Help me transfer out of JMSB concordia plz

im in my first semester at concordia, I have read that mcgill is better than concordia jmsb for a internation student who won't stay montreal after graduated(cause french for me is 100000000x difficult than english)

so is it hard to transfer to mcgill? what average gpa do i need, moreover I am required to take esl courses in first year , is it counted in the gpa or they just look into my math, economics , commerce and IT( reqired to take) gpa?

when should I start apply? at the end of first semester or the end of first year? I do not want to waste credits during the transfering, as you know the tution fee for interstudent is expensive. as an international student , does I requir to have a tofle score? if it does, how many it is required and when should I take a exam?

thanks for your help

8 Comments
 

Well, you've done your research - yes McGill is way better. In terms of quality, and brand name. Out of high school you need 90%+ to get looked at by the McGill staff.. My guess is have at LEAST a 3.3 from your current school. But a 3.0 won't get you in.

The way the BCom is structured is 1st year is only core classes (mix of intro to acctg, mktg, fin, etc) and then when you choose your major you take more specific classes. So i wouldnt worry about losing credits, you can probs transfer them over, and forget the grim past youre having at conc.

 
gdnimrodWell, you've done your research - yes McGill is way better. In terms of quality, and brand name. Out of high school you need 90%+ to get looked at by the McGill staff.. My guess is have at LEAST a 3.3 from your current school. But a 3.0 won't get you in.

The way the BCom is structured is 1st year is only core classes (mix of intro to acctg, mktg, fin, etc) and then when you choose your major you take more specific classes. So i wouldnt worry about losing credits, you can probs transfer them over, and forget the grim past youre having at conc.

for me, in my first year I am actually not involved in core courses. im a international student ,so I have to complete 30 fundermental credits which are include ESL math economics and information teconology. will these credits be transfered without waste?

if you are a canadian, what courses would you study in first year?

 
Best Response
Thanatos
gdnimrodWell, you've done your research - yes McGill is way better. In terms of quality, and brand name. Out of high school you need 90%+ to get looked at by the McGill staff.. My guess is have at LEAST a 3.3 from your current school. But a 3.0 won't get you in.

The way the BCom is structured is 1st year is only core classes (mix of intro to acctg, mktg, fin, etc) and then when you choose your major you take more specific classes. So i wouldnt worry about losing credits, you can probs transfer them over, and forget the grim past youre having at conc.

for me, in my first year I am actually not involved in core courses. im a international student ,so I have to complete 30 fundermental credits which are include ESL math economics and information teconology. will these credits be transfered without waste?

if you are a canadian, what courses would you study in first year?

As someone mentioned, call he BCom office or even better, go straight there. Its right on the first floor when you walk into the building (opposite Omni hotel, corner McTavish/Sherbrooke). Advisors are super friendly in person so you should be able to get more info. Id be surprised if your fundamental credits don't xfer, but yes you should ask.

 

Enim corporis sit quo qui. Ut ducimus eum sunt. Nisi provident iste repudiandae quis. Cumque odio tempora qui ullam tempore dignissimos voluptatem. Ut qui doloremque eos nisi similique. Ducimus recusandae omnis voluptatibus aut praesentium et reprehenderit. Velit quo unde asperiores.

Perspiciatis nihil non quia labore voluptate illum corrupti hic. Cumque consequuntur sed rerum inventore et corporis. Voluptatibus dolores nemo et nostrum. Autem nihil rerum cumque consectetur expedita. Et id rerum recusandae nam fugiat ut accusamus.

Sed quia voluptas ex voluptas sunt velit. Repellat voluptas totam et sapiente fugit. Corporis corporis eaque consequatur voluptatem facere.

Magni eius sequi ut quibusdam non autem. Sint officia voluptates labore deserunt maiores id fugiat. Temporibus quam qui at mollitia ratione nesciunt repudiandae. Et debitis cumque laudantium.

Career Advancement Opportunities

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 08 97.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 02 97.2%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Evercore No 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 01 98.3%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.8%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.2%

Professional Growth Opportunities

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 98.3%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.8%
  • JPMorgan 01 97.2%

Total Avg Compensation

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (16) $429
  • Associates (47) $258
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (24) $180
  • Intern/Summer Associate (14) $159
  • 1st Year Analyst (82) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (73) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
3
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
4
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
5
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
6
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
7
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
8
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
9
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
10
Jamoldo's picture
Jamoldo
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”