<p>I'm wondering if anyone has an idea of what my chances are--I'm considering a transfer to McGill University (or the University of Toronto).</p>
<p>I have a 3.7 GPA currently at the University of British Columbia as a freshman.</p>
<p>bump bump bump</p>
<p>bump bump bump</p>
<p>we need more info!! SAT, class rank, ECs...stuff like that</p>
<p>impossible to tell chances from just GPA</p>
<p>I didn't do the SAT because I went to a high school in Vancouver, Canada. No class rank. My high school average was 91%, with 86% as an A. I also did the British GCSEs with 3 A*s and 7 As (10 As). I'm an international student.</p>
<p>ECs:
- Volunteering at a place for mentally challenged adults.
- Student Council Co-chairperson.
- Lead actor in the school play, the Crucible.
- Helped out as a page at the UBC MUN.
- ESL English tutor on a weekly basis.
- Grade 12 representative to the Social Responsibility Forum.
- Treasurer for Grassroots Activism.
- Recreational piano.
- Swimming Gala/Athletics Day runner (100 m and 200 m sprints).
- Nomination for high school valedictorian, came second place.
- Debate Club winning, participation, writing.
- Wrote an article in the school yearbook and newsletter.
- Orientation leader for new students in high school.</p>
<p>Anyone have any idea?? I'm planning to pay the application fee within a week, once my grades come out to confirm my GPA and everything. Thanks.</p>
<p>Looks pretty good except for one big problem. If McGill is like any other college or university they requrire some form of standardized testing for admission (ACT, SAT, or they may even do a Hamilton-esque thing where they let you use 2 or 3 subject tests instead of the SAT I). </p>
<p>I don't know if they require one or not...but its probably best to go ahead and take one just to be sure (unless you want to research it).</p>
<p>This is what their admissions website says:</p>
<p>Your entrance requirements are determined by your educational background and the category of admission requested. Detailed information on additional requirements for specific programs, including Architecture, Education, Music, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Religious Studies (B.Th.), and Social Work is provided in this guide. </p>
<p>Admission decisions are based on your academic record, as well as performance in prerequisite courses, depending on the program. All marks are taken into consideration in determining admission, including those for failed or repeated courses. In addition, many programs take other information into consideration in making admission decisions (for example, the audition for Music or the portfolio for Architecture). Generally speaking, extracurricular activities are not significant in the admission decision, although they are an important factor in the awarding of certain entrance scholarships. </p>
<p>Admission to McGill University is competitive and students who present the minimum requirements are not guaranteed acceptance. </p>
<p>Admission decisions are frequently based on official interim academic results available at the time of review. If admitted, you are expected to maintain your level of academic performance through to the completion of your pre-McGill studies. Due to constraints of space and timing, it is not normally possible to consider applicants on the basis of repeated or supplemental course work completed after the normal file review period. Admission is always subject to the availability of places in a particular program.</p>
<p>McGill does NOT require standardized tests for students who graduate from Canadian high schools; it says to on their website. They require it for internationals, however, but not for Canadians, at least not from BC. </p>
<p>As for transfer students:</p>
<p>"The University welcomes applications from well-qualified students who wish to transfer to McGill. Please note that for many programs (including Arts) applications for transfer are often considered exceptionally and on the basis of space available. Admission standards may vary significantly from year to year depending on demand for the program. Transfer applicants are considered on the basis of university/college work and previous studies. You should have well-above average academic records and prerequisites appropriate to the program you wish to pursue at McGill. Particular attention will be paid to results of courses relevant to the proposed program of study.</p>
<p>In order to form a basis for admission for a science-based program or to be considered for credit or exemption, science and mathematics courses normally must have been completed within the last five years.</p>
<p>If you are an accepted transfer student, your advanced standing credit can only be determined after you have confirmed your program at McGill, paid the required deposit, and provided all necessary supporting documents (including detailed course descriptions). In addition to course descriptions of mathematics and science courses, you are asked to specify the names and editions of textbooks used.</p>
<p>Quebec high school (Secondary V) graduates are expected to complete a Quebec CEGEP DEC prior to admission to McGill. A Quebec high school graduate who did not proceed to CEGEP but undertook one full year of university study outside Quebec may be admissible as a transfer student. If you fall into this category, you should consult the appropriate McGill University admissions office prior to applying, in order to ensure that you possess a valid basis for admission.</p>
<p>Individuals who have undertaken studies in non-university post-secondary institutions such as technical colleges may not be eligible for admission as transfer students."</p>
<p>Thanks all for the help. I'm just done with finals, so I hope all is well.</p>
<p>So McGill shouldn't need standardized tests from me, even though I'm international, because I graduated from a Canadian high school, right? Hoping that's the case.</p>
<p>thedoverdemon, if you made UBC i'm pretty sure you are fine for McGill too</p>