Chance of getting into McGill (American student)

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<p>I go to a very competitive public high school in the United States and I have already applied to McGill University in Montreal but I would like to know if other people think I have a shot of getting in.</p>

<p>SATS
math:690
critical reading: 720
writing : 710</p>

<p>ACT (with writing) : 31 composite </p>

<p>I have taken a total of 5 AP courses and this is my fifth year of a language. I don't want to get too specific with all of my classes and so on, I just would like an estimate of whether or not I have a chance at getting into McGill!</p>

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<p>and the application does not require an essay or recommendations but my counselor sent one anyway</p>

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<p>well i got
M: 610
CR: 580
W: 600</p>

<p>and i’m definately applying to McGill. I’m international as well~ Malawi :slight_smile:
hopefully my school record will make up for my atrocious SAT grades, which i didnt prepare for at all and it’s a bit of a crisis because i can’t take them again (international dates are limited etc)
I got distinction in IGCSE and hopefully will get over 38-41 points in IB.</p>

<p>i think i may have a tiny minute chance which is better than nothing, they are lenient sometimes, so just believe in yourself fro crying out loud.</p>

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<p>I think you have a great chance… SAT’s/ACT are right around their range and the transcript seems strong</p>

<p>Based on this alone, I’d say you have over 50% shot, but if your EC’s/essays are good enough, then you should be fine</p>

<p>PLEASE Chance me back!!</p>

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<p>They don’t consider EC’s. I think i’ll send in an essay and recommendations anyways as well, i don’t know how they an base admission solely on grades.</p>

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<p>I go to McGill, and it’s all on grades and SAT/ACT scores. </p>

<p>though to keep your prospects up, I got in with a 1690 SAT chem sat II 670 and math sat II 670 and ACT score of a 28.</p>

<p>so, there’s hope for you guys yet. almost 20% if not more of McGill is international, so I’m sure you guys will be fine. Really depends on what faculty you apply to though, some are harder than others</p>

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<p>thanks everyone! i am so overwhelmed by some of the stats of the kids on this site haha it’s making me nervous</p>

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<p>I was just wondering if you knew the less competitve programs. I know Biomedical Science is very competitive, but what about other science majors? I am really interested in Mcgill and I want to know the best science major to apply for US students that would increase chances for acceptance. </p>

<p>my ACT composite is 29 just for general knowledge</p>

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<p>What faculty in McGill is the easiest to get into? What is the least competitive program? What is the most competitive? How do you know?</p>

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<p>^coffeecup2945 afaik the most competitive program is probably arts&science this year. individually, the faculty of arts and the faculty of science aren’t as competitive. others, no idea.
how do i know? i read it on CC somewhere. Try site:talk.collegeconfidentialk.com googling the faculty of arts and science; you’ll probably find something on that.</p>

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<p>woooooo interfaculty!!!</p>

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<p>oh and I think science is more competitive than arts. i also read this somewhere. i forget where.</p>

<p>beefinbj, why are you everywhere? think of the cows.</p>

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<p>Really? I was accepted into the Arts and Science program but waitlisted by Science-Biomed, Life sciences. =(</p>

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<p>Biomed/life sciences is probably the most selective of all the Science tracks.</p>

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<p>whats the least selective of all the science tracks?</p>

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<p>Science is generally very selective, but out of the sciences the physical sciences (ie. physics, chemistry, comp sci, math) are usually less selective than biomed/lifesci</p>

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<p>How many programs are you limited to apply to? can you rank least selective outside of science?</p>

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<p>Anyone take a guess on my chances? I’m an American applying as a freshman.</p>

<p>SAT 2090
ACT 34
GPA 4.2
perfect score on SAT writing</p>

<p>thoughts?</p>

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<p>Very likely!</p>

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<p>newfoundglorysp what program did you get into??</p>

<p>GPA: 4.1
SAT: 1790
ACT: find out tomorrow …</p>

<p>should I even bother applying?
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