<p>... which university in canda from the following would increase my chances/prepare me better for a top US grad school in Mechanical OR chemical engineering or an MBA( in the US)?
1McGill
2UofT
3waterloo</p>
<p>please answer subject area wise.. so that i dont get confused... please please answer anyone
Thanks.</p>
<p>You can’t go wrong with either of the three to be truthful. However, for engineering Waterloo would probably be one of the best choices. They have a great co-op program where you could be making $35+ an hour at 21. It is very difficult though. I’ve seen multiple people wearing “Engineering Ruined my Life” shirts :P</p>
<p>As for something to prepare you for an MBA, Schulich (which is a part of York U) is really great. McGill’s a little weaker in the business department but again, still solid and probably the most well known if you’re going to apply to an US school. Otherwise, For BBA/commerce the best schools are probably Queens, Western, and York.
Good luck!</p>
<p>i am certain that i want to do engineering thats for sure, then i guess waterloo would be the best choice for me(it will prepare me best for a top US grad school in MSc Mechanical engineering?) ?</p>
<p>but is McGill a bad option for engineering? because i REALLY like McGill … montreal and everything about it. plus i think its fees is also lower than that of waterloo?
will McGill prepare me for an MSc Mechanical engineering for a top US grad school like GAtech?</p>
<p>on average what starting salary would a McGill engineer get? </p>
<p>and what about Uof T?</p>
<p>thanks for the good luck… need loads of em.</p>
<p>anyone please help ?</p>
<p>Hey Dragtza</p>
<p>For the most part, U of T and Waterloo are slightly above McGill when it comes to engineering. With that said, McGill is still a great school. The difference is not enormous, so if you’d really really rather go to McGill then you won’t be at a disadvantage. I have to admit, Montreal is incredible and the campus is quite exciting. The co-op program at Waterloo helps you pay for your tuition, however, so the fees sort of average out. Unless you’re applying from Quebec. Where are you from?
All of these schools can get you into an US school if you do well. And I’m really not sure about the starting salaries. Maybe you could contact someone at each school and find out?</p>
<p>thanks andie1059 really helpfull post …</p>
<p>thats what i wanted to know wether i would be at a disadvantage or not if i attend McGill because most of my friends are at McGill and i love montreal … </p>
<p>and as for the co-op program… what is it?.. how much can one earn from it ? enough to pay my tuition?
and i heard the mechanical engineering undergraduate program at waterloo is of 5 years… is that true?</p>
<p>im from Pakistan btw…</p>
<p>You got problem with U of Waterloo if you are applying as a foreign student. If I remember correctly, the Co-op program is only for Canadian citizen or landed immigrant. If you are in the latter group you will be fine, if not, your choices are limited really to McGill and UofT.</p>
<p>It definitely wouldn’t be a disadvantage if you go to McGill.
I’m not sure how long the mechanical engineering program is, so try sending them an email or something.
And the co-op program allows you to combine academic studies with relevant (and paid!) working experience. You can find more detailed info on it here:</p>
<p>[Prospective</a> Students | Co-operative Education & Career Services | University of Waterloo](<a href=“http://www.cecs.uwaterloo.ca/students/prospective/]Prospective”>http://www.cecs.uwaterloo.ca/students/prospective/)</p>
<p>And co-op is open to international students, they just have limited positions and it isn’t guaranteed you find a job.
University of Waterloo says that the starting salary is about $600 a week on the first term. I would definitely suggest checking out the website and calling them for more info.
Again, either way, work hard and have fun :)</p>
<p>thanks andie! :)</p>