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[hdf055]

Hey everyone,

Sorry for another chances thread, but I had to do it! I would like to know my chances for UofO...

cGPA: 3.5/3.6 (this will go up when my last year is completed.)
GPA (Best 2): 3.8
LSAT: 156
EC's: good.
PS: Still polishing, but it looks good so far.
LORs: Strong.

Let me know what you guys think! (fingers crossed)

[schroed]

I believe your cGPA is competitive (perhaps on lower end), but your lsat is a bit low. However, the trend seems to be that Ottawa doesn't care that much about LSAT (but to what extent, I'm not sure). I guess that's the longer way of saying that I think you have a chance, but that you certainly aren't a lock. If it helps, I was admitted in early april with a ~3.6 and a bit of a higher lsat.

[hdf055]

Thanks schroed! I really hope I get in, it is my first choice school. But maybe others will take me as well, as I am applying to a few others.

[muffins]

Fair chances of acceptance.

Your cGPA is relatively low, which is what Ottawa weights heavily. From my experiences, they prefer to see a full-set of undergraduate grades before offering admission.

Your LSAT is fine for Ottawa. I would focus on your grades this year.

Also, tailor your PS to Ottawa and be very specific of how a legal education at the University of Ottawa will help you reach your specific career/academic goals.

[Rathergofishing]

Has been on the waitlist last round
My grades were delayed

My GPA is best 2 is 3.76/4.0 and 3.97 / 4.33 LSAT 161

I hated the waiting last cycle

my chances with this cycle?

Edited by Rathergofishing, 18 November 2011 - 02:46 PM.

[schroed]

What's your cGPA? Your LSAT is definitely fine.

[future_jd]

What's your cGPA? And what are your ECs like / how confident are you with your PS?

Also, how much has changed since last years stats? I guess 1 years worth, but what WAS your gpa they got last year? How far were u waitlisted with those stats?

[WannaBeLaw99]

Rathergofishing, on 18 November 2011 - 02:45 PM, said:

Has been on the waitlist last round
My grades were delayed

My GPA is best 2 is 3.76/4.0 and 3.97 / 4.33 LSAT 161

I hated the waiting last cycle

my chances with this cycle?

Yeah, what did you change from this cycle/last cycle - i.e. is your cGPA no longer in the gutter, LSAT raised, etc... Those stats seem pretty good to me.

[Bure10]

Ottawa values CGPA so if it is similar you are in good shape

[Rathergofishing]

My cGPA is around 3.6

My grades was late last cycle

Great LOR- and PS

Ottawa is my third choice. Really want to go back to York.

[future_jd]

Based on last years stats of people who got in with 3.4s and 3.5s you should be good if the rest of your application is strong

Good luck.

[mashl030]

So ottawa is my first choice, i love the city and am actually finishing up my undergrad degree here this year.

What are my chances?....

OLSAS CGPA 3.59
Best 2 3.675
Uottawa CGPA 8.0

Three reference letters (2 great ones from a couple of professors, and 1 great personal one)
Good list of specific extracurriculars including being the project manager of two exhibitions this year, one with 7 individuals who were homeless/ or are dealing with mental ilness and the other exhibition is with 35 students.
My PS was extremely Ottawa centric where i very specifically stated my aspirations as a lawyer.

I bombed my LSAT in June (with a 147 but my grandmother has passed away almost exactly before the test) and just rewrote the test yesterday and expect to get probably a 154 .

What are my chances? do i have any at all ?

Edited by mashl030, 04 December 2011 - 12:44 PM.

[muffins]

mashl030, on 04 December 2011 - 12:41 PM, said:

So ottawa is my first choice, i love the city and am actually finishing up my undergrad degree here this year.

What are my chances?....

OLSAS CGPA 3.59
Best 2 3.675
Uottawa CGPA 8.0

Three reference letters (2 great ones from a couple of professors, and 1 great personal one)
Good list of specific extracurriculars including being the project manager of two exhibitions this year, one with 7 individuals who were homeless/ or are dealing with mental ilness and the other exhibition is with 35 students.
My PS was extremely Ottawa centric where i very specifically stated my aspirations as a lawyer.

I bombed my LSAT in June (with a 147 but my grandmother has passed away almost exactly before the test) and just rewrote the test yesterday and expect to get probably a 154 .

What are my chances? do i have any at all ?

Probably not. Ottawa is a CGPA school and without a stellar GPA it seems, from last years acceptances, you need a 160+ LSAT.

I would re-write to bring up to 160+ and you should be ok.

[hound_dog]

I would like to get into uOttawa. What are my chances with:

cGPA: 3.91
Best2: 3.94
LSAT: 156 (October 2011)

Thanks!

[junius52]

hound_dog, on 04 December 2011 - 09:26 PM, said:

I would like to get into uOttawa. What are my chances with:

cGPA: 3.91
Best2: 3.94
LSAT: 156 (October 2011)

Thanks!

Quite good. LSAT seems to be around the average, while your CGPA is very good.

[muffins]

I'd say you're in. Probably not until after x-mas. Most getting in now seem to have similar GPA and 160+ LSAT.

[KAI]

cGPA 3.3 should finish with 3.45
158
Excellent LoRs
ECs: President U of T debating, student government, published, etc
Ottawa-centric PC (International Tech Law stuff)

Chances?

Edited by KAI, 07 December 2011 - 09:48 AM.

[muffins]

Chances are fairly low. Ottawa is a CGPA school.

[mashl030]

I rewrote the Lsat and increased (minimally) to a 152 but i was able to increase my average from 3.59 to a 3.63 or 3.64. Do i still have no chance at getting in here?

[godzillaa]

chances?
3.6 gpa
152 LSAT

[spaz]

I got rejected with a 3.6 and a 156

I really hope things are different for you