Originally Posted by Buddastotle

Yeahh im aware, but physics just seems scary, i did really good in grade physics ;but, it like everyone says first year physics is grade 12 review, but its really hard :S

Is it really that much harder than chem and bio?

No it's really just another course.

For me personally, the lectures were either at 830 (i have yet to stay awake through a class this early) or late at night (i would have to wait 3-4 hours to attend the lecture), so I rarely went to class.

Furthermore, my last exam was physics and I really didn't care about it enough to study.

Finally, I am not a big fan of physics and I have a hard time learning anything I don't like.

Originally Posted by Buddastotle

Yeahh im aware, but physics just seems scary, i did really good in grade physics ;but, it like everyone says first year physics is grade 12 review, but its really hard :S

Is it really that much harder than chem and bio?

It was one of my lowest marks during undergrad and I'm not really that much of a slouch when it comes to physics. Some of my friends who are fairly intelligent individuals didn't do as well in the course either.

That being said, people do get 12s in 1B03, especially when certain profs are teaching it.

Originally Posted by RememberTwce

No it's really just another course.

For me personally, the lectures were either at 830 (i have yet to stay awake through a class this early) or late at night (i would have to wait 3-4 hours to attend the lecture), so I rarely went to class.

Furthermore, my last exam was physics and I really didn't care about it enough to study.

Finally, I am not a big fan of physics and I have a hard time learning anything I don't like.

Yeah, thats pretty much like me, did you have reinsstander?(mispell ed lol)

Originally Posted by Bernard

Could anyone answer this please?

I don't know about overloading in second year, but I overloaded in first year because I was afraid of physics 1b03 and figured that by overloading I could just drop it if I did crappy on the midterms and still have a 30 unit course load. Sneaky i know. But I ended up doing extremely well in physics and just never dropped my other elective. Would I recommend it? I'd say it's possible but you have to realize that it will take up some of your time. So if you'd rather do an extracurricular then maybe don't overload, but if taking a course interests you more, go for it! plus, you always have that option of dropping one if things go.. not as planned

Quick question, do we find out if we have been accepted into health sciences on our grade report?

Originally Posted by yoni

I don't know about overloading in second year, but I overloaded in first year because I was afraid of physics 1b03 and figured that by overloading I could just drop it if I did crappy on the midterms and still have a 30 unit course load. Sneaky i know. But I ended up doing extremely well in physics and just never dropped my other elective. Would I recommend it? I'd say it's possible but you have to realize that it will take up some of your time. So if you'd rather do an extracurricular then maybe don't overload, but if taking a course interests you more, go for it! plus, you always have that option of dropping one if things go.. not as planned

Thats pretty logical lol, Do you know if thats possible for life science students? Cause i am scared of physics 1b03 aswell

Yea it says at the bottom of your grade report which programs you are eligible for.

Originally Posted by mini1s

Quick question, do we find out if we have been accepted into health sciences on our grade report?

Originally Posted by Buddastotle

woow york? i guess that prove that institution doesnt matter at all, it all based on the supplementary then after you meet the cut off: however, the 14 from mac is indicative of alot though

Fourteen from Mac is pretty much only indicative that most of the transfer applications probably come from Mac to begin with. The York comment is rude and unnecessary.

Originally Posted by Bernard

Yea it says at the bottom of your grade report which programs you are eligible for.

Thank-you! I wasn't sure if we recieved an email in addition to the grade report!

The cutoff thing for high school isn't true, it depends on the number of applicants and their marks. I know for a fact that last year no one with an average under 94% was considered for first year BHSc.

And no worries, I did terrible in physics too

Originally Posted by RememberTwce

I'm almost certain it's exactly like high school (past the cutoff marks don't matter).

I had a measly 10.0 and I got in as a transfer.

Because of my extremely low physics mark, my GPA was only 3.63 (weak I know).


[Before you other transfers think I'm a dumb ass, I have to say I did not enjoy many of the life sci classes (PSYCH 1X03, PSYCH 1XX3, BIO 1M03) and I never do well in uninteresting material]

Originally Posted by Buddastotle

Yeah, thats pretty much like me, did you have reinsstander?(mispell ed lol)

Yes I did. Great teacher. I went to a few of Hughes' classes and did not enjoy it at all.

Originally Posted by Bernard

The cutoff thing for high school isn't true, it depends on the number of applicants and their marks. I know for a fact that last year no one with an average under 94% was considered for first year BHSc.

I don't think there is any validity in this.

Originally Posted by Bernard

The cutoff thing for high school isn't true, it depends on the number of applicants and their marks. I know for a fact that last year no one with an average under 94% was considered for first year BHSc.

I doubt that. I barely made the cut-off for health sci and got in.

Originally Posted by crazyfree

I doubt that. I barely made the cut-off for health sci and got in.

Was that for last year though? Because the percentage fluctuates from year to year

Originally Posted by Bernard

Was that for last year though? Because the percentage fluctuates from year to year

The year before (2009). But I still highly doubt that not a single person within 90-93 got in last year.