So I applied for the Faculty of Science last week, I’m waiting to turn in my 1st semester grades currently. I’m planning on majoring in CS within the Faculty of Science, and I somehow just now realized the Faculty of Arts also has a CS degree that is about 1/2 the price (I’m a US high school student). I didn’t know this when I applied, and according to their website I have to submit an entirely new application to add the Faculty of Arts. I’m aware of the differences between the two, but I’ve heard a BA in CS with a supplementary minor will give you most credits earned by a BS CS major.
I really am not in the financial position to drop another $80, but if I have to in order to save all the tuition costs, I will. What should I do? My stats and stuff are well above the minimum for both schools, but if a BA in CS is almost as good as a BS in CS for $20,000 less I may be able to go to McGill without taking out as much in loans.
If I’m wrong or misguided please correct me I’m just trying to make the best financial move.
On the application you can apply to two different programs. Is it possible to edit your application online? If not call admissions tomorrow (they will be closed next week) and ask if you can amend your application.
There are a lot of very good universities in Canada. Have you thought about applying to some that are a bit less expensive than McGill for international students?
The Macleans rankings for CS schools would give you a good list of Canadian universities with very good CS programs. If you just go down the list, there will be few that are as famous as McGill, but several good ones that cost quite a bit less.
https://www.macleans.ca/education/best-computer-science-universities-in-canada-2019-ranking/
I do realize that this doesn’t actually answer your question. You might want to contact McGill directly to get an answer to your question. In our experience via email they are a bit slow, but you could try this or try phoning them.
I can edit everything except which faculty to apply to, so I’ll call tomorrow and see what to do.
To be honest, with the bachelor of arts + housing, it really isn’t that much if I can get a small entrance bursary or an entrance scholarship. I really like Montreal and I’d like to be in a city I enjoy for 4 years, as where I live now kinda sucks. I realize most kids say that but I’m in a pretty rural part of the American south and I’d really like to get out of my comfort zone. Thanks for the list of schools though, I’ll definitely check it out and see if there’s anything better out there.
Can you add a second choice on the online application?
@gibsonfender Definitely call. They are really helpful (usually). Just be polite. (Said as only a dad can say.) We have found admissions to be great to work with. (This is our second go round with them.) Best of luck!
Yeah I called today and got it all settled. They are really polite and answered everything really fast.
You could but I didn’t realize this until after I applied and you can’t change it beforehand.
@gibsonfender What did Admissions say?
That’s good news. Best of luck!
I had to submit a new application but hopefully with the tuition difference I’ll be able to go, so I’m not too upset about paying the fee again.
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I am applying regular decision and I don’t see where I can send recommendation requests, send in my transcripts, write essays, or anything. Is there a place to send in a resume too?
@Nicole02 McGill’s application is purely focused on academic history. They don’t care about extracurriculars. However, if you are applying for scholarships, it requires two letters of recommendation and two essays.
The difference between American application and Canadian applications is a bit jarring, as I completed my McGill application in fourty minutes, while the american process can take months.
You have to apply on their website, and then they’ll email you a link to Minerva which you’ll use to send them scores, apply for financial aid, and send in your transcript. It’s a pretty straightforward process I prefer it to Common App.
@theladymacbeth @gibsonfender
Oh okay, thanks!
Because I was expecting to write a personal essay and send in recommendations.
I read on their website that you can apply for a scholarship if your SAT scores are higher than 740 for each section, but my reading is lower. Is it worth to still apply for financial aid?