I am applying to UBC as an internation student (my parents are Canadian so I have citizenship) and my school doesn't do percent marks. We just have A,B,C,D,F. Sometimes the averages listened for the schools are confusing. I am also going to apply to McGill (for fun) and Waterloo.
While applying they don't ask for transcript. I saw options of adding school names you attended but not transcripts just personal profile prompts were being asked before giving application fees. The transcript submission is afterwards? Plus I have not done my high school from Canada though am domestic student only. ILETS and all comes later?
I believe (at least for BC) you need to allow your transcript to be shared with the universities you'll be applying for on some website, and you don't submit it directly yourself. Unfortunately, I'm not really sure what the process is for ILETS.
I'm honestly not sure if they'll change this year, but for the last three years they have remained (relatively) the same. The only main differences have been word/character counts. But again, that is subject to change in the future
Hello Mr. Avery! If possible, I was hoping to get your insight on what I should work on to better my chance into UBC (van) Faculty of Science. I'm currently taking the IB Diploma Programme in grade 12, my final grades from the previous Gr 11 year are: Higher Level English: 7 (100%) Higher Level Physics: 5 (93%) Higher Level Chemistry: 5 (93%) Standard Level AA Math: 6 (95%) Standard Level French: 5 (88%) Standard Level History: 6 (95%) My gr11 predicted are roughly the same, with french being predicted higher and physics lower. My grade 12 predicted grades have yet to be released, but otherwise I'm not confident in maintaining my English, French and Physics until end of Feb when UBC collects PGs, I'm wondering how much wiggle room I really have to fit comfortably in the competitive range! Thank you in advance for the help!!
It definitely has been a while since I applied, so standards have definitely changed a lot since then. Additionally, I'm not really sure what the Faculty of Science standards are like compared to the Applied Science standards. I will say though, you should be in a very comfortable position provided that your personal profile is strong enough.
Hi, I'm applying to UBC right now and I'm struggling with my personal profile. Is it ok if you proofread my personal profile and tell me what your opinion of it?
Hey! Unfortunately, I am TERRIBLE at editing people's essays and I'm overloaded with work at the moment 😭 Instead of me, I would suggest asking your English teacher, a grade counsellor, or someone else who has experience with application writing to proofread your essay. All the best to you!
Hey man, Im in 11th grade and I really want to join UBC's Electrical and Computer Engineering program. I just had a question about your extra curriculars. Did you put your youtube channel under the creative and performing arts category?
Hey Avery! I wanted your opinion on something and see if you think I can get into UBC Engineering. I just want your sole opinion, and please be transparent with me. I’m in Grade 11, and I’m from BC. Grades: BCFP 12 (SS): 86% English 11: 81% Chemistry 11: 92% Punjabi 11 (Alternate to French 11): 97% Grades in Ongoing Classes in Semester 2: Pre-Calculus: 87% Physics: 76% Robotics: 96% I do summer school every year to keep busy but this year I’m going to do either Pre Calculus or Physics, because they’re really bad. Also I got into AP English 12 so I hope that can cover for my bad grade in English 11. Thanks.
You would need quite a good personal profile to make yourself stand out from other candidates. Good thing is there's still time to get your grades up (preferably in the +90% range). If you're able to show in your personal profile what makes you unique and boost your grades up to above a 90% average, then you'll have a good chance of being accepted.
Hi Avery :) I'm applying to UBC in about a month and I'd like to ask if you think I have a good chance at Engineering or Science. I haven't gotten any grade 12 grades yet since the semester just started but my grade 11 grades were: 94.4% overall (I got 100% in both concert band and jazz band so might be inflated) 92.4% academic (got an 86 in english which is really bringing the average down) I think my personal profile is pretty decent, my main concerns are my low English grade, and whether or not UBC admissions even looks at my band grade
Just a PSA that it's been over three years since I applied, so my information is probably out of date and UBC's acceptance standards have probably changed as well. That being said, I believe UBC does prioritize your academic courses (non-electives), so do your best to get your Grade 12 academic courses as high as possible (preferably > 95%) to solidify yourself as a strong candidate.
Thanks for the informative video! I’m just wondering if there’s a video interview when you apply to the engineering programme? Cuz I heard that there are video Interviews in some of the ubc programs application and I’m not sure if there’s one for Applied Science
When I applied, there was no video interview that I had to do for Applied Sciences. There are video interviews required for Sauder, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and possibly some other programs. But this is subject to change in the future, as I’m not sure if it will be required for Engineering in future years
@@AveryCheng thank you for replying! I’m applying to applied science for the 2023 entry and I’m currently working on my personal profile, hopefully there is no interview for this year as well haha
I wish you all the best! You’re definitely much more prepared than I was considering you’ve already started on your profile in July lol. I know this is a big ask, but let me know if you get accepted!
@@AveryCheng for sure! Btw do you mind telling me around when u handed in your application? I’ve completed my personal profile but I still feel like I need time to edit it, yet a lot of people told me to hand it in asap so I’m struggling if I should just submit it after making a few more edits or leave it and keep editing until the perfect state
Just remember that's there's only so much you can edit your application before it doesn't sound like you. UBC is looking for authenticity with your application, and you don't want other people's edits changing the message that you are trying to convey to them. If you feel like you've made some meaningful edits and most importantly, YOU'RE PROUD OF YOUR APPLICATION, then yes, that would be the time to submit it.
Hi, thank you for your video. I have a request. My daughter is in grade 11 and wants to become a pharmacist. I am looking for chemistry test extra practice resources. Sometimes, her teacher teaches university level chemistry lessons and there are some tests related to those lessons. I would appreciate it if you could give me some information about good resources.
Unfortunately, chemistry wasn't and isn't really my strongest subject. I never received any "good" resources for any of my chemistry courses to prepare for tests, certainly not tests related to my lessons. My best advice is to look for old practice exams for each of the units your daughter is taking in chemistry. They don't have to be made by her teacher, they just have to test the content that she has been taught in class.
So i wrote my essay using your character limit here. However, my friend last year had a 500 word limit. Is my essay still ok or should i try to hit the new limit
Take a look at how many words your essays are now, and see if they're more or less than 500 words. It's always nice to be slightly over the limit (word or character) because it's easy to trim sentences and words down. That way, you'll be prepared no matter if it's a word or character limit. Hopefully that helps
@AveryCheng also I have a 99% avg and am a mentor in the badminton team, completed the SHAD program, president of social justice club, volunteer at food drives and part of a competition called envision to raise the most money for charity which we won. How do I stand as an applicant to ubc
Maybe go off of the most up-to-date information, as my character limits were from two years ago. However, expect things to change when the application prompts do get released
I cannot speak for what UBC will think of you as an applicant, but if you are able to explain in your application what you did, how you did it, what you learned in the process, and how it will apply in the future as a student at UBC, you will have a pretty good shot at getting in. Standards have changed, however, and they may be higher or lower depending on a number of uncontrollable factors
Sorry, but I am actually EXTREMELY bad at editing people's essays and I'm really busy at the moment as well. I'd suggest asking your grade counsellor, a teacher who knows you well, or someone like that to edit your application. Best of luck to you!
Thanks for making this video, I am currently in grade 10 Alberta and I strive to get into ubc engineering
Best of luck to you in a few years! Just keep up your work ethic now and it will pay off in the future
This video was so helpful! Definitely gonna use some of your tips as reference when I apply to UBC!
I hope it helps next year when you apply for UBC School of Music as a jazz harmonica soloist 😏
This is an excellent video Avery 👍
Thank you!
I am applying to UBC as an internation student (my parents are Canadian so I have citizenship) and my school doesn't do percent marks. We just have A,B,C,D,F. Sometimes the averages listened for the schools are confusing. I am also going to apply to McGill (for fun) and Waterloo.
Interesting, I definitely haven't seen that grading scheme before. Best of luck to your applications!
Wonderful video, thank you for sharing Avery
Glad you liked it!
Very informative and well explained .Thanks.
Hope it helped!
Yes.I will share it with my son who is in 11th grade and interested in UBC.
Seems like you got a lot on your plate, and you pulled it off into UBC! Congrats.
Thank you!
congrats on getting into UBC. I still remember when u were my brothers gr 7 buddie
Thanks! I still remember having a lot of fun with you two back then!
wow. so informative. thank you man.
I hope it helped out!
Applying for UBC now for engineering. I hope i can get in.
Best of luck to you!
When did you get your acceptance letter if you dont mind me asking?
I got my acceptance letter in March!
While applying they don't ask for transcript. I saw options of adding school names you attended but not transcripts just personal profile prompts were being asked before giving application fees. The transcript submission is afterwards?
Plus I have not done my high school from Canada though am domestic student only. ILETS and all comes later?
I believe (at least for BC) you need to allow your transcript to be shared with the universities you'll be applying for on some website, and you don't submit it directly yourself. Unfortunately, I'm not really sure what the process is for ILETS.
The questions for the applications don't change do they ?
I'm honestly not sure if they'll change this year, but for the last three years they have remained (relatively) the same. The only main differences have been word/character counts. But again, that is subject to change in the future
Hello Mr. Avery! If possible, I was hoping to get your insight on what I should work on to better my chance into UBC (van) Faculty of Science.
I'm currently taking the IB Diploma Programme in grade 12, my final grades from the previous Gr 11 year are:
Higher Level English: 7 (100%)
Higher Level Physics: 5 (93%)
Higher Level Chemistry: 5 (93%)
Standard Level AA Math: 6 (95%)
Standard Level French: 5 (88%)
Standard Level History: 6 (95%)
My gr11 predicted are roughly the same, with french being predicted higher and physics lower. My grade 12 predicted grades have yet to be released, but otherwise I'm not confident in maintaining my English, French and Physics until end of Feb when UBC collects PGs, I'm wondering how much wiggle room I really have to fit comfortably in the competitive range!
Thank you in advance for the help!!
It definitely has been a while since I applied, so standards have definitely changed a lot since then. Additionally, I'm not really sure what the Faculty of Science standards are like compared to the Applied Science standards. I will say though, you should be in a very comfortable position provided that your personal profile is strong enough.
Hi, I'm applying to UBC right now and I'm struggling with my personal profile. Is it ok if you proofread my personal profile and tell me what your opinion of it?
Hey! Unfortunately, I am TERRIBLE at editing people's essays and I'm overloaded with work at the moment 😭 Instead of me, I would suggest asking your English teacher, a grade counsellor, or someone else who has experience with application writing to proofread your essay. All the best to you!
Hey man, Im in 11th grade and I really want to join UBC's Electrical and Computer Engineering program. I just had a question about your extra curriculars. Did you put your youtube channel under the creative and performing arts category?
I think I might have? I honestly don't remember because it was so long ago 😂 But I'm pretty sure I put it in an arts-related category
Hey Avery! I wanted your opinion on something and see if you think I can get into UBC Engineering. I just want your sole opinion, and please be transparent with me. I’m in Grade 11, and I’m from BC.
Grades:
BCFP 12 (SS): 86%
English 11: 81%
Chemistry 11: 92%
Punjabi 11 (Alternate to French 11): 97%
Grades in Ongoing Classes in Semester 2:
Pre-Calculus: 87%
Physics: 76%
Robotics: 96%
I do summer school every year to keep busy but this year I’m going to do either Pre Calculus or Physics, because they’re really bad. Also I got into AP English 12 so I hope that can cover for my bad grade in English 11. Thanks.
Also I am a math tutor at a Mathnasium franchise and I am a highly ranked Martial Artist (TKD and BJJ- sometimes an instructor for TKD)
You would need quite a good personal profile to make yourself stand out from other candidates. Good thing is there's still time to get your grades up (preferably in the +90% range). If you're able to show in your personal profile what makes you unique and boost your grades up to above a 90% average, then you'll have a good chance of being accepted.
did you also have to do an interview along with the application?
Luckily, I didn't have to. But that may change in the future depending on how competitive it gets
Hi Avery :)
I'm applying to UBC in about a month and I'd like to ask if you think I have a good chance at Engineering or Science. I haven't gotten any grade 12 grades yet since the semester just started but my grade 11 grades were:
94.4% overall (I got 100% in both concert band and jazz band so might be inflated)
92.4% academic (got an 86 in english which is really bringing the average down)
I think my personal profile is pretty decent, my main concerns are my low English grade, and whether or not UBC admissions even looks at my band grade
Just a PSA that it's been over three years since I applied, so my information is probably out of date and UBC's acceptance standards have probably changed as well. That being said, I believe UBC does prioritize your academic courses (non-electives), so do your best to get your Grade 12 academic courses as high as possible (preferably > 95%) to solidify yourself as a strong candidate.
@@AveryCheng thanks!
Thanks for the informative video! I’m just wondering if there’s a video interview when you apply to the engineering programme? Cuz I heard that there are video Interviews in some of the ubc programs application and I’m not sure if there’s one for Applied Science
When I applied, there was no video interview that I had to do for Applied Sciences. There are video interviews required for Sauder, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and possibly some other programs. But this is subject to change in the future, as I’m not sure if it will be required for Engineering in future years
@@AveryCheng thank you for replying! I’m applying to applied science for the 2023 entry and I’m currently working on my personal profile, hopefully there is no interview for this year as well haha
I wish you all the best! You’re definitely much more prepared than I was considering you’ve already started on your profile in July lol. I know this is a big ask, but let me know if you get accepted!
@@AveryCheng for sure! Btw do you mind telling me around when u handed in your application? I’ve completed my personal profile but I still feel like I need time to edit it, yet a lot of people told me to hand it in asap so I’m struggling if I should just submit it after making a few more edits or leave it and keep editing until the perfect state
Just remember that's there's only so much you can edit your application before it doesn't sound like you. UBC is looking for authenticity with your application, and you don't want other people's edits changing the message that you are trying to convey to them. If you feel like you've made some meaningful edits and most importantly, YOU'RE PROUD OF YOUR APPLICATION, then yes, that would be the time to submit it.
Hi, thank you for your video. I have a request. My daughter is in grade 11 and wants to become a pharmacist. I am looking for chemistry test extra practice resources. Sometimes, her teacher teaches university level chemistry lessons and there are some tests related to those lessons.
I would appreciate it if you could give me some information about good resources.
Unfortunately, chemistry wasn't and isn't really my strongest subject. I never received any "good" resources for any of my chemistry courses to prepare for tests, certainly not tests related to my lessons. My best advice is to look for old practice exams for each of the units your daughter is taking in chemistry. They don't have to be made by her teacher, they just have to test the content that she has been taught in class.
@@AveryCheng Thank you very much for your response and the tips🙏
So i wrote my essay using your character limit here. However, my friend last year had a 500 word limit. Is my essay still ok or should i try to hit the new limit
Take a look at how many words your essays are now, and see if they're more or less than 500 words. It's always nice to be slightly over the limit (word or character) because it's easy to trim sentences and words down. That way, you'll be prepared no matter if it's a word or character limit. Hopefully that helps
@@AveryCheng so I should hit the new word limit because it's double your character limit in length
@AveryCheng also I have a 99% avg and am a mentor in the badminton team, completed the SHAD program, president of social justice club, volunteer at food drives and part of a competition called envision to raise the most money for charity which we won. How do I stand as an applicant to ubc
Maybe go off of the most up-to-date information, as my character limits were from two years ago. However, expect things to change when the application prompts do get released
I cannot speak for what UBC will think of you as an applicant, but if you are able to explain in your application what you did, how you did it, what you learned in the process, and how it will apply in the future as a student at UBC, you will have a pretty good shot at getting in. Standards have changed, however, and they may be higher or lower depending on a number of uncontrollable factors
What did you get in CS 12 if you don't mind sharing?
It was definitely a while ago, but I think I pulled out a 95 in that class
The universe bless me for UBC'2029
Best of luck to you!
Do you know how to stop making careless mistakes on your tests?
Definitely not because I'm still making mistakes on my tests to this day LOL
@@AveryCheng same, haha, sure brought my mark down by a whopping 7% lul
Try 15% LOL
Can you read my personal profile?
Sorry, but I am actually EXTREMELY bad at editing people's essays and I'm really busy at the moment as well. I'd suggest asking your grade counsellor, a teacher who knows you well, or someone like that to edit your application. Best of luck to you!
Lol gl first year is brutal
Lmao thanks dude, it's gonna be hell for me next year but I'm up for the challenge!
Bustdown Rollie, avalanche
No context for that, but alright 👍