Queen's Commerce Application:
by Joel Nicholson Feb 28, 2019
Looking to educate yourself on the Queen’s Commerce application process?
Then you’re in the right place.
Today I’m going to show you the exact info you need to start a successful application to Queen’s Commerce—info I use to get hundreds of students accepted over the years.
The best part?
This post is fully updated for the 2019-2020 application.
Please note: if you’re looking for a more detailed analysis on the Queen’s Commerce essay questions, then you’re NOT in the right place.
Instead, check out my top-rated Queen’s Commerce Admissions Bootcamp.
Here’s a free 10-minute preview:
And, here’s a $50 coupon you can use towards the bootcamp for being a reader of the blog:
So here’s what we’re going to cover in this post:
- What Are My Chances of Getting In?
- What Are the High School Requirements?
- How Do I Apply?
- How Do I Get Accepted?
- Who Can Answer My Other Questions?
What Are My Chances of Getting In?
With a quick Google search, you’ll find that Queen’s Commerce receives around 7,000 applications per year and annual enrollment of 475 students.
So, basic math suggests that the Queen’s Commerce acceptance rate is 7%, right?
Wrong.
We’re forgetting to apply two main things:
Problem #1: The Cut-off
The Queen’s Commerce cut-off has been 87% for more than a decade, and surprisingly, a large number of students do not meet this grade requirement.
We estimate around 45% of students do not meet the cut-off.
This means: if you do meet the cutoff, you’re competing against significantly fewer students.
In fact:
Your chances nearly double to 12%.
Problem #2: Rejected Offers
You may find this hard to believe…
…but students do reject their offers to Queen’s Commerce.
In fact, the Queen’s Registrar reports that 55% of students accept their Queen’s Commerce offers.
So, what does this mean?
It means that the admissions committee has to offer more acceptances than their planned class size, knowing that 45% of students will reject their offer.
Therefore, the actual acceptance rate is around 22%.
So, on average, if you meet the cut-off you have a 1 in 5 chance of admission.
Yes, that’s much higher than 7%.
But don’t forget…
…You’re up against an incredible pool of students.
With that said, your chances can be higher or lower if:
- You’re from Ontario or outside Ontario
- Queen’s Commerce is your first-choice
Curious to learn more? Watch the video below:
What Are the High School Requirements?
If you currently attend an Ontario high school, Queen’s Commerce has the following course and grade requirements before you can be officially admitted:
| Mandatory Course | Minimum Mark |
| Grade 12 English (ENG4U) | 80% |
| Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) | 80% |
One other 4U math course, such as:
|
80% |
| Three additional 4U or 4M courses | n/a |
You can still obtain an offer from Queen’s without these courses…
…However, your offer will be conditional, subject to you completing the prerequisite courses.
You’re probably wondering:
“What if I apply early, before some of these grades are available to Queen’s?”
They’ll simply look at your Grade 11 grades, such as ENG3U and MCR3U.
But the more likely situation is:
They’ll waiting until your mid-term of final grades for your Grade 12 classes are available.
IB Requirements
HL Mathematics and English with a minimum anticipated final score of 5 (predicted/final).
British Columbia (BC) Requirements
English 12, Calculus 12 or Pre-Calculus 12 with minimum grades of 80%; and two additional Grade 12 subjects with no minimum grades.
From another province?
Use this fancy admissions requirements search tool.
English 12, Calculus 12 or Pre-Calculus 12 with minimum grades of 80%; and two additional Grade 12 subjects with no minimum grades.
From another province?
Use this fancy admissions requirements search tool.
English 12, Calculus 12 or Pre-Calculus 12 with minimum grades of 80%; and two additional Grade 12 subjects with no minimum grades.
From another province?
Use this fancy admissions requirements search tool.
English 12, Calculus 12 or Pre-Calculus 12 with minimum grades of 80%; and two additional Grade 12 subjects with no minimum grades.
From another province?
Use this fancy admissions requirements search tool.
English 12, Calculus 12 or Pre-Calculus 12 with minimum grades of 80%; and two additional Grade 12 subjects with no minimum grades.
From another province?
Use this fancy admissions requirements search tool.
English 12, Calculus 12 or Pre-Calculus 12 with minimum grades of 80%; and two additional Grade 12 subjects with no minimum grades.
From another province?
Use this fancy admissions requirements search tool.
English 12, Calculus 12 or Pre-Calculus 12 with minimum grades of 80%; and two additional Grade 12 subjects with no minimum grades.
From another province?
Use this fancy admissions requirements search tool.
