Still Reviewed-Decision Pending

OhioCollegeDad
Sat, 27 Apr 2013 15:45:56 +0000

Hello all.
I’m a dad of an American who has applied to McGill (two programs: B.Sc. and B.A&Sc.). We were in Reviewed-Decision Pending status for a long time, and I periodically looked at this forum to see other students in the same situation. Now I have some experience to share, that may provide hope or insight to someone this year or in coming years visiting this page.

My son is a good student-- almost all A’s and a 31 ACT. Not Einstein but good. Shortly after we applied (~Feb), we were in R-DP on both programs. And it stayed like that. And stayed like that. It is maddening. Finally around April 1, the status on the B.A&Sc. program changed to waiting list. Oh well. Still R-DP on the B.Sc.

Then, on 23 April (!!) the status on the B.Sc. also changed to waiting list. Damn. I told my son to give up on McGill and move on. Two days later he texts me that the status on BOTH of them changed to “accepted.” Good grief, what a rollercoaster. Now I’m making last-minute flights and appointments to visit McGill before the 15 May decision deadline. (We already have sent the deposit to Ohio State University, so we’re good there. Of course we lose it if he goes to McGill.)

I’m 99% sure he will go to McGill.

Anyway, guys, I just wanted to share that, for what it’s worth, since I’ve benefited from reading your posts. I hope it doesn’t raise false hopes, but maybe it also says not to give up.

Good luck to all, whatever your choice is!