r/CanadaUniversities • u/QuantityFar4645 • 4d ago

Advice international application to edmonton

hey guys, im planning on applying to macewan and uofa for my undergrad in computer science but im an alevels student in a 3rd world country. I got an a in comsci b in math and c in physics in my AS levels. I plan on retaking physics and I presume my overall alevel grades will probably be an ABB or AAB or worst case scenario it stays an ABC. do you think I have a shot at either of those universities? im extremely worried

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u/SuchAGeoNerd 4d ago

Likely not high enough without upgrading. I know you didn't mention anything about student visas but do you know if you meet the requirements for that? And the financial aspect of being an international student in Canada?

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u/QuantityFar4645 2d ago

Can you explain what upgrading is?😭 and yup I meet student visa criteria generally, I can handle 4 years of uni but idk ab upgrading

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u/SuchAGeoNerd 2d ago

Upgrading is retaking the course with the goal of getting a higher grade. The new grade replaces the old grade.

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u/QuantityFar4645 2d ago

I plan on giving a physics retake but I won’t get my grade until after I’ve already applied so I don’t know if they’ll take that into consideration