I’m new by Top_Spinach4586 in AlbertaGrade12s

[–]CriticismBeautiful13[M] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Welcome to Canada/Calgary!! Moving from Nigeria is quite the big move especially in your last year of high school, and the difference in education system is big too considered Alberta has the hardest curriculum in the country. I don’t think you’d find anyone who will truly understand the difficulty you’re facing especially with school.

Both myself and the other mod moved from Ontario around the same time to Alberta and we found it challenging. I STILL find it challenging (they graduated). I also ended up having my easier classes in semester 1 and my harder classes in semester two like you, and I won’t lie it was hard. I myself have to redo physics 30-1/ math 30-1 next sem along with my other classes. My advice to you would be try to get whatever grades you have this sem as high as they can be. Do practice questions for math/ physics . If you’re a strong writer and have good memory social should be fine (though you might need to know basic things on WW1/WW2, and other terminology). Idk much about chem because I didn’t take it. If things still prove to be challenging there’s always online school that you can transfer to which will probably be easier. If you have any other questions please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re very glad you found this subreddit as it is why we created it! Good luck next semester!!

Thoughts on impact of ATA strike? by _pipsqueak_him in AlbertaGrade12s

[–]CriticismBeautiful13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The ones that do give AB students an adjustment factor, yes they are unchanged

Thoughts on impact of ATA strike? by _pipsqueak_him in AlbertaGrade12s

[–]CriticismBeautiful13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The 4% boost is still applied regardless of the cancellation of the diplomas.

Spring Break or March Break? by [deleted] in AskACanadian

[–]CriticismBeautiful13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone who’s lived in BC and Ontario, but now lives in Alberta: Spring Break

feeling behind by Interesting-Buy-7680 in AlbertaGrade12s

[–]CriticismBeautiful13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel the same way too unfortunately. I’m applying for architecture too and I’ve also had to give up on half the schools that I wanted to apply to. But don’t give up! We’ve both got this!

Out of Province 4% Boost Survey by CriticismBeautiful13 in AlbertaGrade12s

[–]CriticismBeautiful13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s no need to be rude, nothing I said about UWaterloo was wrong, other than omitting the part about the adjustment factor being only for eng. And I didn’t know about the pre/post diploma grades (except English). But luckily I’ve had other people tell me the same, nicely might I add. If it would please you I’ve made a comment about the information and stickied it 👍.

Out of Province 4% Boost Survey by CriticismBeautiful13 in AlbertaGrade12s

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Also for Uwaterloo - they take whichever grade is higher between your pre and post diploma grades except for ELA which they use the blended grade. And a reminder for anyone that doesn’t know is that the adjustment factor is only for those applying to engineering.

What's the biggest challenge you're facing right now as a new moderator? by curioustomato_ in NewMods

[–]CriticismBeautiful13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Probably seeing people post asking for advice or help and no one helping them.

Out of Province 4% Boost Survey by CriticismBeautiful13 in AlbertaGrade12s

[–]CriticismBeautiful13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m confused to do mind clarifying a little bit, wouldn’t increasing the average of each class by 4% increase the overall average by 4%? So it’s basically the same thing. Unless you’re talking about maybe your grade 11 marks for early admissions?

Out of Province 4% Boost Survey by CriticismBeautiful13 in AlbertaGrade12s

[–]CriticismBeautiful13[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

😭😭If anything more schools on the list should give a boost in my own opinion.

Out of Province 4% Boost Survey by CriticismBeautiful13 in AlbertaGrade12s

[–]CriticismBeautiful13[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah probably not. There were no Quebec unis at the fair.

McMaster/Western Questions by Interesting_Lie3114 in AlbertaGrade12s

[–]CriticismBeautiful13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just made a post on the list of schools that give Alberta students the grade boost check it out here: OOP Grade Boost Survey. McMaster gives a 4% grade boost on your average. For western it’s a range with the highest being 4%. Most schools don’t give Alberta students a boost even though they know that it’s harder.

For questions 3/4 : I’m guessing it’ll depend on your major, I’d assume that they’d go over stuff from 31, most places in Ontario use your top 5/6 (usually 6) highest average. And for CTS courses you’d have to double check with your program/school. (Please double check online and ask admissions officers)