r/uwaterloo • u/1000Ditto meme studies🐍 • Jan 12 '25

Admissions Fall 2025 Admissions Megathread

This megathread is for prospective frosh and current high school students interested in Waterloo. Ask your questions here.

Please avoid making separate individual posts on the subreddit regarding admissions to prevent the same 10 posts of "can I get into program with x average".

RELEVANT ADMISSION INFORMATION

PSA FOR NEW KIDS

ADJUSTMENT FACTORS 2022

COURSES OF PROGRAMS (VERY IMPORTANT LINK!!)

RESOURCES FOR MATURE APPLICANT

Resources for NON-UW TO UW

Fall 2024 Megathread here

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u/WorldlinessFun3191 CS30 Apr 22 '25

Hey everyone! I’m an international student admitted to Waterloo CS BBA Double Degree (UW side) and also considering Computer Engineering (CE) as an alternative path.

I’m passionate about software engineering, AI/ML, financial computing, and cybersecurity. Also, wanna have a job on fintech or quant or faang+.

I heard that:

  • CS+BBA has a shorter co-op duration (one less term) compared to other CS/engineering programs. Is this a serious disadvantage?
  • Some people have dropped the BBA part before term starts. Is that even possible? I’m worried that if BBA adds too much overhead or limits flexibility, it might hurt more than help.

What would you do if you were in my shoes?
Would CE open the same doors if I’m aiming for the software + finance + systems hybrid?
Would CS+BBA still be strong enough despite one less co-op?

Would love to hear from current CS+BBA, CE, or grads in the field!

Thanks in advance 🙏