Official question 90 seconds · one attempt
From Waterloo Engineering’s online interview page, checked October 20, 2026. Check your portal for your own instructions.
Waterloo Engineering interview: 90-second practice timer
One question, 90 seconds, one attempt. Practise with the official question. Nothing is uploaded and no AI is involved.
Common questions
Who has to do the interview?
Everyone applying to a Waterloo Engineering program, except Architecture. It is due with the Engineering AIF on February 1, 2027.
How many tries do I get?
One. That is why practice helps: answer out loud a few times until 90 seconds feels normal. A simple shape: what motivated you, one specific experience, and what you learned from it.
Can I get feedback?
Play your recording back and listen for one thing to change. If you want more, type what you said into AIF Helper’s interview practice. Its AI coach comments on wording and structure. It never writes your answer.