I applied to the Schulich BBA and the WLU/UW Business & Math double degree co-op program. I've heard great things about them both. They both have their pros and cons. What would you guys recommend?

Thanks.

I think I'm okay at math. I've been able to pull off 90's with a considerable amount of work. Cost really isn't a determining factor for me.
I'm trying to get into finance, investment banking or stock brokering specifically.
I've visited Waterloo and it seems like a great city. Really student-oriented.
I have yet to visit Schulich.

I've heard that the Schulich BBA has an amazing program. Great reputation.
But the double degree has great co-op placements. But I've heard it's work intensive.
Really confused :S

I think if you had to work pretty hard for those 90s, then you should be wary of waterloo's math, and be prepared to work very hard if you want to achieve average to good grades (since most of your classmates will be math inclined= stiffer competition and bell curve).

but then again, you chose math- so if you like it/chose it, you probs would do better than someone who got stuck with it.

make a bunch of criteria, and then score each school (you can weight criteria as well). see which scores higher, and take that into consideration.

luck - these are hard decisions :/

I'm really confused at this moment.
Waterloo's math is intimidating. But the DD is really great for co-op in finance. I think I'd be able to secure a desirable position right after I graduate.
Personally, I don't think I have a solid work ethic. I'm able to get things done, but I tend to procrastinate a lot.

But right now, the only thing that's really attracting me to WLU/UW is the co-op.

Yeah, you can apply from the Laurier side or the Waterloo side.
I applied from the Laurier side assuming it would be less competitive.

it's 20,000 -not 25,000.... :P

Then it's really if you want to do Math or not.

Are you currently in the program?
Great! I have a couple questions haha. :P
First, what is the minimum average you have to maintain for the business/math courses?
and, do your grades/average determine whether or not you get co-op, or is it a guaranteed thing?

Right now, I'm finding it hard to choose between Schulich and the DD. I think the DD is going to help me in the long run, but then again Schulich is close to home.
What would you recommend?

Co-op is a nice comfort zone. However, internship with the same companies which hire for co-op looks just as good.

On the long run, your network will help you more than anything. Schulich is a better place to build your network for two reasons. One is the students within the program. Quality of both undergraduate students and MBAs at Schulich is amazing and most of us are very hungry and determined. Building relationships with future super stars from the very beginning will have a tremendous benefit on the long run. Another reason for Schulich is its location. My friends at Waterloo and Laurier get 1-3 chances to network with each of the Big 4 firms and 1-2 with banks. At Schulich, being in Toronto, your opportunities are limitless. I meet with people from the industry I am targeting 1-3 times per week for coffee or lunch. I would not trade this for a "safer" co-op. With the amount of people who got to know me and are impressed with what I am doing, I am looking forward to an internship with one of the Big 4 for the summer anyways.

P.S. lolsup, PM if you have any specific questions regarding Schulich BBA/iBBA.

Thank you for the kind words. :)

Schulich Career Development Center report shows that Schulich grads do get great placements, if we shall speak about the average students. However, keeners such as those who can be found on this forum definitely don't want to be average. :)