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The University of British Columbia (UBC) BSN 2025 Entry

HippoBreath replied to anikac's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

Also DM if you want in on the student forum where it's centralized and we are more active on in case you missed that message.
The University of British Columbia (UBC) BSN 2025 Entry

HippoBreath replied to anikac's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

No worries! This forum page might get less active as time goes on since this year's admission cycle is well on its way. DM me and I can get you access to a student information forum that is more...
The University of British Columbia (UBC) BSN 2025 Entry

HippoBreath replied to anikac's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

Not to worry! This is actually meant to help students meaning if there were out of province or further away placements nearer to students original place of residence, they could place there...
The University of British Columbia (UBC) BSN 2025 Entry

HippoBreath replied to anikac's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

If you completed all of your necessary courses at UBC, you do not need to submit anything. They will automatically have your script in-house already. If you have further uncertainties, best...
The University of British Columbia (UBC) BSN 2025 Entry

HippoBreath replied to anikac's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

Thanks Riley! Listen to him folks, he's who helped me and our cohort when we were coming in (your senior's senior
The University of British Columbia (UBC) BSN 2025 Entry

HippoBreath replied to anikac's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

They are usually quite secretive of their admissions policies in terms of how they evaluate each applicant. However, rest assured that as long as you are on waitlist and you are on the lower part of...
The University of British Columbia (UBC) BSN 2025 Entry

HippoBreath replied to anikac's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

There should be an email coming about pre-requisites if that hasn't been sent already to everyone. As soon as you get the pre-requisites email, I suggest starting to look at completing them as soon as...
The University of British Columbia (UBC) BSN 2025 Entry

HippoBreath replied to anikac's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

Congratulations! Getting the prerequisites completed as soon as possible and staying in continuous contact via email with admissions to make sure things go through would be your best option to ensure...
The University of British Columbia (UBC) BSN 2025 Entry

HippoBreath replied to anikac's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

It just takes one school to say yes. I applied to three, BCIT, Langara, and UBCV, so just keep at those applications and just remember there are so many opportunities out there for schooling and we...
The University of British Columbia (UBC) BSN 2025 Entry

HippoBreath replied to anikac's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

Congrats so far to those who had acceptances! That's pretty high up the list! People get off the list historically so just hold on and keep getting those prerequisites done. As a fail safe...
The University of British Columbia (UBC) BSN 2025 Entry

HippoBreath replied to anikac's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

I don't have concrete authority on this but my experience was get the pre-requisites done such as CPR training, vaccinations, and criminal record check, and if for whatever reason you have difficulty...
The University of British Columbia (UBC) BSN 2025 Entry

HippoBreath replied to anikac's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

How exciting! Rootin' for y'all! They will have a lot of emails in the next little bit if this year is reminiscent at all of last year
The University of British Columbia (UBC) BSN 2025 Entry

HippoBreath replied to anikac's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

No worries! If you have further questions, this forum is always here! As for cohort-wide communications, that will come at a later date. It is usually established within the cohort the prior Summer to...
The University of British Columbia (UBC) BSN 2025 Entry

HippoBreath replied to anikac's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

Hi folks, That's a great question, but transparency regarding number of applicants usually is not released until after the incoming class is already here. That is to say, you really will not...
The University of British Columbia (UBC) BSN 2025 Entry

HippoBreath replied to anikac's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

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The University of British Columbia (UBC) BSN 2025 Entry

HippoBreath replied to anikac's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

That's great that UBC fits your values for what you want for your post-graduate plans! The wait is grueling (been there done that) and during that time I would look at other options. For me, I was...
The University of British Columbia (UBC) BSN 2025 Entry

HippoBreath replied to anikac's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

Possibly. That said, still give your best shot at your application. No one ever really knows how competitive that given year was as there can be last minute changes among other factors (beyond my...
The University of British Columbia (UBC) BSN 2025 Entry

HippoBreath replied to anikac's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

One more thing: please note if you took anatomy and physiology at UBC, this was my experience so confirm by emailing advising, there is no further submission of anatomy and physiology requirement...
The University of British Columbia (UBC) BSN 2025 Entry

HippoBreath replied to anikac's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

Rooting for you!! Great work! All dates and deadlines can be found at nursing.ubc.ca under undergraduate admissions under application instructions. Directly from the site (but please...
The University of British Columbia (UBC) BSN 2025 Entry

HippoBreath replied to anikac's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

One more note on preparation as stated prior in chat is revise, revise, and revise. How does it read? Is your thought process logical? Is the content all-encompassing expressing your values, personal...
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HippoBreath replied to anikac's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

I did fourth quartile so I'm sure my CASPer score helped me a lot. I completed a BSC in Chemical Biology at UBCV prior to admission. Where my prior degree helps me slightly in...
The University of British Columbia (UBC) BSN 2025 Entry

HippoBreath replied to anikac's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

Well, do your best. Remember, this is reflecting who you are to the admissions team beyond your grades and other credentials. I understand where it can be frustrating not knowing when you...
The University of British Columbia (UBC) BSN 2025 Entry

HippoBreath replied to anikac's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

I think my average was exactly 80%. My CASPer score and supplemental I am certain helped me just to emphasize that GPA is important but only 1/3 of the considerations for
The University of British Columbia (UBC) BSN 2025 Entry

HippoBreath replied to anikac's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

Each cohort is different with different candidates with different stats. You have a solid foundation from what I read, so just do what you can up to the application date. As for...
The University of British Columbia (UBC) BSN 2025 Entry

HippoBreath replied to anikac's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

No worries, just remember that you still have equally important parts of supplemental application and your GPA that counts as well, so you're certainly not out of the race

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