How I Got Into UBC Sauder With Average High School Grades + Tips For Your Application.

[@TheStewartGambit]

Hi everyone, I love it that everyone is commenting on this video. This channel is meant to help all of you, so if there are any specific topics you would like to hear about or any videos you would like to see, please comment here! I am looking to start making video's again.

[@dlbai2278]

Is Sauder hard? How many hours do you usually study after class during weekdays in order to get a B or above? What is the first year GPA cut-off to move on to the second year?

[@TheStewartGambit]

@@dlbai2278 very good questions! I think I’ll actually make a video of my opinion on whether it’s hard or not. I would say it varies depending on the time of the semester. Around finals, I would study 6 hours a day? Maybe more, maybe less. I probably study more than I need to. My average was an 85% in my first year. The “Sauder average” is 75% and you need to have an average of above 60% in order to continue to second year.

[@ishankundu5602]

@@TheStewartGambit Can you please help me out with few information regarding transfer to UBC From Douglas (Computing Studies and Information Systems 2 years Diploma Program)?

[@aghilannathan8169]

I saw this video 10 months ago, yesterday I got into Sauder. See you soon.

[@today8100]

Same lmao I got in yesterday as well

[@amitojchahal7337]

If you don’t mind sharing what were/are your grades so far

[@today8100]

@@amitojchahal7337 Doing the IB here and applied with my PG of 39.

[@ゼロー式]

Got in today bro

[@ゼロー式]

@@amitojchahal7337 English 11 96 Pre cal 12 97 Chem 11 87 Crim 12 86

[@arjansahota4911]

Hey Brendan! I also got into Sauder (2024) as well but was one of the lucky ones to get in straight out of high school. I am currently enrolled in the comp sci and business combined major or BUCS as it is known. I thought all your points hit the mark on what to do and I would like to share my insights on how I got in. Full disclosure, I am Domestic, in province student who attended a public school. Academically I was good at a 91.5 average in all my classes but in grade 10, my average was 86. However, I took no AP classes. I watched vids like these to educate myself on these topics and it helped. I was Student Council Co-Chair and was head treasurer of my school store, I’m willing to bet that helped my application. I also had a lot of luck along the way and I feel many ppl who get into these schools do, right place, right time. For essays, write something different for every prompt. Admissions officers cannot actually meet every student who apply so the essays are way to introduce yourself. Try to be unique but at the same time, be you. Essays are easier to write if they are the truth. Don’t be one dimensional. For example, if you play baseball, don’t write about baseball in every essay or even a majority of them. Show that there are many traits to you and you are in fact a person who does normal things and not what officers want to hear. For the interview, I practiced a lot with my laptop camera and I encourage others to do the same. You won’t know the questions but practising with sample ones would help. I submitted early admission on November 27 and didn’t get my admission letter till March 28 so being patient is critical. I can’t tell you how many times I felt worried because my friends got in before me. And lastly, if you don’t get into your dream school whether it’s Sauder or Rotman or wherever, so long as you are a good student, you will do well wherever you go. They did a study on this with kids who went to public and private schools in Chicago and the kids who went to public schools did just as well as the kids who went to private. I guess this is easier to say as a newly admitted Sauder student but it’s the truth. Those are my two cents and I hope to run into you Brendan on campus one day! 😂

[@TheStewartGambit]

Amazing, love to hear it. If you ever want to video chat to learn more, feel free to reach out to me! All I have to say is good luck. I had some roommates who were in BUCS and I know a lot of people who are in BUCS. It’s going to be tough, but that program is so worth it if you can stick it out! Your gonna have a great time at UBC. Just to touch on that last note about public and private school. My sister went to a private school and graduated from Sauder last year. I went in a different route and went to public school and I am currently in Finance at Sauder. It’s not about where you come from, it’s about who you are.

[@LeNguyen-vm1nv]

Arjan Sahota I am looking to apply to UBC this year. Recently, I have been trying to practice for the interview with the sample questions but every time I stutter and my mind goes blank as soon as I start talking. Therefore, do you have any tips relating to the interview? Did you have to speak faster than normal since you only have 1.5 minutes?

[@jennwang9666]

Hi Arjan! I'm in a similar situation this year and I am looking to apply to Business at UBC and get into the BUCS program! It's great to hear that you've been successful and I am currently using these tips to prepare for my video interview! Thanks for the advice to others and best of luck in your studies!

[@alrzgaming1550]

I'm also looking to apply to Business at UBC and get into BUCS. Do you have any possible career paths you are interested in getting into with your degree?

[@alexislan-seto7639]

thank you for the tips!!! applying to fall 2021

[@TheStewartGambit]

Hi Alexis, Thank you for the comment! That's really exciting. Goodluck with your application and let me know if you get accepted!

[@brendansmith7886]

Needed this one a couple years back, good vid my man! 🙏

[@TheStewartGambit]

So did I! Thats why I'm making it, for all those people who were like us.

[@NtcPedroPeterNews]

awesome video! Congrats on the acceptance

[@TheStewartGambit]

Thank you! I hope my video helps you out if you are looking to apply to university.

[@theresacenteno3878]

god bless u. an absolute king

[@TheStewartGambit]

I'm just here to help :)

[@marsh1374]

Keep up the grind, KING!

[@catalinasaavedra4300]

Thanks for your video!!! Could you share what program you took at Douglas ? Why did you choose Douglas instead of BCIT? Thanks

[@02_adeliaputri49]

Hii, ur video looks great!! would u make a video about how to write a personal statement to get into ubc?🥺🙏

[@ps3report]

Hey man, I’m in a similar situation. I was a highschool athlete and didn’t do as good as I could have done in my grade 11 & 12, so I’m doing a transfer program. Actually doing the transfer from Camosun college across the water from you in Vic. Did you apply to the Ivey school in Western? If so, what was that process like and did you get accepted?

[@trentstewart3118]

super good advise

[@TheStewartGambit]

Hopefully, it helps you when you're old enough to apply to UBC.

[@catalinasaavedra4300]

Thanks for your video!!! Could you share what program/courses you took at Douglas College? my daughter is considering the same way? Thanks

[@fuckywucky9272]

Idk how to convert American grades into Canadian grades, but for year 11 my average is like 98% and year 12 is like 96%. But i'm graduating high-school with an associates degree of science so I'm taking over 5 AP classes and over 13 DC classes (DC is similar to AP, you get college credit). So from taking all of these college courses in high-school i'll have over 60 college hours. I'll have 200+ volunteer hours and I think i'll have 5 academic extra curriculars. Do I have good chances at getting accepted as an international student? I want to apply to the education major. And how likely is it to get a scholarship? International tuition is outrageous

[@alesha2079]

you'll b good dw. hit the dec 1 deadline to be eligible for admission scholarships and ace the personal profile.

[@noawalia4]

great video! if you don't mind me asking, what was your core average for getting in? in the video, you mentioned that your overall average was 3.9. also, did you transfer with 24 credits? thanks!

[@trentstewart3118]

amazing content

[@TheStewartGambit]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed!

[@EllismoreCA]

I’m a 2nd year at Langara currently taking the Commerce transfer program to UBC/SFU. I’ve failed out of college in previous programs twice, therefore have a very interesting story to tell if universities will listen. I’ve finally found what my path and am looking to transfer next fall, but due to my shortcomings in the past I estimate my GPA will only be about 3.2-3.3 when I transfer. What’s your opinion how Sauder would view a person like me applying? Or would they just disregard me after seeing my transcript?

[@TheStewartGambit]

Hi Henry, Sorry for the delay in my response. I think you have a very interesting story and if you were able to tell it in the right way, I think you stand a good chance. Remember that Sauder's application is weighted 50% grades and 50% personal profile. Someone with perfect grades and a bad personal profile can be rejected and someone with a great personal profile and average grades can be accepted. I think your story shows the amount of personal growth you have seen as well as some maturity. They will be able to look at your whole story and see that you have worked hard to get from where you were to where you are now and that is something they pay close attention to.

[@kunwarnagi1226]

Hey Bro! An informative video which was insightful. It really helped. I am actually a university student in England (1st year) but would love it to attend UBC for my 3rd and 4th year. I'm going to apply to UBC this autumn. Can you do a video on the questions you got and the best way you answered them? That would be amazing and would increase my chances of getting in. Mainly cos I applied during secondary school but was unable to get in, I was on the waiting list and got rejected. It would really help brother. Cheers

[@TheStewartGambit]

Thank you for the comment! Love the positive feedback! That's definitely something I can look at making. In the meantime, my biggest suggestion would be to build your personal profile during your first 2 years. Would you be applying for business or?

[@kunwarnagi1226]

@@TheStewartGambit ye. Hoping to specialise in finace. I think my personal profile is strong but could be better. Maybe it was the way I phrased it. Appreciate it brother. Your videos help

[@gauriverma4331]

Hi. This is an important question.... If UBC is not asking for GRE for my course, should I still give it to enhance my profile and increase my chances of getting a scholarship?

[@blooppfloopp4246]

Hi Brendan! Thank you so much for this video!! I’m currently applying for universities and UBC Sauder has always been my top choice. I am super concerned about my grade 11 grades because I took IB for half a year in grade 11 and I dropped out of it, because I ended up getting a predicted 84 in IB English HL and an 80 in IB French SL. After I dropped, I took Pre Cal12 and Calculus 12 and got 98 and 90 and my other IB Courses that I took before were all 90+. In grade 10 i also took normal French 11 and I got 96. Do you think my low English mark will have screwed over my chances?

[@joeyli8501]

I'm in full IB and i got in like 2 days ago. What were your marks in terms of the IB scaling? out of 7? I doubt a single low mark will completely destroy your chances. I have an 81 in Pre Cal 12 lmao. I think its more about your extra curriculurs and activities alongside your marks.

[@alexchampion58]

Hey man, did you ever get into Sauder? I’m in the same situation where I dropped Ib halfway

[@jasveerkaurmaan3918]

firstly a huge thankyou for making this video it is really very helpful.....i am from India ... UBC is one of my dream school but my scores of grade 10 and 11 is less then it the scores on website of ubc to get into but my co-curricular are really strong ... is it possible or not........???

[@TheStewartGambit]

Hi Jasveer, Thank you for your comment! Yes, I do think you still have a chance of getting in. Remember that Sauder's application is weighted 50% grades and 50% personal profile. Someone with perfect grades and a bad personal profile can be rejected and someone with a great personal profile and average grades can be accepted. Also, if you don't get in the first time, I think you should seriously consider the route I took and try to transfer in. UBC was my dream school as well and I was rejected when I applied straight out of high school. Just lean on your strengths when you apply!

[@gauriverma4331]

Hi. I'm aiming for UBC fall 2022. You have any friends in MS Astronomy course in UBC Vanc? I actually have some questions so they might help me out!

[@MatthewandIzzy]

nice advice thx

[@TheStewartGambit]

It's a bit early, but it'll give you a head start!

[@edmundjiang2570]

Is the acceptance rate at sauder actually 6 percent? the main result shows that but it says 40 percent on wikipedia.

[@TheStewartGambit]

Hi Edmund, Thanks for the comment. I can say with a high level of confidence that it is not 40%, that would be way too high. I would say it is pretty close to, if not, 6%. I cannot confirm that tho.

[@ishankundu5602]

Hey. Loved the way you explained the whole process in details. Keep up the good work. I'm facing some problems and have some queries regarding transfer after a two year diploma program in Computing Studies and Information Systems from Douglas College to Business and Computer Science (UBC Sauder) Can you help me out please?

[@bruceyu3989]

Did you get into Queen's Commerce? If so, what made you decide to go to UBC instead?

[@TheStewartGambit]

So, when I decided that I was going to transfer, my dream schools were Sauder at UBC or Rotman at UofT. I couldn't actually apply to UofT because Rotman only takes first year applicants, not transfers. So, I applied to UBC as my #1 choice, Queen's as my backup business school and then Western as a safety. I got into UBC before I heard back from Queens, so in that sense queen's response no longer mattered to me, but I actually did not get into Queen's and I didn't hear from them till July. I did hear through various forums that Queen's has very limited spots for transfer students and regardless of the rankings and standards, it is quite common for people who get into Sauder to get rejected from Queen's.

[@JhaveriAakash]

Which course was this? I'm applying for MBA. Would most of these tips still work?

[@JK-ln9sk]

Why did u choose Sauder over other business schools like Queens/ Western

[@gagankalra4555]

how to get into sauder school with schlorship in mba pls reply

[@TheStewartGambit]

Hi Gagan, Thank you for your comment. Unfortunately, I am not as familiar with the MBA program at Sauder.

[@JK-ln9sk]

Why did u choose Sauder over Queens and Western

[@TheMilkMan_]

I am a student who wants to get in. I have very good marks in all of my classes except for English (which is 81) so I was wondering if I could a) use a different language to apply (I have Polish which is a 96) and I was also wondering if they include social into the competitive average. I have a 99 in math, and I feel as if I would have a good personal paper.

[@browsin123]

English is a required course so unfortunately you can't

[@TheMilkMan_]

@@browsin123 What other courses are considered for the competitive average?

[@browsin123]

Subscribe To Pewdiepie It varies depending on what faculty you're applying to. With Sauder Math & English are required courses

[@TheMilkMan_]

@@browsin123 If I apply to BCOM, what will be considered with it? I Know math and english, but where does it say what else, or could you say what else.

[@TheStewartGambit]

English is one of the main things they consider. I finished with a 68 in English 12. Now mind you, I transferred into second-year and had a 4.0 in college but still, they do look at these things. I believe Sauder looks at every class when they make up your competitive average, but English and Math are the most important.

[@youtubeenjoyer199]

i got A A B D in year 12 do u think i could get in ,i have only ever gotten one D otherwise i have As and Bs,do u think i could get in

[@TheStewartGambit]

Hi Ali, I think a good place to start would be which class was that D in? If it was Math or English, then this could be a problem. Both of those classes are closely looked at, as they are very important for Sauder. Also, remember that Sauder's application is weighted 50% grades and 50% personal profile. Someone with perfect grades and a bad personal profile can be rejected and someone with a great personal profile and average grades can be accepted. So my other question is, do you have a strong personal profile?

[@vaibhavsethi4946]

love your videos...can you please tell how much gpa do i need so that i have a fair chance to get in..please respond:)love from india

[@TheStewartGambit]

Hi Vaibhav, In my opinion high 80's to low 90's would put you in the competitive range. However, this is all circumstantial. People will an excellent personal profile can get away with having lower grades. Remember, because Sauder weighs your application 50/50 based on your grades and personal profile, there are many different ways to compensate for a part of your application that might not be as competitive.

[@dlbai2278]

Are two video questions both for oral response or one oral one written?

[@TheStewartGambit]

Hi DL, They are both Oral responses. unless things have changed in the last 2 years. Your writing is assessed through your personal profile.

[@dlbai2278]

@@TheStewartGambit Thanks Brendan. It remains unchanged. I did three days ago.

[@TheStewartGambit]

@@dlbai2278 how did you find it?

[@dlbai2278]

​@@TheStewartGambit What do you mean? I answered 2 oral questions in my video response three days ago.

[@TheStewartGambit]

@@dlbai2278 Like how were the questions, did you find them easy? or did you think the interview questions were tough?

[@himalpatel9795]

i got 6.5 in ielts and i complete my BCOM 3 year .. can i apply for UBC saudar bussiness school ?? and how long time it take for offer lattet??

[@TheStewartGambit]

Hi, I'm not sure what the requirements are when it comes to supplementary English exams. Are you saying you have completed 3 years of a BCOM program at a different University? If that's the case, you can only transfer into year 3 and you will need to redo your last year as you must complete 2 years in the Sauder program. I applied in December and heard back in June 😁. Hope this helps, if not, I would suggest contacting an academic advisor.

[@himalpatel9795]

Brendan Stewart Thankss bro👍

[@mehmetmat3914]

you may want to consider deleting music in the video.

[@TheStewartGambit]

Hi Mehmet, Thank you for your opinion. Can I ask, are you referencing the quality of the video or copy right issues that could arise?

[@mehmetmat3914]

@@TheStewartGambit I just found the music so loud, making difficult to follow what you say.

[@TheStewartGambit]

@@mehmetmat3914 Thank you for the feedback. This was one of the first videos I made, so it was trial and error essentially. Really appreciate it tho!

[@ああ-x4d6n]

what is the uniquest fact of learning in UBC?

[@TheStewartGambit]

Hi there, Aside from academics, I would say one of the biggest things would be the people that go there. You'r going to meet so many bright minded people from all over the world. This really helps broaden your understanding of different cultures. I think another big thing would be the opportunities that you have at UBC. UBC has a very strong social life and you will have the opportunity to join basically any kind of club or sports team you can think of. We also have greek life if that is something you'r interested in. Also, Vancouver is a beautiful city with a wide array of activities that you can do. So in summary, the people, social life, clubs, athletics, and location are some great reasons to choose UBC.

[@emmadaigle7850]

How many questions were on your recorded interview? And how exactly did it work?

[@TheStewartGambit]

Hi Emma, I had 2 questions on my recorded interview. From what I have heard, the first question is a personal question and the second one is a wild card question. I got 2 personal questions, but they always switch it up. I signed into the website where you are supposed to do your interview. They let you set up a test run where you make sure your camera and mic are working. Then when you go for your real run, there is a video recording of someone asking you a question, they give you a short amount of time to gather your thoughts, and then I believe its 2 mins to answer. When you are done you can hit stop, if you are earlier than the 2 mins. At the end you are given a link that you must post in your personal profile. Hope this helps.

[@emmadaigle7850]

@@TheStewartGambit great, thank you so much! I'm going into grade 12 in September and UBC BCom is my first choice, so I appreciate the info :)

[@TheStewartGambit]

@@emmadaigle7850 Sauder was my first choice as well. Good luck with your grade 12 year and good luck with your application, I’m rooting for you!

[@Meharjot_Singh]

Bro Can I submit my 12th grade predicted marks at UBC to get a conditional offer letter for undergraduate degree!??

[@TheStewartGambit]

Hi Meharjot, I would recommend contacting UBC as they would be better equipped to answer that.

[@sm_mar_vin]

i got 88 on pre cal 11 you think that would screw me over?!

[@TheStewartGambit]

Hi there, The simple answer is no, I don't think this will screw you over. This was only grade 11 calculus and while it is important to get good grades, they are only half of your application. I think it's also important to know that they pay attention to the trends in your grades. So if you were to get something like a 92 in Pre Calc 12, this would show an improvement and would paint the picture that you are putting in the effort to progress as a student and get better. Which is more important to them than someone who only gets 100 or someone who got 100 in Pre Calc 11 and then an 85 in Pre Calc 12. Hope this helps.

[@gurleen4234]

@@TheStewartGambit do you think they would consider the learning curve schools have thrown with covid. I only have 9 weeks to do my pre calc 12 course due to covid and it's throwing everyone off.

[@nabilasaudagar8027]

Hi Brendan, Im from India and I scored 68% as in my final exm, commerce bachelors degree of 3yrs, but I was good in my practicl subject as Accounting,Maths,Tax and Audit. I got highest grades in tht, I want to get admission in UBC for Ms. in Transportation and Logistics, I also hav 15mnths current experience in logistic Compny (MNC), can i get admission for ths Ms. degree on my ths avg score!

[@TheStewartGambit]

I'm not part of admissions, so I cannot give you a definitive answer. But was your average over 3 years 68%? I think that the relative work experience will definitely help you out and you should use your experiences there as part of your supplemental application. I am not as well versed with the process for applying to graduate school as I am undergrad, so I would suggest contacting UBC www.grad.ubc.ca/contact-us

[@peters5090]

sauder snakes we in this

[@neilknightley4703]

U missed the most important part. U can afford it