Apply to McGill as Non-Quebec Resident?

[DJJ]

I've heard that McGill has a small pool of seats reserved for non-Quebec residents but haven't found evidence of this anywhere online... is it true or do they only accept residents?

[QueSeraSera]

I've heard that McGill has a small pool of seats reserved for non-Quebec residents but haven't found evidence of this anywhere online... is it true or do they only accept residents?

 

Here is the link to the possible applicant categories. They definitely do except out of province AND international students albeit very few....

 

http://www.mcgill.ca/medadmissions/applying/categories

[Hockeynut]

I was waitlisted and accepted to McGill as an OOP, it's most definitely do able so apply!

[LeBronto2019]

I was waitlisted and accepted to McGill as an OOP, it's most definitely do able so apply!

 

But you are a quite the beast in terms of stats and ECs. I think OP is asking about normal applicants like us

[Hockeynut]

The academic cut-off last year was 3.92. So if your cGPa isn't at that level or above don't apply. After that number for OOP only your CV/personal statement was taken into account.

[iyin0991]

Speaking of applications. I checked the website and applications open up September 1st. Anyone know if any changes will be made for application requirments (eg., CVPN...)?

[Hockeynut]

Do note that it will be "September 1st", nothing there runs on time.

[LeBronto2019]

The academic cut-off last year was 3.92. So if your cGPa isn't at that level or above don't apply. After that number for OOP only your CV/personal statement was taken into account.

 

Since I'm at UofA and we follow the A/A+ = 4.0 which would technically be the same as McGill, would it be worth applying with a cGPA of 3.90? Obviously it is below the cut-off but I'm not sure if it would be worth trying it out being so close to that number.

[Hockeynut]

Since I'm at UofA and we follow the A/A+ = 4.0 which would technically be the same as McGill, would it be worth applying with a cGPA of 3.90? Obviously it is below the cut-off but I'm not sure if it would be worth trying it out being so close to that number.

 

I doubt it will come down for the OOP category purely given the number of applicants/seats. Although who knows it may. If you are willing to spend the $100 or whatever it costs to apply this year and put int he work on the CV/PS then I would definitely apply. It really can't hurt. Although I would advise cautious enthusiasm as there is a very good chance you won't meet the academic cut-off.

[iyin0991]

Do note that it will be "September 1st", nothing there runs on time.

 

Lol indeed

[airborne]

How can I calculate my GPA for McGill?

[StarryNight]

How can I calculate my GPA for McGill?

 

McGill's grade policy and an explanation on how to calculate GPA are provided at the following link: http://www.mcgill.ca/study/2012-2013/university_regulations_and_resources/undergraduate/gi_grading_and_grade_point_averages

[medafter30]

So If I come from Ontario with letter grade of A+, A, and A-, would my A+ and A both be converted to 4 for McGill? or is it still "A+" = 4 , and "A" = 3.9 ?

 

Thanks

[StarryNight]

So If I come from Ontario with letter grade of A+, A, and A-, would my A+ and A both be converted to 4 for McGill? or is it still "A+" = 4 , and "A" = 3.9 ?

 

Thanks

 

Both A and A+ would be 4.0

[medafter30]

There is no weighted GPA right?

 

So just take all the courses taken in undergraduate and then divide by the total amount of credits?

 

I studied one bachelor degree and had to move in the middle of my 3rd year and transferred to another school to start with a new degree and then finished it. Does it mean I will take all the courses I took (in both school) and calculate my cGPA?

 

Thanks so much

[DarkGhost]

There is no weighted GPA right?

 

So just take all the courses taken in undergraduate and then divide by the total amount of credits?

 

I studied one bachelor degree and had to move in the middle of my 3rd year and transferred to another school to start with a new degree and then finished it. Does it mean I will take all the courses I took (in both school) and calculate my cGPA?

 

Thanks so much

Something similar to this was recently mentioned in another thread. But, yes, if you didn't finish your first degree, then your cGPA will be calculated using all courses.

[bellejolie]

I'm really confused - everyone keeps saying there is this magic cutoff of 3.92, but this cutoff isn't mentioned anywhere on their website. The only thing I have read is that OOP GPA's below 3.5 are rarely considered competitive. Where does 3.92 keep coming from? Does anyone have a link to this? In fact I actually know someone, who was accepted to MD/PhD from the U.S and had a 3.6 cGPA. 

[medafter30]

I think this person from the US would be in a different stream

 

Please check out this link: http://www.mcgill.ca/medadmissions/applying/admissions-numbers

 

As it was written, there was 946 people OOP applying last year (ave GPA: 3.72) and 48 people were invited for an interview (ave GPA: 3.91 with mode of 4; which means the GPA that was statistically abundant was 4)

 

As for the International students (INTL) (your friend would be in this category), the ave GPA for invited interviewee was 3.85

 

Hope this helps!

[doctorfresh]

What if you come from an Ontario school with only A+s and As are both 4.0?

[iyin0991]

What if you come from an Ontario school with only A+s and As are both 4.0?

Dude A+ and A are both considered 4.0. Give it a rest or call them yourself