I've never been the smartest person in the world, in fact I was a painfully below average student until grade 12 where I found a passion and motivation for medicine. Brought my marks up considerably in grade 12. Now at my she and hear at u of t I feel as though I'm going through emotional hell to maintain good grades. I wish I never came to this school. I'm just not smart enough which evident from my past.
@fruitpluslegumes when they bellcurve the will usually take the highest mark and subtract that by the passing (50%) and then add that sum to your mark.
If your going to graduate (law) school, then you do not need to worry about credit transferring. However I recommend you stay away from U of T in general if you want any graduate studies because it is known for having extremely difficult marking systems that could hinder your chances of acceptance. If you still want a challenge (Canadian universities are definitely as if not more tough than American ones) and want a world class undergraduate degree. Then this is the place to go.
@amneziac I'm a 3rd year life sci student, and there's nothing to complain about. The only problem is that our university allows students with low 70 averages to enter, and they are unable to handle a work load fit for a mid 80 student, therefore they do not succeed. I've went through the course, coming out of highschool with an 86 average, and my GPA in 1st year was 3.6. From then on, it kept increasing - I am now 3rd year with current 3.9 GPA and I have about 5 hours free time daily
@MrYaviore I don't know if UofT is the best school to get an education given that I've never studied anywhere else but all of my classes have been pretty amazing with great profs and TAs who really care about educating students. I'm really proud to be able to say that the greatest minds in the world are helping me to learn about topics i'm passionate about.
@May27Gemini Have you taken courses there? What's it like? I always hear that it's not worth it to go, and that the workload overwhelms you... I've applied at Queen's and Waterloo for the faculty of engineering, so far.
@sourpatch575 I go to UTSC and have no regrets! While, at times, it's competitive, people here actually take the time to help you out and you're bound to make great friends along the way. Plus, we have some amazing Psych profs (Joordens is one of my faves). UTSC is a smaller campus, so you really get to know your professors and students. Plus, it's handy when you can walk from one end of campus to another in like 5 minutes - especially in the winter.
@NotGoinDown That`s true down to the bone marrow; I graduated secondary with 84% average, yet felt miserable in the first half of first year. I buckled down and told myself to work hard. My AGPA in first year was 3.3(Chem and Phys Sci) yet I had plenty of time to relax, read a book or hang out at Eaton Centre, Square One(in 'Sauga) or go to the movies, U of T is all about time management and discipline
I finished my undergrad there last year. Academically, it's a great place to be. There are great profs and U of T is one of the top research intensive universities in the country -- therefore excellent for research as well. I agree with other comments that say you have to work hard for grades though. But ultimately, it pays off. In terms of having a social life, you have to work hard for that too. It's a large school so you may not have a chance to get to know people as well as you would like.
@albravo7 really, how hard is year 1, compared to the other years, i'm thinking of doing engineering, i had a friend who couldn't handle first year engineering...
@amneziac Commuter school... especially true for UTSC. Not so much as St George, when you have a metropass! Professors in this school (regardless of campus, I've taken courses in UTSC and St. George) give you so much pressure that you won't want to do anything else, but go home and study! This place can really turn anyone into a nerd, but oh well, at least I only have 2 more courses to go! (November 2010 Convocation, BBA) :D
@rebadomine Thank you so much! I will be applying to U of T coming November for Specialization in Pharmacology. Kind of scared, but also really excited. But I have a high average in high school (around 87%, but it'll get even higher, I'm sure). U of T, here I come!
@@sillakanaely4233 I didn’t end up applying because the costs were too high, even as a Canadian. The residence fees along with the food was like paying for another 3 years of my degree. So I ended up going to U of S instead and I studied biomedical sciences for 3 years before leaving for personal reasons. I work in the government now. Thank you for asking this! I wasn’t expecting a response to my old comment 😂 But it’s nice to see how I was 10 years ago.
Thank you very much for responding to my comment! I had done the application but up to now I have not received any of my stuffs claimed to have received via DHL. It gives me a lot of stress
u of t has always been my dream ever since i came to canada. after arriving canada for a few days, i went to downtown and drove by the u of t campus which was so beautiful and attractive. an excellent study environment is provided by u of t, you can find students who are studying almost everywhere. people say they have so much pressure in u of t but i think it also provides people a great field to study. i dont really care about its reputation but its environment makes it become my dream school.
Hey guys, I was int he u of t life science program and I recently got accepted to medical school at Western Ontario, I admit the program was extremely hard, but just working hard made sure I got an acceptable GPA. U of T is great, the area its in is so fun, I mean its the best place to live on campus. The people who complain about how its to hard just are not able to put in the hours needed to do well. Sure the difficulty is a tad harder, but you cant receive a more pertinacious education :)
@xMTrenchx It's actually quite competitive, but if you're willing to work, it's amazing! You have to NETWORK because if you don't know anyone, it will be hard for people to know you.
its a great experience for people who're serious about life and those who want to stand up on their feet, they see every challenge as a step towards the future, for those who are just there to attend university, they see every thing as being brutal and hard, well i suggest you to to york then
It's quite clear that this video is a bit biased, but what do you expect right? From a student who has finished undergrad at UofT and currently enrolled in graduate school there, I can assure everyone that UofT is primarily known for its academics, renowned professors, and cutting edge research. All these lead to our high drop out rates in some of the undergrad programs (ie. pre-med/life science). Also, UofT isn't really known for diversity, I know more curses in Cantonese than English.
how much mark do student have to get in the 6 U course from secondary school to apply into university of toronto? someone answear this question please, I really wants to get into university of toronto, i don't wants to go to college.
It should it be noted that the first number of comments were based around how great it is to live in downtown Toronto and didn't say anything about the quality of the university or undergraduate teaching at all.
One important fact applicants should keep in mind while choosing university is that you might have to work harder to get the same GPA at UofT than in other universities. But then if you are up for it, then why not?!
I had a feeling that was the case. I'm sure everyone has pulled at least a few all-nighters, but the wealth of opportunity at this school is so appealing
I've just been accepted to U of T for life sciences with a specialty in molecular biology, immunology, and disease and I am worried having read some very negative reviews. Can anyone clarify?
@zen5678 I hear you. U also saw that UT was trying to flunk me out but just hang in there. I love RU-vid and it's too easy to take potshots at videos like this. What I wanted to say, though, was don't let those arrogant SOB's walk away from you with your degree. You're great !
@JoeParody I don't see how that relates to my food comment. You have a choice, not only of choosing your food (shocking, I know), but also to get to know your university instead of coasting through it, and you can at least attempt to take up opportunities instead of ignoring them. Anyway, U of T has always been challenging, and it's no secret that they have high standards. It's hard to balance an academic and extracurricular life here, but it's not impossible by any means.
@amneziac That's true. I'm a geology specialist but I don't whine about it, lol, I tried studying at Robarts after a nine o'clock lecture and crashed. Maybe I should try living on campus for second year!
Its the same as any university. I go to uoft. The courses are the same, the environment is the same, nothing much to report. Its not good or bad. I transferred from another campus. People say its harder since it has a good reputation but its bullshit. I still have a 3.5 gpa One downside is that the buildings are far apart and walking between classes can be annoying.(I take lots of different types of courses some wont have that problem) One good thing is it has tons of courses to select from.
@BaroqueShadows Haha who cares. It's promotion. Who'd go about getting negative comments as a part of their advertisement? Isn't it kind of pointless arguing for the biased nature of ads?
Just putting it out there. I don't know how these students are managing to explore the city. With the amount of work that's dropped on us every term, I barely have time to do anything else.
@pistiusomega ultimately, eating at a place like the Sidney Smith lobby is your choice. There are about a million better, cheaper, and more aesthetically pleasing places you could eat, both on and off campus.
U cant say something more right than this.I am in first year Electrical eng and they are just crushing us all. Sometimes i feel like kicking the profs in the arse.
I don't doubt uoft is hard, but are most of these negative comments really the whole picture? I mean, the same 10 comments for a school with 60 000 students...
i like both UfT and UBC. However, i understand pros and cons of both uni UfT + : higher ranking, excellent lab + professors. A very competitive environment may be an advantage as I think I will be more motivated. - : about STUDENT life :( About UBC +: excellent university, nice place. - : to me, too many Chinese people ( no offense) .
@tennisgator123 dude you have so much better options. At Well at U of T, hard working really doesn't mean anything if you don't have the brain when you want to achieve stellar grades. In fact you CAN NOT major in chem and business management because these two programs belong to different faculties. However you can do Chem and Economics. But be warmed, chemistry is VERY TOUGH at U of T, many don't make it through and if you don't have the brain, you will NOT receive stellar grades in chem.
So, I am an American girl extremely interested in this university. However, I'm not planning on living in Canada afterwards. In fact, I'm planning on going to law school in America. Is this a bad decision? Will credits transfer over from Canada?
Interesting. Well if they want to hear what students think, how about hearing what alumni think. I can only speak of arts and sci, so here goes. If you want to become a world class researcher, then U of T will be your school of choice. What they don't tell you is that your chances of attaining that goal are the same as becoming a movie star, pop icon, or professional athlete (yes, it's a popularity contest). Even if you do get there, your salary will be small in comparison. You have been warned.
@tennisgator123 by stellar I mean 90% +. It is possible to achieve 80%+ if you work your ass off with normal intelligence. But 90%＋ you have to be a genius. That is all.
I feel really bad for the students that go to the downtown campus. They are cheated out of a genuine university experience in terms of academic quality when they have to pay so much.
Really, university is what you make of it. If you do decide to go to U of T, realize, early on, that you will have to work for what you want. U of T just won't give it to you. I have met the best people by coming to U of T and, taking in consideration both the good and the bad (trust me, there was a lot of "bad"), I don't regret going there.
If you're ambitious, willing to work hard for your grades, and in return be exposed to some of the leading ideas and researchers in the world, come to U of T. It opens so many doors, and it can get overwhelming, but you'll learn to deal with it and make the most of it. If you're just looking for a place to crash for a few years and want to get your bachelor's and get the hell out, this isn't the school for you. There's no place I'd rather be than U of T.
