get anything by end of the week
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Rather quiet weekend on this thread... calm before the storm? I have a feeling that this week will be LIT in terms of decisions; best of luck to everyone
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no mention of offers... so with all those "acceptances" today Im quite certain they are false... especially with the Ettore Damiano memes lmao, hes the chair of the dept IIRC
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Hello my dear Toronto applicants. I called the graduate assistant today.. .said I have offers on the table, and asked if they gave out any offers. she said EARLIEST would be next week, but it could very well be longer than that. I said that my offers from other schools would expire 2 - 2.5 weeks from now, and she encouraged me to e-mail my offers to gr.admission.economics@utoronto.ca and it would be forwarded to the grad committee. Personally I won't do that until there's a week left with my other offers.... but hope this info helps
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I wish I could do that. GC is one hell of a drug.. i need help