ok thanks guys
I might look into other career choices, but I do like computers and programming...
Computer Science Canada Emphasis on individual marks |
| Author: | revangrey [ Mon Nov 23, 2009 12:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Admission Averages |
I am currently in grade 11, but just out of curiosity how much does University of Waterloo care about specific marks? for instance if I have a 98 in compsci, a 95 in computer engineering but a 50 in math? (using these as an example, not my actual marks) assuming I applied for compsci or compeng... thanks and any help is appreciated! (most advice too) |
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| Author: | Tony [ Mon Nov 23, 2009 1:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | RE:Emphasis on individual marks |
I've split it out of the other topic, as this reply didn't really fit the topic. The question has been discussed before -- it typically uses examples of scenarios of decent average with low English mark, though I suppose any required course can be substituted just as well (non-required will likely just not make it into the top 6 application marks). I am not an admissions officer. Currently, nobody on the forums can tell you how the decisions are made, or how any particular set of circumstances will play out. Though in short -- required courses for a program are important for that program, and could receive special consideration. You are typically better off with a slightly lower average and solid average across all courses, than higher average but low marks in required courses. |
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| Author: | gvc [ Wed Nov 25, 2009 12:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | RE:Emphasis on individual marks |
If you have 50 in math, Waterloo is the wrong choice. |
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| Author: | Euphoracle [ Wed Nov 25, 2009 2:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | RE:Emphasis on individual marks |
vouch, Math 135 will destroy you. (if you had a 50) |
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| Author: | jernst [ Wed Nov 25, 2009 7:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Emphasis on individual marks |
I think most comp sci programs would destroy someone with a 50 in high school math |
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| Author: | Prabhakar Ragde [ Thu Nov 26, 2009 7:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | RE:Emphasis on individual marks |
High school math marks are a much better predictor of success in UW CS than high school CS marks. I cannot speak to the situation with CE. |
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| Author: | revangrey [ Thu Nov 26, 2009 10:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Emphasis on individual marks |
ok thanks guys
I might look into other career choices, but I do like computers and programming... |
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