What?! The first year of college doesn't count?

NewVancouverite
Fri, 08 Apr 2016 04:53:10 +0000

Hi,

I’m in my first year and I’m an International Student from Europe, so I still don’t know a lot about the North American college system.

My first year is coming to an end, with two finals left. I put a lot of effort in because I hope I can attend med school and my GPA is A+ so far, despite some English problems.

Now I read that the first year at University DOESN’T EVEN COUNT towards my final GPA.

Please tell me that’s not true…does it really not count?! (in BC, Canada) Then why should I even study for finals now, if passing is enough?

Thank you