Computer Science Canada Waterloo Computer Science w/co-op Admission Question |
| Author: | soniab [ Mon May 09, 2011 10:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Waterloo Computer Science w/co-op Admission Question |
Hi guys.. so Ive applied to various fields for university, one of which is computer science @ Waterloo (my #1 choice). My top 6 marks are: English: 93 Int Business: 90 Biology: 86 Physics: 82 Calculus: 80 Adv. Functions: 74 [sadly] Average: 84% I also have extracurricular activities (4 Clubs, 150ish volunteer hours) I had a major improvement from last year, my average was low 70s, I switched schools and started focusing more.. I tried my best! Do you guys think I will get accepted into the program? It's something I really want, and i know its difficult to get into... Thank you! |
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| Author: | apython1992 [ Tue May 10, 2011 7:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | RE:Waterloo Computer Science w/co-op Admission Question |
It's certainly possible, though I'd be hard pressed to think you can get into co-op with a sub-85 average. If not, you will still be considered for regular CS. Are any of these courses still in progress, in which case you have a chance to improve your marks? |
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| Author: | soniab [ Tue May 10, 2011 7:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Waterloo Computer Science w/co-op Admission Question |
I attend a non-semestered school, so I'm currently taking 7 courses in total. Only the advance functions mark is final, since half of the year is adv.func. and the second half is calculus. I should have worked harder.. I'm just not used to the pressure since I had a low 70 average last year, and that was OK for me at that time:( |
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| Author: | apython1992 [ Tue May 10, 2011 7:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | RE:Waterloo Computer Science w/co-op Admission Question |
So this means you have exams coming up, which is a really good chance to bring up some marks that will offset your low Advanced Functions mark. Check UW's general admission requirements as well as CS-specific requirements to make sure that your advanced functions mark isn't cause for you to not be considered. If it is, sign up for summer school (I think there is a way for universities to look at summer school marks if they know you are doing it). |
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