McGill grad applicant

College Majors Music Major
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<p>Hey everyone. I recently posted this question on the McGill board and was advised by violindad to wander over this way. </p>

<p>I applied to McGill for my Master of Music degree (in performance). I have already had my audition at the music school and it went very well. I got very good feedback. I auditioned at two other schools and have one more scheduled, but I am considering cancelling it. </p>

<p>However, I was wondering.. do any of you know anything about acceptance into the university for grad students? </p>

<p>I have a 3.55 gpa with all A's in my music courses, but a few C's and even one D+ in gen ed courses from my first year of college. I understand McGill is an academically rigorous school - what is expected of international graduate students (I'm from the US)? How much weight will my audition and very good recommendations have on my acceptance? </p>

<p>I'd really like to end up at McGill, but hope my gpa will not affect my chances negatively. Any insight?? </p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

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<p>The following from the Schulich School’s website ([Entrance</a> Requirements | Music - McGill University](<a href=“http://www.mcgill.ca/music/future-students/graduate/entrance-requirements]Entrance”>http://www.mcgill.ca/music/future-students/graduate/entrance-requirements)) confirms what I suggested on the McGill forum. Perhaps, you have read it before.</p>

<p>“The minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is 3.0 out of a possible 4.0, or a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.2 out of 4.0 in the last two years of full-time studies. In some departments, however, a higher CGPA is required for admission.”</p>

<p>I suspect that the departments requiring a higher CGPA are the ones that are more bookish than performance.</p>

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<p>Ah, fantastic!! Thank you for pointing that out!!</p>