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I loved that book. It was probably the best thing I read last year. I'm reading Rules of Civility by Amor Towles right now. I'm enjoying the writing well enough, but I don't feel connected to any of the characters.

I just accepted University of Alberta (which is also where I did my undergrad). I got accepted to University of Toronto and I really wanted to go, but my bank account didn't agree.

I'm going to see The Hunger Games tomorrow night. Can't wait! Currently reading Rules of Civility by Amor Towles. That is, if I ever get back to it. I'm finishing up a Poli Sci class, so I'm also slogging through International Relations: Brief Sixth Edition and Introduction to International Relations: Theories and Approaches. Fun!

My best friends live in Toronto and I've been toying with the idea of moving out there for years. It's probably not realistic right now, though. Applying at home was my fall back plan -- I actually really didn't expect to get in to UofT, and I knew that I could swing UofA. The bottom line for me is that I'm ready to start a program this year. It just feels like it's the right time, after a lot of soul searching for many years (I finished my undergrad in 2002). I knew how much UofT cost when I applied, of course, but it's only now that I've been admitted that it's become very, very real. For what it's worth, one of my friends went to UWO -- not in the library program, though -- and she loved it. From what I gather, it's very much a "college town" sort of experience. She did her undergrad at UofT and really appreciated the way UWO felt more like a closed community. I don't know if that's important to you, though. As far as it not being as technologically based as UofT, can you augment your courses with more technology based ones as electives, perhaps from faculties outside FIMS?

I submitted my application on February 15 and got the decision this morning (March 13). So, a little less than a month. I emailed the admissions officer last week; I'm not sure how much it helped to push things along, but I told her that I had an offer from another school that I had to respond to (true), so it might have helped. They did tell me that they hoped to start notifying applicants this week, though, so you'll probably hear something soon. Good luck! The cost is really outrageous -- double what the tuition will be if I go to the UofA. I know there are factors that play into this, but I am also considering the cost of living in Toronto and it scares me. If I stay here, I can live with family which will reduce the costs substantially. Then again, I'll be living with family again. This is a really agonizing decision!

I just got an acceptance letter from UofT. It's my dream school... I've wanted to be in Toronto forever. But the cost is so prohibitive that I don't think I can accept their offer. I don't know whether to laugh or cry right now.

No, sorry. I suggest that you contact Laura Jantek, the admissions officer, though. She's been absolutely wonderful and really helpful with this whole process.

If anyone's waiting to hear about the MI program at Toronto, I emailed the admissions officer at UofT and she told me that the committee is meeting and they hope to have decisions by next week.

I caved about 20 minutes ago and sent an email. I was a little hesitant to do it, but I need to respond to another offer right away, so my hand was forced a bit. I have no regrets.

Absolutely nothing. Not even junk mail. I'm starting to think there's a conspiracy.

Thank you for responding. I am not far behind you in terms of timing, then. I suspect that my personal qualifications might put me on the bubble, so I was just curious about whether I should be expecting to hear back from the iSchool soon. From what I've gathered, updating their website has fallen way back on the list of priorities, so it's going to remain "under review" for the foreseeable future. Thanks again, and congratulations on your acceptance!

CrayolaBee, when did you submit your application? I'm on pins and needles here, but my referees didn't get my letters in until the last second.