Engineering science at the University of Toronto for A levels students

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers on the admission requirements for the Engineering Science program at the University of Toronto, specifically for students completing A levels. Participants share their academic results and express concerns about meeting the necessary grades for acceptance.

Discussion Character

  • Homework-related
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the specific grades needed for A levels to gain admission to the Engineering Science program at the University of Toronto.
  • Another participant suggests that achieving A grades is beneficial for future job prospects, while also noting that a B in biology is acceptable but should be maintained to avoid dropping further.
  • A participant expresses concern about their performance in AS physics and its potential impact on their acceptance into the program.
  • One participant mentions that Canadian students typically need very high marks for admission to the Engineering Science program, indicating its competitive nature.
  • A later post shares actual AS Level and SAT results, asking about the chances of admission based on these scores.
  • Another participant advises checking the specific admission requirements for international students from a British-patterned education and notes that the participant's results seem to meet the recommended criteria.
  • It is highlighted that admission to engineering programs at the University of Toronto is limited and competitive, depending on the number of applicants.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express varying levels of concern about meeting admission requirements, with some sharing their academic results and seeking reassurance. There is no consensus on the exact grades needed for admission, and the discussion reflects differing perspectives on the competitiveness of the program.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference different educational systems and grading standards, which may affect the interpretation of admission requirements. The discussion does not resolve the specific grade thresholds for international students.

Who May Find This Useful

Students considering applying to the University of Toronto's Engineering Science program, particularly those from international backgrounds or completing A levels.

Lalala
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Hi I'm doing A levels now and I'm planning to go to University of Toronto next year September for engineering science, my question is what are the grades needed for my AS and A2 level to get into engineering science? My trial results are A in Chemistry and Math, A- in physics and B in biology.
 
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Are you Canadian? I looked at a similar university, London City University, which needs B's and A levels including math. However, I would advise doing your best to get A's because it always looks good to have A's when you finally look for a job. That said, a B in biology is not so bad but it could easily become a C so I would work especially hard to keep that from happening.
 
verty said:
Are you Canadian? I looked at a similar university, London City University, which needs B's and A levels including math. However, I would advise doing your best to get A's because it always looks good to have A's when you finally look for a job. That said, a B in biology is not so bad but it could easily become a C so I would work especially hard to keep that from happening.
I'm not a Canadian I lived in Southeast Asia. But I actually just need my AS physics and I feel that I did not do very well in my paper 2 so I'm worried that I will not get accept by university of toronto engineering science. But thank you.
 
Lalala said:
Hi I'm doing A levels now and I'm planning to go to University of Toronto next year September for engineering science, my question is what are the grades needed for my AS and A2 level to get into engineering science? My trial results are A in Chemistry and Math, A- in physics and B in biology.

I do not know the grades needed by international students for Engineering Science at U of T, but Canadian high school students need very high marks to get into the program. If you consider all (not just engineering) programs at all Canadian universities, Engineering Science at U of T is one of the most difficult programs to get accepted into.
 
So I just received my actual GCE AS Level results and also SAT results, I got 4As (math, bio, chem, physics) GCE AS Level and 1360 in SAT ( 620 reading, 740 math). I'm wondering what are the chances of me getting into u of t engineering science? And also in my SPM examination (Malaysia examination equivalent to IGCSE O Level), I received 9A+ and 2A.
 
To @Lalala , my suggestion would be to first look into the admission requirements required for the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Engineering of the University of Toronto, if you haven't done so already. Here is a link below, specifically looking into those international students from a British-patterned education, as would be offered in Malaysia.

https://discover.engineering.utoron...ional-applicants/british-patterned-education/

From the sound of things, it looks like you have the recommended requirements for admission into any engineering program offered at the University of Toronto, including Engineering Science. However, keep in mind that all engineering programs at the school are limited enrollment programs, so whether or not you will be admitted will depend greatly on how many students apply to the program.
 

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