English and creative writing? PLUS: transfers?

zzzzurzolo
Sat, 30 Apr 2005 18:33:42 +0000

I gather that Mcgill’s impressive academic reputation stems from the sciences, however, I know next to nothing about the English Department. I fell in love with Montreal this summer while on vacation, and I am interested in applying for transfer as a Soph. next year. My interests are rooted in both writing (fiction) and film (more so production then theory). From the little research I performed, I understand that Mcgill does not offer any film and/or video production major. But, I would be willing to fill my thirst for film with summer courses and other programs of the sort.

After undergrad. school, I currently plan on applying to graduate film schools. Obviously that might change in the future, so, I figure an undergraduate degree from an “ivy-caliber” university would indeed be a worthwhile acquisition.

How competitive are the students within the English department? Also, does Mcgill’s infamous grade deflation impact English students as much as med. students?

The only other school of interest in Mcgill is Concordia. They offer a decent film production program, but obviously the university as a whole is leagues below Mcgill. With that in mind, what opinions or experiences have you had with Concordia students and the university itself?

Finally, since I would be a transfer student, what are the admissions statistics? Do you suggest applying after my freshman year at another university, or waiting until after sophomore year?

Thanks in advance to any replies.