Letters

Figuring out university admissions

April 24, 2014

Elmer G. Wiens
204-5555 Balsam Street
Vancouver, B.C. V6M 4B5

Editor
The Vancouver Sun

Published: Vancouver Sun, Thursday, April 24, 2014 Page B7

Re: Demystifying university admissions, Opinion B7

Dear Editor

The public might be interested in answers to questions raised by Kate Ross’s explanation of UBC’s admissions procedures.

1. How was the number of domestic first-year spaces set at 6,271 for this year?

2. What was the average grade cut-off for accepted applications?

3. How do the registrar and staff weigh and rank the extracurricular activities of high school student? Does this include work-related experiences? What about rural students who may not have the same opportunities to volunteer as urban students?

4. Why does Kate Ross begin her article with a reference to Ivy League universities? Does emulating these universities serve the best interests of British Columbians?

Sincerely

Elmer G. Wiens
UBC Alumnus
Vancouver