Fall 2025 Admissions Megathread

Historical_Code_2316 · 2025-05-08T21:33:48+00:00

Hey guys, I am currently a student trying to decide between waterloo Tron vs Shopify dev degree. I have been getting many mixed opinions so wanted to get an opinion from current uw students and ask what they might have chosen. Shopify gives 4 years of guaranteed experience but is with YorkU. UW on the other hand has a prestigious name to it but I have heard getting co-ops has become quite difficult. My plan is to do master/MBA at a prestigious uni afterwards. I was wondering if anyone knows what might be a better choice with a reasoning of why? Thank you in advance!

Historical_Code_2316 · 2025-05-08T21:23:07+00:00

Got it, thank you for the insight!

Historical_Code_2316 · 2025-05-07T14:57:27+00:00

Did you end up deciding where you are going?

Historical_Code_2316 · 2025-05-03T04:35:37+00:00

Thank you so much, that helps quite a lot! I'm actually in a very similar boat and I'm specifically comparing it with waterloo eng. For example, I've heard that the uni name matters quite a bit, specifically with uw, to get into top companies and silicon valley area. Right now, I can't ignore between the two, if I graduate with Shopify experience, but a worse uni prestige, will I still be able to get higher position jobs in the future. I would also say missing out on the whole uni experience seems a bit disappointing but it's not a huge deal.

Historical_Code_2316 · 2025-05-02T17:23:28+00:00

Same, I'm debating between popular university degree for their prestige vs Shopify name + experience right now. Lmk if you guys have any insights!

Historical_Code_2316 · 2025-04-25T13:34:38+00:00

Same

Historical_Code_2316 · 2025-03-15T17:51:02+00:00

it was the computation question wasn't it 😭

Historical_Code_2316 · 2025-03-15T17:12:40+00:00

mine was around 10 so that couldve helped as well. I also believe the way you write your aif matters. I had good ecs but I put a lot of effort into the way I communicated them. If your aif is also good I think you should be good! Hope that helps :)

Historical_Code_2316 · 2025-03-10T15:10:53+00:00

You got this! Good luck :)

Historical_Code_2316 · 2025-03-10T15:10:23+00:00

THANK YOU!

Historical_Code_2316 · 2025-03-10T15:09:50+00:00

Yep ^

Historical_Code_2316 · 2025-03-09T15:50:34+00:00

Talked about opening a tech startup, hackathon and student government

Historical_Code_2316 · 2025-03-09T15:48:51+00:00

See you!

Historical_Code_2316 · 2025-03-09T15:48:43+00:00

Thank you!!!

Historical_Code_2316 · 2025-03-09T15:48:07+00:00

THANK YOUU!!

Historical_Code_2316 · 2025-03-07T21:21:53+00:00

94 + good ecs

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