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Flames Fan, Ph.D. · 09-26-2010, 11:42 AM

>So I'm in my last year of high school and considering going to university next year.<

Good choice :-)

Seriously though, the latest recession in the US has shown that the unemployment percentage for university graduates is significantly lower than high school graduates.

I would recommend applying for early admission simply because it will make life easier when trying to get into courses. I've found below the link for competitive admission, which suggests you'll need a 79-80% average for guaranteed admission to the Faculty of Science, Biological Sciences program:

http://www.ucalgary.ca/admissions/co..._admission_avg

Your Bio grade of 81 is fine and will work for you, especially if you believe you'll be able to easily maintain a similar line in your other classes. For example, if Bio is your weakest class and you think the others (Math, Physics, English) will be equal or higher, then I don't see any reason to obsess and retake the final for Bio. But if you'd like a bit of a cushion because you feel that Bio is your strongest class, then retaking it isn't a bad option. It clearly depends on your level of confidence with respect to the remaining classes.

Remember that when you're applying for admission to the U of C, it is a pretty cut and dried situation of whether your grades pass the threshold. So I would focus on those grades rather than trying to add extra-curriculars in an attempt to bolster your application.

As for getting into Dentistry or another program after entering U of C, you really just need to make sure your University grades are as high as possible. This is Capt. Obvious advice, but in my experience on our Medical school admissions committee, your undergrad grades will be front and center. And just to be clear, your high school grades won't factor into your application to apply for Dentistry, Med, or whatever. So don't freak out about your high school marks other than making sure that they get you into the UofC in the first place.

09-26-2010, 11:42 AM	#2
Flames Fan, Ph.D. #1 Goaltender Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Underground Exp:	>So I'm in my last year of high school and considering going to university next year.< Good choice :-) Seriously though, the latest recession in the US has shown that the unemployment percentage for university graduates is significantly lower than high school graduates. I would recommend applying for early admission simply because it will make life easier when trying to get into courses. I've found below the link for competitive admission, which suggests you'll need a 79-80% average for guaranteed admission to the Faculty of Science, Biological Sciences program: http://www.ucalgary.ca/admissions/co..._admission_avg Your Bio grade of 81 is fine and will work for you, especially if you believe you'll be able to easily maintain a similar line in your other classes. For example, if Bio is your weakest class and you think the others (Math, Physics, English) will be equal or higher, then I don't see any reason to obsess and retake the final for Bio. But if you'd like a bit of a cushion because you feel that Bio is your strongest class, then retaking it isn't a bad option. It clearly depends on your level of confidence with respect to the remaining classes. Remember that when you're applying for admission to the U of C, it is a pretty cut and dried situation of whether your grades pass the threshold. So I would focus on those grades rather than trying to add extra-curriculars in an attempt to bolster your application. As for getting into Dentistry or another program after entering U of C, you really just need to make sure your University grades are as high as possible. This is Capt. Obvious advice, but in my experience on our Medical school admissions committee, your undergrad grades will be front and center. And just to be clear, your high school grades won't factor into your application to apply for Dentistry, Med, or whatever. So don't freak out about your high school marks other than making sure that they get you into the UofC in the first place.