<p>Heyy,
which of the following has a greater ratio to get acceptance in mcgill?
Engineering, math, applied math or economics if my math is strong?
PLEASEE ANSWEERRR:)</p>
<p>Check out the requirements on the website. If your grades are better or just as good, you’re in. Also, apply early. They WILL reject you if the program is full, no matter how good you’re.</p>
<p>How early should we apply if we want to get into Life Science? I think it says deadline for American students is Jan 15, how much early should we apply?</p>
<p>The thing with me is that I am a Canadian Citizen, but moved to America just before Freshman year of Highschool, so I am technically an American student correct? So what would my tuition be? The 5k one for Canadian students out of Quebec, or the 20k one for internationals? I am Canadian but my family lives in New York. </p>
<p>Another thing is I have like 10 APs by the end of senior year. Most likely will have 4-5 on all of them. Will this allow me to skip most of those infamously huge 1st year classes or is that unwise? </p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>PS. what people said about getting 750 on Math SAT and still not getting in scared me. I am retaking SAT but I had 680,720,720 before. Hopefully I’ll do better this time. My ACT score is 35,34,36,27 though, would this be an acceptable alternative?</p>
<p>Since you are coming out of an American high school, your application will be considered based on requirements for an American student. If admitted, you would submit proof of Canadian or dual citizenship and would be charged the out of province Canadian tuition. If you were born in Quebec, you would pay the Quebec tuition rate.</p>
<p>The minimum SAT for Life Sciences is 670 in each of the three parts of the test so you meet the minimum. Minimum for ACT is 30 overall and at least 26 in all subscores.
[Admissions</a> standards for previous years | Undergraduate Admissions - McGill University](<a href=“http://www.mcgill.ca/undergraduate-admissions/counsellors-and-advisors/united-states/admissions-standards-previous-years]Admissions”>http://www.mcgill.ca/undergraduate-admissions/counsellors-and-advisors/united-states/admissions-standards-previous-years).
I’d say apply as early as possible and make sure your first semester grades are sent in as soon as they are ready. I would say your admission chances are “most likely” but in university admissions, nothing is guaranteed. </p>
<p>You would get credit for relevant AP exams so you can skip most intro courses that you took as AP if you get at least a 4 on the test. Be aware that a lot of students who skip intro courses through AP say that they were not ready for the next level of university courses and had a difficult time catching up.</p>
<p>Thanks for the response. I was also wondering whether sending in a letter of Recommendation would help chances. They don’t require it correct?</p>
<p>Can someone compare between applying to Faculty of Science vs Science and Arts? Is the S and Arts the one that’s much easier to do and get into? But I suppose Science is more wise if you want to move on to med school afterwards? You can choose 2 programs when you apply correct? so would it be wise to put science as 1 and science and arts as 2? it would be a good safety choice as 2 right? </p>
<p>suggestions?</p>
<p>The A&S program has the same minimum requirements as life sciences, the highest at McGill. If you are looking for a safety second choice, apply to Agricultural and Environmental Science. The minimum cutoffs are the lowest. Their freshman year program is essentially the same as life sciences and the largest classroom at Macdonald campus seats 120 students. Some students transfer to Science after freshman year. The drawback is that Mac campus is 25 miles west of downtown.</p>
<p>Also, it wouldn’t hurt to send in a ref letter but it may not be considered.</p>
<p>Hi guys (and girls). For those of you who are students at McGill, what is your overall impression with the academic quality of your classmates? I know the school does well in the rankings, but I assume this is mostly because of the quality of the professors’ research.</p>
<p>FYI, I’m an America coming to McGill for my M.A. in English next fall.</p>
<p>Is it possible to transfer within McGill from arts to engineering if I decide that it would be better for me? I would be applying as an american for the fall 2012. I’m just trying to pick the easiest school to get admitted to because McGill has quickly become my #1 choice. Montreal is beautiful, the academics are top notch and they only look at grades that pertain to what you want to do (spanish screwed me big time in 11th grade).</p>
<p>it’s almost impossible. The course requirements are completely different. I’ve never seen anyone do that before. Go for math, comp sci., physics or at least chemistry.</p>
<p>Sheik24: McGill students are generally book-smart in engineering, street-smart in management and creative in arts (quoted from an Oliver Wyman partner). There’re always a few dumb *****s in every class, but they don’t bother anyone. </p>
<p>You rarely find the next zuckerberg. They’re not as common as Harvard or Yale. But if you find hard, they’re there.</p>
<p>Does McGill have a core curriculum and gen eds? If so I can’t find the info on the website and can anyone possibly post a link?</p>
<p>I’m thinking about the Major in Physics and Computer Science but I’m not very unsure about what I want to major in let alone what I want to do when I graduate. Is it easy/hard to switch majors at McGill?</p>
<p>I’m also confused with their test scores for US students. <a href=“http://www.mcgill.ca/undergraduate-admissions/counsellors-and-advisors/united-states/admissions-standards-previous-years[/url]”>http://www.mcgill.ca/undergraduate-admissions/counsellors-and-advisors/united-states/admissions-standards-previous-years</a></p>
<p>It says SAT I and two SAT II’s or the ACT. I have an A- and a 650/680/680 on the SAT, a 700 on the Biology SAT II, 29 composite, 27 english 30 math, 28 reading, 31 science but only a 25 on combined english/writing. For the B.A.&Sc. says I need a minimum 26 subscore for each but does mcgill care about the combined english/writing? </p>
<p>I am applying to the B.A.&Sc. or the B.Sc.(physical). For the B.A.&Sc. Instead of my typing everything out and making it harder to understand, if anyone would like to help me just go to the link i posted. I am confused as to what scores I should send and if I need to take another SAT II. </p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>Combined A&S is one of the most selective programs. For the SAT, you need the SAT I and 2 SAT II’s and all 5 scores must be at least 670. For the ACT. the composite must be 30 or higher and at least a 26 for each subscore.</p>
<p>Alright, thanks, I guess I can’t apply to that then!</p>
<p>What about minoring then?
This is also under the combined degree BA/BS, “alternative combinations are a Major Concentration in Science with two Minor Concentrations in Arts” [Bachelor</a> of Arts and Science | Undergraduate Admissions - McGill University](<a href=“http://www.mcgill.ca/undergraduate-admissions/choosing-your-program/bachelor-arts-and-science]Bachelor”>http://www.mcgill.ca/undergraduate-admissions/choosing-your-program/bachelor-arts-and-science) so I assume it has the same admission requirements. If I just get into the regular Faculty of Science will I be able to take classes and/or minor in the Arts and/or other sciences?</p>
<p>@numberfortyone: it is <em>not</em> impossible to move from Arts to Engineering. My twin moved from Philosophy to Mechanical engineering. </p>
<p>What made the transfer possible was that he took Cal I in the fall, linear algebra in the winter and realizing in the summer that he wanted to transfer took Cal II. They apparently didn’t care about whether or not he had the other U0 science courses, as long as he had the pre-req math to start his program (which he did). </p>
<p>I don’t know what U0 is like for an Arts student, but I want to say it’s flexible enough for you to take certain math courses as electives. If you do that, I’m sure you won’t be in too bad of shape if you choose to switch. (NOTE: if you’re worried that you’ll miss out on any special U0 engineering knowledge, or whatever: don’t be. Engineering programs don’t officially start until U1, if that makes any sense. U0 is just a blow off / time to get your pre-reqs in.)</p>
<p>On the app it says to pick two schools to apply to, does that mean I will get two separate admissions or if I don’t get into my first choice they’ll still consider me for my second choice?</p>
<p>How important are subject tests to McGill? I’m still confused on what to submit. I have a 650/680/680 and a 29 composite. I am applying to the Faculty of Science (physical sciences) and then the B. Eng. I am taking the Math II and Physics subject tests just for McGill so I don’t really want to spend a lot of time studying for them. The minimum requirements for the subject tests are 650 for each for the sciences and like 580’s for engineering. If I just do some practice tests and am getting above a 650 and just pass the requirements is that ok or do i actually need to study and get closer to 800’s? </p>
<p>Sorry…so the question is do i just need to pass the requirements or do I still to do well and try to get 800s?</p>
<p>It’d be in your best interest for you to get the highest score you can possibly get. Meeting the minimum isn’t enough for a good chance. If you look at past admissions averages, not just last year from but years before too, you’ll notice that the averages gradually increase. I’m keeping that in mind for sure.</p>
<p>Does McGill offer a program in Intelligence Studies?</p>
<p>I am an Asian/Middle Eastern female that is about to graduate from high school in the United States. I have a 3.8 GPA and a score of 1740 on the SAT with pending scores from a second testing in October 2011 and pending scores on the ACT, which I plan to take in December. I have taken 3 APS and 7 Honor courses throughout my high school career. My dream is to attend McGill University in Montreal, Quebec beginning in the Fall 2012 term. I am a Canadian citizen because I was born in Montreal, and my father graduated from his class at McGill in the top 10 percentile. What are my honest chances of getting into this school? What is the estimate time that I would hear back from them about my admission? Also, what are some good backup schools to apply to that are in the area in case I am not accepted?</p>
<p>Backup schools: Most universities in and around Montreal are, of course, French-speaking. I assume that you are interested in an English language university. If so, Concordia is a well-regarded university and is very close to McGill. The only other English language university in Quebec is Bishops University. It is primarily undergrad, but has strong academics (as almost all Canadian universities do) and has graduated 15 Rhodes scholars. Bishops is over an hour from Montreal.</p>
<p>The fact that your father graduated from McGill will have no bearing on your acceptance: because of the Canadian belief in equality, Canadian universities do not give special privileges based on heredity.</p>