Boston College vs University of Toronto for finance

CSOM at BC has an enforced grade curve. CSOM Establishes Guidelines to Combat Grade Inconsistency — The Heights

Speaking as a U of T alum and having taught there long ago, the courses in first year are hard and they don’t hand out A’s easily. But the percentage grade earned in a course will dictate the letter grade. There is no enforced curve. There is making the final exam easier or harder though. :wink:

Our whole family tends to be pretty darn serious in their academics and I have no doubt that kiddo would be too. Cheering on the sports teams and partying hard are not pros for a school.

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Well, it’s official. And the answer is neither! Kiddo chose a school that is strong in his EC and in finance and is about the same cost as U of T. Originally, he had wanted to go to BC, but we got the financial aid results last week and it took him a while to let it go because of cost. He is still hoping that a job in his EC will pan out over the summer, but if not, off to Indiana U he will go.

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Great choice as The Kelley School is a target or semi target for many IBs. School also produces really strong finance graduates.

Wonderful that he was thoughtful and ultimately found a fit, congratulations!!

If your son has further IB questions down the road please feel free to DM me and I will try to help. Wishing you and your family all the best.

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Thanks so much @Catcherinthetoast I may just take you up on your very kind offer.

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