Required grades for 2nd year programs
12-16-2010 at 11:46 PM
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Required grades for 2nd year programs
Generally, how strict are they with enforcing the minimum grade requirements when applying for your major after first year? Is there any sort of leeway, or do you just not get in if you don’t have the marks? (More specifically, your mark in the class you plan on majoring in)
Plus, how exactly does the process work when applying for your major after first year?
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to get into honours the minimum is usually a 6... pretty sure that is strict... but for more specific/limited programs higher grades help... it really just depends on how many people apply and how many spots they have
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12-16-2010 at 11:59 PM
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Generally, how strict are they with enforcing the minimum grade requirements when applying for your major after first year? Is there any sort of leeway, or do you just not get in if you don’t have the marks? (More specifically, your mark in the class you plan on majoring in)
Plus, how exactly does the process work when applying for your major after first year?
Thanks!
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1. You get the grade, you get in, you don't, you don't.
2. You don't get in if you don't have the marks.
3. You apply to the program and choose a bunch of courses that are cool. |
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12-17-2010 at 11:23 AM
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3. You apply to the program and choose a bunch of courses that are cool.
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like bio 2c03? /trollface |
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12-17-2010 at 12:16 PM
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dont be off by 0.1 it sucks n there is no leeway
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12-17-2010 at 03:25 PM
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does anyone know what the cutoff usually is for honours biology and psychology? I've heard its high :|
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12-17-2010 at 03:46 PM
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where would i be able to find the requirements for the program i want to go into?
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12-17-2010 at 03:51 PM
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where would i be able to find the requirements for the program i want to go into?
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http://lmgtfy.com/?q=mcmaster+undergrad uate+programs
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12-17-2010 at 03:56 PM
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12-17-2010 at 04:03 PM
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pretty dumb question |
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http://lmgtfy.com/?q=require+witty+come back
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12-17-2010 at 06:02 PM
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HAHA that's amazing..story of my life!
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12-17-2010 at 08:34 PM
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pretty dumb question
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The cutoff changes from year to year. Look at the Undegraduate calendar, under science programs ->Biology and Psychology. Keep in mind though, that these are basic requirements to apply, not necessarily get in. Generally, if you're between 9-10 avg you're pretty much guaranteed entry to your first choice program.
Marks are very strict, if you're off by 0.1 you're not in. And as for applying, it'll be on SOLAR just like choosing courses and whatnot 
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12-18-2010 at 01:40 AM
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The cutoff changes from year to year. Look at the Undegraduate calendar, under science programs ->Biology and Psychology. Keep in mind though, that these are basic requirements to apply, not necessarily get in. Generally, if you're between 9-10 avg you're pretty much guaranteed entry to your first choice program.
Marks are very strict, if you're off by 0.1 you're not in. And as for applying, it'll be on SOLAR just like choosing courses and whatnot |
Ok awesome, thanks, I have about a 9.5 now, and am looking to improve upon that a lot next semester. I had heard bio psych was competitive, and was worried a low 9 would not be enough. I'm definitely gonna try and get it up to make sure I get in. Thanks for the input! |
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