<p>I would say that you have a fairly low chance at both UBC and UofA. UBC is easy to get to considering its reputation and international rankings, that does not mean it is not selective. The people who do apply there usually meet the cut-off marks (in Canada, well at least Canadian applicants, there are percentage/GPA cut-offs, where if you are below that minimum required grade you are not even admitted), so even though UBC has a fairly high admit rate, I am sure that part of this is attributed to the people applying, meaning those who do not meet the cut-off do not even bother applying cuz well, whats the point of spending time and money on an application when there is little to no chance). So thats why I think it has a fairly high admit rate (50% ish if I am not mistaken). In terms of how they would evaluate an American applicant, I dont know. Not sure if the cut-offs would apply to you as well. However, with a GPA of a 2 you will have trouble, unless if your Grade 12 GPA is high (well more accurately Gr11 and 1st term of Gr12). A lot of EC’s are good, but even though UBC has broad based admission, I still do not think it is to an extent as US institutions where amazing EC’s can make up for a very low mark (no offence). It is good, however, that you are getting 4’s on your AP’s, that will show the adcom that you are capable.I would also advice that you take that SAT and submit it (i think American applicants may be required to submit an SAT/ACT but I am not sure on this), but regardless of if u have to or not, I still would prepare for an SAT and try and do well on it (2000ish), this should show them that you are capable and will make up for your low GPA. If you do that, then maybe you have a decent shot at getting into UBC. But honestly, with a 2.x GPA, I really dont know how good your chances are (imo very low), so make sure you take more AP’s, take the SAT. You need to find other ways to compensate for yoru low GPA, and I believe that AP’s and SAT will be able to do that.</p>