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Ren416 wrote:I got the the letter too, does anyone know what exactly this "high flyer" thing is about? Do we get some sort of extra treatment if we go to laurier or are they just trying to convince us to go to Laurier with this event? Just another way to wine and dine you. WLU/UW BBA/BCS 2015
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Nick0rz wrote:Windsongs4 wrote:Nick0rz wrote:Very excited that they're doing this. Its similar to what Schulich/Rotman/etc do so I'm glad that WLU is taking themself more seriously as a business program. schulich does this!!!???? what do they do?? They do some kind of deans dinner/reception thing. Thats all I meant, no need to panic good sir/madam. sounds awesome. and that wasn't supposed to look like panic- it was more excitement :P i'll lay off the punctuation  Laurier BBA 2016
What did I apply to before? (no order):
Schulich iBBA [Accepted]
Queen's [Wait Listed]
Ivey w BMOS and Psych [Accepted]
Waterloo AFM (interviewed for Fellowship) [Accepted]
McGill -Immunology & Microbiology [Accepted]
Guelph -Food & Hotel Mngmnt. [Accepted]
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By the way, it should end at about 3pm, but we're free to leave whenever.
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chicken fingers taste goooooooood :P sucks to be you if you missed them  BBA + BCS DD on UW side - Class of 2017
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wtsmb wrote:chicken fingers taste goooooooood :P sucks to be you if you missed them Whoa, didn't even know there were chicken fingers, I was too distracted by the bland mini-burgers. What did you think of it? I feel it was a little overcrowded, and I didn't really get a chance to mingle with the current High Flyers. The whole event was still a pretty nice gesture, though.
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j0sp wrote:wtsmb wrote:chicken fingers taste goooooooood :P sucks to be you if you missed them Whoa, didn't even know there were chicken fingers, I was too distracted by the bland mini-burgers. What did you think of it? I feel it was a little overcrowded, and I didn't really get a chance to mingle with the current High Flyers. The whole event was still a pretty nice gesture, though. Chicken fingers came out in second/third round i think...at around 200 when many of the high flyers already left. The burgers are still nice tho...well free lunches are always great XD. It was okay, not as overcrowded as I thought. I got a chance to talk with DD profs and got most of my questions answered. Indeed it's pretty nice I think  BBA + BCS DD on UW side - Class of 2017
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Okay, I have a problem. Until the high flyer event/laurier open house, laurier was the choice school if I did not get into queens, schulich, or ivey. After the event however, I seem to have decided 80% on laurier -shoot me :/ So now I need opinions -but here is my reasoning first (in no particular order). 1. Co-op -it's been mentioned a thousand times, but at the seminars I really got it driven into my head. It will help get jobs, and many ivey grads still dont have job offers coming out of 4th year. Co-op gives you a really big advantage, as ~75% of laurier grads finish with job offers from one of their co-op employers (the rest will get with people they haven't co-oped for). 2. I'm an incredibly indecisive person, and I often get bored/ find out I don't like doing what I thought I wanted to do - trying out these jobs before I get hired full time will give so many opportunities to try different stuff out. 3. You can network when you co-op. You also make $$ 4. Highest employment rate of all business schools -96% within 3 months of graduation. 5.Loved the environment. The kids were really cool, and the whole program atmosphere was awesome and not egotistical. -> Quality without the arrogance. 6.^ employers often mention that teamwork and persona matter - no offense to any, but some programs do get some arrogance going on. employers dont like that either. 7.Lots of case competitions (and win them as well) 8. Best UFE (CA exam) pass rate of all the business schools 9. The school is pretty cool/not that bad, and I fell in love with one of the residences- SO NICEEE (King's St.) 10. Party school :) And high school spirit 11. I get 20,000 scholarship to go there. Lots of money (but $$ is not a determining factor for me) 12. I love my home country. When i left the high flyer event, I walked outside, and this breeze came by, and it smelled like back home <3    
Cons :/ 1. the rep/name :/ top 3 are normally regarded as being queens ivey and schulich 2.basically- if i go to laurier, will the same amount of unusual/ un-ordinary/more rare opportunities be available (such as at ivey/queens/schulich) 3. Barely any international exchange (sucksss - but i will do it by myself if I have to) 4. Thirst for knowledge at laurier might not be as high..? 5. I need competition to do well - other programs are more competitive. 6. Will a laurier bba be just as competitive when applying to prestigious MBA programs (or ivy leagues) 7. reputation of laurier itself 8. not a big uni. 9. queens and western are prettier. 10. new business building being built after we leave :P Soo - what do I do??? Laurier BBA 2016
What did I apply to before? (no order):
Schulich iBBA [Accepted]
Queen's [Wait Listed]
Ivey w BMOS and Psych [Accepted]
Waterloo AFM (interviewed for Fellowship) [Accepted]
McGill -Immunology & Microbiology [Accepted]
Guelph -Food & Hotel Mngmnt. [Accepted]
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I should have went to the high flyer event... The University of Western Ontario Class of 2016
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Windsongs4 wrote:Okay, I have a problem. Until the high flyer event/laurier open house, laurier was the choice school if I did not get into queens, schulich, or ivey. After the event however, I seem to have decided 80% on laurier -shoot me :/ So now I need opinions -but here is my reasoning first (in no particular order). 1. Co-op -it's been mentioned a thousand times, but at the seminars I really got it driven into my head. It will help get jobs, and many ivey grads still dont have job offers coming out of 4th year (like my neighbour). Co-op gives you a really big advantage, as ~75% of laurier grads finish with job offers from one of their co-op employers (the rest will get with people they haven't co-oped for). 2. I'm an incredibly indecisive person, and I often get bored/ find out I don't like doing what I thought I wanted to do - trying out these jobs before I get hired full time will give so many opportunities to try different stuff out. 3. You can network when you co-op. You also make $$ 4. Highest employment rate of all business schools -96% within 3 months of graduation. 5.Loved the environment. The kids were really cool, and the whole program atmosphere was awesome and not egotistical. -> Quality without the arrogance. 6.^ employers often mention that teamwork and persona matter - no offense to any, but ivey and to a certain extent queens -you do get some arrogance going on. employers dont like that either. 7.Lots of case competitions (and win them as well) 8. Best UFE (CA exam) pass rate of all the business schools 9. The school is not that bad, and I fell in love with one of the residences- SO NICEEE (King's St.) 10. Party school :) And high school spirit 11. I get 20,000 scholarship to go there. Lots of money (but $$ is not a determining factor for me) 12. I love my home country. When i left the high flyer event, I walked outside, and this breeze came by, and it smelled like back home <3
Cons :/ 1. the rep/name :/ top 3 are normally regarded as being queens ivey and schulich 2.basically- if i go to laurier, will the same amount of unusual/ un-ordinary/more rare opportunities be available (such as at ivey/queens/schulich) 3. Barely any international exchange (sucksss - but i will do it by myself if I have to) 4. Thirst for knowledge at laurier might not be as high..? 5. I need competition to do well - other programs are more competitive. 6. Will a laurier bba be just as competitive when applying to prestigious MBA programs (or ivy leagues) 7. reputation of laurier itself 8. not a big uni. 9. queens and western are prettier. 10. new business building being built after we leave :P Soo - what do I do??? I am in pretty much the same situation as you. Even though Laurier is classified as a lesser school I am almost certain that I want to go there. Here is how I see it. 1. Rep/name isn't everything. As you said in your pros with co-op there is a very good chance of being employed when you come out of the program. And if you are a top level student as in A average it doesn't really matter what school you come from you are gonna be looked at for the good jobs. 2. You will lose some of the networking chances because it is not in the Toronto, but the same can be said for Queens and Ivey. There are still a ton of chances to take part in competitions, get involved, and experience unique things. Every uni offers something different to a degree. 3. They do have international exchange, it is just not as popular at the school. I do know a couple people who gone on it though through Laurier and loved it. So if you are really interested in it their is that chance to do so. 4. Laurier will have some lower level students, but that isn't to say thirst for knowledge is lacking. It all depends on the people you get involved with. There will be those who want to know just as much as you do. 5. Compete with the DD's, they are gonna be killing themselves. :P 6. If your grades are top notch and you come off as well rounded I think you should be able to get into an MBA anywhere in Canada. Those who come from Ivey, Queens, Schulich with similar abilities might be given slight preference, but overall it will be possible. 7. Laurier has a good rep as an accounting school and decent for marketing. Business, more or less, is there trademark. If you change fields though the outlook isn't very good in terms of rep. 8. It not being big can be a pro as it is possible to get loss in the bigger universities. As a small uni you can get across campus easier and know more of the overall community. 9. We might get one year in it. :) In the end, from what I can find, Laurier is not as bad as people looking to go into business make it out to be. Plus if you go there for two years and don't end up liking it there is always the option to head over to Ivey.
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AJP13 wrote:
I am in pretty much the same situation as you. Even though Laurier is classified as a lesser school I am almost certain that I want to go there. Here is how I see it.
1. Rep/name isn't everything. As you said in your pros with co-op there is a very good chance of being employed when you come out of the program. And if you are a top level student as in A average it doesn't really matter what school you come from you are gonna be looked at for the good jobs.
2. You will lose some of the networking chances because it is not in the Toronto, but the same can be said for Queens and Ivey. There are still a ton of chances to take part in competitions, get involved, and experience unique things. Every uni offers something different to a degree.
3. They do have international exchange, it is just not as popular at the school. I do know a couple people who gone on it though through Laurier and loved it. So if you are really interested in it their is that chance to do so.
4. Laurier will have some lower level students, but that isn't to say thirst for knowledge is lacking. It all depends on the people you get involved with. There will be those who want to know just as much as you do.
5. Compete with the DD's, they are gonna be killing themselves. :P
6. If your grades are top notch and you come off as well rounded I think you should be able to get into an MBA anywhere in Canada. Those who come from Ivey, Queens, Schulich with similar abilities might be given slight preference, but overall it will be possible.
7. Laurier has a good rep as an accounting school and decent for marketing. Business, more or less, is there trademark. If you change fields though the outlook isn't very good in terms of rep.
8. It not being big can be a pro as it is possible to get loss in the bigger universities. As a small uni you can get across campus easier and know more of the overall community.
9. We might get one year in it. :)
In the end, from what I can find, Laurier is not as bad as people looking to go into business make it out to be. Plus if you go there for two years and don't end up liking it there is always the option to head over to Ivey.
Thanks :) And yes you definitely make very good points :) I agree with pts 1- conclusion :P So are you going to pick it? Laurier BBA 2016
What did I apply to before? (no order):
Schulich iBBA [Accepted]
Queen's [Wait Listed]
Ivey w BMOS and Psych [Accepted]
Waterloo AFM (interviewed for Fellowship) [Accepted]
McGill -Immunology & Microbiology [Accepted]
Guelph -Food & Hotel Mngmnt. [Accepted]
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No problem.
I kinda talked myself into it there. :P For me it is between Schulich iBBA and DD. I have been bouncing back and forth between the two constantly, but as of right now I think I am going to choose the DD. :)
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AJP13 wrote:No problem.
I kinda talked myself into it there. :P For me it is between Schulich iBBA and DD. I have been bouncing back and forth between the two constantly, but as of right now I think I am going to choose the DD. :) haha - you helped convince me too :P and hard decision- i saw the Schulich or WLU/UW thread. good luck with the decision! Laurier BBA 2016
What did I apply to before? (no order):
Schulich iBBA [Accepted]
Queen's [Wait Listed]
Ivey w BMOS and Psych [Accepted]
Waterloo AFM (interviewed for Fellowship) [Accepted]
McGill -Immunology & Microbiology [Accepted]
Guelph -Food & Hotel Mngmnt. [Accepted]
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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Windsongs4 wrote:AJP13 wrote:No problem.
I kinda talked myself into it there. :P For me it is between Schulich iBBA and DD. I have been bouncing back and forth between the two constantly, but as of right now I think I am going to choose the DD. :) haha - you helped convince me too :P and hard decision- i saw the Schulich or WLU/UW thread. good luck with the decision! I didn't attend the highflyer event, but after reading your description, I regret not attending. Reading your description is progressively helping me breakdown my university decisions as well. I may need you to do that for a couple of other university choices :P like Schulich and Queens, but with the pros you got on Laurier, I don't think you can go wrong. ESPECIALLY WITH THE MONEY YOU SAVE, YOU'RE MBA FEES CAN BE PAID WITH YOUR POTENTIAL UNDERGRAD FEES THAT YOU SAVE. How did you get $20,000?!?!? Also, where you did you see the UFE Pass rate? Accepted to:
University of Waterloo: AFM-PA Stream
University of Waterloo: Systems Design Engineering/Management/Electrical
Schulich School of Business: BBA - First Round
UTSC: Co-Op Management
Laurier: Double Degree- BBA + Financial Mathematics - February
McMaster University: Engineering - February (Co-Op)
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Soccerboy wrote:
I didn't attend the highflyer event, but after reading your description, I regret not attending. Reading your description is progressively helping me breakdown my university decisions as well. I may need you to do that for a couple of other university choices :P like Schulich and Queens, but with the pros you got on Laurier, I don't think you can go wrong. ESPECIALLY WITH THE MONEY YOU SAVE, YOU'RE MBA FEES CAN BE PAID WITH YOUR POTENTIAL UNDERGRAD FEES THAT YOU SAVE.
How did you get $20,000?!?!? Also, where you did you see the UFE Pass rate?
You get a $20,000 scholarship from Laurier broken up over 4 year for $5000 a year if you have a 95% entrance average and maintain similar academic standing for each year after. As for the UFE pass rate I have heard it before that Laurier had the best, but I can't seem to find anywhere saying so. Windsongs4 wrote:[quote=AJP13]
haha - you helped convince me too :P and hard decision- i saw the Schulich or WLU/UW thread. good luck with the decision! Thanks. Good luck to you as well. :)
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@Windsongs4 - I'll thrown in some of my thoughts on each of your points, for your consideration. Take them with a grain of salt.
Pros:
1) The biggest thing that co-op is helpful for is for the students who need lots of help to find jobs. So it's kind of nice to know that you have this "safety net," and that you don't need to do everything on your own. Also remember for accounting that the co-op sequencing helps because you get a chance to work during the busy season.
4) Just remember that you can twist statistics: some of those 96% might not be "ideal" jobs, and you have to look at how they surveyed people. It's a promising stat, but I advise you to use caution with it (although the same can be said for statistics from other schools).
7) You'll find this at any of the top/good business schools, really. Not really an advantage over other schools, imo.
8) Did they give you this statistic? The last time they published UFE pass rates by school, Laurier was a close second (QC and Schulich tied for first). Also technically UFE training is done by the employer. Laurier does dominate the honour roll, and it wouldn't surprise me if they had the highest pass rate.
Cons: (AJP13 touched on some of these)
2) Are you referring to the top jobs (eg investment banking jobs, etc.)? Yeah you'll get those at the top schools (QC/Ivey/etc.) but for just "different", you'll find those almost anywhere. International opportunities will likely be more common at other schools.
4) There will be a number of ambitious students, and then some totally could-care less students (often weeded out in first couple years) who spend too much time partying/sleeping, and some who fall in between.
6) Just remember, work experience is a major component.
9) I thought it was being completed in 2014? Wouldn't you guys get at least 2 years in it? Or am I thinking of the wrong building? Is it the one where St. Michael's campus used to be?
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Soccerboy wrote:Windsongs4 wrote:AJP13 wrote:No problem.
I kinda talked myself into it there. :P For me it is between Schulich iBBA and DD. I have been bouncing back and forth between the two constantly, but as of right now I think I am going to choose the DD. :) haha - you helped convince me too :P and hard decision- i saw the Schulich or WLU/UW thread. good luck with the decision! I didn't attend the highflyer event, but after reading your description, I regret not attending. Reading your description is progressively helping me breakdown my university decisions as well. I may need you to do that for a couple of other university choices :P like Schulich and Queens, but with the pros you got on Laurier, I don't think you can go wrong. ESPECIALLY WITH THE MONEY YOU SAVE, YOU'RE MBA FEES CAN BE PAID WITH YOUR POTENTIAL UNDERGRAD FEES THAT YOU SAVE. How did you get $20,000?!?!? Also, where you did you see the UFE Pass rate? Lol -np :P glad to be confusing you with more awesome schools to choose from :P:P :/ inbox me if you have any questions or things. And i guess i could start a thread on the pros and cons of the school in my opinion- though there have been many like that already. IF you want- I have a word document with the pros and cons of each of the schools, copied from other posts and articles i've found online. i could send it to you if you like (and anyone else that's interested!) :) And yes- highflyer, but more importantly the business and co-op presentations at laurier (and seeing the campus) were what really convinced me -sorry you weren't able to make it :( Good point on the mba $! and AJP is right - 95% + is 20,000 Laurier BBA 2016
What did I apply to before? (no order):
Schulich iBBA [Accepted]
Queen's [Wait Listed]
Ivey w BMOS and Psych [Accepted]
Waterloo AFM (interviewed for Fellowship) [Accepted]
McGill -Immunology & Microbiology [Accepted]
Guelph -Food & Hotel Mngmnt. [Accepted]
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caveman wrote:@Windsongs4 - I'll thrown in some of my thoughts on each of your points, for your consideration. Take them with a grain of salt.
Pros:
1) The biggest thing that co-op is helpful for is for the students who need lots of help to find jobs. So it's kind of nice to know that you have this "safety net," and that you don't need to do everything on your own. Also remember for accounting that the co-op sequencing helps because you get a chance to work during the busy season.
4) Just remember that you can twist statistics: some of those 96% might not be "ideal" jobs, and you have to look at how they surveyed people. It's a promising stat, but I advise you to use caution with it (although the same can be said for statistics from other schools).
7) You'll find this at any of the top/good business schools, really. Not really an advantage over other schools, imo.
8) Did they give you this statistic? The last time they published UFE pass rates by school, Laurier was a close second (QC and Schulich tied for first). Also technically UFE training is done by the employer. Laurier does dominate the honour roll, and it wouldn't surprise me if they had the highest pass rate.
Cons: (AJP13 touched on some of these)
2) Are you referring to the top jobs (eg investment banking jobs, etc.)? Yeah you'll get those at the top schools (QC/Ivey/etc.) but for just "different", you'll find those almost anywhere. International opportunities will likely be more common at other schools.
4) There will be a number of ambitious students, and then some totally could-care less students (often weeded out in first couple years) who spend too much time partying/sleeping, and some who fall in between.
6) Just remember, work experience is a major component.
9) I thought it was being completed in 2014? Wouldn't you guys get at least 2 years in it? Or am I thinking of the wrong building? Is it the one where St. Michael's campus used to be? thanks for the input :) to answer some of the points: Pros: 1. good point - I'm not sure how to take this, are you hinting that for those who are assertive on the subject, they won't really need/benefit as much from co-op? And yes-the accounting season experience s important. PS: To add to my earlier point (for soccerboy and others) -when people apply for summer jobs, you compete against every co-op, internship (aka ivey, queens, etc) and normal job-seeking person out there. Co-op helps in that for winter and fall terms, you do not have to compete with those seeking internships as well. also, it makes finding a summer job later on much easier, as you will have prior work experience. 4. Very true- I was thinking of that. I do not remember if they said job-related/in the industry or not. I can check that. 7. I acknowledge this- especially with queen's numerous case comps. what I did mean is that all of their business clubs (totaling between 20-40 (cant remember if they said 20 or 40.. :P) have at least 2 competitions a year. They also have the new venture competition in 1st year, the pepsico pitch also in 1st year, and in third year the start-up entrepreneur competition (that's not the exact name) with prizes ranging from $500 -$50,000. Laurier just gave very many examples of competitions against other schools as well that they attended- other schools may have them as well, but they never really displayed them :P PS: at the high flyer event, there was a boy there, who right after the competition had a presentation for/on dragon's den! he was really cool :) 8. They did indeed give this statistic. I can search it up though. They also said they had the gold medal for highest mark or something for the past 3 years. Cons: 2. Yes I guess I am. I am referring to really unique opportunities -which I know would be really hard to get at other schools, but at least they would be there/exist/ create the chance. 4. Very true- I realise this may have come out wrong :P I don't mean it to sound offensive or demeaning in any way, I have just gotten used to a rigorous program and classmates, and I'm scared that if my environment chillaxes, so will my marks :P:P 9. The dean said that we may get it in our last year -but I looked at the blue prints, and it is BIG and AWESOME and looks WAY TOO COMPLICATED to be done by then :P but these things are totally superficial things- the aesthetics of the campus and everything are very minor factors in my decision. very minor. Btw caveman- may I ask how you know so much about all these programs? you are like the business uni encyclopedia :P Laurier BBA 2016
What did I apply to before? (no order):
Schulich iBBA [Accepted]
Queen's [Wait Listed]
Ivey w BMOS and Psych [Accepted]
Waterloo AFM (interviewed for Fellowship) [Accepted]
McGill -Immunology & Microbiology [Accepted]
Guelph -Food & Hotel Mngmnt. [Accepted]
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Windsongs4 wrote:caveman wrote:@Windsongs4 - I'll thrown in some of my thoughts on each of your points, for your consideration. Take them with a grain of salt.
Pros:
1) The biggest thing that co-op is helpful for is for the students who need lots of help to find jobs. So it's kind of nice to know that you have this "safety net," and that you don't need to do everything on your own. Also remember for accounting that the co-op sequencing helps because you get a chance to work during the busy season.
4) Just remember that you can twist statistics: some of those 96% might not be "ideal" jobs, and you have to look at how they surveyed people. It's a promising stat, but I advise you to use caution with it (although the same can be said for statistics from other schools).
7) You'll find this at any of the top/good business schools, really. Not really an advantage over other schools, imo.
8) Did they give you this statistic? The last time they published UFE pass rates by school, Laurier was a close second (QC and Schulich tied for first). Also technically UFE training is done by the employer. Laurier does dominate the honour roll, and it wouldn't surprise me if they had the highest pass rate.
Cons: (AJP13 touched on some of these)
2) Are you referring to the top jobs (eg investment banking jobs, etc.)? Yeah you'll get those at the top schools (QC/Ivey/etc.) but for just "different", you'll find those almost anywhere. International opportunities will likely be more common at other schools.
4) There will be a number of ambitious students, and then some totally could-care less students (often weeded out in first couple years) who spend too much time partying/sleeping, and some who fall in between.
6) Just remember, work experience is a major component.
9) I thought it was being completed in 2014? Wouldn't you guys get at least 2 years in it? Or am I thinking of the wrong building? Is it the one where St. Michael's campus used to be? thanks for the input :) to answer some of the points: Pros: 1. good point - I'm not sure how to take this, are you hinting that for those who are assertive on the subject, they won't really need/benefit as much from co-op? And yes-the accounting season experience s important. PS: To add to my earlier point (for soccerboy and others) -when people apply for summer jobs, you compete against every co-op, internship (aka ivey, queens, etc) and normal job-seeking person out there. Co-op helps in that for winter and fall terms, you do not have to compete with those seeking internships as well. also, it makes finding a summer job later on much easier, as you will have prior work experience. 4. Very true- I was thinking of that. I do not remember if they said job-related/in the industry or not. I can check that. 7. I acknowledge this- especially with queen's numerous case comps. what I did mean is that all of their business clubs (totaling between 20-40 (cant remember if they said 20 or 40.. :P) have at least 2 competitions a year. They also have the new venture competition in 1st year, the pepsico pitch also in 1st year, and in third year the start-up entrepreneur competition (that's not the exact name) with prizes ranging from $500 -$50,000. Laurier just gave very many examples of competitions against other schools as well that they attended- other schools may have them as well, but they never really displayed them :P PS: at the high flyer event, there was a boy there, who right after the competition had a presentation for/on dragon's den! he was really cool :) 8. They did indeed give this statistic. I can search it up though. They also said they had the gold medal for highest mark or something for the past 3 years. Cons: 2. Yes I guess I am. I am referring to really unique opportunities -which I know would be really hard to get at other schools, but at least they would be there/exist/ create the chance. 4. Very true- I realise this may have come out wrong :P I don't mean it to sound offensive or demeaning in any way, I have just gotten used to a rigorous program and classmates, and I'm scared that if my environment chillaxes, so will my marks :P:P 9. The dean said that we may get it in our last year -but I looked at the blue prints, and it is BIG and AWESOME and looks WAY TOO COMPLICATED to be done by then :P but these things are totally superficial things- the aesthetics of the campus and everything are very minor factors in my decision. very minor. Btw caveman- may I ask how you know so much about all these programs? you are like the business uni encyclopedia :P 7. I know there is one huge project in third year called ICE (Integrated Case Exercise). But, that is solving a current issue for a company. And apparently it is hell to complete. 8. I have went looking for the statistics, but nothing I find is by school. If you find it could you post it here? Cons: 2. It is still possible to get into a variety of fields through Laurier. It depends on how willing you are to work towards it. Not to get into the this guy did this type of thing. But, a person who graduated from Laurier with an 11.7 is now in investment banking and pulling $350k a year. So it is still possible regardless of where you go to get the opportunity.
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7. I know there is one huge project in third year called ICE (Integrated Case Exercise). But, that is solving a current issue for a company. And apparently it is hell to complete.
8. I have went looking for the statistics, but nothing I find is by school. If you find it could you post it here?
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2. It is still possible to get into a variety of fields through Laurier. It depends on how willing you are to work towards it. Not to get into the this guy did this type of thing. But, a person who graduated from Laurier with an 11.7 is now in investment banking and pulling $350k a year. So it is still possible regardless of where you go to get the opportunity.
7. ICE may have been it, but I am pretty sure there is an entrepreneurial one as well. And ya, I've heard 3rd year is hard too. 8. I have a hectic week this week, I will try and post it thursday or friday :) Cons 2. Very cool about the guy -but there are always outliers (not saying he is, just in general), so just because someone did something once, doesn't mean it is likely of happening again :P (but these kind of stats are encouraging :P) Btw -I am going to post this in a seperate thread, to get more people's opinions, since not many check this thread. You don't have to reply/repost to that one if you don't want to :P :) Laurier BBA 2016
What did I apply to before? (no order):
Schulich iBBA [Accepted]
Queen's [Wait Listed]
Ivey w BMOS and Psych [Accepted]
Waterloo AFM (interviewed for Fellowship) [Accepted]
McGill -Immunology & Microbiology [Accepted]
Guelph -Food & Hotel Mngmnt. [Accepted]
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I know, which is why I prefaced it with the not to get into the one guy thing. :P I guess my point just was that it is possible to be the outlier if you wanted to be. :)
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