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Thanks so much for the kind words and the advice!

Thanks for all who have replied, and those who shared their experiences and opinions! I am definitely leaning more towards OISE. My research interests line up a bit better there in terms of the clinical population I have the most experience with and want to work most with in the future. Also, the funding seems to be a bit better at OISE and being in downtown Toronto would be super convenient as I already live there. Having to go to North York every day would be a pain, and with the subway not coming until 2016 at the earliest I would have to drive or bus up there, which would be another added expense and source of stress. I know that York has some great researchers, and I know a few of them quite well and have worked with them before. But the possibility of being downtown is really enticing. How is OISE for research reputation and in terms of connections and networking? And is a degree from UofT worth more than York at the graduate level? I was always told that York's Clinical Program was the best in Canada, bar none. Furthermore, I was told that in terms of the name of the school, it does not matter as much at the graduate level. Obviously I want the best training and education possible for both short and long term research and clinical opportunities and my future career. I also want the greatest chance at creating a name for myself clinically and research wise and want to be at a school with a large practicum network, lots of opportunities for making connections and the best reputation possible, domestically and internationally and within the field and also from a more general perspective outside the field. I have also heard of hints of internal strife within OISE and between the departments. Anyone with any info on this?

GPA: 4.0 Good GRE General (except quant.), very good GRE subject 3 very strong letters of reference 2 years of very focused clinical research experience in children's mental health on three separate projects in four different labs 4 years clinical experience experience working closely with children and adolescents (and their families) with varying disabilities, mental health problems and levels of functioning A few publications and conferences in the works currently Cant really say much more than that, thanks!

Sorry but for my own privacy and respect for my POIs I cant provide anymore details. But if you would still like to share your knowledge it would be much appreciated!

Hi All, I have been offered admission into both programs, so I am in a bit of a dilemma as to which one to accept. Is there anyone out there with knowledge of one or both programs that can give me a good synopsis of the pro's and con's and/or a comparison and an overall judgment of each? Thanks so much!

Could those who got accepted into OISE's SCCP program please message me their POI? Thank you!