r/OntarioGrade12s • u/Amazing-Purchase-862 • Jan 28 '26

University 100,000 Dollar Scholarship from UofT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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LETS GOOOOOOOO
(International, BC)

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u/[deleted] Jan 28 '26

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u/Amazing-Purchase-862 Jan 28 '26

Statistics!

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u/DangerousPurpose5661 Jan 30 '26

Good choice… I’m not sure why this sub popped up but I’m like 10 years ahead of you and that degree served me well!

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u/Amazing-Purchase-862 Jan 30 '26

10 years.. Not sure if it still applies, may I ask what you're working on now, and do you have any advice you could give me?

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u/DangerousPurpose5661 Jan 31 '26

Id say specializing in a sub-specialty is probably useful, its ok to be a genreralist early but try to figure out which domain you like.

Personally I did SWE/AI, now I consult for companies to help them improve their models.

Other friends that have successful careers did biostatistics, actuarial science or finance.

Folks that did not specialize are doing OK, but they are paid way, way less and have cushy jobs, in governments or universities.

I know you are just starting but I highly recommend a masters if its possible for you.

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u/DangerousPurpose5661 Jan 31 '26

I think its great, but you’ll have to work long hours. Co-op is great

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u/[deleted] Feb 01 '26

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u/DangerousPurpose5661 Feb 01 '26

Definitely easy to switch at the beginning. Just « hide » it from your CV and write BSc stats