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Hi! I think I can give some insight here - I was in a very similar boat. I just finished my FNH degree but got accepted into UBCV nursing! I also knew nursing was what I wanted to do, since high school. I had very competitive grades (IB) and volunteer experience applying into UBC, but I chose not to apply directly into UBCO because I wanted to stay in Vancouver. My plan was to do my 48 credits and then apply in 3rd year. Unfortunately, I had terrible mental health that really took over my life from first to second year. I spent third year going into counselling and recovering. This projected into my grades. In first year I failed 3 courses, and by second year my average was in the 60's. Couldn't even be considered for nursing. I remember really regretting my chance and decision. By third year I was mentally recovered and fourth year was my last chance to boost my grades. From then, I finished fourth year with a GPA of 4.2. My H&P was also about to expire. My point is... if you are sure nursing is what you want to do, and you're given this offer right now, you should consider if you're willing to wait another few years for the chance again. Life almost never goes how we planned - we have to adapt. If staying in Vancouver is important to you (which is extremely valid! that was my reason as well - all my friends and family are here) - then it might be worth trying for UBC-V again. There is no right or wrong answer. Pick the option that best serves you. Even if you choose to finish your FNH degree here in Vancouver, and nursing is what you truly desire, you'll find a way to make it happen. As long as you keep trying. As long as you don't fall in the trap of thinking there is a "timeline" of accomplishing things by. That being said, it's also important to weigh in the facts - you are international, and you will be against (historically) 500-800 applicants (average 650 according to the UBC Nursing FAQ). A big chunk will be Canadian citizens, which they give preference for. There are 120 seats. Again - there are no right or wrong answers. I suggest even making a pro's and con's list, leave it for a day or two, come back and process slowly. This is a huge decision! And congratulations on getting into UBCO's nursing program! that is an achievement in itself. I'm proud of you!

Congratulations to everyone who got accepted! excited to meet you all in September!! For those who are still waiting or unfortunately did not get in this year - please don't give up. The euphoric feeling you get when you finally get in will be all worth it. Trust in your process, when you finally get accepted you will value it so much more. I ended up waiting 2 years than I planned to apply due to personal reasons. I would not be the same applicant if I didn't go through what I did in the last two years! keep your head up high!

Hi! does anyone know if the personal statement is 3500 or 4000 characters max? it says 3500 but when you go over 4000, the system lets you know its 4000. Thank you ?

Hi! can anyone confirm if you're already a UBC student you don't need to submit transcripts? thank you ?

I went to the information session and the answer to this question is that they will change the weighting slightly depending on the year's cohort. To my understanding if for instance a cohort's average grades are lower, they may weigh supplemental and casper more. It changes slightly every year.

Hi! I just received one. Have you checked your spam/junk folder? sometimes my e-mail will flag UBC as junk. Here are the important deadlines: February 28th - Supplemental deadline date January 31st - Deadline for sending proof of registration for in-progress pre-requisite courses

Hey! this might answer your question: https://nursing.ubc.ca/questions/faq/admission-average-GPA-calculation-BSN-admissions "In cases where counting back 30 credits lands in the middle of an academic term, the academic average of that term will be used for the remaining required credits to reach the total of 30"

Has anyone applied yet? I saw on the UBC nursing page that applications are open but when I go under "change of degree program" it won't allow me to choose the session. Unsure if this is a bug. Sorry if this is a redundant question!

Hi everyone, I am applying this year but I was wondering if anyone knows how they'll calculate GPA if one of my courses in my last 30 credits was a a "C/D/F"? (so no percentage, only shows that I received credit for it). The course was not a pre-requisite. Thanks and I wish everyone the best of luck! ?