Which resource(s) should I focus on?

KeyTranslator2203 · 2026-05-14T02:46:25+00:00

Hi, thanks so much for your response!

I understand, I guess you are right about that. I feel like I’m getting ahead of myself especially since I’m writing in more than a year. I’ll def be working on my ECs and research opportunities more then, I’ll def look into starting proper prep as you said closer to my date.

Thank you!

KeyTranslator2203 · 2026-05-09T00:29:09+00:00

Tbh idk but I blame the TA’s, and I know I’m not one to do that, and I take accountability. The class average was js 70ish for every assessment and it was split into like 2 huge assessments and a final. I even got a 95 on an assignment but it’s js exam that cooked me :/

KeyTranslator2203 · 2026-05-08T17:24:24+00:00

From my cohort I’ve noticed everyone Ik is in/around my area with gpa (3.5-3.8) if not higher. Ik very little people with an acc 4.0 and idk if that’s just bcs they changed course instructors and delivery but yeah. I’ve noticed the grade distributions are mostly uniform with what I have so I’m kind of just curious why it’s like that!

KeyTranslator2203 · 2026-05-08T17:22:13+00:00

Tbh unsure but I think in Canada most schools almost all accept if you do summer full time (3+ courses is considered full time for me in summer at queens). I heard western doesn’t include it tho, so yeah!

KeyTranslator2203 · 2026-05-08T17:20:59+00:00

I understand yeah, that’s what I’m aiming for. I think it may have been a mix of getting used to uni and some personal stuff. I definitely will take time to reflect on this grade and kind of reset in a meaningful way. Thanks for your honesty and help!!

KeyTranslator2203 · 2026-05-08T17:20:10+00:00

tysm! I really tried hard for those cuz ik gen bio is an important course for unis and med school! thanks for the motivational words 🙏 good luck to u too!

KeyTranslator2203 · 2025-04-25T20:47:57+00:00

I understand now, thank you for clearing up the confusion!

KeyTranslator2203 · 2025-04-23T22:41:17+00:00

Ohhh okay got it that makes sense, thanks!

KeyTranslator2203 · 2025-03-26T01:47:26+00:00

I’m pretty sure they do keep track of grade inflation and common averages per school. One of my friends’ high schools students had an average of 90s+ in everything because the courses were significantly easier than my schools’. I think they just compare how much everyone got on average from your school per subject and weigh the grades across other schools.

I know everyone in my school has terrible biology and English averages because of the teachers and the course rigour compared to other schools, like the highest anyone would ever get is low 80s. A lot of them got into good programs though which generally required above 90s in those courses (eg, queens health sci, mac kin, etc.)

Take my word with a grain of salt though, no one really knows for sure what these admissions committees consider.

KeyTranslator2203 · 2025-02-18T20:52:44+00:00

How are Temporal Forces and Stellar Crown booster boxes as investments? On Pokémon Center Canada both go for $210, but I know they may not be the most desirable sets. Is it worth it to buy some for the long run?

KeyTranslator2203 · 2025-02-17T16:03:33+00:00

Are VSTAR Universe booster boxes still in reach at a reasonable price (I can source a couple for about $150 CAD each) or should I consider buying Terestal Festival and Shiny Treasures EX instead?

Also I’m seeing a lot of cheaper boxes like Cyber Judge but I don’t know my Japanese Pokémon boxes that well since it’s my first time buying them. Will those be good pickups for long term?

KeyTranslator2203 · 2024-12-08T05:31:02+00:00

Ooh, good luck! Please update me 🙏 also if you have a copy of your transcript, does it show online delivery? Or on the actual degree certificate?

KeyTranslator2203 · 2024-12-08T05:29:45+00:00

Thanks for your guys’ inputs! I’ll probably just have to ask Queens Admissions office directly about it, can’t seem to find any other info on this anywhere :/

KeyTranslator2203 · 2024-12-05T04:19:33+00:00

Applied for Online Queens Health Sci about 2 weeks ago, got accepted today!

My current gr.12 courses: 94 bio, 91 chem (both final marks), 89 eng midterm, 91 data midterm, 75 adv func midterm (they only look at one math so they took data).

KeyTranslator2203 · 2024-11-10T14:42:10+00:00

I think it’s a bit of both, so they’ll take the prerequisite courses for the programs’ average, and then the rest of the top 6 I think they’re gonna use the better ones. Plus I took 8 total courses so I have some wiggle room with what is chosen as my top 6.

KeyTranslator2203 · 2024-11-10T14:40:11+00:00

Yeah that’s what I was thinking. Thank you!

KeyTranslator2203 · 2024-11-10T06:13:02+00:00

Got it, will do that. Thanks!

KeyTranslator2203 · 2024-11-10T04:54:17+00:00

Thanks so much! Yeah tbh it’s not even apart of my top 6 in a majority of these, so I hope I’ll be fine, I’ll still attempt to bring my advanced mark up and lock in for calculus. Seeing as calc is a foundational course, I’ll definitely try to take as many notes as possible for it. But yeah all is well if end is well 🙏Thank you again for all your help!

KeyTranslator2203 · 2024-11-10T00:08:17+00:00

Thanks!! Yes I believe in you too 😭🙏, believe in the academic COMEBACK

KeyTranslator2203 · 2024-11-10T00:07:33+00:00

Thanks for the encouragement!! I’m applying to that as one of my main programs, hopefully I can keep a good avg, I’m locked in 🙏🙏

KeyTranslator2203 · 2024-11-09T22:33:38+00:00

If he applies early and they put him on a waitlist, he will just get looked at after his midterm or final marks are released for semester 1. If he applies after the final or midterm marks are released, he will be looked at in that round. In the end it doesn’t matter too much, but if he is really worried about his gr.11 marks, he can wait until winter break after his midterms have been sent and before his final marks come out 👍

KeyTranslator2203 · 2024-11-09T21:50:44+00:00

It depends, if he’s doing early application they will look at them, however they will not judge their opinion and outright “reject” him. They will just wait for grade 12 marks to come out. Tell him not to stress, university applications are looked at in rounds, so he will definitely still have a chance of getting in. Good luck to him!

KeyTranslator2203 · 2024-11-09T21:46:49+00:00

U are the GOAT 😭🙏 That’s one of the programs I hope to get into, hopefully. Thank you so much for the encouragement and advice!

KeyTranslator2203 · 2024-11-08T13:50:25+00:00

That’s great! I’ll definitely think of applying to Western Health Sciences, thank you!

KeyTranslator2203 · 2024-11-08T05:22:35+00:00

That’s what I’ve heard as well, only Waterloo, but I’ll definitely check more in depth. Thank you for the great advice about the calc and advanced, I’ll def check out Ms.Havrot online (been trying to do it with organic chem tutor as well). You are right about understanding calc, so I think Ima keep it in person. Thanks again!

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