UBC Doesn't Let Asian Student In

In a shocking decision, the admissions office of the University of British Columbia, located in British Columbia, did not let an Asian high school graduate into the university.

Alex Yu-Zhang, a graduate of St. George's School, was shocked when, after applying to UBC with correct deadlines met, he recieved a rejection letter. Alex acheived almost straight A's (above a 86% average) in grades 10, 11, and 12. He also completed 6 Advanced Placement courses over the course of three years in high school. He took part in many extracurricular activities in the school, such as the yearly Math fair, the soccer team, and the basketball team. He was also an editor of the school newsletter and took part in many school plays. A very, very original student if we've ever seen one.

The UBC school of Engineering has varying prerequisites for their undergraduate degrees. Alex Yu-Zhang was applying to get an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering (a program that has 98.3 % of Asian students in the school, funnily enough), and had met all the course requirements and credits needed. His parents were shocked, as were his friends who were saddened that Alex wouldn't be joining them while they drained kegs and didn't study. His school's university counselor, Jason McDouwatt, was the most surprised.

"I've never heard of this kind of phenomenon happen. I know Alex personally; him and I had a close relationship when it came to his future planning," McDouwatt said. "I made it my personal interest to make sure this pleasant young man got into the university of his choice."

But the most shocking part of this already confusing story is WHY the university didn't let Alex in. UBC is often referred to as the "University of a Billion Chinese". A racist and belittling nickname, yes, but not something that the university admissions office would pay attention to. Apparently not. Alex's rejection letter was the generic UBC admission rejection, but with an added post script at the end.

The issue is currently being looked into by St. George's School counselors, and several other private high schools in the Vancouver area with a signifigant Asian population. Should the issue continue, the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada will get involved, which actually means they will glance at the file and shred it.