<p>I know McGill doesn't take essays, extra-currics, or recommendations into account but is there any way I could send them one of my teacher's recommendations by mail?</p>
<p>Last year there was a "Scholar's Dinner" at my school for students with a high GPA and only 40 students out of our whole 180 students in our grade received special "Book Awards." This is when a teacher that is very familiar with a university selects a student he or she thinks will make a good match. My French teacher gave me the McGill Award. Is there any way I could include this in my application?</p>
<p>"McGill University does not require letters of recommendation. In most cases, admission decisions are made on the basis of the transcripts. However, should a school counsellor or principal wish to furnish important additional insight on a particular applicant, this must be submitted in a sealed envelope, signed across the flap by the author."</p>
<p>The financial aid application, which is for need-based as well as merit-based awards, requires a recommendation, to discuss leadership of the student. They also consider extracurricular activities and want an essay -- so once you apply for aid, there is a more American-University-like set of application requirements.</p>