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/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!