Chances at Canadian Schools

[AllyS]

Now that we have our (very harsh) LSAT scores, we must face the music and see whether we have a shot at our top schools ...

Here's my new list:

160 LSAT, 4.0 GPA

Osgoode
Ottawa
Queens
Alberta?
Western
Calgary

Anyone think any of these will be a problem?

[Beurre]

Nope. I don't think you have problem with those listed schools.

You are very likely to be accepted by all of them...

good job.

[AllyS]

I don't even know what LSAT score Ottawa requires. Does anyone know?

Do you think I'd have even a chance at UBC? Their median LSAT score is 163

[Temporary Relief Assistant Trailer Park Supervisor]

I don't even know what LSAT score Ottawa requires. Does anyone know?

Do you think I'd have even a chance at UBC? Their median LSAT score is 163

Ottawa places very little emphasis on the LSAT, but concentrate mainly on GPA and other factors.  UBC has a median LSAT of 163, but that is with a media GPA of about 3.7-3.8.  A 4.0/160 should be good enough.  Assuming you have a bit of extra-curricular, volunteer or work experience, and you can write a decent essay, you should get into every Canadian school but U of T school with ease.

[thestradgirl]

Good shot all around. Should also shoot for U of T. Why not?

[thestradgirl]

Thought I'd join in.

OP you probably have a great shot everywhere because Canadian schools are more GPA oriented. Which is actually what I'm concerned about.

I've got a 3.6/166 but I know some of the schools drop some things. If I drop 25% or my first year (which is also my worst year) then I have a 3.65.

I was wondering if anyone could help me figure out my chances at:
U of T
Osgoode
Western

thanks!

In at Osgoode and Western. Def. in at Osgoode.

Why not for U of T. Though U of T is more LSAT-oriented than the rest.

[papercranes]

What do you mean "why not for UofT"? I have a shot (not a great one) but a shot nonetheless?

[AllyS]

What do you mean "why not for UofT"? I have a shot (not a great one) but a shot nonetheless?

Definately apply, you're on the median for LSAT, a bit lower for GPA ( Its around 3.8 ) - but they love the LSAT. Nice score!

[TeresaPinfold]

How does it work exactly with dropping a year for GPA purposes? I only went for 5 semesters, so would they all count?

[AllyS]

How does it work exactly with dropping a year for GPA purposes? I only went for 5 semesters, so would they all count?

How does that work? Are you applying without a BA? Or did you fast-track it?

I don't think they drop years, but instead focus on your last two years (while also taking the other years into account).