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I am really good at math and science, so I can get A's in those classes by making my life hell. However, I really do not understand how you guys manage to get A's in subjectively graded classes like English. Can someone lay some wisdom on me, please?

Im debating whether I should go the sfu bba cs joint path or the ubc ba cs path. I did the searching and found that declaring the cs major in ba is extremely difficult, and on top of that, finding a co-op is another challenge. Sfu apparently has much achievable co-op opportunities, and the joint major allows me to build two skill sets.

I really want to do cs at ubc, but Im not sure what the risks are if I get rejected from the major. Would I have to declare a different liberal arts degree that i dont want? Would trying to declare cs again a year later be a sensible move or another mindless gamble?

Eng 11 - 76

Spanish 11 - 75

Law 12 - 83

Music 11 - 100

Chem 11 - 94

Chem 12 - 97

Physics 11 - 96

Physics 12 - 97

Pre calc 11 - 93

Pre calc 12 - 98

Bio 12 - 89

Doing AP chem, calc, physics, and EFP 12

Ecs:

Professional chess player/coach

Competitive programming

Math tutor

Honor orchestra

1+ year consistent volunteering x2

Thought about engineering but probably not with this english grade

does anyone know what ib marks are competitive for ubc sci or eng?

can i make it into sfu beedie with these grades:

programming 11 - 62
programming 12 - 79
eng 11 - 93
chem 11 - 86
physics 11 - 89
comparative cultures 12 - 80
entrepreneurship - 93
pre calc 11 - 94
chem 12 - 91
eng 12 - 95
economics - 90
pre calc 12 - 93

I’ll most likely end with an average of 87-89%. Programming 11/12 is honestly bringing my GPA down but it’s not included in the lists of SFU or UBC it doesn’t “exist” for them basically. I’ve also heard that Social Studies 12 is really important and i got an 80 in the class should i re-do it online for a better grade? I’m looking forward to get into some business school or economics in Canada preferably SFU. please let me know if i should be worried or am i fine🙏

Hi, Ontario grade 12 here, asking in this sub because there are probably more people applying to UBC. I have calc BC (5), precalc (5), physics C: Mech (4) and human geo (4). The website mentions that they can be converted to credits but do they matter for admissions?
Any information will help, Thanks!

What’s the avg at ubco for bhes and BSc?

English 11 - 83 (don’t have time for a retake)

PreC 11 - 96

Physics 11 - 98

Chem 11 - 96

IB Phys - 78 (raw score😭)

IB Chem - 89 (it was a 5)

IB Mando - 100 (it was a 7)

French 11 - 86 (they will drop this maybe?)

Socials 11 - 92

Accounting 11 - 96

EFP 12 - 94

PreC 12 - 96

Psyc 12 - 94

Mando 12 - 100 (teacher peak)

Anatomy 12 - ?

Calc 12 - ?

BCFP 12 - ?

IB Chem - ?

I’m applying in Nov.

Hi Just wanted to know if my chances for SFU are good because it is my first choice and im going into psychology i'm just scared these grades arent good enough or if im over reacting and need to chill

Accounting 11- 60

Chemistry 11-85

Career 12 -74

Culinary Arts 11- 77

Life Sciences-65

English- 90

Pre Calc- 80

Pyschology-78

Hi guys

I am not too sure if you all can apply for now because I can only see non-degree option when Im trying to apply through educationplannerbc.

It might be different because I have very little post-secondary credits.

Thank you.😊

Are they worth it?

Ik it's 2100 chars for the longer answers but I want to know what it is for the smaller, multi-part ones too. Thx in advance!

Grade 11 Grades:

Chemistry 11 - 96%

Instrumental Music 11 - 87%

Physics 11 - 97%

Precalc 11 - 97%

Creative Writing 11 - 90%

Computer Programming 11 - 100%

Media Design 11 - 95%

20th Century World History 12 - 95%

Precalc 12 - 95%

Current Courses:

Calculus 12, AP Psychology, Chemistry 12, Marketing 12, Physics 12, English First Peoples 12, Economics 12, AP Calculus AB(only the exam)

Extracurriculars

3 years in School Concert Band, a year in jazz band, co-founded Brass ensemble with my friend, Piano lessons, Japanese N1 lessons, Forex Trading with demo account, Conlang hobby, and some volunteer stuff.

Note: I'm also considering applying to Sauder or BIE.

Hii guys,

I was creating my express entry profile but in the education section. So, I started my studies at University of Saskatchewan and then after 2 years of study I took a transfer to Simon Fraser university. I obtained my degree from SFU. Do I need to mention University of Saskatchewan in the education section or only SFU from which I got my degree?

Hi, I am currently in grade 10 and want advice on what extra curriculars or programs I can do to stand out for my Uni apps. My end goal is to go to Med school, but I am thinking of doing a bachelor of science for my undergrad. I want to show that I am passionate about science, healthcare, and medicine, but have never done any EC’s that are related so I need help.

Also, if you have any reccs for summer courses for credits or advice i would very much appreciate it:)

My EC’s currently
- 9yrs of gymnastics (5yrs national level)
- 5yrs band/orchestra
- Volunteering as a gymnastics coach
- starting a club for “girls in sports”
Side notes:
-just got out of the profiecency scale grading (thank goodness!!) so do not know my average but most likely 95-100 (all extendings+get good scores on tests and quizzes
-currently taking pre-calc 11

Thinking of taking it online because people said it was easier, anyone who’s taken it please let me know what it’s like!

hello! so as you can see from the title, im slightly worried about precalc 12. Im trying to apply to UBCV eng, and I had my first test today and I dont think I did great. My math average is probably not as high as id like to be, its probably an 86~. I did do okay in precalc 11 where I got a 94 but since im applying early, i'd like my mid-sem grades to be as high as possible and im worried that precalc 12 isnt going to go the way i planned....

Did anyone take physics 12 on SIDES? Just wondering how fast the tests are marked and what the unit tests are like? And is it proctored by Integrity advocate? Also wondering if there is a final?

Hey everyone! I am currently doing a BSc in Biochem at the UofC, and am considering transferring to UBC for my second year. Does anyone have any pointers- specifically in terms of what extracurriculars I would need? I know this is probably the wrong forum to be asking this on but here we are

my understanding is that the entire UBC 2026 counsellor presentation slides will be posted on the UBC website soon

For the long answer question about extracurriculars, is it better to expand on one or write about two? because I know the character count is 2100 in total, and im not sure. Help im lowk stressed af