ldhandren

Hi guys! I stumbled upon a couple of posts here regarding UofT's MPP program. I stressed out on here last year, ended up accepting UofT and am currently finishing up my first year of the program. If anybody has any questions at all, send me at email at lindsay.handren@mail.utoronto.ca .. I know I definitely would've appreciated having an insider! Good luck, everyone!

I'm heading to UofT for the MPP program. Can't wait for September!

Congratulations!! Looking forward to meeting you in September.

I also thought Queen's would have offered more in funding, but I was pleasantly surprised to get (any) funding from UofT. I had been made aware about orientation, but thanks for the update on the Math camp refresher! I'm out on the East Coast, so it's something that I'll have to consider flying in for. Looking forward to meeting you as well!

I was also accepted to both UofT's MPP and Queen's MPA programs (as well as two other schools). I have to admit that Toronto was my first choice, though conveniently, their program also offered me more in funding than Queen's did. To me, when I did my research, UofT had a more complete program, better course offerings, better instructors, far superior internship opportunities (and a mandatory paid internship at that - great experience, plus Queen's does not guarantee an internship), and above all, better networking opportunities. There is also a certain amount of prestige attached to UofT's program. I have siblings who have previously attended/are currently attending graduate programs at UofT, all of whom found great benefit in the university, and (those who are finished) have found that being a UofT grad really made a difference to potential employers. Major upsides I considered with Queen's MPA: shorter program, lower overall cost. Ultimately though, I decided that, in the long run, the extra time and cost of going to UofT will be more than worth it. Best of luck deciding !!

I would assume that it's a good thing, since they require official transcripts to be sent in once you've been accepted. I'm just guessing though! Good luck!!

My SGS status changed to "Decision Made", and two days later I received an admission offer via email, so it may actually be a good sign! Also, I did not receive any correspondence by mail. My acceptance, funding offer, and forms all came via email. I was informed that they are trying to phase out using physical mail as much as possible.

Congratulations!! I was ridiculously excited when I got the news too. See you in September!

I applied with a 4.0 GPA overall (89% average), and a 4.0 in my current final year of undergrad (90% average). Also, if it helps any to know, first round candidates have until April 1st to respond !

Heard from Ottawa U's MPA program today. Accepted with 16k in funding! I won't be attending, as I plan on accepting an offer of admission to UofT's MPP program, but it was nice to finally hear from Ottawa. Last of four schools I applied to to contact me. Also hadn't seen a lot of news about UofO on here, so thought I would pass it along that admissions seem to be (finally) rolling out!

The due date to accept is April 1st. Good luck!!

I have not. I emailed the program coordinator at Queen's yesterday to see if I could find out specifics about funding, as I have an offer from the UofT MPP program that requires a response by April 1. Unfortunately, she told me that all she could say was that the minimum would be $3,000 (highest likely $10,000), but that funding decisions have not been made. She said the department "hoped to have something out by the beginning of April." ( A little late in my mind, which I find unfortunate. )

This was for the Queen's MPA program.

I found out first via email (one from the department, then a generalized admission email). My status on the website changed from "application complete" to "offer" a couple of days later. Best of luck to you!!

Currently completing the final year of my undergrad. My final year GPA (to date) and overall GPA at the time of application was 4.0 .