French, Required?

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<p>Hey all,</p>

<p>I was just wondering, I am a prospective transfer from the University of Massachusetts and I would like to know if you absolutely have to speak French to deal with Montreal's city life?</p>

<p>I have been to Montreal many times. I do not speak any French. I have had only language experience with Spanish (currently almost done with the major and a sophomore). </p>

<p>So, my question is remains:</p>

<p>1) Am I going to even be looked at because I don't speak French?
2) If admitted, will I be able to handle a French world just getting by on their second language?
3) How easy is it to pick up French?</p>

<p>Stats (If this also helps for transfer admission, if anyone knows):
Listed in matter of importance in review</p>

<p>Current GPA (Sophomore status, university; 44 credits): 3.80 GPA
ECs: Student Government, Hillel, Pride Alliance, Social Activities Council --- Leader positions in all.
HS GPA: 3.25 GPA
SATs: 1220</p>

<p>Thanks,
AS.</p>

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<p>yeh u will considered</p>

<p>and u dont need french here....i havent used my french since i got here...its completely useless...everyone speaks english around mcgill...</p>

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<p>When I visited I had no problems at all....I have taken 2-3 years of french (so I am no expert here) and I didn't really need to use any at all. It was cool being able to read some of the signs and such though around the city!</p>

<p>McGill affairs are all in english of course.</p>

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<p>You definitely don't need French here. I don't know any french, although I have been picking up some vocab while I have been here.</p>

<p>I would say that you have a fairly good chance of being admitted over all. Good luck.</p>