McGill and UofT Applicants 2012

Original post by Ning77

Hi

I have received an offer from Mcgill to do a BA program about 2 weeks ago.

Until tonight, I thought that I would have to do a 4 year program.

Im predicted A*AA at A level and it seems from this forum that if I get something like that I will be able to enter into U1 and take a 3 year course?

Also, I was wondering what their policy on deferring entry is? My place at the moment is for 'Fall 2012' entry, but has anyone managed to defer to 2013? I'd like to take a gap year but don't want to annoy them by asking if they are just going to say no

Thanks

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I had the same question as you, I emailed Service Point, this is what they replied.

For your gap year, I really have no idea, the best in my opinion would be to drop them a email, and see what they say.

BTW, do you mind me asking when you send your documents..

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Ning77

Thanks for the info.

Thats really, really annoying as im basically basing my decision on whether I can do a three year course.

I applied in September and sent my documents off in October i think. It took ages after I sent them off for them to arrive, but I'm not sure whether this was because they just didn't bother updating my Minerva page.

I may call them and try to ask for more details, because I can't afford to accept if there is a possibility of having to do four years.

Reply 87

Hey guys,

I am applying to Mcgill, today my status changed from "Ready for Review" to "Reviewed-Decision Pending"
Anyone else got that? What does it mean exactly? Does this mean i am defiantly not going...

Thanks.

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Original post by Alexlol28

Hey guys,

I am applying to Mcgill, today my status changed from "Ready for Review" to "Reviewed-Decision Pending"
Anyone else got that? What does it mean exactly? Does this mean i am defiantly not going...

Thanks.

No..far from it. Usually it goes like this - Ready for Review > Further Review Required > Reviewed - Decision Pending > Decision

It could just mean the faculty does not have the time to make a decision right now.
You could be on that status for about a week or two I guess.

Just out of curiosity which faculty and what are you predicted?

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Original post by Azland

No..far from it. Usually it goes like this - Ready for Review > Further Review Required > Reviewed - Decision Pending > Decision

It could just mean the faculty does not have the time to make a decision right now.
You could be on that status for about a week or two I guess.

Just out of curiosity which faculty and what are you predicted?

Well I applied for Material Eng and Computer Eng, my predicted grade are AABB and I already have an A.

You probably wont know this, but do you know how long will it take for them to make the final decision? will i have to wait for every one else to get reviewed?

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Original post by Alexlol28

Well I applied for Material Eng and Computer Eng, my predicted grade are AABB and I already have an A.

You probably wont know this, but do you know how long will it take for them to make the final decision? will i have to wait for every one else to get reviewed?

Cant be sure..I just check college confidential sometimes and see the same stuff. People there sometimes wait for anytime between 1-3 weeks before a decision is made. And no, I guess you are in a separate list and will be done before everyone else is reviewed.

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Original post by Azland

Cant be sure..I just check college confidential sometimes and see the same stuff. People there sometimes wait for anytime between 1-3 weeks before a decision is made. And no, I guess you are in a separate list and will be done before everyone else is reviewed.

Thanks for the info. Did you get an offer?
All i can do is Hope...

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Original post by Alexlol28

Thanks for the info. Did you get an offer?
All i can do is Hope...

Nope..still on further review myself. Expect it to stay like that till end of feb minimum. Just hope you get a decision before March 8th if you feel you've not done well.

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Original post by Azland

Nope..still on further review myself. Expect it to stay like that till end of feb minimum. Just hope you get a decision before March 8th if you feel you've not done well.

Why March the 8th?

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Original post by Alexlol28

Why March the 8th?

A Level Results day. After you get an offer generally people still keep the offer even if grades drop significantly from the predictions ( just not a drastic fall ). I suppose you will be required to upload your actual results after 8th if a decision is not made yet.

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Original post by Azland

A Level Results day. After you get an offer generally people still keep the offer even if grades drop significantly from the predictions ( just not a drastic fall ). I suppose you will be required to upload your actual results after 8th if a decision is not made yet.

Well I sat all my AS last June, did not sit any modules this January, taking all my A2 in June, so I guess this doesn't really apply to me. :cool:

Reply 96

Original post by loz876

My status changed today from "Under review/ready for review" to "reviewed - decision pending"... anyone else had this?? Could it mean I'll hear in the next few days??

This also happened to me.. you heard anything yet?

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loz876

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Original post by Alexlol28

This also happened to me.. you heard anything yet?

Nope not yet :frown:

getting impatient now!! are you doing A levels?
EDIT: sorry forget that questions, read previous posts! :tongue:

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