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  1. mb96

    UBC BSN September 2019 Applicants

    mb96 replied to mb96's topic in School, College Programs

    Hey sss29! I need academic writing/English as well! I plan to take Langara ENGL 1127 this summer (only if I don’t get into UBC Nursing, like you; but I’ve started my part-time student loan...
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    UBC BSN September 2019 Applicants

    mb96 replied to mb96's topic in School, College Programs

    I just need to take ENGL 1127, ENGL 1129 or 1130 and STATS 1124 ? I will be a part-time student for May-August since I intend to take only English in the summer (so I can have more free time/enjoy...
  3. mb96

    UBC BSN September 2019 Applicants

    mb96 replied to mb96's topic in School, College Programs

    Thank you everybody for the comments about CASPer!! It really lifts a burden on our shoulders to hear that the CASPer is apparently barely weighted -- I have mine on the 24th and I'm dreading it......
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    UBC BSN September 2019 Applicants

    mb96 replied to mb96's topic in School, College Programs

    Oh no!! Aw, I’m sure your answers, despite you thinking you didn’t write the right words, were concise and displayed that you have good moral/ethical judgement. You tried your best and that’s...
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    UBC BSN September 2019 Applicants

    mb96 replied to mb96's topic in School, College Programs

    Sorry for the late reply! How did it go?! I hope it went
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    UBC BSN September 2019 Applicants

    mb96 replied to mb96's topic in School, College Programs

    Checked the SSC today and my application status changed to tell me my file is ready for an evaluation. *crosses fingers* After I take my CASPer test on Feb 24, hoping for the best! Good luck to...
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    UBC BSN September 2019 Applicants

    mb96 replied to mb96's topic in School, College Programs

    Hey iqbals15! There's no officially wrong or right way to describe your activities -- all of us don't know how UBC will evaluate our supplementals. Personally, I described what I LEARNED from my...
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    UBC BSN September 2019 Applicants

    mb96 replied to mb96's topic in School, College Programs

    That's so great to hear - thank you!!
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    UBC BSN September 2019 Applicants

    mb96 replied to mb96's topic in School, College Programs

    **Typos, I meant to ask Hopeful_Nurse how long did the test feel for you? Was it fatiguing? Not difficult? An interview feel? I thought students never receive their CASPer
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    UBC BSN September 2019 Applicants

    mb96 replied to mb96's topic in School, College Programs

    I'd also like to know this! And how long was the test? I'm intimidated by its 60 minute
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    UBC BSN September 2019 Applicants

    mb96 replied to mb96's topic in School, College Programs

    YEAH I can't believe we submitted our suppl's already :P Like sumad said, there's GOOD tips a few pages back on this thread!! I have a full-time job this semester (I'm on academic leave to earn some...
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    UBC BSN September 2019 Applicants

    mb96 replied to mb96's topic in School, College Programs

    Alright, so Ruxandra emailed me back and said: "Grammatical or typing errors might affect the supplemental application score." I'm a bit worried now, but I guess as long as our main content or...
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    UBC BSN September 2019 Applicants

    mb96 replied to mb96's topic in School, College Programs

    Haha yeah I got the same reply!! I told her that I am aware we can’t change anything and wanted to let her know. I also asked her if small typos (dates or grammar) significantly affect or reduce...
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    UBC BSN September 2019 Applicants

    mb96 replied to mb96's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi! As ss29 said, I wouldn’t worry ? Just ensure you had a receipt/proof of ordering the transcript after following up and ensuring they received it! It’s high time for anxiety lol - I made a...
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    UBC BSN September 2019 Applicants

    mb96 replied to mb96's topic in School, College Programs

    I’m anxious once again - it doesn’t seem to be my month today. Had to email UBC Nursing Undergrad Admissions Coordinator Ruxendra and tell her I had two typos (One Employment date typo in one...
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    UBC BSN September 2019 Applicants

    mb96 replied to mb96's topic in School, College Programs

    I PRESSED SUBMIT TOO! Now that my post-submission anxiety is kicking in, I hope it’s okay if I mentioned overlapping activities under each section BUT focused more on experiences from each activity...
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    UBC BSN September 2019 Applicants

    mb96 replied to mb96's topic in School, College Programs

    Hey everyone -- the supplemental application deadline's already upon us! It's due tomorrow at 11:59pm, so don't forget to make changes or revise your applications before then! ?I'm nervous, but I know...
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    UBC BSN September 2019 Applicants

    mb96 replied to mb96's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi sss29! You have a GREAT portfolio in health! I heard about SFU’s Injury Prevention Lab and adore body systems + patient health so I would’ve loved doing something similar! I may have little...
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    UBC BSN September 2019 Applicants

    mb96 replied to mb96's topic in School, College Programs

    Nice, sumad! I would have stayed at SFU — it’s an excellent school — but Nursing was my aim, and I gave UBC a shot just in case. When I got admitted, I decided to transfer to UBC ? Ah I see!...
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    UBC BSN September 2019 Applicants

    mb96 replied to mb96's topic in School, College Programs

    Sweet, again thank you so much for taking the time to let us know how CASPer went/providing tips Wow, you transferred from SFU? I was at SFU in my first year then I transferred to UBC for Winter...
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    UBC BSN September 2019 Applicants

    mb96 replied to mb96's topic in School, College Programs

    OK I always use quizlet so this shouldn't be too hard for me to prep! Thanks so much sss29!!! I may not be in school at the moment but I do have full time work so this will be very helpful in quickly...
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    UBC BSN September 2019 Applicants

    mb96 replied to mb96's topic in School, College Programs

    Me too!! It's super energizing to know that we're not alone. I just finished my Personal Statement today!! So we're almost there. I want to go over everything a final time before submitting it on...
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    UBC BSN September 2019 Applicants

    mb96 replied to mb96's topic in School, College Programs

    Thank you sumad! Yeah absolutely, I've gotten lots of experience with concise writing in school, but I still tend to ramble lol. I learned so much - patience, perseverance, and multitasking! So I...
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    UBC BSN September 2019 Applicants

    mb96 replied to mb96's topic in School, College Programs

    Congratulations sss29!!! All positive vibes going your way! I definitely have one question to ask you - how did you prepare for it?
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    UBC BSN September 2019 Applicants

    mb96 replied to mb96's topic in School, College Programs

    LOL no worries - it's really hard. I haven't started on the Personal Statement yet either. Glorified job description doesn't sound wrong: I wrote my "learning experiences" based on tips from previous...