<p>hey, i'm a junior in high school and now is about the time when i'm supposed to be looking into where i want to go to college. I'm in honors and AP classes with an A- average and i'm looking into pre-med for my undergraduate studies. With my prospects of going to med school, i dont want to spend 40-50k before i even get there. I've heard a lot about McGill university and i know that they're selective and relatively cheap. So i guess my question here is, how selective are they towards international students, and how much would tuition+ room and board be?</p>
<p>P.S- i'm not a Canadian citizen, but i am a French and Swiss citizen along with being an American citizen.</p>
<p>I just graduated from McGill and I am from the US as well (although I was born Canada) -- It is relatively cheap, I am not sure for a French citizen - but it runs around 10,000 US per semester for non-citizens
- McGill is a prestigious university, especially for science, however I think that you should definately look around before setting your sights on McGill. With your stats, you will have a great chance at getting in. However, I was also premed going into my first year and the science program at McGill is extremely tough. Professors are also very hard to contact, especially with first year classes averaging at over 600 students. I do not want to deter your decision, but look into other programs at McGill such as the new liberal science program (it would be a bit easier and allow you to take more electives) and also the Arts & Science program (I switched into this to allow for a more liberal education). Otherwise, McGill is a great school in a vibrant city with amazing students! If you need any more information, feel free to message me</p>
<p>Also room and board - first year, you are guaranteed housing through the university (runs around 1,000 -1,500 per month, which includes a meal plan)</p>
<p>After first year, most students move out of residence into the student neighborhood called the "McGill Ghetto." Rent is increasing each year, but last year I was paying around $600 for a room in an apartment that I shared. The neighborhood is less than a 5-10 minute walk to campus and is pretty safe and close to everything (nightlife and shopping)</p>
<p>Thanks a lot for the info. and about what you were saying as far as the dificulty of the pre med at McGill, do you have any other recomendations for schools that have good pre med programs and arent in the 40k- a year range?</p>
<p>There are other universities in Canada which have very good pre-med programs and most of my friends were accepted into medical school ... one is western (in london, ontario) which would be around 10,000 or you could try a state school. In my opinion, reputation doesn't really matter, especially for pre-med. Make sure that you do well in your four years (get good grades in your core sciences), get a good MCAT score and do research for a good recommendation. McGill is a great school, however, I would suggest that you space out your schedule and possibly do the Arts & Science program to equal out your grades</p>