You could probably find out about the cut-off marks by contacting the school. Have you already submitted your application or will be doing so in the coming year(s)? You should just try your very best in school to obtain whatever marks you can. So, don't worry about the cut-offs so much. Just do your best.

As for examples of extra curricular activities, you are who you are. Saying that art is your hobby does not necessarily mean you'll be accepted right away. Try to demonstrate what your interests are, whether they are music, art, science, sociology, literature, etc. In my opinion, it's good to be a well-rounded person and be able to demonstrate creativity and leadership potential in the field. Good luck!

Are you anxious to be waiting for an interview? I know kids who I had 80s who got interviews and possibly even kids with mid 70s. I know that the cut off once you get in is to keep your marks above 75 (or was it 70?).

But don't sweat it. They sent me an email saying that I could be interviewed for April during March Break. I'm sure that's when all of them will come out.

My marks were fairly high, but I think what I showed at the interview was much more important. I showed them a variety of work, I performed a monologue I wrote, to show my interest outside of just visual art, and I think I answered some questions alright. They spent more time with me so they must have liked me. Pretty soon I got an email saying that I got in!

I actually deferred their offer and went to Carleton instead... but haha go on and judge me. I love it here.

Best of luck!

Thanks for the responses.

I am thinking Carleton as well so I'm glad to hear that it is a great place to be.

My average this last semester was a 92% (English, Religion and Advanced Functions...all 4U courses), I played a variety of sports and was on my schools Reach for the Top Trivia Team...so I feel like I am generally well-rounded......its just so frustrating hearing other students at my school getting accepted into their chosen programs and I'm forced to wait until I get an interview

Argh, I feel you, but my grades are pretty average and I feel like I didn't put out enough valuable details in my AIF. I think you will get an interview considering your profile, me, I wish. Still got accepted in my safety's though...engineering, argh.

Here's a great review of Waterloo's architecture program to see what you're getting into. There's a paragraph about the Precis test and what to expect.

http://www.artschoolreviews.ca/reviews/university-of-waterloo/architectural-studies/life-decisions-in-architecture

Hopefully, there'll be more schools in the future.