localwisecrack wrote:
Hi everyone,
I just received my offer from DeGroote. I had applied for the co-op program, but have been offered admission into the FT program instead. My concern is that at 80k, the cost of the FT program is too high. The mandatory co-op work terms would have helped me pay for my tuition, but with the FT program, I feel the risk is significantly higher since it would all hinge on the kind of job offers I'd receive at the end of it.
Is my thinking justified? Can some of the current students shed some light on the "reputation" of the DeGroote FT program in Canada? I've been reading about how the university gives more preference to its co-op stream students since that's what its known for. How true is this? Would you recommend that I email them back requesting them to consider me for the co-op program citing financial reasons?
I'm really confused. I need help to decide whether I should take this offer up or not. Any insights are much appreciated.
Hey,
Your thinking is justified! I am a current student and I accepted the offer only because of the Co-op program. It gives valuable Canadian work ex for those seeking and is a great way to pay the tuition. The DeGroote program is gaining reputation steadily but its more so the co-op program. Let alone the University; Employers also see value in students being part of the co-op program. I can confirm this now that my first work term has ended. I rejected the McGill to get the co-op program at DeGroote.
Are you wait listed? Based on your GMAT score of 720 I would think you could get into the co-op program.
Let me know if you have any further questions.
Rohit