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03 Jul 2016, 01:25
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New here but made an account just to share my story.
So I decided on applying to Desautels a little late. I was hesitant initially because I didn't think I had the application to make it and that caused me to deliberate on it than I would have otherwise (not to mention the application fees). Anyhow, eventually ended up deciding I wanted to try it so I basically applied on May 31, 2016. This is sort of the application I went with: 2 years of WE (engineering/science), 640 GMAT (Q39, V39, IR 8, AW 6) and a 2.9ish GPA. After having scrolled through these pages, I knew I was on the lower end of the scale in these measures so I had to work extra hard on the other aspects. My employers provided me with a great recommendation but I think the essays were what really stood out to them.
I made them as personal as I could and tried to walk them through the challenges I had been through and it worked. Not bad for a first ever application. The same is true for the interview.
All said and done, I was able to submit all my documents by June 15 and got a response within a couple of days for an interview. After going through that, in another couple of days, I got my acceptance.
Normally, I would not post this but I hope that someone like me ( i.e. someone conflicted about applying to their favorite school or is unsure if he/she still has a shot this close to the deadline) will come across this and decide to go for it.
And a thanks to the people who kept this thread going - helped quite a bit with the tips. I'd love to throw some pointers out for the essays and interview. Feel free to PM me.
So I decided on applying to Desautels a little late. I was hesitant initially because I didn't think I had the application to make it and that caused me to deliberate on it than I would have otherwise (not to mention the application fees). Anyhow, eventually ended up deciding I wanted to try it so I basically applied on May 31, 2016. This is sort of the application I went with: 2 years of WE (engineering/science), 640 GMAT (Q39, V39, IR 8, AW 6) and a 2.9ish GPA. After having scrolled through these pages, I knew I was on the lower end of the scale in these measures so I had to work extra hard on the other aspects. My employers provided me with a great recommendation but I think the essays were what really stood out to them.
I made them as personal as I could and tried to walk them through the challenges I had been through and it worked. Not bad for a first ever application. The same is true for the interview.
All said and done, I was able to submit all my documents by June 15 and got a response within a couple of days for an interview. After going through that, in another couple of days, I got my acceptance.
Normally, I would not post this but I hope that someone like me ( i.e. someone conflicted about applying to their favorite school or is unsure if he/she still has a shot this close to the deadline) will come across this and decide to go for it.
And a thanks to the people who kept this thread going - helped quite a bit with the tips. I'd love to throw some pointers out for the essays and interview. Feel free to PM me.
03 Jul 2016, 20:20
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Hi plk10,
Congratulations on your admit to McGill and welcome onboard.
If you would like to join the McGill class of 2018 group please PM me your number.
Indeed nice of you to share your experience and to give some hope to other aspiring candidates
Best Regards,
Dominic
Congratulations on your admit to McGill and welcome onboard.
If you would like to join the McGill class of 2018 group please PM me your number.Indeed nice of you to share your experience and to give some hope to other aspiring candidates
Best Regards,
Dominic
10 Jul 2023, 09:57
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