osteogeek Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 Hey everyone! This forum has been kind of quiet lately, so I thought I'd start a conversation. I know that we have a few threads about the advantages of each campus, but I just filled in my ranking survey and thought it would be interesting to see what everyone else decided, too. Here's what I ranked: 1. Hamilton (my boyfriend is going to law school in TO, this way we could live halfway in between together and both commute) 2. Niagara (I just like the region better, and like the compact field sites) 3. Waterloo (I'd be happy here too, I have family and friends in this area). #1 was easy to choose so I could be in the same place as the BF (we currently live together, so living separately for the next three years is something we'd like to avoid), but I had a hard time choosing between Niagara and Waterloo for 2 and 3. Obviously I'll be happy with any of the 3 if I get in. What did you choose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desiallstar Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 1) Hamilton (love the campus feel, prefer in class lecture styles) 2) Waterloo (did my undergrad there, family and friends nearby) 3) Niagara (would be just as happy here too, really close decision between Waterloo and Niagara) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverCityJill Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 1.) Hamilton - my husband is being transferred to the big Ham (do people call it that? I guess I'll find out when we move there) for work. 2.) Niagara - we bought a house in Stoney Creek which is almost as close to Brock as it is to Mac (for those who end up at Niagara, living here could be a way to address the 1st year 2-campus split without having to find a rental for 3 months. 3.) Waterloo - it's quite far from our house As you can see, my reasons are exclusively logistical. I would really be just as happy at the satellite campuses as I would at the Hamilton campus, but my husband has to be in Hamilton. I have no idea what we'll do if I get in somewhere else but not at Mac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trojjanhorse Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 1.Hamilton (closest to home). More opportunities for the speciality i'm interested in. 2.no 2nd choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savac Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 It was a difficult choice, but I think that I would have a great experience regardless. 1. Hamilton 2. Niagara 3. Waterloo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tb123 Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 1. Hamilton- Best opportunities for specialty exposure 2. Niagara- new hospital and family in the region 3. Waterloo- still probably be a great place to train Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NutritionRunner Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 Based purely on location (my husband and I own a home in the Kitchener/Waterloo/Guelph region): Waterloo Hamilton Niagara Guess I'm the only one who likes Waterloo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froston Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 Note: If you have a #1 choice but don't care between the other 2 campuses, be sure to take note of the blue text that pops up if you input "prefer not to make a second choice" into slot 2. Apparently they consider this as you basically saying, "if I don't get into choice #1 then you might as well not admit me". At least that was my understanding from the written information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benge88 Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 If you do not have a preference for a second choice, and you do not get assigned to your first choice campus, it does NOT mean that they will not give you a spot in the class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheqi Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 I was a little confused about the process - I understood that the likelihood of getting into your first choice depends upon your own ranking within the pool of applicants after the interview, and the campus selection does not affect your chance of being offered a spot. However, if a spot opens up, does that go to the next person on the waitlist regardless of their campus preference, or does that spot go to the next person on the waitlist who has selected this campus as their first choice? I hope this made sense! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froston Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 If you do not have a preference for a second choice, and you do not get assigned to your first choice campus, it does NOT mean that they will not give you a spot in the class. Right, but I just think there might be a difference between leaving the 2nd slot blank and selecting the "prefer not to make a 2nd choice" option. I can't go back in to re-read the blue text that pops up, since the survey token has been used. Maybe someone else who hasn't completed the survey can confirm what it says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOz Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 1) Hamilton - prefer larger class + access to hamilton campus rec facilities 2) Waterloo - closer to family, easier logistically 3) Niagara - would still be very happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trojjanhorse Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 1) Hamilton - prefer larger class + access to hamilton campus rec facilities 2) Waterloo - closer to family, easier logistically 3) Niagara - would still be very happy oo, I completely forgot about that one. Big bonus for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holiday1001 Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Note: If you have a #1 choice but don't care between the other 2 campuses, be sure to take note of the blue text that pops up if you input "prefer not to make a second choice" into slot 2. Apparently they consider this as you basically saying, "if I don't get into choice #1 then you might as well not admit me". At least that was my understanding from the written information. this was my understanding too last year, but seems to differ from what the presenters on interview day said. just rank them to be safe I'd say? there's no reason to leave empty rank spots. also keep in mind that k/w and niagara do their core rotations in their respective cities, so you do lose face-time with hamilton programs (ie 6 weeks CTU at Hamilton), if that's a priority for you. one major way my viewpoint changed from last year is the home-program advantage for residency programs: HHS has excellent programs and as a mac med you (may) get a leg up from my understanding, by virtue of increased face time etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverCityJill Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 I was a little confused about the process - I understood that the likelihood of getting into your first choice depends upon your own ranking within the pool of applicants after the interview, and the campus selection does not affect your chance of being offered a spot. However, if a spot opens up, does that go to the next person on the waitlist regardless of their campus preference, or does that spot go to the next person on the waitlist who has selected this campus as their first choice? I hope this made sense! lol My understanding is if a spot opens up it goes to the next person on the wait list regardless of their preference. Ranking always supersedes campus selection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rext Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 My understanding is if a spot opens up it goes to the next person on the wait list regardless of their preference. Ranking always supersedes campus selection. This is true. Campus selection mainly factors in for initial offers. As these offers are binding to campuses, after a spot opens up at a campus, that spot goes to the next person on the waitlist regardless of campus preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheqi Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Ok perfect, thanks for clearing that up for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlliMack7 Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 I did: 1. Hamilton - more students there (more opportunity to find common interests), rumored to have more opportunity for specialist clerkship. 2. Niagara - I'm a cyclist and boater, the region is great for both. 3. Waterloo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsadesdespts Posted April 6, 2013 Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 oo, I completely forgot about that one. Big bonus for me Just as an aside, Niagara Campus has full access to the Brock Rec facilities. You get a Brock Student Card and have access to everything they do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sourpatch2 Posted April 6, 2013 Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 Just as an aside, Niagara Campus has full access to the Brock Rec facilities. You get a Brock Student Card and have access to everything they do. This is true. But being a Mac student @ Brock isn't as ideal as being a Mac student @ Mac lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123izme Posted April 6, 2013 Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 1. Hamilton (since I would prefer having lectures/interest group meetings in person) 2. Waterloo (location more easily accessible by bus from GTA/Hamilton) 3. Niagara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehumanmacbook Posted April 6, 2013 Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 1. Hamilton (since I would prefer having lectures/interest group meetings in person)2. Waterloo (location more easily accessible by bus from GTA/Hamilton) 3. Niagara Is there a Go bus directly from Waterloo to GTA/Hamilton? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123izme Posted April 6, 2013 Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 Is there a Go bus directly from Waterloo to GTA/Hamilton? There is a GO bus from York/Brampton/Sq1 to Waterloo and a Coach Canada from Hamilton to Waterloo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralk Posted April 6, 2013 Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 There is a GO bus from York/Brampton/Sq1 to Waterloo and a Coach Canada from Hamilton to Waterloo! Limited-service Go Train to the GTA as well! Waterloo's pretty close to Hamilton by car as well - bit further than Niagara, but if you care about GTA access as well, it's not enough of a difference to really matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NutritionRunner Posted April 6, 2013 Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 Limited-service Go Train to the GTA as well! Waterloo's pretty close to Hamilton by car as well - bit further than Niagara, but if you care about GTA access as well, it's not enough of a difference to really matter. Yeah, I've taken the Go Train from Waterloo/Guelph to downtown Toronto on a couple of occasions. The nice thing from the Waterloo/Guelph end is that you are at the start of the line, so it is nice and easy to get a seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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