<p>So, in applying I realized something I hadn't before - UoT is built on an Oxford-style collegiate system, thus I have to select specific colleges to apply to.</p>
<p>I'm applying to Faculty of the Arts for undergrad. What are the best colleges? Are some more prestigious? Are some harder to get into?</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>No, it does not matter at all. Trinity, Victoria, and Innis are supposedly the most popular, but overall it doesn’t matter one bit. It is simply where you will be living first year, along with some activities you can go to cheaper if your college is sponsoring them. Otherwise, it is meaningless.</p>
<p>Choosing your college is definitely not meaningless. There are differences between the colleges and, yes, the different choices of res are one of them. One of the most important differences is that some have far more scholarship money available than others. So, if you are a good student, this is important. Vic has always had the most $$ available for merit aid, and the most bursaries for those who have true financial need. Vic, along with Trinity, are the most academically selective at U of T.</p>
<p>Which is the most prestigious and/or best (since they may not be the same thing)?</p>
<p>Nothing beats a beautiful spring campus tour of UofT. Your tour guide will take you ALL OVER, and you’ll see firsthand what the different colleges are about. They’ll answer every question, or refer you to another source for your answer.</p>
<p>In person, you’ll get an intuition for where your best fit(s) is most likely. A feel you won’t get by any amount of reading or networking.</p>
<p>My D (now 2nd year) did so much research beforehand, and was well-prepared when our visit came. Not trivial a task (we’re US and flew up), but more than worth it!</p>
<p>rootsandwings, I agree. That was a lovely experience. The campus is gorgeous, I got all my questions answered, learned a lot of new things, and really got a feel for the school.</p>
<p>What is University college’s reputation?</p>