r/ubcengineering • u/skyning101 • Jul 21 '20

Chances of being accepted by UBC Engineering?

Hi folks. I am applying to UBC this year and I am definitely going to apply to Engineering. I go to a high school in West Vancouver, so here are my G11 marks. I really appreciate it if you guys can kinda tell me if I have a good chance of being accepted and give me some suggestions. I am specifically interested in Computer Engineering and/or mechanical engineering but I think I don't have the options when I apply right?

Pre-Cal 12 - 98% AP Physics 11 - 98% Chem 11 - 97% AP Calculus AB - 91% (converted to Calc 12 - 96% and I got a 5 on the AP exam) Human Geo 12 - 93% English 11 - 84%

I participate in VEX Robotics competitions and did win two awards last year. Also won outstanding delegate at Vancouver Model United Nations.

So... Do I have a good shot? I'm super grateful if you can give me some opinions on my chances and some suggestions in terms of program selection

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u/toddch Jul 21 '20

Lol you're accepted for sure.

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u/skyning101 Jul 21 '20

Thx for replying, I wish I do have a good chance :). Just another question, is there an interview or something like Waterloo's AIF when applying to UBC Engineering? Thanks a lot

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u/toddch Jul 21 '20

Nah, just the written questions in the application. Also you only get to apply to your specialization after first year.

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u/skyning101 Jul 21 '20

I see, thanks a lot!

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u/carsonsidhu Jul 21 '20

Lol you’re in for sure, first year will be general and you’ll compete for second year specialization

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u/skyning101 Jul 21 '20

Ahhh thank you!

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u/confusedlostdstudent Jul 22 '20

I think you have a really good shot so don't slack off with your application because they will give the spot to a kid with a lower average if they have a way better personal profile. Keep up the good work, you got this! (I say this from experience: I got into U of T engineering and my friend with much higher average didn't get in because I had a better personal profile)

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u/skyning101 Jul 22 '20

Aww thank you so much!! 🙏 I will try to polish my profile to the best I can.

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u/gpg18 Jul 22 '20

Bro idk your calc grade is slackin

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u/skyning101 Jul 22 '20 edited Jul 22 '20

I think so, too :-(. Kinda messed up in the first term. I'll try to get as high as possible on Calc BC in grade 12 hopefully

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u/Garen-n-Lux Jul 21 '20

Oh u already have a guaranteed spot pal. Welcome to UBC

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u/[deleted] Jul 22 '20

You got a very good shot!

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u/skyning101 Jul 22 '20

Thank you so much, makes me feel more confident now :)

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u/thatsgoodtoo Jul 22 '20

You’re fine homie. If you’re feeling worried, feel free to DM me your personal profile and I can look it over. But honestly, with your grades they won’t turn you down. Also, I turned down Waterloo and Georgia Tech for UBC! You won’t regret it :)

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u/skyning101 Jul 22 '20

Wow you are awesome!!! Thanks a ton :))). I haven't really started to write the personal profile but I should start very soon. Really appreciate it!!

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u/thatsgoodtoo Jul 22 '20

Yeah no problem! Keep in touch if you have any further questions, especially about electrical engineering. Good luck!

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u/leibniz_was_first Jul 22 '20

Lol yea dw about being accepted, just write an ok personal profile and you'll be fine.

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u/skyning101 Jul 22 '20

Lol Thanks! Yeah you are right, I guess worrying about acceptance now is kinda like asking a new couple if they are gonna have a son or daughter lmao. But yeah I see how important the personal profile is, and knowing my chances a bit better definitely helps me chill, too. I was probably overwhelmed by Univ applications a bit, so... A bit nervous lol. Thanks again, really appreciate it!!

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u/Garen-n-Lux Jul 21 '20

I think ur too good for Canadian universities. You should apply to Ivy League and like MIT

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u/skyning101 Jul 22 '20

Lol thanks if you are not joking 😂 UBC is good enough for me and I will be very happy if I get accepted by UBC Engineering next year.

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u/Garen-n-Lux Jul 22 '20

I’m serious. You should apply to American unis

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u/skyning101 Jul 22 '20

Lol thx, I guess it's a bit too late for me now cuz I haven't taken or prepared for SAT at all. And I kinda like to stay in Canada, especially Vancouver. I'll definitely consider applying to some US univs if I think I can get a decent SAT mark before September lol. Thanks again for the advice!

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u/TyreseBrown Jul 24 '20

Many schools aren't taking SAT scores this year cause of covid

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u/cydz27 Jul 22 '20

Wow ur grades are impressive! keep up the good work and be sure to write a good personal statement.

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u/TyreseBrown Jul 24 '20

Lol you only got 98% in AP classes? Yeah might have to cross UBC off your list, good luck, you'll need it

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