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Utsc cs post reddit. You’ll need to take the CS requisites and aim for as high a grade as you can. 85. utoronto. also id say mac cs is also a great option. this is probably a dumb question but i was looking into potentially minoring in cs but i heard that making post is extremely difficult. Reply. better “name recognition” (if you care about that). For example, CS Coop requires students to maintain a 2. Especially when you are not as good at math, and are good at cs. But everyone with a top 6 of 97 or above got in. And yes, you can do that in the summer. UBC doesn't admit directly to co-op or CS. I am a first-year non-coop math student who wants to get into CS Co-op. better pay, 2. Utsc post is rather easy compared to utsg out of stream. Now that the grades of all the 4 required CS POSt courses have been released, can any professor here please shed some light into what the cutoff for CS POSt for the first round might be? The only CS profs on here are prof Harrington and prof Hadzilacos. So in theory, this would give you the opportunity you need to finish the 5 B level CMS courses so you can apply with the 11 A and B level courses. You need an 87+% in between CSCA67 and CSCA48, your avg is 81. George, Scarborough, or Mississauga campus), this guide is for you. One of the fundamental concepts in No one Ik that applied to USTC CS got in with a top 6 of a 96 or below. George vs Computer Science at UTSC. I am wondering what is the key difference between Computer Science at St. Utsc post is definitely not easy, but i feel like it is much more reliable if i only have to maintain a certain grade, instead of competing In CS, if you are taking > 3 courses (i. No real reason to compare them. Pretty closed to our high-school. Apply now, and yes - just go to ACORN and request the desired programs. I know someone with a 92 that got UTSC CS Pros: Potentially better degree reputation - might help with US jobs/FAANG internships (Same UofT Degree as UTSG) Coop program might be better. However, I did have pretty strong ECs and thought I did a very good job on the UTSC CS coming out rn. Possible, but very difficult. At the end of your first year at UTSC, you can apply to enter a Computer Science program of study (POSt). A lot of UTSG people will transferring into them. You can still find some that don't have that requirement, but I wouldn't say a lot. EDIT: After emailing the CS department, it appears this isn't an option for CS POSt, for future reference. more interesting work, and 3. Add a Comment. I know a lot of you are tired of seeing posts from grade 12s, but I would really appreciate some guidance in my current situation. Cons: Limited food options. So, aim for a 97. - No. Close to home so don't have to pay residence fees. I would say the coop for CS is lackluster. We call that entering POSt (Program of Study). So the commute is 1 hour and 15 minutes one way. 2 cutoff. - Math is math. • 16 days ago. The majority of in stream students make post, the majority (vast majority) of out-of-stream students who apply for CS post don't. 0 credits @ UTSC, is use all the credits that UTSC gives you which allows you to go downtown (which is 5. But they don't really have a coop, and it's not as prestigious as UTSC. 0 credits, including all required A-level CSC and MAT courses. It has been a very stressful year for all of us, with some managing it better than others, I'm here to seek some advice. Two of my friends didn't make post and transferred to other good unis. However, if you choose utsc, be aware that you will need to consistently work hard in first year cuz we have something called POSt (google "utsc cs POSt" and you will find the details). edit: i also found this super helpful comment from an old post - "Co-op is only available at the Scarborough campus. comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment . You can't even do a CS spec any more if you are out of stream. UTSC is very good for Computer Science and Coop, if you make POSt. You're expecting 70 but what happens if the exam is a lot harder and you end up failing - drop both or the one you think will be toughest. Basically, if you do really well in all the required courses you can get into CS POST but it would be hard. 5 cGPA for required POSt courses, the lowest it has been in the last 5 years) However, you can’t cr/ncr a degree requirement or a prerequisite for a program, and cr/ncr credits are not accounted for within the 4. This guy is making stuff up. However, I failed CSCA48 this semester for sure and my grade will be around a 42-43 since I needed a 70% to pass the course which I am not getting for sure. 3K subscribers in the UTSC community. Knowing my brother he not really a morning person. K12sysadmin is open to view and closed to post. For CS, theres basically no difference between the campuses. After you have one work term, you can apply to internships Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2. but in the case that i end up getting rejected the year after from A student admitted for CS has a guaranteed spot waiting for them, as long as they make the minimum grades. Cuz stats and ML are more math heavy and stuff compared to cs. Phya21 average 44%, mata36 average 46%, pain. Idk bt ubc tho In your first year, you'll be accepted into one of our three admission categories - Computer Science, Mathematics, or Statistics. Only 20-40% make it into the CS stream and I personally wouldn't risk it. UTSG is really the only place that’s good for CS at U of T. You can read my post about it if you want more information why. The requirements to get into CS co-op major have a minimum GPA requirement, and while I can definitely retake Linear Algebra, CSC48 is a different story since I passed it, but it's not enough for POSt. 8. 2. And I doubt it will change too much this year. Yet another CS Student who trolled their marks and ended up falling below the requirements for POST. 5K for 3 courses. IMO if you want to do CS, go to Uottawa, the major is more important then the university in this case. 28. How are current student dealing with post being like 3. Tafliovich (416-287-7410) anya@cs. Its kinda pointless imo. I applied for Computer Science at all campuses and got accepted to UTM Computer Science and UTSC Statistics I have learned a lot as a coop student/intern software developer, and I highly reccomend every student to seek similar experiences. EverythingWrongUTSC. Some background knowledge, I'm a First Year in Computer Science, living at a time zone of 12-13hrs ahead of Toronto. I got accepted into Management at UTSC and CS at UTM. If you decide to drop MATA37 and CSCA48 then these will effect the courses that you'll be able to take because these are prerequisites for most of your second year courses and you will be pushed back in terms of graduation most likely. You can retake one course for post if you don't make the grade requirement first try btw. • 8 mo. You’ll be out of stream competing for limited spots, you’ll likely need 3. whats the general average you need to make post and do you need extracurriculars for the application? thx. utsc is usually more sought out for than utsg. UTSC - CS post change. Minor and related specialization like ML were unlimited and major only required minimum of 2. Whereas the commute to UTSC is a 10 min drive. e 4, 5, 6 or more) you will pay a flat fee of about $7K . They changed POSt rules this year. I'm in CS Minor already so that part isn't an issue. • 17 days ago. Then, I found out that CSCA48 isn't an equivalent for CSC148 anymore and that there is no equivalent for CSC165 at UTSC. 5. 2+? This seems extremely high compared to what I had to CS seems more enjoyable but I heard UTM CS POST is rlly hard. First week of may is when most schools will have midterm marks and send out majority of their offers, including UTSC CS. if you started UTSC in the computer science category, then you can re-take A48 once and have the attempt with the higher grade be considered for POSt application, even if you passed it once. You'll get results in early/mid May (but given CS POSt has guaranteed entry, you'll probably know before you receive POSt). UTSC has coop and has relatively more lenient POST but I am scared that perusing ML can limit job prospects in CS roles, or maybe limit my chance from entering a CS grad program. UTSC CS: Mandatory 3 coop workterm, Courses are as high quality as UTSG, Less cs courses to choose from. 0 or better, you're guaranteed a spot. As I refuse to believe that a majority of the first years are above the 3. Also it would be more expensive for me to live at queens vs uft. Most courses have a C average give or take, but that can somewhat be masked by the fact that there are always some students who don't even show up for the final exam and really drag the average down (no matter what, in first year, there always seem to be a bunch of Hi, I applied to Stats POSt from out of stream. Stats co-op is still part of CMS (computer math stats). it says on the program page under program requirements that “This program may not be combined with any Major or Specialist Program in Computer Science, Mathematics or Statistics. Release the top 40% of the top first years cGPAs (the courses for post). Reply reply More replies More replies More replies On the one hand, queens cs is a good program, nice campus and good social life. EDIT: By the way. If you meet the grade requirements specific to your category, you'll be allowed to enter your program of study in second year. 8+ cgpa. If you don't get the required average, you will have to retake courses or transfer to another university or program. As I said, it doesn't matter. My admission category was CS. So it's strictly supply and demand. Applying to Computer Science POSt as a Statistics student. 0 required credits for PoST. This is completely my opinion, but I feel like the purpose of a "coop" program at a University should be to get your feet in the door by securing a work term. Members Online • TaxSlow4840. Easier said than done though haha. The usual course load is 5 courses a term, so if you take 5 courses a term you'll be able to graduate at the end of those 8 terms (8 * 5 = 40, 40 half-year courses = 40 * 0 POSt is kinda like getting accepted into your program, after you already got accepted from highschool - you're not really in computer science until you pass POSt. POSt at utsg is easiest in stream, hardest out of stream. Last year, cutoff was 3. Different programs and levels of specialization have different requirements, but the vast majority of people are aiming for a Specialist in Computer Science, so I'll be specifically We’re getting a lot of similar posts for UTSC CS on this sub so I’m considering making a post to answer these types of questions. Given the new CR policy at UTSC, is there anything new happening to the CS POSt here? I’m asking it because a) I heard UTSC historically sets cGPA guarantee for the POSt requirement like UTM and b) UTM hasn’t announced anything about the CR policy (I’m not complaining this because I’m sure they’ll make an announcement soon, just that UTSG went CS. A lot of people I know who got 50 on A37 midterm ended up mid to high 70s at the end. gasbin9999. Although machine learning is all math/statistics, most machine learning jobs are about creating software which is where CS would give you a huge advantage. Transferring to another uni for cs is a rlly good decision. George, because I live downtown and the commute sucks. Essentially you'll be competing with out of stream CS students with the additional condition you much get at least A- in A31 and A67 to be considered for POST. CS classes/program itself is good. Posted the same question in the UTSC sub so just gonna put it here as well. However, as someone who's moved from another city to attend UTSC's Computer Science co-op program, I feel extremely let down, largely because of the apathetic attitude the coop office has towards changing their system. A minimum grade of C- (60-62%) in two of We live in Scarborough. utsc is a great option, has a lil bit of POSt so beware of that. Parking_Name. Lack of some upper year courses that are offered in UTSG (but you can take them DT anyway). the guarantee in 2017-2018 was 3. If all incoming CS students make their grades, and no one switches UofT is not even the only university (in the world) that is notorious for grade deflation. 0 value is a guarantee, students will be taken below that value, but if you get 3. So I did the sane thing of dropping most of my courses and enrolling in UTSC's CS courses (CSCA48, MATA31, MATA22 etc. There's a difficult course in every program that really sucks. This will give all students an idea of where they stand. • 4 yr. 8-2. Either campus, if you want to make in stream Post but you don't, then you are braindead. For Co-op, it seems that UW > UBC > UTSC > SFU. UTM CS. as such, utsc is the better option for me as I can study for nearly half the price as an international student for the first year. Apply in fall during normal application period, make sure you know your deadlines. in the case i don’t get into waterloo cs, i plan to transfer the year after from uoft to waterloo. Below are the admission requirements for Computer Science. Question Alrighty. Question. For my chances of majoring in CS, it seems like SFU > UTSC > UBC > UW. I know making the CS POSt is hard, but is getting into CS coop even harder? Like, is the number of coop students in a certain program limited, so that I can only get into coop when someone else in CS coop drops? Out of stream CS is very very difficult. Sep 9, 2023 · U of T Computer Science: The Definitive Guide for Applicants (2024) If you’re applying to the Computer Science program (HBSc) at the University of Toronto (St. Hi! I decided to go to utsc, and have already rejected ubc. No. 5 CGPA, and a B in a specific course and C- in two specific courses. However, it’s very difficult to switch into CS POST from stats. About me: I came into UTSC CMS as a 97% average student in high Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now Go to UTSC r/UTSC. • 1 day ago. If you started UTSC in Mathematics, Statistics, or some other category, they only consider the first attempt that you passed Commercial-Meal551. If you were originally accepted into the CS admissions category (in-stream), then you can retake CSCA48 for POSt purposes. I am class of 2018 so when I joined in 2014, CS Post was still stressful but it was in back of our mind because it wasn't that serious. They typically don't, I've received my offers from all three within the major batch that you see from this Subreddit. Keep in mind that generally speaking, averages in B level courses don't go Seems like its a 60/40 split for stats to CS courses. 0 credits - 1 full year). They are living stress free happier lives now. Education-wise, POST is a serious problem. 75, the "cutoff" was at most 2. So theoretically, more than half of the UTSC CS students wouldn't have made POSt (the lowest GPA that got in from what I remember UTSG made post a lot easier, so they only take in as much in stream students from high school as there is space in the CS program for upper years. 62. Exactly wtf will I do with a maths degree 💀and i dont think there will be space for out of stream cs post, it hurts I can't use this 100k scholarship for utsc cs, I would've taken that in utsc cs any day. Since they don't deal with admissions, they would not have any idea as of yet. This apparently makes getting internships easier than for non-coop students. I took it in gr12 and it was pretty helpful. I realized I would like to pursue CS the most, but UTM is farther from me than UTSC, so I'm debating between 2 options: go to UTM CS and transfer to UTSC's CS after one year. CS Post admissions. I'll prob just go to ubc or uni of alberta as they accepted me for comp science. So basically if your a computer science major/ or specialist then you should be able to do co-op either way, just need to pass post Best. EDIT: utsc is similar to utsg in that it’s easier in stream and harder out of Depending on how well you do in your first two semesters of required courses, you MAY be allowed into Computer Science in second-year, otherwise known as POSt. I guess its time for a new meme, this time UTSC. UTM/UTSC. But I can assure you that, in general, UTSC work terms have 1. If you want to post and aren't approved yet, click on a post, click "Request to Comment" and then you'll receive a vetting form. That being said, usually math is easier, and admission category matters. If so it’s pretty easy otherwise it’s deadly to get into cs out of stream. Definitely make sure you learn your stats well though, even doing a minor would be a good idea imo. 6. 0, getting the GPA of an "average" student in all my CS classes, we get 2. I don't think our co-op is that great to make a difference. go to UTSC for Management and switch program to CS or do a double major in Management and CS. You have the 4 month coop option at utsg but it’s kind of ass 💀 all the uft coop programs are ass. Computer Science POSt Requirements 2024. 0. As long as you clear the PoST, it should be reasonable for you to get into CS. true. I have a feeling that UTSC CS and Math will be much harder than UBCO. I know a guy with a 96 and another with a 95 that got rejected. First time here so apologies if I break any rules. 0. Fragrant_Net7220. Email the utsc cs department. I know I can reapply second year using the B level courses, but you have to be in the CS minor for a chance to reapply. Due to Covid I don't regret coming here, but in general the social uni life and party life is non-existent at utsc (at least my experience and the ppl I interacted with). ” I am not sure if this page is outdated, but I believe it is not possible. I heard that SFU and UBC coops are pretty I dont even think thats enough because the cutoffs are probably gonna be 96-97 for both programs. Take your entire second year there, if you're confident you can transfer, and if you get in, you continue as normal. 85? but that's just a theory. the average amongst A48, A67, A37 and A22 is the lowest it's been since 2017 so maybe the cutoff will go back down to 2. For anyone out of stream, the number of spots available is really based on how many students in CS drop/switch/don't make the grades. Many jobs require you to be enrolled in a coop program. 75, then you can take any B level CSC course. Average: Low 90s You get the UofT prestige but this program has insane PosT requirements. Coins. 1. I really hope i get accepted this month, otherwise my marks are gonna be chalked. 0, the "cutoff" was at most 2. I would just like to add to kungfupanda's answer. As a potential applicant, you’re probably overwhelmed by the amount of information out there. reReddit: Top posts of May 24, 2021. Utm POSt is a bit easier than utsc POSt (I think?), although you get more ways to get into POSt. the guarantee in 2016-2017 was 2. I received: CS spec, CS major, Stats major, denied Stats ML/Spec No one knows this, ie anything you hear here is pure speculation. (A31 = A48 = B-, A08 = A67 = C+, A37 = C, A22 = C-). I’d take utsg since more opportunities, less depressing, and more resources. I don’t think UBCO has a POST and if they do it’s probably very easy. On the other hand, Utsc overall has a better reputation with probably a better program and has coop, while I also get to live at home saving money. As everyone coming into the program also has a 90 average and is a good student making the competition very difficult and often cutthroat. •. r/UTSC. Any advice will be appreciated! Thanks for putting Vancouver in brackets, UBC really went over our heads. In order to apply for a Computer Science POSt in your second year, you must have completed 4. You are better off taking combinations of 5 or 3 courses. Downtown and Mississauga have PEY, which is a year long internship. this is because of their co-op, as utsg does not offer co-op for their cs program, yet, a locked internship. Arguably utsc is easier since at utsc you need a B in CSCA48 (B = 73%) and UTSG you need a 77% in csc111. A 96 is likely just barely not enough. I’m a first year CS student from UTM. Where as for TMU It going to be hectic during the winter and exam season. But if you are pretty comfortable navigating yourself around a computer, you can check out some free online cs courses like cs50 from Harvard. Usually end up eating Osmows all the time. What you can do though, if you've completed more than 4. If your CGPA (as calculated across all your courses, not just CMS) is above 2. Associate Chair: A. UTSC I believe also did recently, but not 100% sure. - Yes, a lot. 5. As for me, if i could go back i would still choose utsc again because i really enjoy my time here :) I don't have stats on UTSC but I can still give you insight. I was hoping to get into utsc cs but I got into stats, my alternate program. To add content, your account must be vetted/verified. For CS Coop, I think it was 90% or more that make POSt as long as they were admitted into the CS stream. Dont want to burst your bubble, but those marks wont cut it for UTSG CS POSt. Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now UBC cs vs UTSC cs . Here's my situation right now: Below the 3. Unfortunately, this is a common problem within top universities, for some reason. - Transfer out. But generally, to graduate in 4 years, you have 11 terms to take courses (4 falls, 4 winters, 3 summers) but coop will take up 3 of those terms, so you're left with 8 terms. ADMIN MOD. The primary benefit of being in co-op is that companies will get tax credit for hiring you. Almost guaranteed into CS, whereas I need to compete in UBC science (Likely need at least 85% in UBC science) - However, I think I am capable of getting into UBC CS as my Math/Science marks are Transfer into CS is possible but seems impossible due to the low space. Both utm and utsc are the same regardless of in stream or out of stream, only difference is priority enrolment. There’s pretty much nothing you can do other than to persevere and try harder next time. Before this, I applied to transfer to St. Really pushes you to your limits. UTSG CS: More research opportunities, New ASIP program for internship (but not mandatory and good gpa is required for entry), More cs courses to choose from. Just to clarify, i am completely focusing on employment like potentially working in The cs program is very organized. The form of this information may vary widely, from the business person's records or the scientist's experimental results to the linguist's texts. The annoying parts are dealing with computer issues that detracts from the learning experience. bonussurprise38 • 9 mo. ). UTM and UTSC have the same education and internship opportunities as UTSG. Just a few points to clarify: The 3. Average? (Got into utm last round) 18K subscribers in the OntarioGrade12s community. Harder than other schools no doubt, but it prepares you cause if you can do a UTSC CS Specialist you should be good. You just can't apply for a UTSG post, so Programs. I am applying for CS-post. If you pass post after first year I think you will be able to do co-op second year but then you will need to catch up on the missed co-op courses from first year. Furthermore, I also read that St. If in doubt - always drop the course. I've heard that UTSC coop is subpar and that it's difficult to find a job, but I'm not sure how true that is. It doesn't become harder at any specific school. Not necessarily a dream work term, but a work term. Carleton CS. Award. You don't have to drop the course now if you still think you have a chance of making the needed grade, so you can wait until after the grades come out ComplexLamprey. Don't worry, keep up hope though. Average: 89-90 Approximately how many cs students will apply for ASIP and how many will get accepted next summer? People say I can find an internship on my own, but I think coop at UTSC or ASIP at UTSG can really help me through the process of finding a place to work (Especially the first job). K12TechPro is helping as moderators and taking on the vetting/verification process. K12sysadmin is for K12 techs. Definitely can't say the same about A22 though. ”. ago. George's guaranteed admission into the second year (after meeting the requirements) makes up for it. ca. Backup_Earth. CS Minor POSt. I know that UTSC has a co-op but St. Let's say UTSC was going to accept 40% of the first years into CS Post. Should I accept my york cs offer OR the utsc alternate for first year… CS POSt cutoff. Lost with POSt, any advice is much appreciated. I talked to a lot of current ubc undergrads, and they said to not come to ubc for cs if u have other options bc a lot of their friends couldn't get an average that was high enough to get into cs. Though lots of the upper level CS courses included seem math/stats heavy. Overall, the only differences are the campuses are located in different places and 2 of the campuses are smaller than the other one. So there is space for every single student if they make the much easier now post reqs. So this means taking 4 courses is technically a waste of money. UTSG lowered reqs to 77 in the programming and cs math classes. utsc cs with 100k scholarship or utsg cs. If you make POSt, you will officially be We’re getting a lot of similar posts for UTSC CS on this sub so I’m considering making a post to answer these types of questions. Tho queens is so expensive - 17. Computer Science is the study of the use of computers to process information. - Internal or to other universities. If you want to study CS, why risk it on such low chance. A community for grade 12s in Ontario to discuss things about university admissions, OSAP, OUAC/OCAS…. 98 is “safe. Expect both UTSC/UTM posts to skyrocket as well in comparison to previous years. If you take 3 courses or less, you can request on e-service to pay per course instead and it will drop to $4. ADMIN MOD CS post offers . You should go to UBC for CS. You just need a 70% avg among all your courses IIRC, which shouldn't be that bad because the averages for all the courses are around that amount. edit: SCSU and its ridiculous radio fees. CS POST difficulty level (freshman this September) Reddit . No, but barely. I can't speak on UTSC but I got into UTSG CS last year with an average of roughly 95%. I have finished CSCA08, MATA31, CSCA67, MATA22, and MATA37 with a good mark and around a 2. The most important decision here is whether you’re more passionate about computer eng or CS. Ur getting ur UofT degree either way. El_Alacran_. 0 required average for CS Major/Specialist, but I want to pursue CS. 7 GPA for these courses. 4th year student but I’m on a work term rn. 5k for residence and 8k for tuition alone in first year. -A stats alum who works in machine learning. 5 over Introduction to Computer Science II, Discrete Mathematics, Linear Algebra I for Mathematical Sciences, Calculus I for Mathematical Sciences, and Calculus II for Mathematical Sciences. You got this! The offer for UTSC includes $10,000 scholarship + $3000 renewable. For post this year the hardest part is getting a 73+ in CS 2. 9. 3. UTM and UTSC are good but they don’t have the same clout. The POSt system changed dramatically starting last year, I think for every campus, and out-of-stream is projected to be much harder for UTSC Fall 2021 entrants due to: The return of guaranteed cut-off for in-stream students Much easier requirements for in-streams (2. Hey guys, I just have some sort of ambiguity. but in terms of academic rigour and the opportunities I have now, I don't think I would've gotten them had I gone to any other school, nor would I have pushed myself as much as I did in such a competitive and Wᴇʟᴄᴏᴍᴇ ᴛᴏ ʀ/SGExᴀᴍs – the largest community on reddit discussing education and student life in Singapore! SGExams is also more than a subreddit - we're a registered nonprofit that organises initiatives supporting students' academics, career guidance, mental health and holistic development, such as webinars and mentorship programmes. Utsc post is like 80% pass according to prof brian Harrington. George also has some kind of a co-op program. Also, yes you can apply again to CS POSt at the end of the summer term. I would recommend you to just play it out at UTSC CS, its the same overall anyway. A minimum grade of B (73-76%) in Introduction to Computer Science II. pi gw di oj ag ae en hq la ms