<p>I had applied as a Chem Major, so when I got rejected, I decided I needed to send them something that showed I really had something to offer the science department. I had won Reserve Grand Champion of the County Science Fair, so I sent McGill my entire science fair project report along with a letter of recommendation from my science teacher that had overseen the project. I actually sent an e-mail as soon as I was rejected to the Dean of the Science Department; I think this probably got their attention. They were really good with e-mail correspondance and told me exactly what I needed to do in the appeals process. They made their decision very quick too–definitely give it a shot! So yeah, send them something you’ve done that corresponds to the area you want to study. </p>
<p>And after this huge success story…I didnt’ even go to McGill. My parents decided it was too far away and made me attend a state school which I absolutely hate. So now that they’ve realized how much I hate it here, they’re letting me try to transfer (which isn’t easy–McGill expects very high grades in the rigorous Chem classes). So basically I’m awaiting a rejection once again.</p>