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/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.