Moving to Ontario

[epinephrine]

Hi guys,

I'm 20 years old and I've never really taken school quite seriously. I headed towards college right after high school with no real sense of direction and a lack of ambition. I did okay the first few semester but as the years past my grades have fallen to an all time low (2.00 GPA on a 4.3 scale). It's worth mentioning that my grades went downhill due to working full-time and my lack of time management skills. I have about 27 credits.

Now that I've quit my job and have some money saved up; I want to take school seriously this time. My goal is to get into a top tier business school such as Schulich, Queens, Ivey and Rotman. My mom is moving to Toronto and I think this is the perfect opportunity for me to move away. By moving away, I can really focus on my studies.

My problem is that my 2.00 GPA won't get me anywhere near the top business schools. Look at Huron College (@UWO) minimum grade acceptance 70% which is on par with UWO's regular admission. I guess standards here in BC are low as most colleges accept anyone with a high school degree.

Should I stay in B.C. to improve my grade or find a low tier college in Ontario? I'm lost!

[imflying12]

ii think your best option is to try and improve your grades before moving on.

[CSK'sMom]

You're talking 2 different things... colleges are not universities and vice versa. The schools you're referencing are universities and to transfer like you are suggesting usually has very high requirements as well as little no no transferable credits unless it's through an articulation agreement.

I think you may need to look at applying directly to university and not trying to transfer (which I don't think is going to happen for you with your marks). You'll still have to disclose your college marks but your highschool marks will be more relevant in the consideration process. BTW, do you even have all the required per-requisits to even apply to uni?

[mooncakez]

ii think your best option is to try and improve your grades before moving on.

+1

If you are intending to go to university at the end, it's best to improve your grade and apply directly instead of transferring from college.
But if you attended college, they may check your grades from that post secondary institute.

[epinephrine]

I think I've mistaken Huron as a regular low tier college. I guess the the terms "university college" is different between our provinces.

I have straight C-'s from my grade 12 high school year. So that won't help at all. I talked to a very helpful education advisor today. He says its best for me to finish 1st year and 2nd yr (pre-commerce) so that I can apply to UBC in either 2nd or 3rd year.

Looks like I'm stuck here in vancouver for another year or two.

[rcik]

Try finding a new network of people that can help you reach your goals. That helped me a lot in my early 20s.

[murjiim]

i wouldnt move here man...no jobs here in ontario and its tough to live here

[antibasher]

i wouldnt move here man...no jobs here in ontario and its tough to live here

+1
Highest tuition fees, utility bills, most unemployment, harder university tests...etc. There might be better services due to higher population but that is only beneficial if you are rich and can afford these. If you are an average guy with average income and money, I would consider Alberta and work in the booming mining industries.

[AndrewShev]

+1
Highest tuition fees, utility bills, most unemployment, harder university tests...etc. There might be better services due to higher population but that is only beneficial if you are rich and can afford these. If you are an average guy with average income and money, I would consider Alberta and work in the booming mining industries.

Agree on most of it

[BoogieWilliams]

Your best bet is to repeat your grade 12 high school courses and apply with those marks to university.