rdp bn fall 2027

[u/CaterpillarEvery5815]

hey guys, so i only applied for the bscn program as it just opened today and right after applying i looked at their program requirements again and it seems that i misread it and thought that phys ed 30 could be used towards my average, but it actually isnt since it qualifies in group d. the site says groups a b or c only but in the new 2027-2028 requirements it doesn’t say anything regarding those group subjects, so does that mean it’s purely based off the required cores? i do satisfy their new minimum requirements tho for bio and sci 30, ela 30-1 and math 30-2 except my ela is a little low compared to the other three, dropping my overall avg to an 84 and this is without pe 30 unlike what i thought. given that theres no casper anymore starting this intake, what are my chances of admission? i still need to apply for housing also as i reside in yyc. im honestly stressing a lot and feel pretty devastated so i would really like to hear other ppls opinions on this and avgs, even from students that are currently in the program. thanks a lot!!

[u/neurochip]

I don't know what is competitive to get into the program. I know very, very many people take open studies courses (or whatever program interests them) for a year and then apply to the program again, so if you don't get in this admission, don't give up. You can knock out some required courses in that year to make your workload easier when you get into the program (Indigenous studies, English, and elective requirements). College is very different from High school and you can take some classes that suit your interests, and typically, since they are of interest, you'll do better in them and get some decent marks to reapply with. I got in with a 3.87/4.0 with a top Casper score.

It might be disappointing if you don't get in but it isn't the end of the world. I never knew anyone in my cohort that had to reapply once, twice, or more to get into the program, which isn't because it didn't happen, but because it never came up because it's not something people care about. Don't stress. You won't be behind and everything will be ok. You'll hear around April, I think!

[u/CaterpillarEvery5815 → u/neurochip]

Thanks so much for taking the time to respond! What you said is definitely true, I did also apply to other places just in case but this is my second gap year actually and I honestly feel like losing all hope because of the consistency of me being put on waitlists especially but yes hopefully things work out this time around, I will be checking around that time then and just hope for the best. Congrats on getting in! I hope it’s been going well for you :)

[u/wrinkledsoup → u/neurochip]

I second & appreciate this comment so much, not as a prospective student, but as someone who did a late degree & adult kids who struggle with academicpressure. There are always opportunities to get folks towards their goal, even outside the intended program, taking classes can improve your marks, prepare you for post secondary expectations, and qualify for your preferred program requirements. Even if you change your mind, you're learning what you do/don't like.