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How does McGill calculate admission average?
Admission is based on McGill’s calculation of your “Top 6” pre-university (4U, 4M) course average. A minimum of six 4U and/or 4M courses are required for admission.
What grades does McGill look at?
Grades 10, 11 and 12 academic results will be considered, including prerequisites for the program to which you applied. All results are taken into consideration in determining admission, including those for failed or repeated courses.
Does McGill require predicted grades?
Admission to McGill is competitive and subject to availability of space. As such, minimum grades may fluctuate up or down in any given year….
| LAST YEAR’S CUT-OFFS (2021) | |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 38 subject points (predicted) or 37 subject points (final) overall 5 (and at least one 6) in each math & science (6 in SL Math) |
Does McGill only look at top 5?
Admission is based on McGill’s calculation of your ‘Top 5’ academic Grade 12 courses, including the prerequisites for the program to which you applied. Marks for failed/repeated courses are taken into consideration and will be used in the ‘Top 5’ calculation, as required.
Does McGill University accept A levels?
Admission review process The minimum requirements are three A-Levels (or equivalent), in three different subjects, or two A-level and two AS subjects, in three different subjects. Note that admission is competitive and applicants who present the minimum requirements are not guaranteed admission.
How hard is McGill to get into?
While an 85\% average is a requirement, the average entering grade at McGill is over 92\% making it very competitive to apply. There are also seats reserved for students from Quebec, making the admissions process highly competitive at McGill.
Does McGill have a waitlist?
Waiting List. Applicants admitted to McGill are required to confirm by a certain date. Once the confirmation deadline has passed, we admit applicants from the waitlist in order of merit depending on available space in each program. This is why we create waiting lists for some programs.
How long does McGill take to review applications?
It takes between 24 to 48 hours for the system to process applications.
How hard is it to get into McGill University?
Admission to McGill is competitive and subject to availability of space. As such, minimum grades may fluctuate up or down in any given year. These programs are offered on the Macdonald campus . Note : The B.A. & Sc. is a unique degree that is jointly offered by the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Science.
Can I reconsider being refused admission to McGill University?
It is not normally possible to reconsider refused applicants on repeated courses or improved final grades due to timing and limited space. All McGill programs attract many more applicants than their enrolment capacity. Accordingly, admission is very competitive and we must refuse a certain number of strong, motivated applicants like you each year.
What does “grade not available” mean?
“Grade not available” cannot be selected in this period. The grades to be submitted as interim grades depend on how many terms (or semesters) your school has per year. All self-reported grades will eventually be verified against official grades from your school.
What happens in my last semester of pre-university studies at McGill?
If you are a pre-university student, you are expected to continue your strong performance and to earn your diploma or leaving credential. It is rare for students admitted to McGill to perform poorly in their last semester of pre-university studies. However, should your performance decline significantly or in case of failure, please do not panic.