UBC 2021

[lbadaura]

Hiya folks!

It's a bit early, but since the application period opens in a couple of months, I thought I'd start this topic to share support/encouraging words/info/nervousness.

Is anyone else already excited for next September?

[aabc145]

On 11/25/2020 at 4:42 PM, leco said:

Hi friends ?

Can someone please give me examples of what may be written (or what you have written) for the second section of the supplemental? ("List of Additional Learning and Accomplishments")

Gosh, I didn't expect the supplemental application to change. I was busy involving myself with extracurriculars (volunteering, club involvement, etc)  because I thought the supplemental application form will be the same as it was in the previous cycles. Therefore I didn't gain any additional learning experiences (e.g. certificates, licenses) nor have I sought any academic recognitions. I didn't expect this change at all; my mind has gone blank because I have nothing to write here. 

Anything would be helpful. Thanks, everyone.

Does this have word limit? It doesnt say on the section but is it 50 words like part 3 where we talk about volunteer experience etc? 

[Gymah]

Wrote my Casper today! It wasn't as bad as I was expecting. I'm feeling hopefully optimistic about it.

Does anyone here still have to take it?

[Medsister]

41 minutes ago, Gymah said:

Wrote my Casper today! It wasn't as bad as I was expecting. I'm feeling hopefully optimistic about it.

Does anyone here still have to take it?

I wrote mine today too. It seemed to have gone better than when I wrote it the first time. It's nice to get it over with and out of the way. Now the waiting game begins!

[hopeful.nurse.1]

Does anyone know how strict they are on the word count for the supplemental application? A max of 50 words really isn't much, and it doesn't cut you off when you go over so I'm worried I'll miss out if I don't elaborate more on my answers. 

Thanks!

[AA56]

On 1/12/2021 at 8:42 PM, Medsister said:

I wrote mine today too. It seemed to have gone better than when I wrote it the first time. It's nice to get it over with and out of the way. Now the waiting game begins!

I'm so happy you feel like it went better for you! What did you change this time? 

[Medsister]

3 hours ago, AA56 said:

I'm so happy you feel like it went better for you! What did you change this time? 

I studied by practicing answering questions and I practiced my typing speed which apparently was slower than I thought LOL. Last time, I wasted time by fixing spelling mistakes but this time I made sure to know how to spell words I use often while typing quickly. Did you take it before?

[AA56]

14 hours ago, Medsister said:

I studied by practicing answering questions and I practiced my typing speed which apparently was slower than I thought LOL. Last time, I wasted time by fixing spelling mistakes but this time I made sure to know how to spell words I use often while typing quickly. Did you take it before?

I just wrote mine on Tuesday as well. I honestly came out of it not knowing how I did. It was my first time writing it and so I don't know what is considered good or bad. What is your typing speed? 

[Medsister]

18 minutes ago, AA56 said:

I just wrote mine on Tuesday as well. I honestly came out of it not knowing how I did. It was my first time writing it and so I don't know what is considered good or bad. What is your typing speed? 

Yeah, it's difficult to gauge how you did considering you don't even get a score back. The reason I thought I did better was because I was able to write alot more and my answers seemed more coherent. Last time, I was only able to write 2 sentences per question and was cut off consistently. Before practicing typing, my speed was only 45-50 and I got it up to 60-70 depending on difficulty of spelling words. What are your stats?

[AA56]

 

16 minutes ago, Medsister said:

Yeah, it's difficult to gauge how you did considering you don't even get a score back. The reason I thought I did better was because I was able to write alot more and my answers seemed more coherent. Last time, I was only able to write 2 sentences per question and was cut off consistently. Before practicing typing, my speed was only 45-50 and I got it up to 60-70 depending on difficulty of spelling words. What are your stats?

Oh wow 60-70 is really good! You're gonna kill it this cycle ?  My overall stats for the application or just my typing? 

[Medsister]

33 minutes ago, AA56 said:

 

Oh wow 60-70 is really good! You're gonna kill it this cycle ?  My overall stats for the application or just my typing? 

I hope! Your application if you don't mind sharing.

[AA56]

2 minutes ago, Medsister said:

I hope! Your application if you don't mind sharing.

Yeah, no problem. My GPA is a 4.0. I have some experience volunteering at the hospital and a research lab at UBC. I have some retail experience that I need to relate to nursing. How about you? 

[Medsister]

1 hour ago, AA56 said:

Yeah, no problem. My GPA is a 4.0. I have some experience volunteering at the hospital and a research lab at UBC. I have some retail experience that I need to relate to nursing. How about you? 

Well I hope we get in! ? 

I am 4th year UBC student with 4.20 GPA on a 4.33 scale. I worked as a veterinary assistant at several emergency hospitals and I volunteered at the Children's Hospital and done other community volunteering.