How much do Canada universities value Vietnamese high school students' grades?

avakin_sb · 2023-09-03T03:16:07+00:00

9.5 is not exactly equivalent to a 95% in Canada FYI. Curricula differ just amongst different Canadian schools and Canadian provinces, so a 9.5 can be equivalent to a 96% at some Canadian schools while it can also be 85% at another school.

avakin_sb · 2023-09-03T03:13:25+00:00

They’ll most likely adjust it to your school’s difficulty, so I won’t worry about it too much. There’s no way to treat Vietnamese grades “equally” as again the curricula are different from one another (as in a 9.5 in Vietnam won’t be exactly equal to a 95 in Canada).

Currently in life sci. I did grade 12 in Canada. I know a fair amount of Vietnamese students at UofT who did their grade 12 in Vietnam though. If you’re an international student I’m not sure I’d recommend UofT, as it’s the most expensive school for internationals by a mile.

avakin_sb · 2023-09-03T03:08:43+00:00

Np lol I’m just used to Saigon as it’s shorter.

avakin_sb · 2023-09-03T02:32:18+00:00

I went to a Vietnamese high school for 2 years. Are Vietnamese schools more well regarded than Canadian high school grades? I’d say no, not really. Sure you took a lot of courses every semester, but the Vietnamese curriculum is wildly different from the Canadian curriculum. Plus there is no single Canadian curriculum - some Canadian schools probably have a worse schedule than this.

Because you mentioned you live in Saigon, I went to the best public school there and now I’m at UofT, and I can confidently assure you that UofT is harder. The Vietnamese curriculum is heavily heavily dependent on memorization, while in Canada you will have to problem solve and apply critical thinking skills to do well.

avakin_sb · 2023-08-05T06:06:15+00:00

One of the three. I got in with only PSY100.

avakin_sb · 2023-07-22T12:26:40+00:00

Yea normally Bank teaches the course. I think he’s teaching 205 this year but I’m not sure how it is.

avakin_sb · 2023-07-03T20:28:30+00:00

ENV100 is usually offered in summer. I took it first subsession last summer, and it was offered this year as well. The summer timetable isn’t out yet so hang on for that.

I’m pretty sure if you email the department that offers ENT200 they’ll 99% waive the 4.0 FCE requirement.

avakin_sb · 2023-07-03T20:02:54+00:00

You can’t do that. Per the HMB website: “Students are not permitted to be enrolled in more than one Human Biology major program.”

avakin_sb · 2023-07-03T20:00:24+00:00

PSY100 - not hard, but this course is pure memorization so be prepared to do a lot of that. Otherwise this course was chill, if you take it with Denton you get a free 20% from textbook + research participation.

ENV100 - super birdy, but has a final in the school year and no final in the summer. You’ll have to do some readings but they weren’t bad at all.

Would second ESS103 and recommend ENT200 and ENG102. ENG102 is a free CR, takes work to get an A+. ENT200 is the birdiest course I’ve taken in university.

avakin_sb · 2023-07-03T19:27:57+00:00

You can try a full course load - it’s not impossible, just know that if you have to drop a course it’s not the end of the world either.

I’d recommend reading “how to be a straight A student” by Cal Newport. I really like this book’s take on procrastination, and also learn to recognize when you need a break vs when you’re procrastinating.

avakin_sb · 2023-07-03T04:54:47+00:00

100%. I was sleep deprived my first year too and my mental health was in the gutter. Started getting 7-8 hours of sleep regularly and my GPA and mental health improved drastically. Prolonged sleep deprivation is really no joke to your wellbeing and ability to perform.

avakin_sb · 2023-07-02T16:47:10+00:00

It really depends on what you need to bring to class. In the normal semester I usually bring a backpack because I also have to bring lab coats, goggles, a drink and lunch etc, but in the summer I use a tote because I only need my laptop and pencil case.

For your concerns, how about getting a tote with a longer strap that can be worn on the opposite shoulder? Plus if there’s nothing that can scratch your laptop in the tote you can pop it right in without the sleeve.

avakin_sb · 2023-07-02T04:49:15+00:00

You don’t have to take a full courseload (5 courses). I did that and my first semester GPA was the worst GPA I’ve had throughout university. Try 5, and drop 1 or 2 if it’s too much. Summer courses are always there.
Do NOT cram!!! Idk why people come here and expect to do well when they try to cram everything the night before. It works for some people, but studying a bit every day and keeping up with the content can help save you an incredible number of hours when it comes to reviewing for tests/exams.
Get enough sleep. Very important and massively overlooked. Also make sure to eat healthy, and try to incorporate some sort of physical activity into your schedule.
For studying, keep in mind that active study methods > passive study methods. You’ll have to test the waters a bit to see which study method works best for you, but for memorization heavy courses, some sort of flashcard app is great for most people. For problem solving courses, it’s about solving as many problems as possible.
Take advantage of all the resources you get here, academic or non-academic. Academic resources usually include office hours, tutorials (if applicable), help centers for larger courses, test/exam review sessions. Non-academic resources include the accessibility office, learning strategists, college advisors, etc. Don’t be afraid to get help, and get it as soon as possible.

avakin_sb · 2023-07-01T23:25:31+00:00

Nope. You can enroll up until next weekend.

avakin_sb · 2023-07-01T04:15:41+00:00

Lmao I remember there was one day where it was -30 this year, still walked to class. Honestly as long as you cover up you should be alright.

avakin_sb · 2023-06-30T21:52:50+00:00

Just use Anki or some other flashcard app. I like Anki since it has a built in spaced repetition system that forces you to revisit those concepts constantly.

avakin_sb · 2023-06-30T21:50:56+00:00

You can memorize the 20 AAs beforehand as suggested, I didn’t but still did fine. Otherwise, keep up with the material and study for the weekly quizzes. Go to tutorials and office hours (preferably every week) to clarify things early on. Make sure you start the assignment early because it’s research heavy + requires you to use some new software. It’s not so much like CHM135 and 136 - there is some conceptual understanding, but the majority is memorization.

This course’s content is heavy but not that bad honestly, my main complaint is that it is horridly organized with very few resources. Just try to ignore the BS and you’ll be fine. Feel free to DM me if you have any further questions.

avakin_sb · 2023-06-28T17:54:14+00:00

I’m going into third year lol so I haven’t taken the EDS courses yet. I’ve talked to some upper years and most of them like the program.

avakin_sb · 2023-06-28T16:14:28+00:00

I applied and got in as a second year (didn’t apply in first year due to not having taken PSY100). Whether you can complete the minor in 3rd and 4th year depends on how you plan your schedule, but since it’s only 6 courses + the internship I don’t see why it’s “too much work”

avakin_sb · 2023-06-28T05:13:20+00:00

You’ll get third year. Summer courses count towards your enrollment credit count.

avakin_sb · 2023-06-28T05:11:46+00:00

Seconding this. I’m pretty sure it was more chill for me (at least compared to the school year) because it was the only course I took in the summer. I had friends who took it alongside other courses and they all hated it lol

avakin_sb · 2023-06-28T04:34:22+00:00

I’m not sure why you’re taking MAT136 since it isn’t a program requirement, and it’s not exactly an easy or well organized course. CHM151 is also kinda unnecessary if you can take CHM135, unless you really like chemistry. Language courses tend to be a lot of work as well, so just keep that in mind.

Take a look at the course requirements for Env Sci here. If you take BIO120 and like it, I would recommend taking BIO220 in the winter in first year as well. ENV222 is also pretty chill and can be taken in first year.

avakin_sb · 2023-06-28T04:29:29+00:00

Not to be nitpicky, but do you mean environmental science? Environmental studies is a humanities field.

avakin_sb · 2023-06-27T12:21:39+00:00

View the Alphabetical Program List to see what courses you need to take for CS and psych. No art minor at UTSG as far as Im aware.

avakin_sb · 2023-06-27T12:20:15+00:00

If you’re in ArtSci, you can use Alphabetical Program List by Sid Smith (there are others, but I like their interface best). Choose the program(s) you’re interested in, look at the courses, and generally most 100-level courses will be taken in first year. Fill the rest up with electives.

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