Chance me - CGPA: 3.66, L20: 3.71, LSAT: 155-158

[VaughanKing]

Hello 

I'm applying access to Osgoode, Queen's, U-Ottawa, Western, TMU, Bora Laskin and Windsor. My stats are CGPA using OLSAS's scale: 3.66, L20: 3.71, LSAT: 155-158. 

However, at the end of my second year of undergraduate studies, I was diagnosed with ADHD. My grades before then was trash and after being prescribed meds, my grades have significantly improved. Unfortunately, the old grades are still on my transcript and they impact my OLSAS CGPA. It brings it down to a 3.23, but I've clarified this on my application and provided medical documents. Without the old grades, my CGPA is 3.66 and L20 is 3.71. I'm taking the LSAT in Nov and probably in January as well. I'm averaging between 155 and 158. 

I have really strong and unique softs. I've been awarded a national award by the government of Canada for community activism and work. My CV is 11 pages full of professional work in the community and nonprofit sector, and volunteer experience in the same. 

What do you think? 

[BHC1]

From the information you have provided, I would say you are a borderline candidate at most of the schools you have listed for their regular categories. You have a stronger chance at Ottawa, TMU, Bora Laskin, and Windsor. 

I wouldn’t worry too much about the GPA. You will have an opportunity to explain what happened in your personal statement. The fact that you were diagnosed with ADHD after your not as good academic term and took steps to address your ADHD, I believe will be looked at favourably. 

If you could improve your LSAT to a 160-165, you would be a pretty competitive candidate. Is there anything holding you back from improving your score? Researching how to score higher on one of the US forums or Reddit groups dedicated to the LSAT may help. It’s a pretty bullshit test IMO, but it is the current barrier to entry. Best of luck.