Does Waterloo look at all Grade 12 marks?

Your admission average consists of the grades from your top 6 Grade 12 U/M courses, including all required courses for the program you've applied to. All offers of admission are conditional upon completing the Ontario Secondary School Diploma and maintaining the grades indicated in a student's offer of admission.

Does Waterloo look at Grade 12 marks?

Your admission average will play a big role in determining whether you're admitted to the programs you applied to. At Waterloo, your admission average will be the average of your top six Grade 12 courses (U or M courses for Ontario students) including the courses which are required for the program you're applying to.

Can I get into Waterloo with a 80 average?

What are Waterloo's admission averages? Waterloo's admission averages range from low 80s to mid-90s. Admission averages can vary depending on the number of applications we receive, the number of spaces available in each program, and the grades of students who apply.

What grade do you need to get into Waterloo Engineering?

Our entrance averages change slightly every year, but in general, low to mid-90s for some programs, and mid-to high 90s for others means you're a competitive candidate.

When 94% is not 94 what University of Waterloo's engineering admission tool reveals about high school grades?

Waterloo engineering's adjustment factor recognizes that there is inherent grade drop at university, but also that a 94-per-cent average from different high schools doesn't guarantee the same academic outcome.

How does Waterloo make an admission decision?

Can I get into Waterloo with a 96 average?

Admission average

This is the most important factor, as you can objectively control this score. However, for the most competitive programs, a 96% average yields about a 40% chance of getting in.

What grades does Waterloo look at?

Your admission average consists of the grades from your top 6 Grade 12 U/M courses, including all required courses for the program you've applied to. All offers of admission are conditional upon completing the Ontario Secondary School Diploma and maintaining the grades indicated in a student's offer of admission.

Does Waterloo look at individual grades?

Some programs list "individual selection" as part of the admission average. These programs use grades along with factors such as the Admission Information Form or interviews to individually select students for admission. As a result, there are no absolute cut-off grades to be admitted to those programs.

Is getting into Waterloo hard?

The acceptance rate at University of Waterloo is 53%.

This means the school is moderately selective. The school expects you to meet their requirements for GPA and SAT/ACT scores, but they're more flexible than other schools. If you exceed their requirements, you have an excellent chance of getting in.

What percentage do you need to get into Waterloo?

Classes only begin in September, and the bachelor's program deadlines are in February. For master's programs, there are two main admissions periods: January and May. Admission to the University of Waterloo requires a minimum academic grade of 75% and an IELTS band score of 6.5.

Is it easier to get into Waterloo or U of T?

University of Toronto outstands University of Waterloo in various parameters. UWaterloo, however, has a better acceptance rate and lower score requirements for exams to study in Canada making it easier for an international student to get admissions with UWaterloo.

Is Waterloo math hard to get into?

It is competitive to receive admissions to programs in the Faculty of Mathematics, including computer science. Our most competitive programs are direct entry from the time of admissions. If you do not receive admission to your program of interest, we do not offer a waitlist for later consideration.

Does Waterloo look at math contest marks?

While the Canadian Computing Competition (CCC) is not required for admission to the University of Waterloo Math, we encourage you to participate as a high score can be an asset for your admission into the School of Computer Science.

Does Waterloo look at Grade 12 Euclid?

An important contest that the CEMC offers is the Grade 12 Euclid contest. Pro tip: if you're applying to a Waterloo math program, the admissions team will look at your Euclid contest results! (You'll also have to complete a math readiness assessment.)

What is a fail in Waterloo?

The highest grade that will be assigned in ANY Waterloo course is 100% Failed courses have a grade of less than 50%.

What is the hardest program to get into Waterloo?

Answer- The University of Waterloo's Software Engineering program is the most difficult to enter. Students with a 90-95% average have a 10% chance of admission, making software engineering one of Canada's most competitive undergraduate programs.

Is University of Waterloo worth it?

Students from across Canada and around the world choose Waterloo each year because of our reputation as one of North America's top universities. Many of our undergraduate programs (for high school and transfer students) and our graduate programs rank among the best in the world.

Does Waterloo care if you take a spare?

You'll be fine. A spare isn't a failing grade; it's a free period. If they are looking at your grade 12 grades, they will look at your grade 12 grades, not the classes you took while in your last year of high school (a very big difference).

Does Waterloo care about contest scores?

Contest participation is not a requirement for admission, but we strongly encourage you to participate, as it is an asset to your application and can help in making Faculty scholarship decisions. We encourage you to check out the Euclid Mathematics Contest and/or Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest (CSMC).

Does Waterloo care about choice number?

For the most part, no. Whether you list a university or a specific program as first, second, third or higher on the application is not normally a factor in the universities' admission decisions.

Is Waterloo University expensive?

Students from Ontario attending Waterloo have tuition ranging from $9,000 to $18,000* per year, and then costs for international students are higher, with annual tuition ranging from $48,000 to $71,000*.

Does University of Waterloo accept A levels?

The University of Waterloo recognizes Advanced Level (A Level) courses as excellent academic preparation for success at the university level and will consider awarding transfer credits for A Level courses in which normally a minimum final grade of B is attained.

Is 50 a pass Waterloo Engineering?

Numeric grades in the Faculty of Engineering are integers from 0 to 100. (Note: some other Faculties use 32 as the lowest possible numeric grade). A passing course grade is from 50 to 100, and a failing course grade is from 0 to 49.

Is 73% a first in uni?

Scores above 70% are classed as “First”, so you should be very excited to get a grade in that range. It is rare for students to achieve grades higher than 90%, though this can happen.