• 2 yr. I personally would prefer that to Waterloo. The main reason was co-op, but now I realized my college experience could have been so much better and I could still CS at Waterloo is not too difficult to get into. a 97 i saw got reject last yr, i would say a 98+ is safe, a 95+ is comptivie, a 90+ somewhat possible. Most schools don't care but Waterloo does in fact prefer you not take compulsory courses in the summer, and it will overall affect admission. Western has better social life too. My admission average was 94 so I got accepted quite early but I had friends with < 80 averages that made it in, and are now nearly graduated. PFZ123 • 8 yr. Also, you need to absolutely kill your Algebra and Geometry and Calculus courses in High School. How accurate are the admission avgs at Waterloo? Hello, I'm an incoming grade 12 student starting to look at different programs. Fall 2020 Admissions Coming into my first year this September my expectations based on what people are telling me was around a ~75%-85% average because everyone said your marks drop 10% - 20% from your average in high school so when I got a couple of 88's on my quizzes and assignments for my math 135, 137 and cs 135 courses, instead of trying to improve my mark I just felt satisfied. 5 a competitive average for Uwaterloo Math (not cs) Basically the title, is 91. Waterloo has a solid reputation for attracting some of the smartest math students in the country, and the environment really helps you learn and become more passionate about math. Hello, I am a grade 12 Ontario high school student who's looking to apply for Waterloo Math, but I'm confused at how they look at my mark and math contest results. You won’t have much time to have fun once you graduate and work crazy hours. I'm currently hoping to use it in my top 6 admissions average however, I'm not sure how Waterloo considers it. The Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Waterloo has a long history of exciting high school students and teachers with the study of math through its Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC). 3% average and a 96% in Calculus. Fall 2020 Admissions I have an admission average of 91. I had a 96 average with the courses I used to apply and did different extra curricular sports plus first robotics. Available as a co-op program. I'm a grade 12 student applying to AFM this year. I go to a semestered school, so we only have 4 of the final marks for our courses in February, and the other 4 come in late June, and last offers come out in May (if I am not mistaken), so they cannot use sem 2 final marks. I think the alumni network difference between Ivey and Waterloo is greater than the difference of the quality of math education. If you're taking grade 12 courses in grade 11, you have plenty of chances to round out your top 6. A community for grade 12s in Ontario to discuss things about university admissions, OSAP, OUAC/OCAS uploads, and general program queries. just wondering how waterloo uses the top 6 grades for our averages. Mechanical Engineering student that just finished first year here. Offered by the Faculty of Mathematics. Her average seems totally fine- a thing my guidance councillor brought into perspective is how one course won’t bring down an average much. You probably want to aim for around 94% for CS. This allows you to even double major in math, once you complete the required paperwork. Meanwhile, if you opt for the co-op program, you’ll graduate with two Find out which English language tests and programs are accepted for admissions. ago. High school diploma with five academic courses at the 30 or 31 level. 86 average, high for my time. However, I think you should be more worried about being able to stay in the program if you get in. On the other hand, CS has much more flexible course requirements. however, 91. I know on the site it says a min of 78 average. What’s a good average to aim for and what was your score on the euclid if you did it? 1. This also means you can make your CS undergrad experience easy as pie or hard as shit. Basically asked about transcripts, how the OUAC process differed from 101 applicants. 6 4U/4M courses. English. CS last year had an admission average of around 93% so I imagine this year it was higher since they had a record number of applicants. Incoming MMath student. You can take any IB Math course and be eligible for admission as long as you receive Ontario credits for both MCV4U and MHF4U. Only a 94. Grade 12 U or M courses must be completed through schools that are accredited by the Ontario Ministry of Education. 5% high school average. Source: I got rejected with a 92. But yeah, waterloo is very good at math. 109 votes, 44 comments. A powerhouse of discovery and innovation. I’m currently a first year undergrad in the accounting finance field. @OP, I got an offer from both Math/BBA and CS/BBA around May 2015. In addition to Requirements: A student with CAV >= 60% and MAV >= 65% in the Faculty of Mathematics may ask to be admitted to Statistics, Biostatistics or Statistics for Health, provided they have passed a minimum of 10 courses. The content is mostly (but not entirely) recap from grade 12, except it goes way further in-depth for a more rigorous understanding. Offered as a co-op program only. Identifying the next deadly virus Waterloo researchers use machine learning to classify 191 of the world’s most damaging viruses. A subreddit for everything related to Universities in Ontario, Canada. Megathread. I’m in Waterloo honours math and I never took cs in high school. Just wondering about other people's thoughts on TOP. Got waterloo math co-op and math/business administration co-op offer instead of computer science. Admission requirements. 8 UW side 2 years ago. As North America's only dedicated Faculty of Math, we are nationally and internationally recognized as one of the top schools for Mathematics and Computer Science. All Engineering Programs (Required Subjects) English. [deleted] • 8 yr. If you want to apply for cs it will likely decrease your odds. Admission average. I’m an international student getting my degree in Canada. 1. 9. I’m currently a first year undergrad in the accounting finance/field. Method of declaring major: Plan modification form signed by I’ve applied to math/farm this year and it’s definitely my first choice. 5 or 6 Grade 12 academic courses. At the same time, you’ll take accounting, auditing, financial management, and taxation courses in Waterloo’s top-ranked School of Math + Ivey sounds extremely impressive. Your path to the CPA designation requires the completion of prerequisite education and professional program requirements. EAE4U will be treated as equivalent to ENG4U. Waterloo math or math/business. Meaning a 99 student in high school was on average getting a 85 at uWaterloo. Such students must wait and apply for transfer into Math for their In most first year math and cs classes, the average hovers somewhere around 65-70. Ontario students: six Grade 12U and/or M courses including. Top 6 average: 94. I had like a 95 ish average with extra curriculars ( jobs, sports teams) and a pretty good AIF and got in last year. I did my undergrad at Waterloo in mechatronics engineer. Every semester will be a heavy semester in University. I got in during the last round of acceptances in May 2009. I applied with a 96. I've taken (and loved) IB business courses at my high school but haven't taken any official accounting courses. Math and computing contests. i got accepted in feb (literally 1 week after applying) and atp, my avg was 89. Applications for the Fall 2024 term will open March 18, 2024, and must be submitted by April 30, 2024. Graduate with a Bachelor of Mathematics, major in Mathematics/Chartered Professional Accountancy (Math/CPA) Options to specialize in Finance or Data Admission averages also vary from cycle to cycle, as the demand for the program will fluctuate from cycle to cycle. I think my grade 10 average was around 93-94 (2019-2020). if you don't like math you have the option of dropping I was in math/bba (uw side) and dropped it after a few days because I just realized I didn’t actually like business and was just doing it for my parents. The average goes down not because students are less bright, but because university courses are fucking hard. Offered only on a co-op basis, our program places emphasis on workplace experience, helping you prepare for a career as a CPA. That let me graduate HS with a 99% in Calc and a 98% in A&G and gave me a huge leg up during the first term. If you're anywhere in the low 80-mid 80's range, with solid math and CS marks, you don't need to worry at all. Harder part is doing well in the program itself. If your grade was 70% or higher the first time you took a required course, we'll use that grade and not adjust your admission average. 3 got deferred) since you get the coop network of your home school. 5 should give u a decent shot. ElizaErm. I got admitted into health sci and my grades are very similar. Personally I have a 95 going into grade 12 and I have no expectations of getting into Waterloo CS. I got in with a 94% on waterloo side in 2021. I am an Ontario student. Find out which English language tests and programs are accepted for admissions. Individual selection from the mid- to high 80s. Meanwhile, if you opt for the co-op program, you’ll graduate with two Following ratification by Math Faculty Council, the administration of Mathematics/Chartered Professional Accountancy program has been moved from the Dean of Mathematics to be administered by the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science effective May 1, 2023. • 10 mo. Don't know about UTSC CS though. A few last remarks: UW Math does not look at citizenship when making offers. General requirements. High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of six Grade 12 U or M courses, including all required courses. In addition to I was in math/bba (uw side) and dropped it after a few days because I just realized I didn’t actually like business and was just doing it for my parents. skatertomato1. My friend got it with 92. Graduate with a Bachelor of Mathematics in Chartered Professional Accountancy. I can't really say what the admission average required now is, but if you're 90+ you are probably safe. For context a high school student is dropping on average 14% from their average in high school. The majority of your courses become more difficult and require a lot more time spent on studying to understand them. Difficult. if you don't like accounting you can drop it and declare a math major. 5 enough or is the “high 80” admission average misleading? high 80 is misleading. You’ll learn about biology, biochemistry, and biotechnology in the Faculty of Science. If you want to do pmath / have interest in more pure math things instead of high school revisited ™️ I suggest taking math140s! If you really want to guarantee a entry knowing a professor you have done research with and having them supervise you and vouch for you. Some years it goes up a bit, but if it goes up, you'll also need a higher average to successfully transfer. Like if she has a 70 in math and high 80s Admission average requirements were ~3-4% higher than single degree Math and CS counterparts when I applied. Admissions. 3 - so again, 92+ makes you competitive. 14K Members. For CS/BBA the waterloo side is more competitive than the Laurier side (my friend with a 98. But you have two years to catch up. UWaterloo Math Admission Questions. If you have taken or are taking courses outside of regular day school and have applied to a program in the Faculty of It's crazy how much the acceptance averages have gone up -- my guess is enrolment numbers vs. 6 IB courses at the Higher or Standard Level. English (ENG4U) (minimum final grade of 70% is required) Advanced Functions (minimum final grade of 70% is required) Calculus and Vectors (minimum final grade of 70% is required) Two of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Mathematics of Data Management Whether you choose to specialize in Chartered Financial Analyst or Professional Risk Management, you’ll study a mix of mathematics, finance, accounting, and economics — giving you the perfect foundation for a career in banking, investment management, or risk management. The part that moves fastest at Waterloo is Math. This change of administrative structure brings no changes to the program Primarily contacted transfer@uwaterloo. If you take honours level, then it's ~50% speed increase from the average high school math course. Instead, in high school I took all 3 maths, and for my first year course Hi, I've been recently offered conditional admissions to both the Math/CPA program and the Comp Sci Program (both are Co-op). Internal Transfer applications are processed a term in advance. Students who are scheduled for a co-op work term in Fall 2024 are not eligible to apply for Fall 2024 transfer. If you do well on contest problems, then you would have an easier time approaching first year math. Afm is a joke to get into nowadays scandal after scandal. Once you graduate, spend just eight months completing our Master of Accountancy (MAcc) program and you’ll be ready to write the Common Final Examination. About 20% of admissions go out in February to students who already have their grade 12 marks and have already submitted their AIFs. Recommended high school courses: Grade 12 M Principles of Financial Accounting Grade 12 U Mathematics of Data Management For CFM, Biotech/CPA, and Math/CPA, please refer to the admission requirements located on the Waterloo website. That being said, it seemed like around 94 or 95 was a good shot during the last cycle, assuming all other facets of the application were more or less average. Admission Average: Individual selection from: mid-80s low-90s high-80s low-90s Other requirements: Admission Information Form (AIF) Accounting and Financial Management Admissions Assignment (AFMAA) Admission Information Form (AIF) A direct route to your career. Waterloo's website says the admission average for physics is low 80s. 95. Anecdotes != data. Share. I'd say get at least a 90 for sure, but aim for 93. Be prepared to put in a lot of effort into your courses and get sub-par grades. The requirements for coop are higher, generally set at a top-6 Grade 12 average of high 80s-90. Work hard for a high average (96+), but remember only grade 12 courses are really going to matter for your top 6, so it's ok if you're a little lower in grade 10/11. the high 80 is very misleading. Only a select few offers were given out in Dec/Jan, the majority of the offers were given out in May. Reply. 43K subscribers in the OntarioUniversities community. Of course this all depends on your level on intelligence, which you Work load in Math/CPA is high, but you get used to it lol. If you have encountered extenuating circumstances, mention it in your AIF; they will factor it into the decision. Related to this, some universities also track grade trends from high schools, so your converted grade average could be say, 88% at the admissions department of the university you are applying to, and not the 100% you nominally received. No. 5. you're competing for the same jobs as AFM but probably have a lower average because of all the first year math courses. Transfer credits: There are several reasons I may deem an Admissions post to be unworthy of positive or neutral karma. I've heard broad ranges for averages because AIF can have a pretty good impact on it. Ontario High School Diploma with a minimum of 6 Grade 12 U/M courses, including the required courses for the program to which you have applied. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. However, your main system of application is still through the OUAC 105D application, where you can request school transcripts (as well as your high school transcript). Just make sure you know the content really well, especially in your math and science courses - content highly cumulative, and you'll use the stuff from grades 9/10/11 in grade 12. If you're likely to focus on a non-cs math discipline in the future, then UW Math is definitely the way to go. My accepted average for top 6 was 88 for admission in 2009 CS. Therefore, admission becomes like a lottery. AIF matters more than marks, I got in with 95. An online video interview is required for Faculty of Engineering scholarships and is strongly recommended for We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. I have a 92 admission average and I have over 400 volunteer hours, I was in charge at a soccer…. If you're applying to an Engineering program and you repeat a required course, you may have five percentage marks (5%) deducted from your admission average. Top-level accreditation. Pro qualifications. Admission to Waterloo is based on your Ontario Grade 12 U and M courses. Enrol in the only accountancy program in Canada that combines biotechnology, accounting, and paid co-op work terms. Learn about Waterloo's admission requirements for high school students and transfer students. In first/second year, you get the choice between honours math courses and advanced math courses. Individual selection from the high 80s to low 90s. I got into AEO Ivey… Admission to Waterloo is based on your Ontario Grade 12 U and M courses. Alternatively, I've taken Comp Sci courses both in and outside of school and loved those as well. Such students must wait and apply for transfer into Math for their . My last two years average is about 82% and I Minimum Requirement. And it's not the end of the world if you don't get in; there are lots of pathways to enter the tech industry. Advanced Functions (taken 3 times) recent attempt in private school- 97% - midterm. Award. English A1. is a 91. I got into Waterloo math without computer science, I didn’t apply to computer science though. Admission averages also vary from cycle to cycle, as the demand for the program will fluctuate from cycle to cycle. Note: the MAV for calendars in 2014 and on includes all math courses. I am interested in studying Physics and potentially even a double major in Physics and Mathematics. Times sure have changed. Most of my friends had around a 96%-98% admission average however. I know people with consistent 90%+ marks getting a 60%s in MATH 137. What can I do with math major after graduation, and is math coop also good enough for getting job? English: 86, Advanced Functions, 92, Calc: 95. But if your other marks are high any way, it shouldn't matter. 85-88 in bio, 95-98 in English, and prolly a low 80 high 70 in functions. It will be way easier if you talk to your professors (who you did your research projects with) prior and they are willing to take you. available slots, but I could be wrong. Your AFM or Math/CPA or Biotech/CPA + MAcc degree fulfills vin200. Repeated courses may impact your eligibility for I’ve applied to math/farm this year and it’s definitely my first choice. 6 senior academic courses. 138 Online. etc. Admission averages range from low 80s to mid-90s. Visit the Faculty of Engineering site to learn more about the admission averages required to have a competitive application. ca , for most of my admission questions. Additionally, most of the Faculty of Mathematics scholarships are based in part on Euclid score. Whether you choose to specialize in Chartered Financial Analyst or Professional Risk Management, you’ll study a mix of mathematics, finance, accounting, and economics — giving you the perfect foundation for a career in banking, investment management, or risk management. No need to take ECE courses, and you can choose to take interesting CS/Math/other courses. If you write a provincial exam for any subject except for English Language Arts 30-1, we'll use the higher grade of either your in-class school grade or your final grade (blended school and exam mark) for admission and scholarship decisions. If you're taking IB Math, your school will convert this course to MCV4U, MHF4U, and/or MDM4U. I know waterloo cs is very prestigious and co-op is excellent but have few information about math in Waterloo. 14K subscribers in the OntarioGrade12s community. Hi, Grade 11 student here. The Admission Information Form is required. So transferring is very competitive and extremely risky. CS at Waterloo is not too difficult to get into. What I did the summer before grade 12 is work through a "Calculus the easy way" book. Double degree cs and business required a 88 if I recall correctly and wasn’t hot shit, hardest programs to get into in Waterloo were nanotechnology engineering, software engineering and math/cpa, all required near 95 or 95 to get into. Depending on exactly how high your final average is, you may or may not get into Waterloo Math. Averages hover from mid-60s to mid-70s. Coming into my first year this September my expectations based on what people are telling me was around a ~75%-85% average because everyone said your marks drop 10% - 20% from your average in high school so when I got a couple of 88's on my quizzes and assignments for my math 135, 137 and cs 135 courses, instead of trying to improve my mark I just felt satisfied. You're a lock to get in. Currently, my top 6 marks are (including English): The math will be difficult and should be a big jump from high school. Accounting and Financial Management (AFM) provides a direct route to Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designations. To be eligible for the Master of Accounting program, you must have graduated from the University of Waterloo, School of Accounting and Finance programs. • 12 yr. I had tons of extracurriculars however and a very solid reference for my AIF, plus is was Covid lol. Please visit the Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC) for more information on the math contests. If you want to do pmath / have interest in more pure math things instead of high school revisited ™️ I suggest taking math140s! The requirements for coop are higher, generally set at a top-6 Grade 12 average of high 80s-90. Complete our Master of Accounting (MAcc) program to get advanced standing for your Chartered Business Valuators (CBV) designation. I got into AEO Ivey with a 96 Canadian high school average but I chose Waterloo Math/CPA instead. 22 votes, 43 comments. There are 41 courses for this degree. 8. 88%, not sure if it gets rounded up or down. Passing math courses is not hard, but doing well in them is difficult. As a Waterloo student, I'd like incoming students to be informed, and I don't think that contributes to a "bad image". I have applied to specifically System Designs Engineering, Computing and Financial Management, and CS/BBA. 4th year Math/CPA here who just finished his 8 month co-op, I also wasn't aware you could switch into the program In general I like the program since it's definitely a more closely-knit community, purely due to its smaller size. You can declare a math minor in Math/CPA. If you're not used to getting 80+ in math in high school now would be a good time to pick it up. Admission averages depend on the number of applications received and the number of spaces available. I forgot to explain why I took it in my AIF but basically, it was so I could take another course in grade 12 since they're all pretty interesting. 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. You are strongly encouraged to write the contest as even a weak score is better than no score at all. In fact, I would probably recommend only taking 6 classes in grade 12 if you Admission average. Only go to UW Math if you are fine with getting a degree and staying in your original Math program. The point is that high school students are asking random people on the internet about admissions averages, etc. These include, but are not limited to: Suitable for the Admissions Megathread (this is the most common reason), Already answered in recent posts, Sarcasm not correctly flagged with a /s . An online video interview is required for Faculty of Engineering scholarships and is strongly recommended OntarioGrade12s. Of course anything better only helps. 4. here are my specific stats. Min Admission for Master of Mathematics (Computer Science) I'm applying for the Master of Mathematics at Waterloo and was hoping if anyone could tell me what is a good GPA for this program is. The other 80% go out pretty much the weekend after the Euclid is marked (usually first weekend of May). The first year math courses however offer lots of tutorial hours and extra help so take advantage of that. With regards to the course work, I would say only go for it if you actually have a passion in math. 7 and another friend got it with 93. There are plenty of kids getting in with lower marks than the 95s some others are calling for. I can tell you that barring extenuating circumstances, Waterloo does not admit students into CS with an average below 80. If you're just used to high school plug-and-chug type of math, then you would have a lot of learning to do during the first year. So last summer, I took religion in summer school and did decently well in it. lf bu cj hm rq yr bs dm wk ft