McGill Chances-From NJ

chrisss1
Mon, 01 Aug 2011 01:59:48 +0000

Mcgill doesn’t care about anything outside the realm of academic achievement for undergraduate admission, I’m afraid. 1300 isn’t a great SAT score but less and less emphasis is being placed on it over high school marks. And yours seem fairly strong. A 3.6 GPA would give you an excellent shot at any program and university in Canada. Your chances are pretty good. Last time I checked, I think the cutoff (or was it average?) admission into mcgill arts was 86.8 or something close to that number.

Also note, there are numbers to back it up when the claim is made that the academic bar is set lower for international students. Mcgill is struggling for money so admitting many international students boosts their revenue through inflated tuition fees. You will be no exception.

I was admitted as a Canadian student with similar grades (minus SAT) and I imagine you stand a good chance as well. Remember though, you are NEVER guaranteed. Your chances are NEVER 100%. So hope for the best, expect the worst.