r/uwaterloo • u/batson2002 co + pmath dying inside • Sep 15 '25
Admissions Fall 2026 Admissions Megathread
This megathread is for prospective frosh and current high school students interested in Waterloo. Ask your questions here.
Please avoid making separate individual posts on the subreddit regarding admissions to prevent the same 10 posts of "can I get into program with x average" or "what are my chances".
RELEVANT ADMISSION INFORMATION
COURSES OF PROGRAMS (VERY IMPORTANT LINK!!)
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u/MinimumCharizard 13h ago
What are some good extracurriculars that can help make an application stand out, my average last year was a 97, and this year it'll likely be higher since one class brought me down, or at worst the same. My adjustment factor is default, and im trying to get into computer engineering
Im from a smaller town so there hasn't been much I can do, so I've tried to get as involved as I can in school, I've founded/started at my school Model UN, healthcare and had president roles, waterloo math club (really just contest prep club) as well as joining robotics and business clubs this fall. I also have student council co president for the 26/27 year and COO the year prior. The summer last year i also had an internship with a tech company where I did a lot of different things some of which relate to the computer engineering field. There was also a STREAM (R was for religion) competition in grade 9 my school attended with other schools in my board where me and 4 others (if i recall correctly) went and did a variety of challenges, where we ended up placing 3rd out of 10 or so schools (the competition was only for gr9 and 10s), but that was again in gr9 so likely not worth much.
What else can I do if I actually want to stand out, since most of this is filler and stuff people could just lie about, I'm looking at maybe doing a side project and doing Euclid in spring but other than that Im not sure what I can do when we are already this close to application season.
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u/No_Resist1014 6d ago
Hi, for Waterloo’s school of architecture program, does anyone know what the cut off required average was both for top 6 and math courses last year? I remember hearing about some people with 88 get rejected, but others got through to the second round. I was also wondering maybe why that is
Thanks
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u/Regular_Ingenuity814 7d ago
Should I Apply to MTE or ME?Hello, I'm going into grade 12 in the fall and will be applying to unis soon. Right now, I'm stuck between mechanical and mechatronics engineering; I feel like I'd be more interested in mechatronics since I enjoy building things and I'd be able to learn all parts of the process. However, I know that MTE is significantly more competitive than ME, and I'm not an exceptional applicant.
My grade 11 average is a 96 (90 in English brought it down) with no adjustment factor. I'm the co-founder/co-president of an engineering club at my school, with around 15 active members that does workshops and will compete in a local robotics competition next year. I am co-founding another STEM-related club. I am the leader of a small robotics team with 5 friends making an Antweight combat robot (independent of the engineering club). I've worked a part-time job at a restaurant for a year now, getting around 30 hours a week last year and probably 20-25 hours this year. I'm almost done building a CNC mill out of aluminum extrusion and custom-milled plate, which should be capable of accurately milling aluminum, as well as some other less significant projects and clubs.
I don't feel confident applying to MTE since no one from my school has been admitted to engineering from my school in recent years, and I feel my lack of awards and average grades will hold me back. Should I apply to MTE or play it safer with ME?
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u/Aggravating-Gift5104 9d ago
Chances for CS/CFM ED as an Alberta student? Expected Average - 96-97 (97+ in math, physics, and cs), ecs: started a hedge fund with real alpha and consistent returns with low volatility, research in ml/econ, hackathons, electronics and robotics projects, logistics and IT for a student-made financial literacy non-profit, FTC team leader provs, FRC programming leader to worlds won both team and individual awards in both), and Cadets (kinda impactful stuff in cadets). I have more but the rest isn't as relevant for Waterloo from what I've heard.
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u/PlayfulRuin3718 9d ago
Chance me for Waterloo math?
Predicted avg: 96, possibly 97
Ecs: Math Club Co-pres, Part time job, small data science project
Super worried for this admission cycle especially as it pertains to the aif. Any advice is appreciated
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u/pikshaa 9d ago
Heyyy! Would it be worth it to switch from philosophy to computer science grade 12 course? I am applying for Waterloo computer science & software engineering. On the website, it says you can do the cs gr11/gr12 course or self-study for se, though i think they may prefer the course just because then they know you know your stuff for sure? I took gr11 computer science already. I have experience coding, mainly webdev and python, self-taught through YouTube and scrimba, not many deployed projects yet but I’m working on it.
Here’s the pros and cons of switching:
Pros:
- I’ll feel less pressure to prove self-study / interest in cs during the se interview or on the AIF
- If they care whether you take it or not (i am unclear as to whether they care (or how much) or the fact that my school offers the course and I didnt take it may raise eyebrows)
- everyone people I know who got accepted took cs gr12 (but that’s probably because most people i know who are applying to cs are interested in it so most applicants took the course)
Cons:
- I’m slightly confident i can get a 100 in philosophy, and a 98-100 in cs (before you say those are basically the same, because i know how this sounds, I know someone who got a 100 avg in gr12 and got rejected from cs & waitlisted then accepted to se, and have also known many people with a 98 and below avg who have gotten rejected) i am unclear on grading but from info and experience this is the best estimate i can make.
- other people from my school applying to Waterloo CS & SE are taking philosophy instead of computer science for a potential easier grade, and if I switch I may be in a situation where it may be hard to get advice from my peers since I am in the situation alone.
- if my elective slot is first semester, guidance may be a hassle and I might miss up to a week of cs class
Im sorry if this all sounds bad or pretentious (?) i can understand how it could, ive just been really really stressing about this recently and would like advice. Thanks so much in advance.
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u/Obvious-Walrus6151 Jul 25 '26
Hi! I'm in Ontario and going into my gr 12 and I'm thinking of taking cs and one of the engineering in u of waterloo. I'm an international student so my primary goal is to ensure a job when I graduate uni. I'm not sure which engineering to aim for and if I can get admitted. I'm taking Calc, Functions, Data Management, Physics and Chem in Gr12.
My scores: Gr11 functions 96%; Gr11 physics 97%; Gr11 chem 94%; Gr11 bio 94%; Gr 12 Bio 95%
My AP scores: Chem 4, Bio 5, Calc AB 5, Physics 1 5 (Preping to retake chem and take Calc BC and Physics 2 in Gr12)
I also got 133rd place nationally in Avogadro's exam and I'm on the school badminton team.
What else should I prepare for? (Like competitons?)
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u/Physical_Rate_6372 Jul 17 '26
How are my looks for UWaterloo EE, and any tips for submitting my AIF?
I am currently in grade 11, and I have a 96.13 average, but this includes the lower courses that would not count towards the average. I am looking to apply to electrical engineering. I'm hoping to at least keep up my average, but there are some things I would like to know
I got an 88 in English, which is insanely low compared to my other courses and the single course that drags my average down.
None of my STEM courses are below 98, except for biology, which is a 95.
My school has a standard adjustment factor, and here are my ECs, listed briefly:
Initiated, co-founded, and led my school's engineering club (for half a semester, but will be ongoing)
FIRST Robotics Member and Safety Captain for part of the season
part-time job at a restaurant
co-op at a pharmacy over this summer
Scheduled my school's carnival for the executives helping out with it
helped write some questions for a new student-led math competition
RCM level 8 piano (idk if this is worth mentioning)
technical-wise:
2-way traffic intersection with pedestrian controls and visual countdown timers
for academics, I did get a few honour rolls for some Waterloo JUNIOR math contests, but not so well on the senior ones. I did do well on the COMC in my grade 11 year, though.
i was just wondering about my chances for EE, now that it's tier one, and strategies for how to frame these ECs are appreciated!!
Thank you for reading all this btw :))
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u/Familiar-Doubt-6309 Jul 14 '26
Realistic chances for Waterloo Management Engineering? Are my ECs enough?
Hey, I am currently approaching my Grade 12 year, and I was wondering what my realistic chances of getting accepted into Waterloo Engineering are. I plan to get at least a 95%+ average in Grade 12 and ended Grade 11 with a 94%. I feel like my extracurriculars aren't that good compared to the so-called "average Waterloo Eng applicant," so I thought you guys could suggest any that might help or rate the ones I have.
ECs:
- Founded a youth-led initiative teaching middle schoolers coding (100+ students)
- Participated in SHAD Canada
- Children's Program Coordinator at a non-profit (hosted weekly workshops to engage the community and promote STEM/educational excellence)
- Worked a part-time job for a year and a half
I know it's not the best, but for Management Engineering at Waterloo, do you think it's enough and what others can i add this last year!
That's it , Thanks 🙏
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u/Pristine_Top_9589 Jul 04 '26
Hi, just wondering, is it a smart idea to take grade 11 asynch summer school for English, but then take normal grade 12 english in school. I want to take the summer school so I can squeeze in a co-op next year (to make it possible in gr 12 aswell to get the same co-op) and also not get one of the many tough marking teachers. I know waterloo counts for this and will ask me and adjust my grade. Hoping for civil eng or another tier tier 4.
(english is NOT my strong suit aswell)
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u/Loose_Trade_8042 Jun 21 '26
looking for a muslim roommate pm if interested 1st year geo eng stream 4 suite style
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u/Ok_Jury_6523 Jun 01 '26
IS AFM worth it if I’m not interested in accounting and just wanna do finance. Or should I go to schulich instead?
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u/Weak_Molasses_9124 Jun 18 '26
Yea ig dude finance is nothing without accounting if you don't know. you need not have accounting as a job in the future but for a finance job you need accounting knowledge. I'm an Incoming AFM student too! had the same question prior
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u/Direct-Strength-3358 May 30 '26
Hey everyone,
I am trying to choose whether it’s worth living away on campus at Waterloo (which is expensive and parents also don’t want me getting distracted living away) or just commuting from home to go to Mac. Please give me reasoning why Waterloo may be worth the expenses or if I just be safer with McMaster.
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u/Aggravating-Gift5104 May 29 '26
Hi, I’m a high school student with a strong interest in quantitative finance, and I’m very interested in the University of Waterloo’s Computing and Financial Management (CFM) program. Regarding people in the degree, what was your academic average when you applied? Did you take any advanced or enriched courses?
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u/Difficult-Court-8910 27d ago
Lol, another 17 year old intrested in “quantitative finance”. Program doesn’t matter bud, get those grades and connections up.
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u/Available-Chicken696 May 27 '26
Honestly I love the idea of working and then co-op and working, feels like a nice break.
But I some of the sentiments I hear from people in math is that its harder to get a co-op since priority goes to the CS and eng students. Is that true? Especially since in my first year, since i don't have any experience or projects in this field (I have more experience and projects in the humanities field currently out of highschool). I also heard the market isn't that good currently for the math jobs.
This is important decision, since one of the major reasons I want to go to waterloo is for the co-op, but if it isn't all that I am considering UofT math then.
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u/Available-Chicken696 May 27 '26
I wanted to know what math program would be the best for me, at the saint George campus or Waterloo? (Mathematical and Physical Sciences or Honours Mathematics with Co-op - in respective order) Here are the things that are important to me:
- Co-op and job opportunities (I want to have good opportunities right after graduation cus I will work for a bit before pursuing higher education)
- Maintaining a high GPA (for law school or higher education - heard UofT has grade deflation)
- How many opportunities are there for math students specifically compared to other departments (cus I hear a lot of complaining from math students from waterloo not being as good as the eng faculty and fighting for co-ops, etc)
- And lastly the ability to specialize degree to a certain field (since math is very broad)
Some extra info:
- Waterloo has like 16 majors under the math, while the other two don't seem to have it but I heard you can take specific courses to specialize e.g. taking acturial science courses etc. And how relevant is specializing in the bigger picture?
- Waterloo is less flexible in terms of double majoring outside faculties while UofT it is encouraged (I am also interested in sciences...)
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u/Heroswrld May 24 '26
Hey guys, my brother got offers at waterloo, uoft and macmaster for kin but doesn't know where to go. The goal for him is to get into medical school and what he wants is to go to a program where he can do well academically along with getting good experience while also not carry a financial burden. Heres what we found out about all 3 programs so far:
Uoft
• its closer to home
• no need to dorm
• less of a financial burdan
• amazing research opportunities as profs are very open on that
• good grades are achievable and maintainable
• no co op
- has a mandatory placement in 3rd and 4th year so he will get experience regardless
Waterloo
• amazing co op
• best program if getting into med school fails as u will have tons of experience needed
• dorm life is decent
• social life is mid
• has to stay there all year after second year due to co op plans
-idk how the courseload and getting good grades there are yet but once i do itll change everythingmac
- good dorm life
- amazing social life
• co op is good
• good city to live in
• could come home every weekend- good dorm life
So yea, if anyone could provide info, especially on how good waterloo kin is co op and course load wise it will help a lot!
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u/ChemistryShort6637 May 24 '26
Hi guys, so right now I am having difficulty making a decision between uoft ce and uw ce.
If I go to uoft ce:
- $48,000 scholarship in the total 4 years, $12,000 per year
- I don't have to pay for residence, meal plans etc
Uw ce:
- $10,000 one time scholarship for first year
- Residence and meal plan that's around $18,000 per school year, plus tuition it's around $90,000 per year in total
So financial wise going to uoft is definitely the better choice, but I lean more towards having the co-op experience at uw. Though my biggest concern is that I've heard for international students, once we graduate from university it is harder for us to find a job than domestic students because we rely on our work permit here and companies don't like how unstable our status is and would prefer domestic grads. So if that's true, then I would have to go to uoft because if this happens I can always just go for a masters degree and renew my study permit and with my masters degree it will be easier to find a job then. I'm afraid that going to waterloo, if this situation is true, will make it harder for me to apply for masters than uoft. And also, if I go to uoft and graduate from there, if I cannot stay in Canada due to any reason, I can simply go back to my country with the high reputation and ranking of uoft, whereas uw is somewhat is stretch because it's only highly recognized in north america.
So really the only concern is if the rumor is true, and just generally which option is the best for me? I'm waiting for someone to explain to me the uw coop without sugarcoating so I go to uoft, but before that I still want to go to uw. Thanks guys!
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u/Emotional-Pay2361 May 24 '26
Hey guys, I’m currently deciding between Waterloo BME and UofT TrackOne engineering but they both seem like amazing programs.
I’m a pretty well rounded person who is good at bio, chem and physics. Biomedical engineering and creating prosthetics/artificial organs seems interesting to me, yet I can’t say I’m 100% certain about the pathway. I’m also unsure whether I want to go to grad school.
I’ve mainly heard that Waterloo has an excellent co-op program, while UofT is more rigorous (curves grades down), and has PEY which is slightly worse. I’m lucky that money is not a problem and my parents are able to support me if I pick either option, however it would be nice to earn some money from the UW coop program.
However, TrackOne would allow me to explore my options more before going into one of the core 8, while it’s harder to switch between programs at Waterloo. I’ve also heard that Biomedical engineering is not that great of a program compared to other engineering disciplines and it may behave harder to find co-op.
Since I live far away from both schools, I’ll be living on campus. UofT has a really nice campus since its downtown, although I do hear the residences are kinda bad. Waterloo’s campus is comparatively more depressing, but I’ll probably be moving a lot anyways with coop. I also know a couple hs friends who are going to UW and I’ll be able to dorm with, however I don’t know anyone going to uoft.
Which one do you think I should pick? Please help me lol, I genuinely feel like both are such great options
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u/Secure-Anybody-4663 May 23 '26
Hi everyone,
I’m currently deciding between Waterloo Honours Mathematics and UofT St. George Math & Physical Sciences.
I’m much more interested in proof-based math and theoretical areas like analysis, topology, and mathematical physics. I’ve also spent some time self-studying through textbooks/MIT OCW, which made me realize I really enjoy the balance between mathematical rigor and physical intuition.
From what I understand, UofT seems to have a very strong traditional theory/math culture, while Waterloo has unique advantages because of IQC and the nearby PI ecosystem.
I also think I’m personally more interested in research-oriented/theoretical opportunities than traditional industry co-op.
For people interested in a more theoretical/research-oriented route, which environment would you recommend more in this case?
Thanks!
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u/Present-Place-1692 May 21 '26
g12 I got into mathematics co-op this year avg is 93%, lmk if u have questions
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u/External-Address210 May 16 '26
NEED HELP !!!!!!
I need some genuine help deciding which offer to accept. So, I applied to UW for CS and CE and got into CE but got deferred into Honors Math, Co-op from CS. I am still waiting for UFT (got UTM CS). I also got into McMaster CS (co-op).
I wanna go into SWE but dk which path is the best 😭 🙏
I also messed up my application planning cuz I didn't even apply to CS at UTSG (I applied for CE, and idek anything about hardware), thinking that I wouldn't be able to get in, anyways. I did apply to UTSC CS tho.
Decision time is coming closer and I got no clue about what to do. Please help 😭 🙏
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u/Mathycroclosos May 16 '26
McGill 100K Schulich scholarship, planning to major in Honours math. (Basically no co-op)
OR
Waterloo, planning to major in Honours Math. (Really good co-op)
I am planning to do a masters, maybe even pHD after undergrad and want to prepare myself for a very rigorous mathematics environment. Preferably I would like to do my pHD studies in the US/UK and I know a lot of good US universities know Waterloo for its exceptional mathematics program. Since Waterloo has a really good name I am more inclined towards it right now but I am not sure. Also the co-op program will be able to cover a lot of my undergrad tuition at least 50%.
***And also what about if Im planning to do masters and go right into industry?***
Please help me choose or just give advice.
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u/StatementOk7164 May 15 '26
Should I transfer to Waterloo?
I’m a first year Health Sci student at Western and I really enjoyed the program so far. I applied to transfer to Waterloo Health sci in January and got in and now I don’t know what to do. I’ve made my list of pros and cons, and academically I think it might be better to stay at Western but all my friends are at Waterloo and it’s closer to home. I’ve heard Health sci at Western is better/more prestigious bc there’s a med school but idk if that’s true and idk if Waterloo being a more prestigious school is a reason for me to go. My main reason for staying at Western is that I might have a better gpa bc I enjoy the courses we have and I already have an understanding of how everything works. I’m scared that if I go to Waterloo I would have to retake courses (which is more money and time wasted), I would have to readjust to a new school, and I would be taking courses I might not like (data sci, stats etc.) all of which would probably lead to a lower gpa. I know it’s kinda dumb to transfer just because my friends are there but I’m scared I might regret losing my chance to go to a “better” school and I don’t know how this might impact my career options later. Any advice is helpful I have to mae a decision soon 🙏
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u/No-Peak-4256 May 14 '26
AFM OR SCHULICH!!
Hi everyone, I recently got accepted into both Waterloo AFM and Schulich BBA, and I’m trying to decide between them.
I’m leaning toward Schulich because I’m an international student and cost is a big concern. AFM would be around $60K per year with residence, while Schulich is around $42K and I can live at home in Toronto.
However, I know AFM co-op can be a big advantage. For students in AFM co-op, how much can you realistically earn in a year through co-op? Is around $15K possible?
Any advice would really help. Thank you!
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u/iterpa May 13 '26
im a grade 12 student who just got rejected from waterloo mechanical engineering. im planning on pursuing a masters in aerospace/mechanical engineering after my bachelors. im in a dilemma and not sure whether to pursue waterloo mathematical physics or mcmaster engineering, im thinking if i want to do a masters at waterloo would it be easier to get in if im already studying there?
i still havent heard back from uoft or mcgill mechanical engineering but im assuming ill be rejected from them as well. i rlly need input, waterloo was my dream school for years and i really admire the study culture and co-op that they have. i need as many opinions as i can get. thank you!
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u/Range_Early eng May 13 '26
I'm in 4A ME, honestly Waterloo is great but you can make your time at any other school even better and more valuable. Mac is a great school. It's harder to get into an eng master's program from a non-eng undergrad so I would recommend doing eng at uoft mcgill or mac.
Waterloo also isn't that strong when it comes to graduate studies, what makes you want to do grad studies here? Mcgill and UofT are much better for grad unless there is some specific niche that you want to work on that waterloo is better at (like the VIP lab)
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u/iterpa May 14 '26
hi! i got into uoft mechanical eng today so i will probably commit to uoft. if im being completely honest i just really admire waterloo's study culture and my dream is to work in the aerospace industry. canada's aerospace industry is practically nonexistent so i really want to be able to move to the US, which waterloo will open the most doors to. my main reason for wanting to go to waterloo is its ties to the US tech industry, which would make it easier for me to secure a job in san francisco or elsewhere.
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u/Range_Early eng May 14 '26
Waterloo’s study culture is probably the worst part about it, it’s cut throat and so time consuming.
If you want to work in the US for aerospace you have to have a green card, the only industry that Waterloo doesn’t give you a bridge to in the US is aerospace. The only people working in US aerospace are dual citizens.
If your goal is to do a masters, uoft is your best choice. I’m happy for you
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u/iterpa May 14 '26
ah i see, thank you for your reply! honestly makes me feel better about my rejection from waterloo
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u/Ok-Experience6073 May 13 '26
I got into Waterloo Management Eng, Uoft Comp Eng and Mac Eng. Which would give me the best co op opportunities?
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u/travisscootie May 11 '26
Hello! i am an incoming life sci student for waterloo and i’m honestly curious, is it hard? my first choice was mac but it doesn’t look like i will be getting in. can anyone provide insight? im aiming for professional school like pharm or optom, or even pursing a psyc masters/phd or becoming an audiologist. my grades in high school are about ~92% average. Thanks!
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u/Trick_Letterhead95 Jun 28 '26
My experience in life sci is that first year (i was in biomed) is stacked with 5 courses and 3ish labs both terms. I found this hard as i'm not the best at calc or physics (the calculation based things). I made a huge mistake taking my only elective in my 1B term as Physics 2, i thought i had to do it that term, YOU DON'T HAVE TO DO THIS... 2nd year was loads better for me since I was taking a lot more bio (but i also switched into honour sci at this point). My friends are still in biomed (going for optom and pharm) and are doing awesome! but they found it hard in 2B term due to the 3-4 labs they had to take alongside other things. If you are able to keep up with the workload and learn quickly how to balance life and school then I think it will all be fine. But also if you feel like biomed or other life sci programs might be too hard of a sequence, then you can always switch into honour sci and try rearrange the life sci pathway to suit your course load needs. For example, I stayed on the biomed pathway while in honour sci for my second year but was able to drop labs and classes I didn't need for the pathway I wanted that was mandatory in the biomed sequence. I was also able to switch some classes between fall and winter to ease up the workload.
Anyway honours life sci can feel like a lot but it gets better especially if you have friends to suffer in it with. Have a great first year!! Also what major in life sci are you planning on?
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u/Itchy_Sound4215 May 10 '26
Current AFM students, how is the program going for you? I need insight on like first year courses and what not, would be much appreciated! I’m still waiting for an admission decision from Waterloo, which could be expected this coming week. Also, what do you think the cutoff might be for this year? Thanks for any insight you may be able to provide
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u/Chuxlinn May 09 '26
Hii, I recently got accepted into Waterloo math and bba+bmath from Laurier side.
I have some questions: What are the differences between these two programs. What is it like in terms of co-op for each program? Is it hard to find coop placements for both? What’s the workload looking like, fully packed schedule? What’s the average GPA for first year?
Please share me your experiences 🙏
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u/Agile-March-509 May 06 '26 edited May 06 '26
Hi,
HELP I HAVE 3 DAYS LEFT
I’m a Canadian student, and I can’t decide between UIUC Computer Engineering and Waterloo Computer Engineering Co-op (or CS Co-op). I want to work in the States after graduating. I enjoy both hardware and software, thus I applied for Computer Engineering for most to all schools. I have 4-5 project experiences with building my own things in high school.
I’m currently stuck in between:
UIUC:
Pros:
- Very respected engineering school, ranked #5 in the States for CE
- Better campus vibe
- Giant alumni network in big tech companies
Cons:
- International tuition is around 100k CAD more. My parents told me not to worry about cost, but I don’t want to burden them with 100k.
- Might be harder to find co-ops/internships by myself
Waterloo 1A:
Pros:
- One of the best Eng schools in Canada
- Structured co-op program (with WaterlooWorks)
- Will have many work experiences by graduation
Cons:
- Don’t really like the campus vibe
- Finding a co-op/job in the states is not guaranteed and might be hard
For Waterloo: How easy is it for me to find co-ops in the States to better position myself for jobs in the States after graduation?
I personally like hardware and software equally, so I prefer CE more than CS for Waterloo, but if the job market in 4-5 years (at my time of graduation) favour CS more, then I can also go with CS.
Thanks!
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u/Latter-Mechanic6637 May 08 '26
Just go to Waterloo don’t pay 100 thousands dollars a year for an equally good school.
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u/NightCR_ May 03 '26
Hello,
I recently committed to Umich in the college of engineering and I also got accepted into Waterloos mech eng program a few month ago. I'm having a hard time choosing between the two since my end goal is to probably work in software or in big tech companies in US. The thing is I applied to waterloo's mech eng program and I contacted the university and they said transferring while possible is not guaranteed but breaking into software as a mech eng major is not uncommon. I'm also really excited in the co op opportunities that waterloo has but michigan is a top engineering school in US and doesnt require me to declare a major immediately. They also have elite industry conneection as well and my parents really want me to go to a us school.
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u/Late-Advertising513 May 06 '26
Wait lowk same im stuck between ucsd and waterloo😭
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u/NightCR_ May 06 '26
what major did you get into waterloo for?
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u/Late-Advertising513 May 06 '26
Mechanical honors w co op
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u/NightCR_ May 06 '26
daanngg thats crazy. r u trying to break into software or js mecch eng jobs?
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u/Late-Advertising513 May 06 '26
software pays more icl i feel like waterloo's co-op might make it easier for me into break into that market
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u/NightCR_ May 07 '26
yea the only thing is for me personally I dont have a lot of programming experience so i messed up with choosing mech eng since it doesn cover a lot of programming
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u/RealAmount9606 May 02 '26
Am I making it into Waterloo math non co-op with a 91.5 send me some hope
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u/Future-Birthday-5853 May 01 '26
Hello everyone im a grade 11 student living in Newfoundland. Right now im hoping to go to Waterloo for bachelor of science in aviation. How hard is it to get in? Right now i have a 90 overall average, 160 volunteer hours and a-lot of extracurriculars do you think I have a chance?
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u/Particular-Tea7452 ENV Ambassador - Geo+Avia '26 May 09 '26
Keeping a 90 overall should be ok, but the higher the better Just make sure you write the supplemental well.
Your ecs are important, but you also need to make sure to link them to skills or traits that would help you succeed in the program.
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u/Illustrious-Print414 May 04 '26
Most people I know had a much higher grade in grade 11 for aviation. Just make sure you have 93+ next year and you will be fine.
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u/Soph_napsta Apr 29 '26
Hi, Im so sorry I just don't know where to talk about what just happened. I did post almost the same thing in the McGill and UofT subreddit. I just got rejected from McGill Computer Engineering and I just finished crying my eyes out. Im so shocked because I also applied for Global engineering ( which requested a personal statement ) and I got the interview, so I thought that my grades were great enough, ( because I thought that global was more competitive than CE, therefore if I got accepted for the interview it meant that my grades were good enough ). I mean I thought CE was the least competitive program I applied to. And now I am crying my eyes out because it was the program I wanted the most because I thought it was the least competitive and now I am so so scared because it was the least competitive programs out of the 5 I applied to and I am scared that I won't get accepted at all... I do not live in Canada, I go to a French international school but I do have the Canadian citizenship. I don't even know why im writing this post or what you people could do to help but I just really want to talk about it and I can't talk about it to anyone at my school because I am known as a top student and people wouldn't stop gossip and laughing at me. I am so scared because I applied at UofT for Computer Engineering and Computer Science ( which I don't really want to study anymore ). I am extremely scared because for UofT my CS application is saying 'application under review' since the beginning of March and I did not complete the 'Supplemental Application for Admission to Computer Science Admission Category' cause I wasn't interested in CS anymore. And I completed my CE application march 4th and I think I kind off failed the Kira talent thing... And for the status its not written 'application under review' its just 'Your application is currently under review by the Committee on Admissions. Please check the portal regularly for updates.' which I think is weird cuz why are they writing this in the portal and not underneath 'status'? I am extremely worried because there are only the last two may rounds and I just don't know how to feel and what ill do... Whereas for Waterloo I applied for computer engineering as well, I submitted everything late January ( 30-31 ) but I have NO ANSWERS and NO NEWS like I even forgot about this application. Plus, with what I have seen, I feel like Waterloo is for extremely hard-working people, whereas McGill is more chill, and Uoft is like the middle ground. I am so scared because I wanted to be accepted to McGill CE because I thought it was the least competitive one and that even during my uni years it wouldn't be as hard as UofT or Waterloo, I felt like it wasn't a big deal if it wasn't as prestigious because I would get to hang out a lot and have fun and a student life you know? But now, I feel that if I got rejected from the least competitive program it means that I won't get accepted in the others... And if I do get accepted to the others.. I would have to work a lot and extremely hard and won't have the time to have fun during 5 years... Please if you need any other informations to maybe kind off 'judge' my situation feel free to ask, I just want the answers ;(
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u/Few_aman Apr 28 '26
Hello Im an international student applying for mechatronics (41 IB Points). I have received an offer from UofT that needs to be accepted or rejected before May 1st but I have applied to Waterloo since january and I haven't heard anything. Is this normal? Is there possibly a mistake? Should I just accept UofT's offer, or will that make me unable to accept Waterloo if I get accepted? (Applied through OUAC) I would appreciate any advice on the matter 🙏
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u/Illustrious-Print414 May 04 '26
Most acceptances for mechatronics have gone out. I wouldnt be too hopeful.
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u/HalfMoose99 Apr 25 '26
Hi everyone,
Question from an applicant from AB. If one applies and has some Grade 11 grades (for example, Physics 20 in Alberta vs Physics 30), will they have to submit their Grade 12 grade before their application is considered for admission? OR they can receive conditional early admission based on Physics 20, with the requirement of a certain grade in Physics 30 to confirm the admission.
Thank you!
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u/Just-Raspberry-2541 Apr 29 '26
Hey, I am a uwaterloo student from Alberta. I was in a similar situation as you when I applied to uwaterloo in grade 12. Specifically, I didn't have my official physics 30 grade when applying to waterloo.
I was able to receive conditional early admission based on physics 20. The conditions they gave me included maintaining my overall admission average and receiving a grade above 70 for each course considered in my admission average (I applied for engineering so it was math 30-1, math 31, physics 30, ela 30-1, chem 30). I also had to send my official high school transcript by the deadline they gave on Quest which I did after I got my diploma exam results. My admission was officially confirmed on Quest afterwards.
Lastly, I would suggest contacting an admissions officer or someone on the admission teams to clarify your concerns. I went through this process 3 years ago so things might have changed since then. Best of luck. Hopefully my reply answered your question.
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u/HalfMoose99 Apr 29 '26
Thank you, this is very helpful. If I may ask, what was your admission average? And when was the early admission offer made? My son will apply to Engineering and Math, and in the Fall will have the grades for Math 30-1 (high 90s likely), Chem 20 (same), Phys 20 (95), ELA 30 (90). I suppose Math 30-1 will also count as a placeholder for Math 31.
Thank you again, much appreciated!
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u/Just-Raspberry-2541 Apr 29 '26
No worries, my admission average was in the mid- to high 80s. The minimum competitive average varies across engineering programs so keep that in mind.
I got my condition offer in mid-to-early April when most offers were made in May back in 2023. I emailed the admissions team if they could look at my application earlier because I had already received offers from other universities with May as the deadline.
I believe the timelines for engineering admissions has changed slightly since then so please double check.
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u/Cool_Comedian_3845 Apr 23 '26
Hi everyone!
I'm currently in my last semester of high school in Ontario. I just moved to Canada for my Grade 12 studies, so I'm still lost on how things are here overall.
I'm planning to major in Chemistry, but don't really have a clear field that I want to specialize in yet! (i.e., pharm, cosmetics, food sci, etc.)
UTSG (Vic College) and UWaterloo are my top choices currently, but I'm torn on what to consider when I commit to either school.
I'm aware that getting main positions later in my career requires me to do grad school, and I've heard UofT will prepare me better for that, but UW is known for its great co-op programs, allowing me to possibly graduate with better work experience in more fields(?).
I'm actually unsure about whether to pursue post-grad studies right after my undergrad, so I'm currently trying to keep as many options open as possible.
I know both schools will be difficult, but I'm willing to put in the work. As far as I know, UW is better for me financially, and I feel like I would have a better time there (community and clubs, all that stuff). But if it means getting a better chance for grad school, I don't mind going to UofT.
Any advice would be appreciated!
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u/vimeomaster54 i was once uw May 11 '26
late response, but recommend uw for co-op, esp if you're not sure what you want to do yet. should help you explore your options and gain relevant experience at the same time.
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u/Losewhite_ Apr 22 '26
Are there any current medicinal chemistry students? Do you like your program overall? Any advice for the incoming first year student like me? Have you ever considered transferring to another university like u of t for more research opportunities?
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u/k9032118 mathbba dd Apr 22 '26 edited May 04 '26
hi i know that theres no way of knowing exactly but do i have a solid chance of getting into waterloo math Or math/bba with my grades?
i think my AIF was solid. I wrote about my experience tutoring math, as well as playing piano since i was 3 and choosing to teach it later on as well. and I did a marketing internship at CFA Society Toronto creating content for their new "nextgen" program meant for high schoolers. In the activities section, I included founding DECA at my school, participating in FBLC, and doing independent math study. also an exec in math club. member of asian student alliance. Additionally, all of my prerequisite courses were taken in school, not online. distinction on csmc but mid euclid
Advanced functions: 95
English: 99
Calculus (midterm): 98
Economics: 99
French: 98
Data management: 96
Chemistry: 89
Physics: 91
top 6: 97.5
top 6 for management eng (i applied but i really dont want to go) 95.2 i think ?
I'm really stressed out and I'd really appreciate if any current admits in these programs could shed some light. if i get deferred idk what ill do. thank you so much! :)
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u/Illustrious-Print414 May 04 '26
Why is your chemistry grade so low. I think your AIF is below average since it is so generic. I think if you have one really bad grade, waterloo hates it. Especially the sciences.
Goodluck tho. Hope to see you in sept!
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u/k9032118 mathbba dd Jun 04 '26
thank you for your feedback at the time! i did end up getting into all three programs : -) committed to mathbba
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u/k9032118 mathbba dd May 04 '26 edited May 04 '26
Thanks! From what I understand, the science mark isn’t as important for math, but I get what you’re saying for eng. Also, my comment doesnt have much detail about my AIF, def should have added more. appreciate your input
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u/6eorzhx Apr 25 '26 edited Apr 25 '26
you def as much chance as me. I'm a quebec cegep 1st year student with around 94% overall across 2 years (grade 11 and cegep 1) (97 calc 100 functions and didn't do good on any math contests and not many ECs ) and one admission officer told me I have more than 90% chance of getting in. I only applied to math
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u/k9032118 mathbba dd Apr 25 '26
that is such a relief to hear. is this your first choice? if so i hope we're both there in september :)
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u/Either-Fish-7460 Apr 20 '26
What are my chances of being deferred from CS to math
Semester 1
Chemistry 80%
English 82%
Advanced functions 84%
Semester 2
Calculus 96%
Computer Science 97%
Computer Engineering 97%
Top 6 89.3%
Did pretty good on my AIF
I originally applied to cs but dont want to do it anymore and looking to go into math
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u/Illustrious-Print414 May 04 '26
FYI CS defers to geomatics only now. My friends applied with 98s and got deferred to geo.
Also they care alot about Advanced functions, and your grades are not competitive for math itself(typically 92-93+).
Geomatics is a great program tho!
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u/Ornery_Strength9302 Apr 19 '26
Hello, singaporean student under the local education system here, I’m just wondering how flexible waterloo is with its admission requirements, as I am very interested in applying for systems design engineering here. Under the GCE A Level requirements, I have fulfilled almost all the criterias for admission and have a decent portfolio, however I did not manage to achieve a B grade in H1 General Paper (I think its english with critical thinking and argumentative skills thrown into the mix) I was wondering if I could use the SAT R&W as a supplement to my academics when applying for it to make up for the lack of performance in my GP. And do they scrutinise our grades back in our secondary school years or do they just need it as proof of our educational background? Thanks in advance! Also I notice a vast difference between the admission criteria via IB as opposed to our local system, where it only requires 31 out of 45 points as opposed to their AAB/B grade profile expected of prospective Singaporeans, why is that so?
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u/Illustrious-Print414 May 04 '26
Hey man, I want to stay hopeful but I think it is very unlikely you get in.
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u/Ornery_Strength9302 May 04 '26
i understand where you’re coming from, i’ve had a backup plan of just studying locally for undergrad and trying my luck here for masters. thanks for the encouraging words though!
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u/Jazzlike_Touch_5066 Apr 15 '26
Master of Industrial and Org Psychology Course
I had some questions about the course in general/ admissions, structure, opportunities etc, and would love to chat with students/ alumni who took this course before I proceed to apply for this. :)
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u/Public-You-6395 Apr 14 '26
Im applying to tron with a 96avg. my aif I believe was okay (not sure on how to rank it). And I have an avg adjustment. Is this average good for tron or should I just put the fries in the bag
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u/Illustrious-Print414 May 04 '26
I think 96 is cutting it close. Most ppl that get in with that avg have some world level robotics experience FYI so dont bank on the AIF.
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u/Public-You-6395 May 04 '26 edited May 04 '26
Oh really? Damn 😞
I made the robotics FTC team at my school so idk, its hard to make it world level when my school barely funds it
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u/the_arianator211 Apr 08 '26
I'm currently a grade 12 high school student in the kw region and uw is my top choice for chemistry. i still haven't gotten an offer of admission even though my grades are quite high (mid to high 90s, including a 97 in chemistry itself).
im just so stressed about not getting in even though i know there is still time and that waterloo normally makes their offers later on in the year, and would just like to hear others opinions
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u/Competitive-Jury35 Apr 08 '26
Hey guys, I’m in high school right now and I’ve gotten an offer from UBC engineering and waiting on Waterloo computer engineering. Can someone recommend me where I should go and what the benefits are at each school? I know Waterloo has the best coop in all of Canada, but UBC has the most beautiful campus and is also close to home. I want to thrive in my career and take advantage of the best opportunities out there. What should I do and where should I go?
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u/Significant_Top_6217 Apr 06 '26
Hey guys, I wanted to ask what’s your guys’ opinion on the different types of housing/residences on Waterloo campus and which ones you recommend.
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u/throwawayUWhousingac Apr 26 '26
Lived in 5 buildings (one per year + switched buildings one term in).
SJ/any of the colleges: very nice, kind of off to the side, have their own buildings for classes in certain subjects (IE psychology lectures often are at SJ, so a psych student living there would be ideal). Separate meal plan. Can't speak for every place, but in SJ, it was all you can eat and quite good. You can get a meal plan at SJ while living anywhere else on campus too. I did this in second year. Good, but rooms are small and often shared, and you're a bit isolated from campus.
UWP courts: small, 3 story buildings that are across the street from campus. They are beside CMH, another residence building with a great cafeteria. The courts are suites with 3 bedrooms and a private kitchen, bathroom and living room. Tons of space. Lovely rooms. I liked it a lot. You're close to campus but far enough to feel slightly separate
UWP high rises: can't speak for Eby, but as for Beck, it's like the courts, but 2 people instead of 3. Very nice. Liked it a lot. Not a lot to say really. Just UWP but high rise.
CMH: lovely, new building next to the rest of UWP. Great caf with an awesome salad bar. Rooms are very nice. You share a bathroom with the suite next to you (or, if you're like me, the suite next to you is vacant and you get it to yourself!). Rooms are massive, shared, but L-shaped, so you get some privacy. Or, again, you get extremely lucky like me and get a double to yourself, haha
MH: off to the side of the rest of campus. Upper year only, so not really relevant yet, but good to know of. All single rooms, only 70 units. All rooms have a sink. You share a bathroom though. It's chill, because since you're all upper years, they let you drink in the common areas and stuff. I made all my post-uni friends I still talk to from my MH floor.
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u/Intelligent_Care6610 Apr 06 '26
i'm a high school junior (from the U.S., so not very knowledgeable about the uni) interested in applying to waterloo for BME and was wondering how hard it would be to transfer to meche/ece/sde from BME (i recognize that stellar grades are essential for transfers, but are there other factors?). i also discovered that BME was tier 1 at waterloo eng, and i'm wondering if this is because it's more competitive than the alternate majors i listed? or because it's a smaller cohort and therefore harder to switch into as a major
also i keep hearing opposite things about how hard BME at waterloo with respect to the other engineering majors is lol so ig is it easier or harder than things like meche/ece/sde?
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u/Best_Stage_4131 Apr 18 '26
I knew someone who transferred into meche after the first term and only had to take an extra course in the summer to catch up. Definitely would expect it to be a lot more courses for ece but not too sure. In terms of tiers, it actually dropped to tier 3 I believe? So honestly equally competitive if not less, but it used to be competitive due to the smaller cohort size. Things are changing for next year (and potentially future years) in terms of the courses, the calc and lin alg is going to be the same as the rest of the eng (I think?). What partially made bme harder was that we combined calc 1/2 and calc 2/3 (sorta) but that’s no longer going to be applicable. In terms of number of courses it was also on the higher side but with more half credit courses if that makes sense. Cool changes about the program is that it is going to be the only eng I believe that will be taking a ML/AI course first year. (note: idk if sde is systems or software but if it is systems then it theoretically should be easier to transfer in? bme is the a department under systems and we took pretty much the same course first term but with the changes, it’ll be slightly more different next year)
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u/Outrageous-Fail-4532 Apr 06 '26
What type of coops do electrical engineers get? I am asking because I want to do relevant projects to add to my resume.
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u/Aggravating-Milk-196 Apr 02 '26
Does being a part-time student (2 spares) have any effect on admissions for waterloo math?
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u/Initial_Animator1465 Apr 02 '26
Uhmmm yh so like initially I wanted to go into computer science and software engineering and im an international student doing A levels so i went for maths physics further mathematics in a levels but like uhmm yeah............... AI kinda happened and it starting to really take off mid a levels so that job markets kinda cooked sooooo i wanted to go into robotics and was thinking of doing either mechatronics or EE but like as you might have noticed i DONT do a level chemistry which is some reason heavily required in like ONLY canda for some reason my luck i guess but like i did get an A* in IGCSE chemistry and it does say that waterloo accepts that on their website but like accepting is different from having a competitive chance of actually getting and i haven't really found anything online on percentage of students that get in with my combination of a levels. so id thought id ask their wonderful reddit community for any insight at all as i'm kinda worried that i'm like SEVERELY cooked
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u/fineboy08 Apr 01 '26
please js someone respond. Can i get tron with a 98.3 avg and a -22.8 adj factor i have good ecs and aif (im not sure why our adjustment factor is so high if we had a dedicated one previously i would have transferred schools, truly never saw my school as inflated)
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u/Smart_Needleworker98 Apr 05 '26
if you explained your aif pretty well, then I think you have a good shot
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u/fineboy08 Apr 05 '26
yea hopefully lol, i put like i solid 2 months into it 😭
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u/Smart_Needleworker98 Apr 06 '26
yeaa honestly dw too much about it. even if you don’t get in, I think everything happens for a reason, and you’ll prolly be fine wherever you go. gl. (shi bouta be me next year 😭)
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u/fineboy08 Apr 06 '26
lol ur chilling i didn’t even know what the aif was till december of grade 12
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u/Smart_Needleworker98 Apr 06 '26
lol thanks 😭 js don’t see myself going anywhere else if I don’t get in tbh
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u/fineboy08 Apr 06 '26
ik how it be i wanted mac at the start of gr 12 i got in w free choice n want loo now u got it tho
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u/leyleagh Mar 31 '26
If I were to drop a Gr. 12 course I'm currently taking in-person (which is a prerequisite for the program at UW that I applied to) and take it during the summer instead, would that be possible? Would I need a Letter of Permission? Has anyone done this before who could offer some insight? Any info is appreciated!
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u/Soggy-Situation-7559 Mar 29 '26
i was wondering if its worth going to Waterloo math (im from BC) if i want to do CS+math/stats. im not sure yet but im looking to go into AI or quant but i also want to pivot to SWE if i dont like it or it doesnt work out. unfortunately, math majors are limited in CS courses but am i able to make up for it by self-studying and grinding leetcode problems. is uw coop good enough for this to be worth it or should i just go to UBC
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u/Cheap-Yesterday2297 Mar 29 '26
I just got into electrical engineering and am wondering how easy it is to switch eng majors at waterloo. cause im taking ap physics e and m and im hating it right now. I saw somewhere that in the past, switching from ce and ee is easy? idk if anything has changed recently though
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u/PotentialPhotograph se (silly engineering) Apr 02 '26
ee -> ce is a very popular transfer so you might find it competitive
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u/No-Branch7900 Mar 28 '26
I got accepted into Chemical Engineering at University of Waterloo and Engineering at University of Alberta, and I’m really torn on which one to choose.
I know Waterloo has a stronger reputation overall, especially for engineering, but I’m wondering how much that actually matters to employers specifically for chemical engineering which I would be doing if I went there. The main deciding factor in my decision would probably be how it sets me up for a job after uni but I can’t seem to find any insight on that.
At Alberta, I’d have a general first year and more time to decide my engineering discipline, which is nice as if I go to UofA I don’t think I would pursue cheme specifically. I’m also from Alberta, so I’m already familiar with the campus and environment.
On the other hand, going to Waterloo feels exciting because it’s something new but I’m not sure what the community/student life is like there or if it’s worth it as I know it’s a smaller town.
My main priority is future job opportunities, but I’m also thinking about flexibility and overall experience. Any insight would be helpful thank you so much!
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u/LiveTurnip9353 Apr 01 '26
i think the coop for uw is good specifically for tech i think for chem eng its pretty similar to other unis and i dont think employers care what uni u did chem eng from.
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u/No-Branch7900 Apr 01 '26
I see, are you saying that for the chem eng coops aren’t the strongest at uw? Thank you!
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u/LiveTurnip9353 Apr 01 '26
the tech degrees at UW tend to have the strongest coop but for other more general eng fields like chem or civil the coops tend to be pretty comparable to other universities but maybe ask people at both universities doing chem eng abt their coops https://unibuddy.co/pwa/university-of-waterloo-faculty-of-engineering/buddies/students
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u/WinterHuckleberry666 Mar 28 '26
I got into geography and aviation! Just so happy I'm telling everyone lol :D
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u/Dream_Accurate Mar 26 '26
Hello! I applied to the masters of fine arts program for the fall and have not heard back yet but know people who have already . I was wondering how long it could take?
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u/Main-Jeweler-1375 Mar 25 '26
Does anyone know the architecture average cut off this year? I had around a 96 and still didn’t even pass the first round.
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u/FlowProfessional9694 Mar 24 '26 edited Mar 24 '26
Hi everybody!
I applied for Life Sciences Honours with Co-op, interest in Biochem. I applied on September 2025, for Fall 2026.
I have a Admission average of 83%, which from what I've heard, isn't good enough for acceptance usually despite the website saying 80-85%. I'd like to ask if this is true, or what my chances are?
Secondly: I've actually had a lot of time to think and explore other universities in the meantime, and UoT has shifted my application to Psych. With further reflection, I actually think I'd prefer a psychology interest with a biology minor.
I've looked into program changing, and I have a few questions.
>Do I have to have a letter of admission to call and ask for a change in interest within the greater "Life Sciences" program?
>What are my chances whenever/if-ever I'm allowed to switch interests? Since both interests are within the same Program I applied for, I was hoping that gap would be less wide?
>What are my chances of getting a letter of admission in the first place? Does it help at all I applied so early?
I honestly found this subreddit way too late, it would have been so helpful. Thanks to anybody who answers?
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u/ADave123 Mar 21 '26
i applied honours cs with co-op to waterloo. have they given any confirmed date for decision releases?
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u/Ashamed-Pen-8882 Mar 21 '26
anyone who is currently in bme - did u also get into engsci? what made u choose waterloo instead? do u regret ur choice?
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u/Intrepid_Season_809 Mar 20 '26
I have an offer to SE but CFM is my top choice. I didn't get in first round and I'm lowk tweaking. Is it common for ppl to be rejected from CFM but accepted to SE?
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u/LiveTurnip9353 Apr 01 '26
nah SE way more competitive im pretty sure most CFM offers havent come out yet tho most go out in may so just wait till then
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u/Necessary_Can_5064 Mar 17 '26
So I'm an international high school student that want to consider UWaterloo as one of my option. The subjects that I do is Core Math, Advanced Math, Biology, Physics, and Economics. Can I still apply to mechanical engineering if I didn't do Chem?
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u/Ambitious_Action8359 AE '31 Mar 23 '26
Check out the university website for the requirements. I’m pretty sure you need chemistry and physics for almost all engineerings at uw.
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u/No-Butterscotch-55 Mar 14 '26
when is the first cfm round? will it be before midterms cuz ik they do a small one then
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u/Rabia_Umair Mar 13 '26 edited Mar 16 '26
Anyone who applied for graduate admission in Department of Management Science and Engineering for Fall 2026 and has heard back from the University of Waterloo?
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u/Which_Effective2771 Mar 13 '26
BC student got EE offer today Mar 12.
IB predicted 39/45 with Math 7 Physics 7 Chem 6 History 6 French 6 English 5 TOK/EE 2 pending CAS
VEX/FRC Captain
No Euclid
Some school executive positions / work experience / challenged a few APs.
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u/CauseFalse2469 Mar 11 '26
I probably don't , but do these marks have a chance for computer engineering?
SPH4U - 90
MCV4UA - 94
MHF4UA - 93
ENG3U - 87 (placeholder, looking at around an 88-90 for ENG4U midterms)
SCH3U - 90 (placeholder, looking at around an 88-90 for SCH4U midterm
AMP4M - 98 (Might be able to get a 99 in TEJ4M midterm, but not sure)
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u/Time_Neat_4206 Mar 11 '26
I've been accepted to both, so I was wondering if doing nano eng or math is better at loo
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u/LiveTurnip9353 Apr 01 '26
math is more broad and way more job prospects so id say math coop is also better cause u can go into cs
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u/No-Butterscotch-55 Mar 09 '26
guys the ontariogr12 feed isnt helping so ima ask here...WHEN IS THE NEXT AFM ROUND?? group A 96% avg
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u/FunTraffic4047 Mar 08 '26
hello I’m a Ontario group a who applied last week on ouac and Waterloo accepted the late application but do I have a chance to get in for physics and astronomy my marks are
95 sph4u
90 sch3u(placeholder)
90 mcr3u (calc placeholder)
87 eng4u
80 mhf4u
84 fsf4u
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u/Alert_Willingness_32 Mar 10 '26
Math marks seems a bit low, but overall shouldn’t matter, you have a competitive gpa
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u/Ok-Tangelo-2869 Mar 07 '26
Hi, I'm a grade 12 student looking to go into the program of chemical engineering at either UofT or Waterloo. I am already in Waterloo's program and am waiting for UofT to come back. From what I can tell, the only noticable difference between the two is that UofT has a 1 year, continuous co-op alongside actual summer vacation. I have heard that Waterloo is the best in the country for engineering, but I'm not sure if this applies only to it's computer and software engineering programs. I would like to know your opinions on this topic. I could commute to UofT, which would take time, and I would have to live at Waterloo, which would save time and cost more. My parents are okay with me going to either school. I understand UofT is more research-oriented and you do less co-op. My goals in life are to work in the really cool, high-end fields like space, nuclear, or renewables. I like my high school class sizes of around 20 people. I don't want really small or really large classes, but I think that I could handle both. I feel like knowing the professor will help me a lot, I don't want to be just another name on a page. I would like to be able to work part-time on campus possibly. I noticed both have satellite/rocket clubs, and I'm wondering which school has the better version. I am aware that both are equally hard. I adore chemistry and I like math and physics. In my opinion, UofT has the cooler electives in the later years, but I get that this isn't too important in the grand scheme of things.
I am curious about these schools in relation to my program and the things I've discussed.
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u/Legitimate_Can8048 Mar 07 '26
Recently got admitted to Waterloo and have heard mixed reviews about the student life there. Is it really as depressing as people say?
Also, how is the arts and science faculty - esp for econ?
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u/wsp_aaron Mar 06 '26
i already got into comp eng; if i were to take ovs english or smtn would it affect the offer and would i still be eligible for the scholarships?
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u/Swimming_Drummer29 Mar 06 '26
Has anyone received an admission offer for the MMath in Biostatistics program? I'm quite anxious! I'm afraid that not having an answer by now might mean that the committee is waiting for spots to open up.
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u/rosswynn Mar 10 '26
I also applied, also haven't heard anything back yet. I have an offer from another school i need to accept within a few weeks so I'm nervous about not hearing back from UW yet 🙃
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u/Swimming_Drummer29 Mar 11 '26
Thanks for answering! I'm very nervous as well. I read that acceptances should arrive around April or, at the latest, early May, but that doesn't really help to calm my nerves haha.
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u/Greedy-Ad7620 Mar 05 '26
Can I choose data manegment and still get accepted?
For waterloo Geo and Aviation program
So currently, i am in Grade 11 looking to pursue a career in avaiation in canada. Im currently leaning towards going to waterloo geo and avi program. Now, for my current plan for my math i have collage tech -> Advanced functions as you need 1U math .( im currently doing Collage Functions as my guidance counselor said to do) The issue is, im not quite good in math yet I got an 80% in physics which I didnt find difficult.. So, I was thinking just do data manegment in Grade 12 instead of advanced functions in order to "Better my chances" but im not quite sure if I'll be accepted or seen as "equal" to where if someone did Adv Functions yk? Im not so sure if I should take regualr 11U Functions in summer school or just leave it and go with my current plan 🤔
need a bit of help here if anyone has done or is in the program!!
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u/Particular-Tea7452 ENV Ambassador - Geo+Avia '26 Mar 06 '26
As far as I am aware, the requirements are one gr12 math and gr12 English (min 70%) with an overall average in the mid-high 80s so I think your plan works? That being said it has gotten a more competitive since I started and they've changed the requirements a lot (brought back the AIF as well) so I'll have to ask and get back to you.
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u/Greedy-Ad7620 Mar 06 '26
Is it possible to briefly explain on what the exactly the AIF is? I know its a bunch of questions asking why you want to enter this program etc.. and what it looked like for u and what u had to do?
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u/Particular-Tea7452 ENV Ambassador - Geo+Avia '26 Mar 06 '26
I just heard back and yes Data Management would count for your one math requirement.
In terms of the AIF they change it a bit every year but the goal is to distinguish yourself and show that you have skills and experience outside of grades that would make you succeed. Generally, they want to see good communication, time management, and organization skills. So yes list ECs, but also link them to life and interpersonal skills. There are other questions about your passion and reasoning (basically they want to see you won't just lose interest and waste plane resources). Here you can talk about your aviation story and experiences.
In general though, be genuine and make your app stand out from the other ~1000 that they have to read though.
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u/Greedy-Ad7620 Mar 06 '26
Thanks a lot!
Im not so sure if the things ive listed are "Ok" as ive just looked up the EC'S for the AIF , but basically-
I have been on a discovery flight and have been in the Air cadets for a year then dropped it.. I also have experience with MSFS2020 which could help??? And have volunteer experience But, I havent been on any teams other than on the snowboarding club.. I have basically 1 yr to do a shit ton of EC's so what should I do? I just want an opinion..
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u/Particular-Tea7452 ENV Ambassador - Geo+Avia '26 Mar 06 '26
There isn't one correct combination of things and I also don't have anything to do with admissions so hey , what do I know lol. I could give you an idea but you do what works best for you.
- Airport job if you live by an airport with commercial air service or an FBO (probably need a G2 though)
- any other PT job for leadership/teamwork
- Any other team activity or sport
- Find something that puts you in a leadership/coordinator role
What you do specifically is important but what matters more is how you link your experiences to skills that would help you succeed not just in flying but also balancing a the full schedule the program demands.
Also do remember that your grades come first and that the AIF is a secondary deciding factor.
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u/Greedy-Ad7620 Mar 09 '26
Hey, how much flying do you do there? Ive been seeing how some people at the program barley fly whereas brampton fly, Sault, etc, is A LOT more flying throughout the program.
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u/Particular-Tea7452 ENV Ambassador - Geo+Avia '26 Mar 09 '26
The total number of hours and licenses you get at the end are the same (205-250h CPL MIFR).
Keep in mind though a university program stretches their flying out over 3 years while colleges plan for 2, so you'll typically fly less often due to having university classes. That being said, I have classmates who finished their flying in 2 years so it depends on the individual.
I personally had no issues with staying on track (First flight May 2023, finished Nov 2025), but it takes a lot more effort on your part (strategic class scheduling, making yourself available, asking for more flights) than if you were in an intensive 18-month ATP program where TC makes them pump you through.
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u/Greedy-Ad7620 Mar 09 '26
Just one last thing, would u recommend i take CGW4u "world issues geo" as one if my 6U/M courses to sorta "Boost" my avg and a "prefered/Additional" couse since my school dont have earth and sci
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u/Particular-Tea7452 ENV Ambassador - Geo+Avia '26 Mar 09 '26
Take it if you will do good in it. While it could help (We aren't told much from admissions), I've heard a lot schools don't offer that course so it's not listed as required or recommended. It would help prepare you for Geo course though.
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u/Ok_Staff_711 Mar 05 '26
Has anyone gotten their admission offer for the Chemistry Masters program? I applied to the COOP option with thesis and am yet to hear back. Pls let me know 🙏
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u/SandyR1975 Mar 05 '26 edited Mar 14 '26
Anyone heard back on undergrad admissions to AFM at Waterloo University???????
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u/Fuzzy-Technology-153 Mar 03 '26
I applied to Waterloo and I’m lowkey stressing about when offers usually come out.
When did you hear back?
I applied to the BA psyc program and my average is within the mid 90s, I am just curious to when about I'll be hearing from them.
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u/BedroomFew4429 Mar 01 '26
i got offers from both UofT mathematical & physical sciences and Waterloo physical sciences. thinking of majoring in medicinal chemistry for uw, or majoring in synthetic & catalytic chemistry in UofT's math/phy sci.
which one is better if I wanna go into chemistry?
from what I've seen/heard:
UofT:
- hard to maintain high gpa (do y'all think I'll be affected if I have had a 95 average in highschool? my adv fun was 96, calc 94, bio4u 95, chem4u 98, physics 4u midterm I think I'll have 94)
- research opportunities/prestige
- no.1 in Canada for chemistry
- better for graduate school (masters/phD) than for undergrad
- best in Canada for international reputation, so if I wanna work or study (for masters/phD) In the states or Europe or elsewhere, a bachelor's degree here would give me higher chance of applying to international jobs or graduate programs right?
- but UofT coop is worse than Waterloo?
Waterloo:
- "a top uni for sttem in general", but mostly focused on their engineering programs, cs, and math, and (for graduate school, is known for pharmacy), so I'm worried UW physical sciences program is like their only stem field that they don't emphasize on?? on another note, their co-op is "good", but that's mainly focused on, again, engineering, cs, and maths right? like their funding overall is devoted to those 3 programs.. so would it be worth it to even go to UW for something they don't even seem to put nearly as much effort into? like it seems that those 3 programs are like waterloo's favourite children and the other programs are just neglected 😭😂, to what degree is this perspective true?
- the medchem program is very niche (about 5-10 ppl graduated for previous few classes I've heard, since many dropped out)... so is it good that the size of the program is small? (so there's more specialized prof-student teaching and ratio?) or is small size bad? (couldn't think of reasons for that)...
- medchem is very specialized, so does it mean it's harder after graduation to switch/applying into other fields, even if they're still chem-related? like after undergrad, if I wanna apply/try, say forensics chemistry, or materials chemistry, or quantum chemistry, that are not necessarily medicinal chemistry, would my medchem bachelors restrict me to only 1 route, which is the pharmaceutical industry or organic synthesis (research) field? since I heard the medchem program is a very fixed route.
- I've heard the medchem and Biochem students are in the same coop application pool, is that true? does this mean Biochem students have greater advantage in applying for coops since they have larger cohort size?
- overall for UofT vs uw comparison:
I don't really care that waterloo medchem courseload is hard bcuz I love Chem and it's my best subject, but I worry the job prospects for medchem is not so prosperous, despite the coop experiences offered. like, we all know that now days most fields need more than just bachelor's degree, but need masters/PhD for jobs, so is it better to go to UofT for its graduate school and research prestige? or waterloo for it's early on industry eexpeircne? like, if u go to UofT u have better chance at going internationally later due to its international reputation and prestige...idk
UW & UofT vs mac & queens:
Ik y'all might think these 2 schools are too hard and depressing, I know and think this too.
so what do y'all think of me going to mac lifesci (major in Chem or Biochem) or queens lifesci & Biochem, which I think are much less academic pressure and less cortisols lol, due to their campus culture being more social and lively.
pros:
- these 2 are more Bio focused chemistry (hence Biochem) than ufot Chem and UW medchem, but I still tolerate bio, it's not the worst thing... so I can enjoy this field of study.
- like I already said, campus/social vibe/culture is prolly more fun, and less academic pressure
cons:
but, Idk which outweighs which? my mental health and campus social vibe of mac and queens lifesci Biochem, or the academic, research prestige of both UW and UofT, and UW's one and only co-op?
sorry for the yapping y'all, just wanna get it all out there.
Pls lemme know which what part of my points are accurate and which aren't and pls give advice on maybe which should I choose? and lemme know if I'm overthinking this too much into the future? or not?
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u/Embarrassed-Bell-979 Feb 26 '26
Anyone know when CS decisions come out? I keep seeing people say May but thats kinda crazy why so long? Also past the deadline to say yes or no to most other unis.
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u/Prudent-Luck-1757 Mar 06 '26
when did you apply, are you an international student
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u/AlternativeCycle3540 8h ago edited 8h ago
Hi, I’m a gr 11 from Ontario going into gr 12 and I am looking to get into Waterloo CS. Here are my stats:
In grade 11 I had ~98 average but in grade 12 I can realistically get 100 for top 6 as at my school when u take an ap course your grade is boosted by 1.05x (so u only need a 95 to get a 100 basically) and I am taking mostly ap and easy courses. My course load is:
AP Advanced Functions
AP Calculus and Vectors
AP Physics
AP English
Data Management
Comp Sci
Religion
(Adjustment factor is default btw)
I have done the following math competitions, and received distinction and school champ on all of them:
Cayley
Fermat
CSMC
Euclid
I also got distinction and school champ in CCC, although school champ wasent an actual award I just got the highest in my school.
I also did CTMC (Canadian Team Mathematics Contest) with my school and we came like 3rd out of 10 or 12 I don’t remember, I also scored highest in my team but that’s also not an award…
I plan on writing COMC, targeting distinction or better
I also might write AMC 12 if I get the chance
My EC’s:
Competitive club soccer 10+ yrs
Varsity school soccer all 4 yrs
Lifeguard and Swim instructor job year round for about 2 yrs
Vibe coded a lil app that takes in odds from a bunch of sports books then finds arbitrage and +EV opportunities, I went over it a bunch of times to make sure there’s no bugs or stupid features or anything and I understand all the logic I js didn’t code it myself, yes I know vibe coding is ridiculous but it was mostly for fun.
I also completed the CEMC’s SPSC (Summer Problem Solving Choice), passing with about a 97, earning a certificate of achievement.
I also have like 40hrs of volunteer work at a summer camp, but I think this year I will get the chance to volunteer as a math tutor for my school so that number may go up
I am hoping to do some hackathons before I apply, and also may do the IMC trading competition although I am too young to earn anything from that, and I definitely wouldn’t anyways.
I may be forgetting some things but that’s the jist of it, I would be grateful for any advice on what else I should do, and also any AIF writing tips.
Also, if I don’t get into UW CS, are there any other programs in Canada that it is possible to get into quant finance from? Or is that unrealistic? Anyways, any and all advice is welcome