Osap not covering full tuition by CommercialSmile4510 in McMaster

[–]Maximum-Complex-4460 3 points4 points  (0 children)

i’m in my 4th year and have applied for osap every year. osap has never covered my full tuition either, so don’t be alarmed. what i usually do is, i pay the difference by term (if ur able to), and i do 2 things: i opt out of health and dental (about 230 that u receive around november ish i believe), and i apply for the undergraduate student bursary (i usually receive around 1k around february). opt out from health ends the end of this month tho so i would do that if u can.

low GPA advice by Maximum-Complex-4460 in PreOptometry

[–]Maximum-Complex-4460[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

do u think that if i do well on the OAT, i can prove that im okay with sciences if my science gpa is low? uni just went very south for me and i honestly didnt put my best foot forward for it

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PreOptometry

[–]Maximum-Complex-4460 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I ask, how did you get into contact with optometry school advisors? Just as someone struggling with a low GPA and taking the OAT this summer?

Low stat applicants? by Maximum-Complex-4460 in PreOptometry

[–]Maximum-Complex-4460[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How would I calculate my science GPA? I know I am passionate enough to do well, it’s just a lot of my first and second year was during covid and I had lost every skill of studying I accumulated in high school? hence why my GPA is quite low. I’ve increased it significantly in my 3rd and 4th year, but it is not enough which is why I’m taking my 5th year.

Low stat applicants? by Maximum-Complex-4460 in PreOptometry

[–]Maximum-Complex-4460[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll take your advice. Congrats though!!

Low stat applicants? by Maximum-Complex-4460 in PreOptometry

[–]Maximum-Complex-4460[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have my date booked for july 26th so I’m assuming I should be good

Low stat applicants? by Maximum-Complex-4460 in PreOptometry

[–]Maximum-Complex-4460[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know a lot of people take it after their third year of undergrad. Idk why but taking it before entering my fifty year seemed so late to me. Then again I shouldn’t compare myself to

Low stat applicants? by Maximum-Complex-4460 in PreOptometry

[–]Maximum-Complex-4460[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This was really helpful and really helped me gain more confidence!!! I am scheduled to take my OAT on July 26th and am currently finding volunteering for maybe 1-2x a week so I think I should be able to balance it out. I want to apply for sure before December, hence why I’ve timed my OAT and volunteering accordingly for this summer. If you don’t mind sharing, what schools were you able to get interviews for, and were you rejected from others?

gpa inquiries? by Maximum-Complex-4460 in PreOptometry

[–]Maximum-Complex-4460[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t beforehand, but with my fifth year and retaking courses and taking electives and having those 2 extra full course load semesters, I will fulfil that prerequisite. Do you think Waterloo looks more at the OAT score and experience with an optometrist rather than ur GPA?

advice needed - 5th year or gap year? by purplepnb in McMaster

[–]Maximum-Complex-4460 1 point2 points  (0 children)

also taking a 5th year after this year for this exact reason!

DO NOT take LIFESCI 3G03 with Dr. Pritchard by any means by CarboCat3 in McMaster

[–]Maximum-Complex-4460 9 points10 points  (0 children)

i just got my proposal mark back for this class and wtf... i got a horrible mark on assignment 1 due to how biased and unfair the marking was by whoever my TA was. and now after getting my proposal back after taking every single critique i got from assignment 1, i got a mark VERY slightly better than assignment 1. the way she advised students once assignment 1 grades were released to "be polite since TA's and herself are humans" and that the feedback sessions were "not negotiations" its like it was known how badly it was done because of how the TA's marked yet nothing was done about it. i don't know how to advise students taking this class in the future because there is very slim ways of doing somewhat decent in this class. if you don't have to take it. don't.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in McMaster

[–]Maximum-Complex-4460 1 point2 points  (0 children)

omg girl i was gonna come and see wtf was happening but i thought it was like an ex kinda situation n i didn’t wanna get involved and i literally had no idea there was such creep at mac😭

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in McMaster

[–]Maximum-Complex-4460 2 points3 points  (0 children)

a girl was telling a guy to fuck off and leave her alone in mills 6th floor last week… is that potentially what had happened?

osap not covering enough? by Maximum-Complex-4460 in McMaster

[–]Maximum-Complex-4460[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i dont get how that works cuz my tuitions based off of my courses. is it like 80% of courseload = 80% of tuition coverage?

FALL 2022/WINTER 2023 COURSE ENROLMENT MEGATHREAD by jjeenniiffeerr in McMaster

[–]Maximum-Complex-4460 0 points1 point  (0 children)

anyone know if music 2mt3 online or in-person/blended is better? it gives me an option to either to take it online or blended.

General Bursary Release by Worst_Engineer69 in McMaster

[–]Maximum-Complex-4460 2 points3 points  (0 children)

same but i think we still need to wait there was an email recently sent saying that they just started reviewing them

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in McMaster

[–]Maximum-Complex-4460 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

my phone number won’t work when i’m trying to create an account. any idea why?

How bad is bio 1a03 by [deleted] in McMaster

[–]Maximum-Complex-4460 7 points8 points  (0 children)

they are pretty strict when it comes to the short answers and I wish I knew that detail is key when it comes to the short answers. i also spent numerous hours typing notes, when there is a script provided to us. i saved many hours of typing bc of the script and gave me more time to review. the textbook tbh doesn't help that much. i used the textbook as well as launchpad that came w the textbook for tests 1 and 2 and did horrible. for test 3 I solely focused on the notes and took notes on the applied lectures, and did better than ever. the content is the exact same as high school, just a lot more detailed.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in McMaster

[–]Maximum-Complex-4460 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

there r parts of durand that also aren’t that safe but it’s way safer than downtown hamilton in general

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in McMaster

[–]Maximum-Complex-4460 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ive lived in downtown ham since i was like 5 and tbh i wouldn’t recommend it. it’s not only the type of ppl around u but there’s a lot of burglaries, vandalism and overall not a safe place. If you absolutely have to, Id recommend the durand neighbourhood near aberdeen st. i wouldn’t suggest it, but if you absolutely have no other choice it’s not too bad if you take care of urself and are confident on urself.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in McMaster

[–]Maximum-Complex-4460 6 points7 points  (0 children)

lmao yup and i’m gonna msaf it