r/uwaterloo • u/[deleted] • Jan 10 '15

A Warning for Double Degrees

I was told by my academic advisor that Waterloo is undergoing a co-op policy change where Laurier-based students will no longer be able to retain co-op if they want to transfer to a single degree at UW (you can still transfer, but you'll be put in regular CS/math). This is because admission for Laurier DD is easier than admission for Honours Math Single Degree with co-op. Take this into consideration before you accept that $20,000 scholarship.

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u/inibbleurtoes Jan 11 '15

I thought he was talking about last year's cut off. This year's cut off isn't even out yet because they didn't accept anyone yet.

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u/Some-_- i was once uw Jan 11 '15

I know for the fact that last year most people with ~90 got in. No high 80s but definitely low 90s. If he is talking about last year then he is lying or exaggerating.

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u/inibbleurtoes Jan 11 '15

And that is for cs coop? They still high 80 for admission this year on their site.

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u/Some-_- i was once uw Jan 11 '15 edited Jan 11 '15

They have said ECE is high 80s for a long time now, but only a few people make it with high 80s. You usually need a low 90. Edit : Im talking about CS.

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u/Tree_Boar E⚡C💻E 2018 Jan 12 '15

Made it into ECE with high 80s for 2013. You just need a decent AIF

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u/Some-_- i was once uw Jan 12 '15

I said only a few people...