English and creative writing? PLUS: transfers?

<p>I gather that Mcgill's impressive academic reputation stems from the sciences, however, I know next to nothing about the English Department. I fell in love with Montreal this summer while on vacation, and I am interested in applying for transfer as a Soph. next year. My interests are rooted in both writing (fiction) and film (more so production then theory). From the little research I performed, I understand that Mcgill does not offer any film and/or video production major. But, I would be willing to fill my thirst for film with summer courses and other programs of the sort.</p>

<p>After undergrad. school, I currently plan on applying to graduate film schools. Obviously that might change in the future, so, I figure an undergraduate degree from an "ivy-caliber" university would indeed be a worthwhile acquisition. </p>

<p>How competitive are the students within the English department? Also, does Mcgill's infamous grade deflation impact English students as much as med. students?</p>

<p>The only other school of interest in Mcgill is Concordia. They offer a decent film production program, but obviously the university as a whole is leagues below Mcgill. With that in mind, what opinions or experiences have you had with Concordia students and the university itself?</p>

<p>Finally, since I would be a transfer student, what are the admissions statistics? Do you suggest applying after my freshman year at another university, or waiting until after sophomore year?</p>

<p>Thanks in advance to any replies.</p>

<p>Hey! I'm only going to McGill in Sept, so I can't answer all of your questions, but I do know that Concordia's creative writing program is excellent. Even though it's not on McGill's level internationally, it might be a good choice if you're serious about writing and film, since the quality of the program itself is so high.</p>

<p>I am also interested in English or writing as a possible major or minor. I've also had the problem of finding information about these programs at McGill, and their quality etc. I know McGill is known for sciences, but there are many students in the arts, and I couldn't imagine it having a a BAD English program. I don't think it offers a creative writing major, though when I asked about this some months ago someone posted that there is a program where you can take creative writing courses at Concordia.</p>

<p>Concordia seems like a decent option... If anyone does know about Mcgill's English dept. and/or creative writing program, any information would be wonderful.</p>

<p>Sorry if I wasn't clear, I believe there is a program <em>through McGill</em> where you can take more creative writing courses at Concordia. Havn't confirmed this though, or even researched it.</p>