<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>