McGill grad applicant

tothefore
Sun, 20 Feb 2011 22:26:24 +0000

Hey everyone. I recently posted this question on the McGill board and was advised by violindad to wander over this way.

I applied to McGill for my Master of Music degree (in performance). I have already had my audition at the music school and it went very well. I got very good feedback. I auditioned at two other schools and have one more scheduled, but I am considering cancelling it.

However, I was wondering… do any of you know anything about acceptance into the university for grad students?

I have a 3.55 gpa with all A’s in my music courses, but a few C’s and even one D+ in gen ed courses from my first year of college. I understand McGill is an academically rigorous school - what is expected of international graduate students (I’m from the US)? How much weight will my audition and very good recommendations have on my acceptance?

I’d really like to end up at McGill, but hope my gpa will not affect my chances negatively. Any insight??

Thanks.