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That's good to hear. I wouldn't want to take ~4 years of classes either! I guess I'll take 4 classes first, and the program allows 2 weeks to add/drop courses, giving me a little room just in case I change my mind. Thank you for the advice!

Thank you! I'm leaning towards taking 4 classes, just wanted to hear what others' opinions are. And yes, the courses that are offered only in spring/fall do make planning a little difficult, but hopefully taking 4 classes / term will take care of that!

I got admitted into January 2015 Master of Engineering program at University of Toronto, which is course-based, or courses+project. My program says I have to take between 3-5 courses per semester. Now I have 5 courses on my calendar, and after the first couple classes, I'll decide which one to drop before deadline, so that eventually I should have 4. However people keep telling me that four courses is too much, I'd burn myself out. However taking < 4 per term would mean I may need to do an additional semester, since some courses are offered annually or even biennially. A little background: There's no thesis needed for my program. I'm not going to do TA or RA, or work at all during first year of grad school. After working for 3+ years this opportunity to go back to school is too precious, and I'll try to devote a lot to studying, but still leave some room for social life. As an undergrad I was actually kinda known for taking a lot of workload, for two semesters I took 12 courses (for major, electives and minor), was in charge of a student organization and the student union, also working part time and volunteering for the Olympics. Got 3.3~3.5 for major and minor (Not amazing but still not bad I guess), and excellent reviews from work. But I have to admit it was really tough, and honestly I don't want to go through that kind of pain again, but instead focus on studying alone this time. I understand graduate courses will be much harder... but is 4 courses really going to be overwhelming? And I know everybody is different... just want to get different opinions. Thank you in advance!

Congratulations!!! I just got accepted into my dream school as well for January 2015!

The waiting is such a killer! You can take a look here: http://thegradcafe.com/survey/index.php?t=t&o= And it looks like some S15 decisions are still being sent out. (I take it that S15 means January 2015 entry, since some schools call the May entry "Spring".) Try calling/emailing the grad unit to ask if you can get any update, and when you can expect a decision. Good luck!

Your best chance of getting some accurate information is probably by contacting the programs or professors directly. Good luck.

"Decision pending" sounds a little closer than the previous status, but to me they're both just under review. I'm waiting on Spring 2015 as well, and this wait definitely makes me very unproductive and almost anxious. But there's nothing else we can do - just try to keep patient and fingers crossed.

Congratulations on the admission! However I think if you prefer the program that you're still waiting on, you need to let the program coordinator know of this situation. It won't affect the decisions from their end, and I don't think it's rude. Good luck!

If possible, have your recommenders help explain your GPA situation by mentioning your medical condition. Search for grad programs that can provide full funding, and start contacting professors. If some professors give a very positive respond, go for it.

- Most definitely. And it should be the same for the other way around as well! Thank you, I actually did contact the program to correct it. No response so far, but it made me feel much better.

Excellent point!!

Yes you're right. I guess I was thinking too much, it really is simple!

Hello everyone! This is my first time asking a question here. Over a week ago I submitted the online application for a graduate program. I completed a major and a minor in my undergraduate study, with final year GPA's of 3.5 and 4.0, and the total final year GPA of 3.7. However, I accidentally put 3.7 instead of 3.5 in the major's final year GPA. Now I'm really weighing the options: Should I contact the admission office to correct it, although I didn't mean to be dishonest? Is it unnecessary? Or would it lower my chance of getting admitted? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!