Getting into McGill

[Anonymous]

From what I am reading it seems to be mostly grades and SAT scores above a certain threshold, so if you qualify based on those, would you be in automatically?

[Anonymous]

No, but if you don't have those, there's no point in even applying.

[Anonymous]

Pretty much, but the actual cut-off varies every year. The mininum requirements are listed. If a kid is right at that threshold, it might be tricky.

However, if your child is way above the requirements, then you can consider it a safety! This is really comforting for kids, considering the comparative unknowns and subsequent stress of US college admissions, where you never quite know what magic formula of extra-curriculars will push you over the edge. My son was in that situation. He was accepted, but ultimately decided it would be too cold for him in the winter (he's cold-sensitive), so he went somewhere warmer. My younger kids are considering McGill, however - they love the cold!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Pretty much, but the actual cut-off varies every year. The mininum requirements are listed. If a kid is right at that threshold, it might be tricky.

However, if your child is way above the requirements, then you can consider it a safety! This is really comforting for kids, considering the comparative unknowns and subsequent stress of US college admissions, where you never quite know what magic formula of extra-curriculars will push you over the edge. My son was in that situation. He was accepted, but ultimately decided it would be too cold for him in the winter (he's cold-sensitive), so he went somewhere warmer. My younger kids are considering McGill, however - they love the cold!

My kid got in with 1520, 4.7 (weighted) from DCPS; he probably could have gotten in with slightly less on SAT/GPA from what I read. It's kind of off the radar of most US-based students.

No essays, and pretty quick application.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:From what I am reading it seems to be mostly grades and SAT scores above a certain threshold, so if you qualify based on those, would you be in automatically?

The minimum requirements will vary by major. That's McGill's way of culling the apps. And it makes for a deceptive acceptance rate. You can't apply at all unless you have the minimum gpa and test scores, which are going to be different for each program.

[Anonymous]

What about the new possible French requirement?

[Anonymous]

There is no French requirement for 2025 according to their website.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Pretty much, but the actual cut-off varies every year. The mininum requirements are listed. If a kid is right at that threshold, it might be tricky.

However, if your child is way above the requirements, then you can consider it a safety! This is really comforting for kids, considering the comparative unknowns and subsequent stress of US college admissions, where you never quite know what magic formula of extra-curriculars will push you over the edge. My son was in that situation. He was accepted, but ultimately decided it would be too cold for him in the winter (he's cold-sensitive), so he went somewhere warmer. My younger kids are considering McGill, however - they love the cold!

My kid got in with 1520, 4.7 (weighted) from DCPS; he probably could have gotten in with slightly less on SAT/GPA from what I read. It's kind of off the radar of most US-based students.

No essays, and pretty quick application.

This may answer my concern - the website for the metrics are for unweighted GPA - my kid has 4.65 weighted but falls below the 3.8 unweighted GPA that they state is the cutoff (and ACT score is far above the cutoff). Did your child's unweighted GPA meet the cut off?

[Anonymous]

My friend's DD was below 3.8 uw and had SAT score lower than the minimum. They were going to go TO, but was advised to report anyway and she was accepted.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There is no French requirement for 2025 according to their website.

I think the requirement is to reach a certain level eventually, but there is no requirement for admissions. The push for French in Quebec has been great lately, and bilingualism is required for many jobs. It's possible fewer people will apply because of it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Pretty much, but the actual cut-off varies every year. The mininum requirements are listed. If a kid is right at that threshold, it might be tricky.

However, if your child is way above the requirements, then you can consider it a safety! This is really comforting for kids, considering the comparative unknowns and subsequent stress of US college admissions, where you never quite know what magic formula of extra-curriculars will push you over the edge. My son was in that situation. He was accepted, but ultimately decided it would be too cold for him in the winter (he's cold-sensitive), so he went somewhere warmer. My younger kids are considering McGill, however - they love the cold!

My kid got in with 1520, 4.7 (weighted) from DCPS; he probably could have gotten in with slightly less on SAT/GPA from what I read. It's kind of off the radar of most US-based students.

No essays, and pretty quick application.

This may answer my concern - the website for the metrics are for unweighted GPA - my kid has 4.65 weighted but falls below the 3.8 unweighted GPA that they state is the cutoff (and ACT score is far above the cutoff). Did your child's unweighted GPA meet the cut off?

How is that mathematically possible?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Pretty much, but the actual cut-off varies every year. The mininum requirements are listed. If a kid is right at that threshold, it might be tricky.

However, if your child is way above the requirements, then you can consider it a safety! This is really comforting for kids, considering the comparative unknowns and subsequent stress of US college admissions, where you never quite know what magic formula of extra-curriculars will push you over the edge. My son was in that situation. He was accepted, but ultimately decided it would be too cold for him in the winter (he's cold-sensitive), so he went somewhere warmer. My younger kids are considering McGill, however - they love the cold!

My kid got in with 1520, 4.7 (weighted) from DCPS; he probably could have gotten in with slightly less on SAT/GPA from what I read. It's kind of off the radar of most US-based students.

No essays, and pretty quick application.

This may answer my concern - the website for the metrics are for unweighted GPA - my kid has 4.65 weighted but falls below the 3.8 unweighted GPA that they state is the cutoff (and ACT score is far above the cutoff). Did your child's unweighted GPA meet the cut off?

How is that mathematically possible?

A smattering of Bs in unweighted classes and As in weighted classes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Pretty much, but the actual cut-off varies every year. The mininum requirements are listed. If a kid is right at that threshold, it might be tricky.

However, if your child is way above the requirements, then you can consider it a safety! This is really comforting for kids, considering the comparative unknowns and subsequent stress of US college admissions, where you never quite know what magic formula of extra-curriculars will push you over the edge. My son was in that situation. He was accepted, but ultimately decided it would be too cold for him in the winter (he's cold-sensitive), so he went somewhere warmer. My younger kids are considering McGill, however - they love the cold!

My kid got in with 1520, 4.7 (weighted) from DCPS; he probably could have gotten in with slightly less on SAT/GPA from what I read. It's kind of off the radar of most US-based students.

No essays, and pretty quick application.

This may answer my concern - the website for the metrics are for unweighted GPA - my kid has 4.65 weighted but falls below the 3.8 unweighted GPA that they state is the cutoff (and ACT score is far above the cutoff). Did your child's unweighted GPA meet the cut off?

How is that mathematically possible?

A smattering of Bs in unweighted classes and As in weighted classes.

You shouldn't try to answer math questions anymore.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There is no French requirement for 2025 according to their website.

i cant find that ---i see only for 24/25

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Pretty much, but the actual cut-off varies every year. The mininum requirements are listed. If a kid is right at that threshold, it might be tricky.

However, if your child is way above the requirements, then you can consider it a safety! This is really comforting for kids, considering the comparative unknowns and subsequent stress of US college admissions, where you never quite know what magic formula of extra-curriculars will push you over the edge. My son was in that situation. He was accepted, but ultimately decided it would be too cold for him in the winter (he's cold-sensitive), so he went somewhere warmer. My younger kids are considering McGill, however - they love the cold!

My kid got in with 1520, 4.7 (weighted) from DCPS; he probably could have gotten in with slightly less on SAT/GPA from what I read. It's kind of off the radar of most US-based students.

No essays, and pretty quick application.

This may answer my concern - the website for the metrics are for unweighted GPA - my kid has 4.65 weighted but falls below the 3.8 unweighted GPA that they state is the cutoff (and ACT score is far above the cutoff). Did your child's unweighted GPA meet the cut off?

Yeah, they were almost a 4.0 unweighted. I honestly don't know what the cutoff would be. Number of APs would matter as well (had 13), and language may count for a bit (French AP). That being said, passed on the offer for a number of reasons, including distance (miles, and cultural difference between DC metro and Montreal)