Astronomy and Astrophysics at University of Toronto; Admission requirements?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the admission requirements for the Astronomy and Astrophysics program at the University of Toronto, including necessary high school performance and specific course prerequisites.

Discussion Character

  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the high school performance needed for admission, including advantageous marks and required courses.
  • Another participant suggests using a search engine to find the information, implying that it should be readily available online.
  • A third participant expresses frustration with the suggestion to search online, indicating that they have already attempted that route without success.
  • A later reply provides detailed guidance on navigating the university's website to find specific admission information, including required courses such as Physics and Calculus.
  • This reply also critiques the original poster's ability to find information independently, suggesting that self-sufficiency is important for college success.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the best way to obtain the admission information, with some advocating for online research and others expressing the need for direct assistance.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects varying levels of familiarity with online research and the expectations for prospective students in terms of self-sufficiency.

Who May Find This Useful

Prospective students interested in the Astronomy and Astrophysics program at the University of Toronto, as well as individuals seeking guidance on navigating university admission processes.

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I am interested in the Astronomy and Astrophysics program at the University of Toronto. How well does one need to do in high-school to get into the program? What are the required courses and what marks would be advantageous?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
 
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LOL. I've tried that and it is of no help. That is why I am asking on this forum.
 
If you go to the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics web page, and click on "Undergraduate", then click on "Information for prospective UofT students", then click on "High School Students" right under the heading "Information For", it will take you to a page that says:

"Are you a high school student considering applying to Arts and Science?

Check out these pages for all the information you need about admission requirements and the application process."

If you click there, you can click on the right hand column for information depending on whether you come from Ontario, other provinces, the US, Britain, etc. It has an attached PDF file that describes what requirements are required in addition to English. (e.g. Physics and Calculus)

This took me less than three minutes to find. If you couldn't find this yourself, even with prodding, I think you will have difficulty in college. College requires both a certain degree of self-sufficiency and a certain facility with finding information.
 

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