Carleton University - Accept or Reject ?

[ssk1991]

Hi,

I'm applying for M.Eng in ECE (software) in following univs - U of Alberta, U of Western Ontario, U of Ottawa, U of Victoria, Carleton, UOIT.
My profile - B.Tech - 7.78/10 (Electronics & Instrumentation Engg), IELTS - 8.0, Work Experience - 33 months as Software Developer.

Till now I have acceptance only from Carleton University and they are giving 21 days to decide upon. Here, all my dilema starts.
- Should I go ahead with Carleton or should I wait for decision from any other universities. I am also considering the factor that M.Eng is self funded and Carleton's fees seems costlier than others. Which other university can I hope for an offer ? Also, is there any factor that will make me choose Carleton over others, apart from being a good engineering school like future, jobs, part-time etc?

Also, I have heard that for software related career, better study in Ontario. I know it ultimately boils down to my grit and grind but still, is that a factor also I should consider while making my decision ? For eg, if I get accepted in Victoria, what should I consider ?

Please help me out here. :-\ :-\ :-\

 

[varunnarayan]

Carleton is one of the best universities inAerospace and Mechanical but doesn't have a great ECE/Software. Plus, They discriminate against b.Tech students.

 

[ssk1991]

Ya, it was my safe bet.
But considering the fact that right now it is my only offer, is there anything else that will actually help me deciding in its favor ? Something like capital advantage ???? Also, if I choose outside Ontario, say Alberta or Victoria, will I face much of problem while looking for software related jobs ?? Need some feedbacks as I am full confused.

 

[varunnarayan]

Yes, It is a safe bet. There's no doubt there. I'm pretty sure I've seen a bunch of software/Computer related guys go back to their home country because they didn't get a job. Come to Canada after joining a good university which will get you a job after graduation.

 

[narmis95]

Hey, I've got admit from Carleton as well.

My only admit as of now. But I am expecting an admit from Concordia as well.
So, I am in the same dilemma. Whether to go for Carleton or wait for others.

Please help people!

 

[ssk1991]

What other university's result are you waiting for ?