McGill, IB, and other stuff

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<p>I know the IB program has a lot of weight in Canada. I'm an american student working towards an IB diploma. Would McGill expect predicted grades from me, because my school does not do as far as I know.</p>

<p>Also could anyone specify as to what the school has to send. I know it sends a transcript and a school profile, but is there anything else?</p>

<p>And do my SAT scores look good enough for McGill?
SATM: 670 SATW: 650 SATCR: 610 (ouch)
SATII M2: 690, I'm retaking math 2 and bio tomorrow.</p>

<p>I know they are low, but theyre the weakest point in my application.</p>

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<p>Here's the SAT info from collegeboard for mcgill:</p>

<pre><code>Middle 50% of
</code></pre>

<p>First-Year Students Percent Who
Submitted Scores
SAT Critical Reading: 640 - 740 78%
SAT Math: 640 - 720 78%
SAT Writing: 650 - 720 78%
ACT Composite: 29 - 31 37%</p>

<p>This is the profile of last year's class who submitted SAT's. You're a little bit low on the low end it would appear.</p>

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<p>does mcgill put a lot of emphasis on scores? what other factors do they look at?</p>

<p>and I have no idea what my IB personal code number is! is it okay if I just dont write it?</p>

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<p>McGill only considers grades and standardized test scores, though they leave a box for you to explain any extenuating circumstances.</p>

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<p>that's all!? If I mail in an essay/resume/art work, will they at least look at it?</p>

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<p>just so you know, IB really doesn't have a lot of weight in canada. unfortunately, because i'm an IB student too.
The students that are IB are obviously viewed in a very high academic regard, but overall it's a lot more impressive when applying to the states or especially overseas.</p>

<p>on the bright side, mcgill is probably one of the only canadian universities to acknowledge the difficulty of the IB program and so it certainly does give you a big big advantage. although just so you know, nowadays they try to force any IB student to go right into second year courses because otherwise they would have an "unfair academic advantage" over the rest of students.
definitely something to consider.</p>

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<p>does mcgill hold IB in such esteem that my IB curriculum will outweigh my low SATs?</p>

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<p>Hey, I just have a few questions about being an IB Diploma student and applying to McGill… What are my advantages and stuff…

  • I’m quite international, lived in Paris, Rome and Dubai (does it matter that I’m international) and that I’m French…</p>

<ol>
<li><p>Do I need SAT’s if I’m an IB student, do they care whether or not I have a good SAT score? Or should I not even bother with taking the SAT?</p></li>
<li><p>What is the IB score requirement and do they care if my predicts are high, but i get lower on my actual exam??</p></li>
</ol>

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<p>They will definitely care if your scores are lower than predicted results. For IB, they require grades of 5 or better on all Higher and Standard level exams; if your score ≥ 32 but you have a grade below 5, you must have several 6 or better grades to compensate. Some programmes are more competitive and require higher grades.</p>

<p>While they have a policy of requiring all scores, so long as you’re applying from a high school outside the US, you probably can get away with not sending the SAT if you’ve taken it, and definitely don’t have to take it. If you’re applying from a US IB-programme, you can instead chose to use your SAT and high school record for admission and use IB results primarily for advance standing.</p>

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<p>is 32 too low for the faculty of arts?</p>

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<p>Thread is old.</p>