I haven't seen a post for Fall 2021 yet so here it is!
My choices are:
1. UofT
2. McMaster
3. Nipissing SPP
I started my OUAC application in November and now trying to work on the supplemental packages. My CASPer Test is on January 12, 2021.
I need to take Anatomy and Physio course(s) however, I'm having a hard time figuring out what would satisfy the requirements from all three universities. My options so far are:
1. Take CBLG 101 in Winter and CBLG 111 in Spring at Ryerson. However final grade will be in June; hoping that's fine. This satisfies all 3 unis
2. Take SCS 2159 in Winter from UofT which is enough for UofT and McMaster but not for Nipissing. I have to take an Anatomy course just for Nip.
I have a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from back home, been working as an RECE in Toronto the last 8 years, have a Diploma in Nonprofit Management at Ryerson. My cGPA is 3.55 which I'm worried about. Lots of extra curricular activities from university and volunteering here in Toronto. I still have to compute the GPA for the last two years.
I requested WES to send my transcripts to Nip and McMaster and asked my old uni to send to UofT.
It's been an expensive application so far; really hoping I get in! Looking forward to chatting with you all and sharing our experiences.
I know the first round of McMasters acceptances was on Wednesday. I was wondering if anyone knew how frequent, and for how long, their acceptance process is? Thanks ?
I know the first round of McMasters acceptances was on Wednesday. I was wondering if anyone knew how frequent, and for how long, their acceptance process is? Thanks ?
They said they’re sending offers within the next week!
I'm not sure if this has been answered before but I was wondering if anyone has any pros/cons or reasons for choosing UofT vs McMaster (aside from placements)? ?
I got into U of T today! I'm in between Nipissing and U of T, not completely sure which one to pick!! Is anyone else deciding between U of T and another school?
I got into U of T today! I'm in between Nipissing and U of T, not completely sure which one to pick!! Is anyone else deciding between U of T and another school?
So this may be a bit of a ramble but ill say my thoughts and maybe this will help you too! For me I was deciding between UofT and Nipissing as well. I think I'm leaning towards UofT as im not sure how I feel about the self guided approach and teaching style of Nipissing and how I will feel come time to prep for the NCLEX. I have heard great things about both programs and its a tough choice. Nipissing you will get more time in clinical placements, as they give you 24 hours a week each semester, and the final semester you get a full 40 hours I believe for your consolidation stage (which should be the same at any university for consolidation). Nipissing does run all year and you get 3 weeks off between each semester. UofT is not full year and will end each year by the end of June giving you 2 months off. With UofT they also give you more areas to learn in clinical I feel as you have different rotations where as with Nipissing you can just be placed in sick kids and not have much adult care which depending on the person can be great! I like how UofT gives you a variety of placements, including mental health, geriatrics, peadiatrics, acute and maternity all through the first year so you really get a feel for the different areas of nursing. I also like how the courses are laid out with UofT as you're not forced to learn harder subjects (like pharm) on your own which is defiantly something I think is important. Overall both schools are really good and have relatively high NCLEX pass rates with about a 1-2% difference. I know the Nipissing program is much smaller and you do get a lot closer with classmates as I feel it would be harder to connect with all the students from UofT as the class size is between 3-4x larger I think. Both programs in terms of placements are very good though as they are affiliated with some great hospitals in the downtown region as well!
So this may be a bit of a ramble but ill say my thoughts and maybe this will help you too! For me I was deciding between UofT and Nipissing as well. I think I'm leaning towards UofT as im not sure how I feel about the self guided approach and teaching style of Nipissing and how I will feel come time to prep for the NCLEX. I have heard great things about both programs and its a tough choice. Nipissing you will get more time in clinical placements, as they give you 24 hours a week each semester, and the final semester you get a full 40 hours I believe for your consolidation stage (which should be the same at any university for consolidation). Nipissing does run all year and you get 3 weeks off between each semester. UofT is not full year and will end each year by the end of June giving you 2 months off. With UofT they also give you more areas to learn in clinical I feel as you have different rotations where as with Nipissing you can just be placed in sick kids and not have much adult care which depending on the person can be great! I like how UofT gives you a variety of placements, including mental health, geriatrics, peadiatrics, acute and maternity all through the first year so you really get a feel for the different areas of nursing. I also like how the courses are laid out with UofT as you're not forced to learn harder subjects (like pharm) on your own which is defiantly something I think is important. Overall both schools are really good and have relatively high NCLEX pass rates with about a 1-2% difference. I know the Nipissing program is much smaller and you do get a lot closer with classmates as I feel it would be harder to connect with all the students from UofT as the class size is between 3-4x larger I think. Both programs in terms of placements are very good though as they are affiliated with some great hospitals in the downtown region as well!
Congrats to everyone by the way!
This helps a lot, thank you so much!! Yes, I was a bit scared of Nipissing's self directed program, but it truly is an exceptional, one of it's kind program. I didn't think I'd want to go to U of T, but after receiving the offer, I was just so excited. I was a bit worried, as I know U of T is considered to be a very hard school in general and was concerned about my grades in case later on in life I decide to apply to a nursing masters program (although I know many of the courses are pass/fail).
I got into U of T today! I'm in between Nipissing and U of T, not completely sure which one to pick!! Is anyone else deciding between U of T and another school?
Congratulations on your acceptances! If you don’t mind sharing, what was your final year GPA like and your EC’s?
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WebAdvisor says "Admissions decisions are sent by mail."
My Nipissing offer expires May 28 on OUAC.