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Echo515
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Just wondering... who here is in CS at waterloo? I applied for it but I've heard it's hard to get into but I also have a a nice average (97.3%). I'm pretty optimistic but my comp eng teacher wasn't 100% sure I'd get in. So what was your average if you got in? I also applied to software engineering and computational mathematics. What do you think of these programs?  | ||
Chill
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minus_human
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On February 06 2010 03:09 Chill wrote: Are you asian? lol | ||
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Echo515
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On February 06 2010 03:14 Chill wrote: Okay, this time it's justified. Waterloo is like 99.9% asian. I seriously suggest if you enjoy a "typical" university experience you do not go to waterloo. The academic sacrifice is easier made up by the social gains. Well, I've already made up my mind that I'm going to Waterloo (only place I applied to) and believe it or not I am NOT asian. My parents are Polish but I was born in Canada. | ||
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Mastermind
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CTStalker
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my cousin's a terrible student, so his highschool average wasn't very good, i imagine. however he's a born programmer, taught himself assembly, programs all the time as a hobby. i think that counts for a lot | ||
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Echo515
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On February 06 2010 03:20 Chill wrote: Can I ask why you made up your mind? Main reasons were that when I took programming in gr.11 it was probably my favourite course I've ever taken. I also know that Waterloo has a strong reputation in CS and I just love math (as nerdy as that sounds). EDIT: Oh and also I live pretty close so I won't have to spend money on a place to live. | ||
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Chill
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I think your decision process is fine (going to the best school possible in Canada for CS) but I think it's incredibly stupid to apply to only one school. If you comment on your goals after university I could try to disuade you from going to Waterloo, but I suppose there's no point in that discussion since your mind is made up. Edit: Don't live at home while you go to school. Living with other people is a huge part of social growth through university. Academics and social growth are essentially equally important from university in my eyes, which is why I am sad that so many people get tunnel vision on the academics to the point of ignoring advice from people who have already been through this before! | ||
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haster27
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zeks
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if you have read the OUAC booklet or checked the waterloo site you'd know its low 80 admissions. | ||
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Mastermind
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On February 06 2010 03:41 Chill wrote: What are your plans after university? Can't comment on the math / CS / comp. eng. choice without some look into what you plan on doing. I think your decision process is fine (going to the best school possible in Canada for CS) but I think it's incredibly stupid to apply to only one school. If you comment on your goals after university I could try to disuade you from going to Waterloo, but I suppose there's no point in that discussion since your mind is made up. Edit: Don't live at home while you go to school. Living with other people is a huge part of social growth through university. Academics and social growth are essentially equally important from university in my eyes, which is why I am sad that so many people get tunnel vision on the academics to the point of ignoring advice from people who have already been through this before! It doesnt matter what university he goes to, if he is in CS he wont have a social life anyways after second year. That is the sacrifice you make when you go into that program. My last semester I had to pull about 10 all nighters and my average amount of sleep was about 5 hours a night. I went out once a month. CS students spend their lives programming. No matter how much time you have spent, there is always another bug to fix. | ||
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Bosu
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On February 06 2010 03:41 Chill wrote: Edit: Don't live at home while you go to school. Living with other people is a huge part of social growth through university. Academics and social growth are essentially equally important from university in my eyes, which is why I am sad that so many people get tunnel vision on the academics to the point of ignoring advice from people who have already been through this before! I lived at home throughout university and I would definitely say it is harder to make a lot of friends if you don't live in the dorms for at least your first year. Sure I made some new friends, but the only friends I hang out with for the most part are the same ones as in high school. However, I also know I could have put more effort into being more social than I was and join some groups or something. Of course it is nice that I have had a job throughout college and no debts unlike some of my classmates who easily owe $30,000 + for tuition, books, and dorm over the last few years. As well as other debt. | ||
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CTStalker
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Echo515
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On February 06 2010 03:41 Chill wrote: What are your plans after university? Can't comment on the math / CS / comp. eng. choice without some look into what you plan on doing. I think your decision process is fine (going to the best school possible in Canada for CS) but I think it's incredibly stupid to apply to only one school. If you comment on your goals after university I could try to disuade you from going to Waterloo, but I suppose there's no point in that discussion since your mind is made up. Edit: Don't live at home while you go to school. Living with other people is a huge part of social growth through university. Academics and social growth are essentially equally important from university in my eyes, which is why I am sad that so many people get tunnel vision on the academics to the point of ignoring advice from people who have already been through this before! Well, I don't really have much of a plan for after university. Basically get a job I like (and a wife hopefully). And my family isn't that well off financially (my parents are separated) so I want to live at home to save money. I also applied for co-op so I just want to graduate with the smallest amount of debt possible. | ||
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Straylight
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Just keep in mind that you might want to do CS right now, but 1-2 years in you might experience a bit of a change, and that's not a bad thing. Hopefully the program has room for you to take some electives or do a minor so you can see what else is around. And join a fuckton of student groups with stuff you're interested in and go to events and by 2nd year hopefully be a part of running those clubs. | ||
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lone_hydra
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And also WTF YES! WITH 97.3% YOU CAN GET INTO ANY PROGRAM AT WATERLOO! With a 97.3% you should be smart enough to figure that out yourself and figure out your CS teacher was joshing you. Worried about money? Apply for a shit ton of scholarships. With your mark, you should get a shit ton of free money. Just apply. | ||
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