<p>I am an international student from Southeast Asia and looking into getting my Master’s degree at McGill - Electrical and Computer Engineering. I guess my main issue is that the Graduate Studies Admission site does’t have an “International Degree Equivalency” guide for students who graduated from my country and so I’m having troubles converting my grades to McGill/Canadian point grade average. My undergrad is a five-year degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering and our semesters are made up of 24 credit hours the minimum. Our 3-hour lab classes also only take 1 credit hour, and our thesis and co-op with external companies are rated as P/F (not part of the final GPA). I read in McGill’s ECE’s courses section that 3-hour classes get 2 credit hours, and thesis and co-ops have an equivalent grade. When I tried converting my grades and credits, (ignoring my thesis and co-op), I end up with a 3.33/4.0 GPA. What do you think are my chances? </p>
<p>My official GPA based on my transcript is: 1.88
This is my university’s grading system:
1.00 - 1.25 - Excellent
1.50 - 1.75 - Very Good
2.00 - 2.25 - Good
2.50 - 2.75 - Satisfactory
3.00 - Pass
5.0 - Fail</p>
<p>Also, I have taken the board exam locally and passed with an 87.9% rating. I have five years worth of work experience, completed several projects related to high-speed analog to digital converters and micro electromechanical systems, and published two papers and presented them in technical conferences. I have also been sent to Shanghai and the U.S. for technical trainings. Back in the university I also co-founded a debate organisation, won several debate competitions locally, editor-in-chief of the official engineering news letter, statistics quiz, made it to the Dean’s List twice, and was a full-time government scholar for five years. Do you think these details matter? My application status is currently “In Review”. </p>
<p>And my GRE and TOEFL are above the minimum requirements.</p>
<p>Hi, I am a homeschooled student preparing to apply to McGill. I noticed on the site that for homeschooled students the application process is a little different because besides grades and test scores and stuff, they want a “statement describing the basis for your application.” Is that supposed to be long, like an essay, or short and simple? And how important is it to getting accepted? I am confused. I have good grades and test scores, so I don’t think I have a problem in any other areas.
Thanks!</p>
<p>Wow! Thank you so much for your help!
Despite the ups and downs, McGill seems like an absolutely amazing school. I can completely see myself there…I really hope I get accepted!! Plus, all the people just seem so cool! Thanks for your info!!</p>
<p>Abbybabs:
Sorry not much I can tell you about homeschool apps: i don’t work in admissions. I will tell you that your SATs are the most important factor here. </p>
<p>EleanorRigby1995:
No problem. If you have any more questions feel free to ask. I wish you the best of luck in getting accepted.</p>
<p>What about financial aid at mcgill. I understand as an american student I wouldn’t get any aid from canada but would I get any from the school? </p>
<p>Or maybe a scholarship? I have a 33 act. 17 in my class=7%. Sophomore year average gpa was a b. Junior year all As and one B+. And senior year the same. </p>
<p>I know that Mcgill does give merit scholarships - again not much i can tell you about admissions or financial aid as I don’t actually work for McGill.</p>
<p>I took both the SAT and ACT, am I required to submit everything? I know McGill does not participate in score choice for SAT, but do I need to send my ACT scores as well? Thank you!</p>
<p>Hi,
I’m applying to McGill with programs from both Faculty of Engineering (Elec & Comp Eng) and Faculty of Science.</p>
<p>My Questions are,</p>
<ol>
<li><p>Is McGill a good choice for my major (Computer Science/Software Engineering)compared to other Canadian/U.S. schools?</p></li>
<li><p>If I accepted at both faculties, should I go to faculty of engineering or science? I want to do software engineering (rather than hardware/architecture, more like Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning). What program is more suitable for my interest?</p></li>
<li><p>Do both Faculties have different internship/co-op opportunities? Am I limited to the opportunities given by my faculty?</p></li>
<li><p>I took 2 SATs (670CR, 800M, 700W and 650CR, 750M, 800W), 3 subject Tests (790Chem, 800M2, 800Physics), 4.3 Weighted GPA (around 3.7-8 UW), and one AP (Chem, 5) with Calc AB, Psych in senior yr. (Non-American from U.S. HS)</p></li>
</ol>
<p>What is my chance? Should I go ahead and buy McGill sweatshirt or not?</p>
<p>Mcgill is a good choice for pretty much anything. It doesn’t rank competitively in specific fields like comp sci, but you can bet that your degree from McGill will get better recognition by employers than an engineering school. That said, the faculty of science (to which you should apply) is cutthroat and difficult to get into. Your SATS and subject tests are more than competitive; it would be prudent to apply for a scholarship. Buy that sweatshirt. </p>
<p>For more specific information pertaining to comp sic I defer to the mcgill site</p>
<p>a) I get the sense Canadian schools are slightly less open to non-traditional students (I’d be applying to be a 22 year old freshman, though AP credits would likely bump me up to U1). I’ve taken a few college courses this past year (age 20, will turn 21 in May) but feel I might have a better chance when I apply next fall/winter if I just ignore those courses and apply as a freshman. Thoughts?</p>
<p>b) I took AP exams as a 17 and 18 year old. Would those still qualify for credit at McGill? Do you know of time limits on these? I have 4s or 5s on both English, Euro, Art History and Bio, so that’s technically 30 credits (U0 year done already?)</p>
<p>Your age and time since high school does make it a lot more complicated. I am honestly not sure if your APs would be honoured and i dunno if you can even retake SATS at your age. Have you searched the McGill site for info on transfer students?</p>
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