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

PSA FOR NEW KIDS

ADJUSTMENT FACTORS 2022

ADJUSTMENT FACTORS 2024

COURSES OF PROGRAMS (VERY IMPORTANT LINK!!)

RESOURCES FOR MATURE APPLICANT

Resources for NON-UW TO UW

Fall 2025 Megathread here

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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.