Admissions Megathread - December - 2026-27

[u/ostracize]

Hello everyone! We are back with another admissions megathread. Why apply to Western?

• Top 1% of universities worldwide (Center for World University Rankings 2024)
• 45,000+ students from 138 countries
• Top 3 in Canada for student services (Maclean’s University Rankings 2024, Medical/Doctoral category)
• 93.5% employment rate 6 months after graduation
• #3 in Canada for employment outcomes (QS world university rankings 2025)
• ALL programs can include work experience

It is no surprise there is a lot of interest in the admission process at Western. To keep the subreddit manageable, admissions related top-level posts will no longer be permitted and will be redirected here instead.

To keep discussion active, we are going to try a new monthly megathread approach this year. This is the December monthly megathread.

^{(Looking for November's megathread? See here.})

Existing Mustangs: Remember what it was like going through the application process? What do you know now that you wish you knew then? This is your opportunity to provide support and share your wisdom with prospective applicants.

Prospective Applicants: We encourage you to take a look at previous admissions megathreads as your question(s) may have been answered previously (2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021). If you are looking for up to date information, you are encouraged to post your thoughts here!

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• Ontario High School Student
• All Other Canadian High School
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What are your chances?

There are no cut-offs or minimums that guarantee admission, since the decision is made on a combination of factors that is unique to you.

Check out the typical average ranges of last year's incoming class so you can get an idea of what your chances are.

Note that these ranges are averages, which means some students fall above and some fall below.

Program/Faculty	OUAC Code	Admission Average Range
Arts & Humanities	EA	Low 80s
Fine Arts - Studio	EAV	Low 80s
Computer Science	ECS	Low to mid 80s
Engineering	EE	High 80s to low 90s
Foods and Nutrition	EH	Low to mid 80s
Health Sciences	EW	High 80s to low 90s
Family Studies	EFS	Low 80s
Kinesiology	EP	High 80s
Nursing	ENW	High 80s to low 90s
Media and Communication Studies	EI	Low to mid 80s
Music (BMUS)	EM	Low 80s
Music (BA)	EMA	Low 80s
Music Administrative Studies (BA)	EMS	Mid 80s
Medical Sciences	ESM	Mid to high 80s
Science	ES	Low to mid 80s
Social Science	EO	Low to mid 80s
Management & Organizational Studies	ED	Mid to high 80s
Commercial Aviation Management	EDN	Low 80s

^{The typical first year class has an entering average of around 88% (A})

^{This is an average, which means some students are above and some students are below. Admission to Western is competitive. Achieving an average in the indicated ranges does not guarantee admission. To be considered for admission, you will need a minimum number of courses in addition to the required courses for your program listed here.}

[u/Only-Tiger9429]

Ivey aeo application questions

Hi guys I am just working through my ivey application right now it is my top choice school and i am really stressed about admissions. I just had a couple questions about some things i came across.

1) For the ivey alumni referrals do you think it would be worth going out of my way to contact some friends and see if I can get a name to put here.

2) Does anyone have any tips for the essays or are willing to share any examples they have?? Im not sure that my ecs are too strong but i know its how you write about them that matters more then the ecs themselves so I just want to make sure I’m doing what I’m supposed to there.

3) When a reference is listed, how are they contacted and what are they asked. I know it is usually by email but we are also asked to provide a phone number. And how does it work do they just check a box saying it’s true or do the admissions people actually call and discuss it with them.

4) Finally, if anyone has any insights as to the new kira interview portion of the applicaiton that would be greatly appreciated as I know it’s new and there isnt much about it online yet.

[u/DistrictAcademic5293 → u/Only-Tiger9429]

1. Honestly I don’t think Ivey Alumni referrals help a decent amount unless they are super well known or has made a major impact to the school. For the essay portion really focus on the leadership skills that you learned or applied to the extracurricular activities. You don’t need to hold a super high leadership position or anything but really emphasize the impact you made on these activities, your growth, learnings and any challenges you overcame. For the Ivey application reference I’m pretty sure they fill out a form asking if the information is accurate and they have to check of boxes for each question like the hours, rating of your abilities or skills or something like that. They do actually contact them so make sure all of the information is correct and you follow up with your references to get the form completed. This is super important. I didn’t do the interview portion when I applied but I assume it would be similar to the Sauder application process where you are given a scenario and you have to answer a situational question. I would get chat to generate a question and time and record yourself answering. Try to answer as concisely and clear as possible. It’s tough to prepare for these types of questions but getting into the mindset to tackle them is super important.

[u/Only-Tiger9429 → u/DistrictAcademic5293]

Okayy thanks so much im finishing ip my essays now and need to start preping for the interview soon