McGill and UofT Applicants 2012

I'm sorry but I dont quite understand. I take it that you have finished 2 AL's already and are currently doing your 3rd?.

I have finished A-level in maths and chemistry.

I am currently doing A-level in physics and further maths.
NB: I will be taking physics and further maths exam in june, hence i haven't finished my AS yet.

What did you upload originally before they asked you for the AS Results?

High school transcript, it contained the marks i scored at my first year(in chemistry and maths) in A-level, my O-level grades and my predicted grades for physics and further maths.

Quite odd. That should be fine. Are you doing cie or edexcel btw?. Call up Service Point on Monday morning to ask them what exactly to do.

To those who are firming McGill, which rez are you gonna opt for?

Though i'm considering New Rez and C4, they are relatively expensive; is anyone able to shed some light on these 2 rez?

To anybody heading to McGill, do you know if it is possible to be accepted for a BA economics course without taking maths at AS or A-level?

Yes it is possible as there are no prerequisites for applying to the Faculty of Arts - which teaches economics.

New Rez is usually considered the party rez; most rooms are shared, but since it's a converted hotel they're quite nice and ok sized. It's also really well situated, there are 2 grocery stores, a sushi shop, and a few restaurants right by it. It's also in front of the (in)famous Bar des Pins, a grungy student bar where people go pre-drink or watch hockey. You're also very close to campus, which is nice during the winter.
I haven't seen the rooms at the C4, so I can't really say anything, but they're supposed to be really nice too!

Very few people actually live in rez at McGill even in first year, and virtually everyone lives in private accommodation in second year.

When does the accommodation page on Minerva open...?!

Also, any1 have any thoughts on McGill vs. LSE? Which is better etc etc?

Is it true that the minimum entry requirements for McGill are BBC at A level? Cause thats what I have read..

Yeah, and not to mention that New Rez is also where the rich kids are. Anyway, you are making me sway towards New Rez for now

Which rez are you opting for?




As in for arts? As far as the humanities and social sciences are concerned, LSE has a far better reputation.

That aside, you should factor in things like student life, environment and teaching quality too.

I'm actually finishing my BA at McGill this term and going to the UK for postgrad next September!
I always lived in private accommodation while at McGill, but a lot of my friends were in rez. From what I have seen, you tend to meet people more by joining in sports, clubs, etc, than by living together in rez.

Montreal is a great city to live in, there's always something going on. It's not too big, but it's impossible to get bored: the music scene is great, and there are thousands of cafés, bars and clubs for all tastes. I'm sure you'll love it!

Seems like you had helluva fun at Montreal!

But were you already fluent in French before going to McGill? I can't speak French at all and its somehow setting me back from seriously consider taking up my offer :/

Hi guys I have been admitted to Mcgill's faculty of arts and I was interested in doing a degree in Economics. I also hold offers from University of Bath and Exeter for Economics. The QS rankings suggest that McGill is far superior for Economics, yet this is not the general consensus on forums. I want to do Investment Banking (typical lol ) I am not sure which offer to take up. Thanks in advance!

AS grades-aaaac
predicted A*A*AAA
ielts 7
international aplicant
applied back in october
in minerva : still ready for review
should i worry ??

only thing I have uploaded was transcript from AS

+ i send personal statement +predicitons + reports to them by mail.

i very nervouse about my application, I think ive done smth wrong.

McGill is definitely superior for economics. It's a very competitive program! McGill as a university is also much more internationally renowned (within top 30 in the world, can't remember the exact ranking). Finally, Montréal is loads more exciting than Bath or Exeter, I have to say.

The only advantage Bath and Exeter hold over Montreal is a) the cheaper fees/less hassle (I assume you're British?) and b) probably smaller class sizes.

Wow thanks for this. Bath has been ranked 7/8th for Economics in the UK and has the same graduate prospects as Oxford. However, it is very low on the QS university rankings. A lot of people are saying McGill's ranking this year is an anomaly. Also, I have heard that its is difficult to get into Investment Banking from McGill. Whereas Bath has a placement year with many going into Banking after their undergrad degree. I think a Canadian would know best though.

I want to do a BA Honours in Economics. I am unsure whether this will give a good chance of getting into Banking over Bath's Bsc Honours with a Placement year (paid). Any advice? Thanks in advance.