Asta Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 Grade Conversion: These Grade Conversion Tables will be used to convert applicants’ letter grades to a percentage. Depending on the grading scheme of a particular institution attended, each letter grade will convert to the same percentage grade as per the appropriate table. These conversion scales were approved solely for use in academic evaluations of applications to the UBC MD Undergraduate Program. The resulting averages may differ from those calculated by your institution. Grades from schools using a percentage system will not be converted. These tables may be used by applicants to convert grades from their transcripts to the percentages shown. This will assist in determining eligibility to apply to the MD Undergraduate Program. However, applicants should be aware that in the event of a discrepancy between their calculations and those of the Admissions Office, our decision is final. Source: http://www.med.ubc.ca/education/md_ugrad/MD_Undergraduate_Admissions/Evaluation_Criteria.htm#GradeConversion The conversion table ...I think it was nice of them to post this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soggybread Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 It seems like their conversion makes more sense now as far as accounting for A+'s are concerned, since they are so rare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ace of Spades Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 I was going to post this too! Coming from UVic, my GPA has increased by about 3% over what was thought to be the old system (i.e. lowest possible percent in bracket). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plastic Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Wow, this is actually true.. I thought you were playing a cruel prank. This is amazing for anyone who didn't get a percent grade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AR12 Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 o sweet! Thanks for posting this:) Does anyone know whether this scale was used this past cycle? Would help for comparison purposes when looking at the stats they posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mithril Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 No, the scale wasn't used this past cycle, which gave students from SFU a real disadvantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claire_tea Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Wow, also coming from UVic, my GPA is MUCH higher than I had anticipated. I had completely discounted attending UBC based on the GPA conversion problems, and because of this decided not to take biochemistry but now I may have to reassess... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaplin Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 So then is my average the total percentage by converting letter grades for each course to percentages according to this scale and then factoring it into the total based on whether it was a 2,3 or 4 credit course? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADH Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Is it safe to assume that this table only applies to schools that do not issue numerical grades on official transcripts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarvs Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Is it safe to assume that this table only applies to schools that do not issue numerical grades on official transcripts? "Grades from schools using a percentage system will not be converted." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADH Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 ^Thanks. I must have been very sleepy to miss that ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-Doc Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Wow. I'm shocked to see this. I guess people from GPA schools will no longer have anything to complain about! Glad to see UBC recognized a discrepancy and did something about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerena Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 I apologize if this bothers some, but I'm stuck and need some help. How should I go about determining my average? Example semester (not one of my own just wanted one that had different credits and letter grades): Course 1 A+ 4 cred Course 2 A- 1 cred Course 3 B+ 3 cred Course 4 A+ 1 cred How would you find the average seeing that the mark breakdown for UBC is as follows on the website: http://www.med.ubc.ca/__shared/assets/Grade_Conversion_Table21093.pdf Help would be greatly appreciated since I really don't know how to find the average. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanMaverick Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 I apologize if this bothers some, but I'm stuck and need some help. How should I go about determining my average? Example semester (not one of my own just wanted one that had different credits and letter grades): Course 1 A+ 4 cred Course 2 A- 1 cred Course 3 B+ 3 cred Course 4 A+ 1 cred How would you find the average seeing that the mark breakdown for UBC is as follows on the website: http://www.med.ubc.ca/__shared/assets/Grade_Conversion_Table21093.pdf Help would be greatly appreciated since I really don't know how to find the average. 4 credits * 95% = 380%/4 credits 1 credit * 82% = 82%/1 credit 3 credits * 78% = 234%/3 credits 1 credit * 95% = 95%/1 credit Overall = 791% / 9 credits = 87.88% per credit over a total of 9 credit hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerena Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 4 credits * 95% = 380%/4 credits1 credit * 82% = 82%/1 credit 3 credits * 78% = 234%/3 credits 1 credit * 95% = 95%/1 credit Overall = 791% / 9 credits = 87.88% per credit over a total of 9 credit hours. Ryan, how awesome are you?? Thanks for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbfc Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 As an SFU student, this is beyond amazing, and almost unfair. I am positive that SFU candidates who were not successful this year will have an amazing shot next year. I think UBC students are even at a disadvantage now! What a wonderful scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwh333 Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 seems like they just took the median of each score bracket. i guess it's really good for people who score most of their marks on the lower end of the score bracket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylamonkey Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 Interesting- this is actually really interesting because I applied "for the heck of it" about 4 yrs ago, not knowing anything about the conversion. I knew that: -if they took the median of the letter grade, I would be eligible to apply -if they took the bottom of each grade range, I would count as ineligible I contacted them a few times to ask, and they told me that they would not release the conversion table. It bugged me because I had no idea if I would even be eligible. Of course, in the end they took the lower range, I was INeligible, and I got the rejection letter saying something along the lines of "if you had read our rules you would have seen that you need a minimum 75% to apply, and you did not meet that cutoff." Thanks, Mr. Transparent UBC! LOLOL! Anyways. I'm pleased, needless to say. It's almost like they read some of the threads over here... hmm.... An FYI- I will not be reading this site regularly for the next month. I may check my PMs. I also have (redacted) that I check once per week or so. Some members here have me on FB, if it is an emergency that you speak to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbfc Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 seems like they just took the median of each score bracket. i guess it's really good for people who score most of their marks on the lower end of the score bracket I think that once you get into the A/A+ range (especially A+) the majority of people will score their marks in the lower end of the score bracket. You don't see many 95%+ grades in university (at least in my experience), so the majority of the time SFU students (as well as others) will get scaled up heavily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxcv Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 One of the problems with the scale is that it lacks consistency. A person with a letter grade will always get the same score. However, a person with a percentage grade, can either get a numerical grade lower than that of a candidate with the same letter grade, or higher, contingent on the percent grade. The only way to go about maintaining consistency and fairness would be to convert all letter grades into a strict percentage. So yes, def improvement by releasing the conversion table... however this should not be the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfuguy Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 i wonder how many applicants are from ubc and how many are from the other institutions which use 4 point scale???? knowing this would make it possible to determine how much of a disadvantage the old conversion scheme was AND could help guage how much the new system helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerena Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 Personally, I am very grateful for this. I did not do a cGPA minus worst year calculation before this, and I'm shocked at what my average is now with this conversion chart and with the new rule. I won't share what it is, but let's just say I jumped out of my chair when I saw the number haha. In a good way! I have my fighting spirit back, guys. Let's do this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbfc Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 Personally, I am very grateful for this. I did not do a cGPA minus worst year calculation before this, and I'm shocked at what my average is now with this conversion chart and with the new rule. I won't share what it is, but let's just say I jumped out of my chair when I saw the number haha. In a good way! I have my fighting spirit back, guys. Let's do this Glad to hear it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerena Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 Glad to hear it! Thanks! Are you an applicant this year, sugar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swank Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 I think that once you get into the A/A+ range (especially A+) the majority of people will score their marks in the lower end of the score bracket. You don't see many 95%+ grades in university (at least in my experience), so the majority of the time SFU students (as well as others) will get scaled up heavily. All my A+'s at SFU have been 95% or higher. All of my 90-93% marks turned out to be A's. It probably depends on what department you are in and what classes you take, but I don't think I've seen an A+ given out for having less than 95%. For an English class, I had the top mark in the class (~92%) and still only got an A (I even tried asking for an A+ ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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