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[drcrazy]

Applying in this category - anyone admitted in ottawa from this category? with what kind of stats? do they really care about it?

My stats:

CGPA: 3.4 (rough first year, i have applied in the category for this reason)
L2: 3.7
LSAT: 158
Honours degree, Good ECs and LoRs

Do i have a shot?

[future_jd]

Yes. I believe so. If you've made a strong enough case for your "special circumstance" and your PS was outstanding, you have a decent chance.

[future_jd]

Also- what is your cGPA MINUS the first year?

[muffins]

3.7 is a decent GPA. I think you have a shot even outside of the special circumstances category.

[drcrazy]

future_jd, on 02 November 2011 - 12:40 PM, said:

Also- what is your cGPA MINUS the first year?

MINUS first year GPA is 3.7.

[Thrive1]

I am applying as an Aboriginal and mature applicant. My GPA is 3.3 and LSAT score is 153 (was not happy). I have lots of volunteer experiences and international experience. What are my chances of getting into the University of Ottawa? Thanks!

[UpAboveIt715]

Where else did you apply?

While I don't know anything about the access category, I do know hat L2 / 158 is quite good and should make you admissible at one of the many fine schools that do not look at cGPA (at least based on when I went through the process).

I'd say that you'd have a fair shot of getting admitted to UWO or Queen's late in the cycle (both of which are schools I'd take over uOttawa in a heart beat).

Additionally, you'd also be a virtual shoe in for most of the non-ON law schools that do best 2/3, last 2/3.

[muffins]

Thrive1, on 26 November 2011 - 09:18 PM, said:

I am applying as an Aboriginal and mature applicant. My GPA is 3.3 and LSAT score is 153 (was not happy). I have lots of volunteer experiences and international experience. What are my chances of getting into the University of Ottawa? Thanks!

You'll probably get in. My friend was admitted last year with a 3.4 and a 148 LSAT in aboriginal category.

Someone got in last year to UofT with your stats through aboriginal.

I wish I could apply through this category.

Edited by muffins, 27 November 2011 - 11:06 AM.

[drcrazy]

UpAboveIt715, on 27 November 2011 - 10:54 AM, said:

Where else did you apply?

While I don't know anything about the access category, I do know hat L2 / 158 is quite good and should make you admissible at one of the many fine schools that do not look at cGPA (at least based on when I went through the process).

I'd say that you'd have a fair shot of getting admitted to UWO or Queen's late in the cycle (both of which are schools I'd take over uOttawa in a heart beat).

Additionally, you'd also be a virtual shoe in for most of the non-ON law schools that do best 2/3, last 2/3.

I also applied to Queens, Western, Oz, Windsor, Dal and McGill!