Ocean28

Hi everyone, I am a current MA CSE student in first year and was in your shoes this time last year. If you have any questions about the admissions process or the program itself, send me a message and I would be happy to try my best to help

I think both programs will allow you to pursue higher education if that is what you wish to do! That being said though, yes, I am also under the impression that the MT focuses more on research and does require you to do a research paper of some sort. I can't speak to the MT program too much just because I have done far more research on the MA because it is my first choice, but I'm sure they get this sort of question all the time as both programs are so similar so if I were you I would call OISE to get a better idea

I don’t think that one is better than the other necessarily. I think it’s about what is the best fit for you. I really enjoyed the overall vibe that I got from the current students and faculty in the MA program both during my interview and at the welcome reception. I also like the fact that there is a strong emphasis on child development in the MA program. The structure of the courses is also interesting to me as you have placement for the mornings and class in the afternoon, whereas I think the MT program’s course layout is slightly different. Hope this helps

I just got an email that my SGS account has been updated and both offer letters (MT primary/ junior and MA Child Study and Education) are there!

Have you received your official offer letter for the MACSE program yet?

I also applied to an MA program (child study and education) and it is the same for me. It shows invited on the degree registration status but only the MT shows as being "enrolled" when I click on programs. I received an email a few weeks ago that I have been accepted to the MA program though, so hopefully this means the same for you!

I didn't add anything! I had been checking multiple times a day and around Feb 22 I noticed that it had automatically changed from saying nothing at all to showing the program name with "invited" beside it.

My ACORN account also says “invited” and under programs it lists me as “enrolled” for the P/ J stream. I did not receive an email or snail mail yet.

I just checked ACORN and my MACSE application says "invited" and MT for primary/ junior says "financially cancelled". Under "programs" it also lists the MT program and says "enrolled". I think that this may be an indication of acceptance? I already received an email from the program liaison for the MA program on Feb 14th indicating that I have been accepted. I am also not a current U of T student but I work for U of T in the summer which is why I had access to my ACORN account. Best of luck to everyone!!!!!

I also got interviewed for the PBI stream on January 27th.

Most likely yes! Are you?

I also got notified of acceptance into the MA program this morning via email! Congrats @writethebeats and good luck to everyone else! I am so excited!

That's fair! Yeah I really want to work with younger age groups and the MA program is automatically a P/J specialization. As for your other comment about McGill, congratulations! That's awesome good for you! Is there any way you could accept now and then change your mind later? I know there may be some kind of fee which sucks, but that might be a safe bet just in case you don't get in anywhere else? That being said, your resume looks really good and the fact that you already got into McGill is probably a good indication of the results from other schools too

Good question hahaha... I think both programs look great but I personally connected more to the MACSE after going to the open house in October. I also like how the MA program has more of a focus on child development (not to say that MT doesn't at all) and I also got a really positive vibe from the entire interview experience! What about yourself?

I applied to the MACSE program as my first choice and the MT program in P/J as my second choice! I have around a 3.5 GPA, dance class assistant for 6+ years, dance instructor (ages 3-10) for 2.5 years, summer camp counselor for 4 years, volunteer experience at an after-school reading program for grades 3-6, and two practicum placements that are part of my undergraduate program (one at an ECE centre and one at an elementary school). I also had an interview for the MA program last Saturday and I think it went pretty well but I am extremely nervous as both of these programs sound great and I am super passionate about both of them!! Best of luck to everyone applying