Guest ||| Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 In regards to the value of Concordia (or Canadian universities in general). a few things to keep in mind. If by the time you graduate you have not much to show except what school you went to, then yes the school you went to matters. However, this importance quickly fades when publications, conferences, connections, and other factors come to play. If you will be well funded, educated, and most importantly, productive at Concordia, then by all means go there. You will earn far more there, than at a more prestigious school where by the time you graduate, you might have nothing to show. Second, be cautious when people compare schools in America, and bringing this mindset to Canada. In America schools are tiered, and there is considerable good reason for doing so. However in Canada, what seperates one school from another is significantly less. The top school in America to the bottom school is an absolute world of difference. In Canada, the top to best is noticable, but it is not nearly as crucial. This is even more true for Canadian medical schools, law schools and certain graduate programs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
courtc8891 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 In regards to the value of Concordia (or Canadian universities in general). a few things to keep in mind. If by the time you graduate you have not much to show except what school you went to, then yes the school you went to matters. However, this importance quickly fades when publications, conferences, connections, and other factors come to play. If you will be well funded, educated, and most importantly, productive at Concordia, then by all means go there. You will earn far more there, than at a more prestigious school where by the time you graduate, you might have nothing to show. Second, be cautious when people compare schools in America, and bringing this mindset to Canada. In America schools are tiered, and there is considerable good reason for doing so. However in Canada, what seperates one school from another is significantly less. The top school in America to the bottom school is an absolute world of difference. In Canada, the top to best is noticable, but it is not nearly as crucial. This is even more true for Canadian medical schools, law schools and certain graduate programs. Thanks for your insight, NicholasCage. I will certainly keep this in mind. The prof in question at Concordia is what really attracts me to the program, and I think I will be the most productive there in terms of scholarship in my particular niche. Thanks for the helpful response! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wednesdaynight Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I've been checking my Mcmaster application and there has been no changes on the status? Is this normal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAcademic Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I'm still waiting to hear from Carleton re: PhD, but from what I can tell, offers don't go out until mid-March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollowtempter Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Any UAlberta CS applicants? It's end of February still Have not heard anything from any of my schools. I am worried as international candidate. calmflare 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hshsjdjdj Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 It's end of February still Have not heard anything from any of my schools. I am worried as international candidate. I've heard nothing from my schools either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selecttext Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 It's end of February still Have not heard anything from any of my schools. I am worried as international candidate. you most likely won't hear back until mid-march or even mid-april. MSW13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margarets Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Second, be cautious when people compare schools in America, and bringing this mindset to Canada. In America schools are tiered, and there is considerable good reason for doing so. However in Canada, what seperates one school from another is significantly less. The top school in America to the bottom school is an absolute world of difference. In Canada, the top to best is noticable, but it is not nearly as crucial. This is even more true for Canadian medical schools, law schools and certain graduate programs. This is important to keep in mind. Gradcafe is dominated by applicants to American universities, so many comments are skewed to that context. There are loads of differences between American and Canadian universities. One is that there isn't nearly as much variation in the quality of Canadian universities. There is some, but not to a career-defining extent. And it's more on a program/department basis than the university as a whole. The university that excels in geology is not likely to be one that excels in art history and vice versa. So, I'd say fit is an especially important decision. The people in your field will know how the various programs differ. The profs probably all know each other anyway! I've attended three Canadian universities in my time and each had its strengths and weaknesses. The right choice for you really has more to do with you and what you are looking for. rmrda and bedmas 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ||| Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I've been checking my Mcmaster application and there has been no changes on the status? Is this normal? From what I hear McMaster is notoriously slow on updating their page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vr4douche Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Ill check later on my status but I received my offer from McMaster Feb.14 by email an at the time there was no status change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishfulThinker Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I see a few UAlberta CS acceptances rolled out today... I haven't received anything . Starting to feel like crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedmas Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 Just got accepted into SFU!! My first acceptance and it was absolutely my top choice. I may or may not have just cried a bit in public. courtc8891 and MSW13 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsoc Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Hi all, I just got an accaptance with a funding package from UAlberta in the Soc Phd program. At this point im not sure what a "competitive" funding offer might look like? My package consists of a total of 98k over 4 years (TA/RAships) plus 5k entrance (1st year only). Can anyone offer insight on this? I understand that most Phd progrmas will offer the TA/RAship which leaves just the 5k in additional awards in my case. Im super greatful for this but I would like to know how this weighs out comparatively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSW13 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Awesome, congratulations! Just got accepted into SFU!! My first acceptance and it was absolutely my top choice. I may or may not have just cried a bit in public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wednesdaynight Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Ill check later on my status but I received my offer from McMaster Feb.14 by email an at the time there was no status change. Thanks! Please let us know. I applied to the Globalization program and so far I haven't heard anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selecttext Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 heard back from calgary - got in. u of t also sent me a form letter stating that they won't have an answer for me until mid april. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedmas Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 heard back from calgary - got in. u of t also sent me a form letter stating that they won't have an answer for me until mid april. congrats! and holy late, u of t. for those of you who got into SFU - have you heard from your departments? i got an email/letter from graduate studies, but i'm not sure if my dep't will contact me as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selecttext Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 you will here from the dept. crimsoc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vr4douche Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Thanks! Please let us know. I applied to the Globalization program and so far I haven't heard anything. I looked and I cannot find any status changes or notes saying I have been accepted. For me they simply sent me an acceptance E-mail and a button to click to accept the offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vr4douche Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 heard back from calgary - got in. u of t also sent me a form letter stating that they won't have an answer for me until mid april. UofT tends to take forever for everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleanman13 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Did anyone apply to McMaster, Western, or Guelph for English? If so, do you have any idea when admission notifications will be sent out? Good luck, everybody! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugilish Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 hi all, Anyone applied to McGill (Biology Dept)? was just wondering when would they send out notifications, my minerva status is still on "ready for review". I sent my applications (all docs and letters) on first week of january, for the fall sem. I guess you will never hear from them until next month-ish? Don't they really change the status on your profile online? all the best to us who are waiting (patiently or impatiently)! cheers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selecttext Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 the online status depends on the grad secretary who likely has a pile of other things to do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankitwizzy Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Did anyone here apply to McGill ECE for fall 2013. Has the person heard anything? Did anyone apply to Toronto for same program and same start date? Anything from them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wednesdaynight Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I looked and I cannot find any status changes or notes saying I have been accepted. For me they simply sent me an acceptance E-mail and a button to click to accept the offer. Thanks for checking! It's frustrating that I don't even know what is happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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