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Got my acceptance offer from UofT this morning!

Strong faculty and industry-relevant in the subject matter (transit planning), practical skillsets, projects where I can apply my knowledge are some of the major ones I can think off the top of my head. Obviously I've done my bit of research on the pros and cons of each program, but I've been having trouble getting any info specifically related to transit planning. This is my impression of the schools so far (from a general perspective, not specifically transit planning) UBC - Good mix of theory and practice (especially because of their capstone project), and the PAB certification is a big plus in case I ever want to go down to the States. Major concern is that I'm planning on living in Toronto after I graduate, so it'd be harder for me to find jobs and get used Ontario's planning system. UofT - Much more theory-oriented, but their internship program and final paper will probably fill the practicality side of things to a certain degree. Strong faculty, strong curriculum, and it's got good name value as a plus. Ryerson - Highly practical program that teaches you all the skills, but don't know much about their theory side of things. Not too sure how much weight the degree will carry outside Ontario/Canada. Any help/suggestions/tips would be great!

For anyone applying to Canadian planning programs, do you know if there are any schools that have particular strengths in transit planning? I applied for UofT, UBC, and Ryerson, and although I'm generally leaning more towards UofT right now I still haven't fully decided on where to go if I get accepted to all of them.

Hey yall, just found this thread on r/urbanplanning. Glad to know we're all stressing through this month together haha. Age/Gender/Citizenship 22/M/CA Undergraduate degree/School/Year graduated BA in Urban Studies and Human Geography/UofT/2021 GPA - GRE - TOEFL (for Int'l students) 4.00 (final year), 3.45 (cGPA) Work Experience: Administrative Assistant, Toronto City Councillor Administrative Assistant (Transportation Portfolio), Toronto City Councillor Student Consultant, School of Cities Letter of recommendations: (from whom) Undergraduate Professor (2), Work Supervisor Schools applied to: UofT (MScPl), Ryerson (MUD), UBC (MCRP) In: Ryerson, received $5,000 graduate fellowship; notified 2/5 Out: Wait-list: Awaiting: UBC, UofT Results: Video interview with UBC; notified 3/1