Computer Science in Canada?

[LegendaryEngineer]

Hey 

 

Im doing the full IB diploma with Maths HL, Physics HL and Computer Science HL, Business Management SL, English Lang and Lit SL and Language AB Initio SL 

I have anticipated IB score of 6 in everything except business which is 7 plus two points for EE so my total anticipated IB score is 39 points. I want to study computer science at either the University of Waterloo or the University of Toronto. What are my chances of getting in? 

I did the new SAT with a score of 1400/1600. 

Please reply as soon as possible. Thank yo very much.  

[Guest]

Canadian unis don't look at SAT scores.

For UWaterloo, a mark of 6 in your HL Math is the minimum needed to apply for computer science, and you need a total of 32 marks for your IB total. I can't find the minimum mark needed for Math or English for UToronto.

The UToronto faculty of arts and sciences site says:

"A predicted score of 28 or more is required for a provisional offer of of admission. More competitive programs require at least 30 and as much as 35 on predicted scores"

 

In the end, I think you have a nice chance at getting into both. Your overall IB total is high enough. Really work on your Math HL if you can, since it's the most important course for a computer science program. I doubt that either uni will really consider your Computer Science HL mark as a major factor in your admission - Canadian unis don't stray far from looking at admission requirements. 

[Ludwig S]

You only need you take SAT or ACT if you are an American citizen. 

For U of W, you need a minimum of 6 in math SL or HL (math HL is recommended), and a minimum of 5 in English A (regardless of the specific course). Then you need at least 32 points for you predicted grade without the bonus points (TOK, EE). 

U of T did not specify whatever grade you need, so apparently you are definitely good for applying it and have a great chance of getting in. 

Personally, I recommend you go to University of Waterloo since you are taking computer science, because its math faculty is really good in North America. 

Edited December 15, 2016 by Ludwig S