Computer Science Canada Is this good for Software Engineering @ Waterloo? |
| Author: | Fasih [ Tue Apr 12, 2011 8:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Is this good for Software Engineering @ Waterloo? |
I just got my mid-terms for the second semester, and was wondering it they're good enough to get accepted into Waterloo for their Software Engineering program and Computer Science Adv. Funct. = 76 (My teacher screwed everyone over) Calculus = 89 Physics = 90 Computer Science = 93 Chemistry = 86 English = 86 |
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| Author: | Tony [ Tue Apr 12, 2011 8:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | RE:Is this good for Software Engineering @ Waterloo? |
You should ask the admissions officer via applying to the program. |
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| Author: | Fasih [ Tue Apr 12, 2011 8:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | RE:Is this good for Software Engineering @ Waterloo? |
No the reason Im asking is because a friend of mine told me that Software Engineering @ Waterloo is their most competitive program, so the cut-off jumps really high. I've seen people get in with like an 86, but I'm really scared if what my friend is saying is true. Also, I will be using my International Business mark of 95 instead of Computer Science in my top 6, so my top 6 average is an 87. |
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| Author: | Tony [ Tue Apr 12, 2011 8:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | RE:Is this good for Software Engineering @ Waterloo? |
- It's not "the most competitive" - It's still probably "mid to high 80s" - But the admission is not based on just the average, so it could go either way. |
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| Author: | Dratino [ Tue Apr 12, 2011 8:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | RE:Is this good for Software Engineering @ Waterloo? |
Hah, you're lucky; my English mark was 75. And that's not the only bad part - I had 83 in physics. An average of 87 doesn't seem bad; they select from the mid-80's, and 87 is mid-to-high, so you should just barely make it, if not by a larger margin. Also, if you think Software Engineering is competitive, think about the poor Biotechnology/Chartered Accountancy people who have to prove themselves against requirements of a 94~95 average. It always makes me feel better to think that I'm not applying to that program. *edit* Urgh. Biotechnology, not Bioinformatics. |
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| Author: | Fasih [ Tue Apr 12, 2011 9:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | RE:Is this good for Software Engineering @ Waterloo? |
Dratino, you got in? If yes, when and what was your overall? |
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| Author: | Dratino [ Tue Apr 12, 2011 9:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | RE:Is this good for Software Engineering @ Waterloo? |
Well, I got into Mathematics, which has a slightly lower requirement; my chances of getting into Software Engineering are in jeopardy because apparently some of the forms on the AIF that I submitted in February never got patched through and I got a notification from them about a week ago (April 6) saying that I hadn't submitted them >_> And I agree with Tony that it doesn't just depend on marks. I got into Mathematics before I even had a chance to complete my AIF because of all the extracurriculars that I did. |
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| Author: | unoho [ Tue Apr 12, 2011 9:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | RE:Is this good for Software Engineering @ Waterloo? |
also keep in mind that SE have slots. so it depends on how many people they are gonna take. this year, we are ~141 and the class is kinda packed. so i think they might go w/ around ~130 students for next year (according to the SE director, they want to "reduce" the class size) |
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| Author: | z_cross_fire [ Wed Apr 13, 2011 7:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | RE:Is this good for Software Engineering @ Waterloo? |
Fasih, I think you're doing fine. But, I'm a bit scared about my application to SE. The marks I received are: Functions - 93 Calculus - 87 Biology - 89 Writer's Craft - 76 Computer Science - 96 (mid-term) Chemistry - 85 (mid-term) Physics - 73 (mid-term) English - 69 (mid-term) (English mark is below the requirement of 70%) Do you guys think that I have a chance? SE is my first choice, while CS is second. |
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| Author: | Tony [ Wed Apr 13, 2011 7:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | RE:Is this good for Software Engineering @ Waterloo? |
@z_cross_fire -- you should put your best effort into improving that English mark, both for SE and CS. |
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| Author: | ultimatebuster [ Wed Apr 13, 2011 11:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | RE:Is this good for Software Engineering @ Waterloo? |
what's the difference between SE and CS? isn't CS broader? |
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| Author: | Tony [ Wed Apr 13, 2011 11:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | RE:Is this good for Software Engineering @ Waterloo? |
CS is more flexible. SE gives you an iron ring. |
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| Author: | Dratino [ Thu Apr 14, 2011 8:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | RE:Is this good for Software Engineering @ Waterloo? |
How are they different in terms of content? I seem to remember that software engineering is more about how the parts of the software interact with each other. |
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| Author: | unoho [ Thu Apr 14, 2011 9:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | RE:Is this good for Software Engineering @ Waterloo? |
there's a big overlap between these 2 fields. i remember when i was applying for co-ops, i applied to both SE and CS jobs. and most of the jobs says CS and SE as their discipline. personally i really think it comes down to what you want to do. SE people get Bachelor of Software Engineering degree |
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| Author: | z_cross_fire [ Fri Apr 15, 2011 6:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: RE:Is this good for Software Engineering @ Waterloo? |
Tony @ Wed Apr 13, 2011 7:55 pm wrote: @z_cross_fire -- you should put your best effort into improving that English mark, both for SE and CS.
Yes, I know that. My english teacher is a really hard marker. A few of my friends switched up their whole time-table, just to leave his class and get another english teacher. I guess, the only thing I can do is wait and see what happens; and yes, I'll keep trying.  |
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| Author: | andrew. [ Sat Apr 16, 2011 12:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: RE:Is this good for Software Engineering @ Waterloo? |
z_cross_fire @ Fri Apr 15, 2011 6:27 pm wrote: Tony @ Wed Apr 13, 2011 7:55 pm wrote: @z_cross_fire -- you should put your best effort into improving that English mark, both for SE and CS.
Yes, I know that. My english teacher is a really hard marker. A few of my friends switched up their whole time-table, just to leave his class and get another english teacher. I guess, the only thing I can do is wait and see what happens; and yes, I'll keep trying. |
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