I was accepted to UofT last year but I couldn't get the required grades, I decided to retake my A Levels (which was the best decision I ever took despite all people discouraging me to do so, it was something related to personal satisfaction)
This year I applied only to UofT and Mac (UT being the main aim) but only Mac offered me a conditional admission.
Got amazing grades (UofT or any UK university would give scholarship on these
) and I am more than happy to be a part of Mac right now. There's still this thought to transfer to UT next year but chances are pretty less now.
Mac gives its students a sense of belonging, even for people like me who haven't visited the campus yet. This forum is a great place to know people, future classmates and friends.
Heck! I only made one friend in UT chat room last year, and this year I have a forum full of people I (think) know
Plus, the teachers and faculty members are friendly and very helpful (I've emailed a lot and received reply to each and every email in a day or less!)
Also, from what I've read and seen on the internet Mac is more close to nature than UT St.George, which is great because right now I can't imagine living in a downtown campus.
The only thing I am concerned about is that people might be kinda intimidated by my appearance, because I mostly aim to look scary :p
Just 41 hours till I see Mac