Trying to get into McGill... again!

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So here is my case: I’m a mature student of 38 and already have a degree from an university abroad. My GPA there was 3.67. I also got a Certificate (30 credits) from the University of Montreal last year, where I got a GPA of 3.97. I had applied to McGill before getting that Certificate and got admitted to the Faculty of Arts, but at the same time I was diagnosed with chronic depression, social phobia and generalized anxiety disorder. Long story short, I freaked out dropped out of McGill after only one week. Fortunately I was able to get treatment and feel I can go the academic lane over again.

The thing is, I’m not sure how McGill will consider (or re-consider) my application this time. Back then they said I’d have to apply again the same way (which I did last weekend) but I’m worried that the fact that I got accepted then left may have an impact on their decision.

Any ideas about this would be really appreciated!

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Any thoughts?

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You should reach out directly to admissions. Best of luck!

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I can’t see that any of us here on a message board would have a better informed opinion than a McGill representative.

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Just so that anyone who’s on the same boat knows, it seems they don’t really care much about you abandoning university the first time. I just got admitted :slight_smile:

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That’s great news - best of luck!

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I think that you should talk to admissions at McGill. We found them very helpful when we were looking at McGill a few years ago.

My guess is that you will be fine. However, admissions staff at McGill would know better than me.

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You were right. My “problem” has been solved. I’ve been admitted :smile: