NEW UPDATES FROM UBC

If you’re in Grade 10 or Grade 11 you may already be planning your courses for when you apply to UBC. Starting in September 2026, UBC’s Grade 11 requirements for the Vancouver campus are changing. Read below to see how this may affect you.

For students applying for September 2025

If you will be applying to UBC for September 2025, there are no changes to the Grade 11 requirements. 

For students applying for September 2026

If you will be applying to UBC’s Vancouver campus for September 2026 and you are a high school student in British Columbia or Yukon, there are changes to the Grade 11 requirements. Depending on the degree you are applying to, the Grade 11 requirements have been simplified or are no longer required.

Find the degree(s) you plan on applying to and review these changes to plan your Grade 11 courses. 

Post-Secondary Information 101 

Hi Strikers,

Welcome to Post-Secondary Information 101 session. In this session, we will cover what to apply, where to apply and how to apply,for your next academic adventure.

#1 What to Apply for?

If you're uncertain about your post-high school plans, there are several avenues to explore your interests. Take career interest tests, engage in volunteer experiences, join student clubs, and seize available opportunities. Additionally, feel free to connect with me, your career advisor, for guidance. The following information will also assist you in navigating this journey:

HELPFUL TOOLS FOR POST-SECONDARY 

What can I do with a major in….?  Your program of study doesn't determine your career. The skills you develop combined with your experiences can help you succeed in a number of occupations. The following schools have created a database to identify some potential career fields related to your academic program of choice: 

• University of Toronto:   https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/careers/career-planning/careers-major
• University of Ottawa:  https://www.uottawa.ca/current-students/career-experiential-learning/career-development/what-can-i-do-with-my-studies​ 
• Simon Fraser University - Watch this video about selecting a major  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sg_8fPAOYOA
• Education Planner Find Your Path Tool - Explore program and careers by choosing a category:  https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/find-your-path

#2 Where to apply? Need more information on post- secondary?

• Education Planner – Plan your post-secondary journey, search for a program or institution, apply to your chosen programs (s):  https://www.educationplannerbc.ca
• Post-Secondary BC – Connecting students with their best post‑secondary opportunities: https://www.postsecondarybc.ca
• Parent's Guide to Post-Secondary in BC - https://www.postsecondarybc.ca/for-parents/
• EduCanada Virtual Tours Canadian Post-Secondary Institutions:   https://www.educanada.ca/why-canada-pourquoi/tour-campus-tournee.aspx?lang=eng​
• University Studies Canada - UniversityStudy.ca offers up-to-date information on Canadian universities and academic programs:    https://www.universitystudy.ca/
• School Finder – School Finder features school profiles, program listings, articles, events and scholarships to help support Canadian students across their educational journey:  https://www.schoolfinder.com/About/Site.aspx  (Visit the Virtual Tours section to explore campuses online:  https://www.schoolfinder.com/Schools/Virtual-Tours.aspx) 
• Education USA - Whether you plan to pursue a short-term or full degree program in the United States, EducationUSA has the resources you need in 'Your Five Steps to U.S. Study'.  https://educationusa.state.gov/your-5-steps-us-study  
• Times Higher Education - Admission Process for US Schools:  https://www.timeshighereducation.com/counsellor/admissions-processes-and-funding
• College Board -Register for the SAT – Dates, locations, test prep:  https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/ (McRoberts School Code for SAT testing:  Ecole Hugh McRoberts Secondary School 821311)
• Fair Test – Look up schools that still require the SAT:  https://fairtest.org/
• Common Application -Online Application Service for over 1000 American institutions:  Find a school, research admission requirements, SAT resources, apply, search out scholarships:  https://www.commonapp.org
• UCAS - Apply to UK schools:  https://www.ucas.com
• Erudera -  Search universities and programs in top study destinations around the world:  https://erudera.com 
• University Rankings Canada:  https://education.macleans.ca/rankings/​
• University Rankings Worldwide:  https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings
   

#3 How to Apply?

McRoberts Gr 12 Post-Secondary Handouts for 2025/26 School Year

• EducationPlannerBC Handout.pdf
• How to Apply to Post-Secondary Step-by-Step Guide.pdf
• Scholarship Information.pdf
• myBlueprint Handout.pdf
• Student Transcripts Services Instructions.pdf
• BC Ministry of Education New Indigenous-Focused Graduation Requirement :  https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/support/indigenous-focused-graduation-requirements

If you couldn't find an answer for your question here, feel free to contact me!