BCIT January/April 2019 Intake Discussion

[yellowseji]

Hey everyone, I know the BCIT January 2019 admission deadline is still a ways to go but I just wanted to know how many people are planning to apply, and also exchange some advice and questions with each other.

First off, I'd like to show you what I am applying with:

Highschool reqs

Precalc 12 - 99

CHEM 11 - 86

UNI reqs (UBC)

ENG112 - 74 (B)

PSYC101 - 72 (B)

CPSC - 86 (A)

STAT - 82 (A-)

A&P1 - TBD

A&P2 - TBD

I'm taking A&P in the Summer

experiences

- senior home (occupational therapy) volunteer

- first aid volunteer

- pharmacy assistant volunteer

Here are my questions:

Does BCIT determine your GPA based on your own university's grading scale? Or their own? And also, I'm not too sure about how to calculate GPA, since there are so many different scales online. Can anyone provide an accurate estimate of my GPA?

Does number of hours you've volunteered matter? Or do they consider it by months? Because I don't see a box where you input how many hours in the form.

How strong does my application look so far, and any advice?

[gka34]

Yes, this is my first time applying.

My GPA is around 3.4 with the pre reqs, and I have a Bachelor of Arts degree from SFU.

Right now I'm working as a receptionist/moa at a health clinic and I volunteered at a senior home.

Though it seems like theres so many with stronger applications

[gka34]

How did you find out about that? Did you get an email?

[akd98]

I logged into my BCIT account and I got a non offer :/

But your application looked good to me!! Ahh I wasn't nervous before but now I am... I really hope you continue working towards your application though! Maybe look into more health-care job positions? I've also heard they really like serving experience!

[casserole]

I saw it under the "Decision" category, I'm so bummed tbh

[akd98]

I haven't received any emails or mycommunication messages and my status still says pending department review.. I'm hoping they'll send out the shortlist letters today because this is all I can focus on now!!

[akd98]

Yes, this is my first time applying.

My GPA is around 3.4 with the pre reqs, and I have a Bachelor of Arts degree from SFU.

Right now I'm working as a receptionist/moa at a health clinic and I volunteered at a senior home.

Though it seems like theres so many with stronger applications

That looks strong to me! I'm sure the degree will help you a lot along with your competitive GPA. I feel you though.. I keep comparing myself to others and am debating whether it's enough to get by

[gka34]

Same, mine still says pending

[gka34]

Thanks!

I hope we get a response soon...

[akd98]

I saw it under the "Decision" category, I'm so bummed tbh

Keep your head up!! Email the advisors and figure out what went wrong and where you need to improve. I know so many people who haven't gotten accepted their first time so don't beat yourself up over it. I'm sure once you take the advice to enhance your application, the department will see your improvement and you'll have much better luck next time!

[babyjamjam]

I didn't get an offer

[akd98]

Check your emails, I just got short-listed!

[sswild]

I just got the email! I got shortlisted :)