University of Calgary? Or any other ?

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<p>First, they are asking me for my SAT I scores. Why? Because I studied in an American system school, so SAT scores are indeed needed in Canada.
I did the stupid/or great mistake of taking a prep university program,said to be as challenging as university, and sent those to University of Calgary.
Okey, can I get accepted in Engineering Oil/Gas?</p>

<p>(Anything beyond 25k dollars per year is too expensive for me. But I would love to have
a look at it if you guys have any university in mind.)
(I am an International Student,from Portugal.)</p>

<p>Following the grades. </p>

<p>Highschool</p>

<p>Final total average is 81.9% </p>

<p>Being that my average in math,sadly due to my teacher, is a 79% </p>

<p>Physics 87% </p>

<p>Chemistry 84%</p>

<p>Biology 78 % <_<</p>

<p>Fun and games no problem until here. I believe I would have been accepted had I submitted those alone. Please do keep note, the grades above are not IBs or A levels or anything fancy. </p>

<p>Now, following the grades of the post secondary institution that I attended for a year. </p>

<p>Composition 87%</p>

<p>Literature 93%</p>

<p>Advanced Computer Concept 88%</p>

<p>Also, Journalism from the University of Northwestern. 90% average.</p>

<p>Calculus 2 had an average of 80% in those until the last exam screwed me over. Was not prepared for it. Got a 55/100 in the exam. Final average 75 % </p>

<p>Physics 2 same story, last exam 40/100. Final average 74% </p>

<p>Total Final average 81.53%</p>

<p>Now, please do take note those are college level courses. Not that it makes any difference. </p>

<p>SAT I
Took it once, for the heck of taking it.
Was horrible. <_< </p>

<p>Reading-470
Writing-440
Math-430</p>

<p>IELTS- 7. Could have gotten an 8 but was careless in the reading section. </p>

<p>My volunteer/working experience is heavy,so is my creativity in writing essays. However, nothing besides grades was asked from me. </p>

<p>What is annoying me is the SAT. Why the heck are they asking for it ? Should I send them that crappy one ? Notice that I have until August to send them the SAT scores.
I am currently planning on retaking the SAT. Getting something around 600-800 points in each section. However, I don't know if I should be devoting so much time in studying for the SAT I if they are simply going to "look" at it not really giving it any credit
So, thoughts?
Can I get in? Which other universities could I get in with those grades?
If I am going to take the SAT I, it would have to be in May. So, with the waiting time of 2-3 weeks,mid may I should have around 2000 SAT I score ready to send.
Notice that I am planning on entering university in September.
Also, lets try to solve the University of Calgary and to where I can apply and probably enter with my tangible grades. Leave the SAT part for last.
Thanks guys!</p>

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<p>Anybody ???</p>

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<p>I doubt U of Calgary will only be 25k a year. Tuition alone should be around 18-19k, if you add residence and food the total cost goes up to about 30+k.</p>

<p>Check this out for info on tuition
<a href=“http://www.aucc.ca/canadian-universities/facts-and-stats/tuition-fees-by-university/[/url]”>http://www.aucc.ca/canadian-universities/facts-and-stats/tuition-fees-by-university/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Take a look at the ACT test, it’s equivalent to the SAT, but you might find it easier. There’s a practice test somewhere on their website.</p>

<p>[A</a> Student Site for ACT Test Takers | ACT Student](<a href=“The ACT Test for Students | ACT”>http://www.actstudent.org/)</p>

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<p>Uhm, I see, that is rather interesting, I was quite sure it was about 15k tuition.
I know of the ACT. However, I prefer the SAT. Interesting enough, I talked with admissions from Calgary about such matter and they told me that they prefer the SAT <_<</p>

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<p>Tuition is only ~10k a year for international students… tack on 10k for living expenses, and it will only cost about 20k.</p>

<p><a href=“http://www.ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/current/assets/FEES_CHART.pdf[/url]”>http://www.ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/current/assets/FEES_CHART.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>In 2011 you only needed 80% to get in to engineering; however, the average has been increasing, and your SAT is pretty low as well:</p>

<p>[Competitive</a> Admission Criteria | Undergraduate Admission Guide | University of Calgary](<a href=“http://www.ucalgary.ca/admissions/competitive_admission_avg]Competitive”>http://www.ucalgary.ca/admissions/competitive_admission_avg)</p>

<p>I am not sure about your chances for admission. Maybe try applying to SFU/UVic and those kinds of places.</p>

<p>Definitely retake the SAT. Since you are an international student they WILL look at it - they wouldn’t ask for it otherwise. Besides, your grades are borderline and the SAT could be the determining factor.</p>

<p>I am currently at the University of Calgary (Biology) so if you have any questions about the university then feel free to ask.</p>

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<p>Awesome that you study there.
I will send you a private msg right now.</p>

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<p>It’s 10k for 5 courses, in other words, PER SEMESTER. Therefore tuition alone is 20k per year.</p>

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<p>OH you’re right. Sorry I missed that.</p>

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<p>Made the same mistake in the past. Sounded too good to be true.</p>