1. Upcoming PSI admission changes

2. SFU / SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

3. UBC / UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
CURRENT (FALL 2018)
EFFECTIVE FALL 2019
EFFECTIVE FALL 2020
Grads 2018
Current 11s
Current 10s
Required Grade 11 courses:
English 11
Science 11
Language 11 or waiver
Language 11
Math 11
English approved Grade 12 courses as required by the program
Minimum of 6 Grade 12 courses, including English 12 (no "approved course" list).
Minimum of 6 Grade 12 courses, including English 12 (no "approved course" list)
- Faculty-specific requirements remain the same
Personal Profile
English 12 with a minimum final grade of 70%
English 12 with a minimum final grade of 70%
Completed Literacy & Numeracy Assessments
holistic admissions based on:
Gr 11/12 courses including at least 6 Grade 12 courses*
- max. 2 visual/performing arts courses can be used
- *ADST, Careers, & PE courses not incl.
lowest grade omitted
- Assessment categories for faculties will be added to the website March 2018
- Course lists will be adjusted with the new courses as the new curriculum is finalized.
updated information as of Feb 2018; please check UBC website for program-specific info & any updates

4. UBC will look at the following in addition to grades:
HOW WILL UBC LOOK AT YOUR SECONDARY SCHOOL COURSES AND GRADES WHEN EVALUATING YOUR APPLICATION?
UBC will look at the following in addition to grades:
Breadth of your coursework
At least 6 Grade 12 level courses (recommended)
Heavier course loads in Grade 11 and 12 will be recognized
Rigour of your coursework
Challenge yourself in school
Relevancy of your coursework
Pursue courses relevant to your intended area of study
Personal circumstances will be considered on a case-by-case basis

5. What now? Think about what you know for yourself
Arts? Sciences? Business? etc
Review your course selection
Discuss with home
Explore all your options – courses, PSIs, programs

6. Resources Go to the primary source – check PSI websites & resources
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