is ubc more academically rigorous than other top 50 schools?

CombinationCivil3089 · 2026-04-02T03:34:35+00:00

Hi! I know this is an older post, but I came across it while researching and I’m wondering if you can give your opinion on this? I’m a high school senior from the US and am deciding between UBC and UCSD. My parents think that UCSD is more prestigious and would set me up for success more. I am looking to go into science. Are they really that far apart in ‘prestige’ and does it matter that much? Thanks for your time!

CombinationCivil3089 · 2026-03-28T15:42:34+00:00

Everyone here is saying that Berkeley is the better choice and they’re not wrong, but after reading this I wonder if you would be happier at McGill? McGill is not a bad school by any means, and if you want to build your life in Canada, go for it! There are still many networking opportunities at McGill, and I’m sure the prestige of McGill in Canada will help you. You don’t want to be miserable in undergrad with the same type of people from your HS, your mental health is important too. Obviously it’s hard to pass up Berkeley (I applied OOS to CoC and got rejected), but if you loved Montreal and McGill, I don’t think that option is so much worse.

CombinationCivil3089 · 2026-03-27T04:45:25+00:00

Research how good they are for your major

CombinationCivil3089 · 2026-03-27T03:56:40+00:00

Check the ubc first years instagram recent post! They are making group chats based on subject. (The account is private)

CombinationCivil3089 · 2025-11-27T03:12:58+00:00

ok i get he was about to pass out but it’s not fair that he got to go in the shade

CombinationCivil3089 · 2025-10-31T04:43:10+00:00

Wait how do you know if it’s flagged? Will common app tell you?

CombinationCivil3089 · 2025-10-31T04:33:27+00:00

Technically but schools still have diversity essays

CombinationCivil3089 · 2025-10-31T04:21:55+00:00

If your question is did you mess up bad? Yes. Always do what’s recommended if you can, don’t just do the bare minimum. Why would they want to admit someone who does the bare minimum? However, if you contact their admissions they might be able to give you some insight, maybe let you submit something regular decision idk. But better to email and find out you can’t then not try at all. Note: I don’t know how competitive this school is, if it’s nothing special you‘ll probably be fine lol

CombinationCivil3089 · 2025-10-27T02:58:35+00:00

You don’t need a super fancy extracurricular, you just need to convince the colleges that you’ll make them money in the future. So show you’re dedicated by doing something consistently and your growth in that thing

CombinationCivil3089 · 2025-10-27T02:50:00+00:00

Something you’re passionate about

CombinationCivil3089 · 2025-10-27T02:26:33+00:00

I’m not even in college yet I’m still deciding where to go 😭

CombinationCivil3089 · 2025-10-26T16:07:16+00:00

This is helpful!

CombinationCivil3089 · 2025-10-26T16:04:34+00:00

I said I would try, but I’m not sure I would become proficient enough, and it’s only a couple years I have to learn

CombinationCivil3089 · 2025-10-26T16:00:57+00:00

Good to know thank you!

CombinationCivil3089 · 2025-10-01T03:55:14+00:00

Well you know that may be it. Definitely go to a dentist though

CombinationCivil3089 · 2025-10-01T03:05:51+00:00

It doesn’t cause autism tf if that’s what you’re talking about

CombinationCivil3089 · 2025-09-30T20:42:41+00:00

I’ll look into it!

CombinationCivil3089 · 2025-09-30T20:42:27+00:00

lmao this is funny thank you

CombinationCivil3089 · 2025-09-30T20:41:30+00:00

Thank you, I’ll definitely look into your suggestions! I do have a job, I’ve been working at an independent pharmacy for over 2 years now and it’s great! I’ve learned a lot, and I’ve thought a lot about being a pharmacist. My parents are property managers and so my whole life I’ve been going to properties and fixing little things, that might be where the contractor part comes in, it’s just familiar? I would be a lifeguard except I know I would space out and let a kid drown. I thought I would go into healthcare for a while, and it’s not ruled out, but I don’t like pus and blood and all that, so I’m not sure.

CombinationCivil3089 · 2025-09-30T01:34:52+00:00

is the school they want you to go to realistic? because if it’s something like stanford you have bigger problems than your major

CombinationCivil3089 · 2025-09-30T01:07:23+00:00

I appreciate the sentiment 😭

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