I graduated from Dalhousies BSW program two years ago.... I had a BA in Sociology when I applied. I had very limited volunteer experience - a couple days a week doing data entry at FeedNS, coaching girls soccer for the summer but nothing to write home about.
I had a decent GPA for my BA - I think it was about a 3.7-3.9 range UNTIL I got a D in my last semester in an elective. I'm not sure what my final GPA was but the D definitely hurt me. I worked very hard on my personal statement....as someone who has experienced discrimination and various disorders I was able to speak to my experiences, how I would like policies/stereotypes to change and how I as a person (future social worker) would want/work to to change them. My references were all pretty solid.
I think the cohort you are applying with has a major impact on whether or not you get in.....The year I applied a close friends also applied with volunteer experience up the wazoo, good GPA and strong reference letters - she didn't get in...I didn't read her personal statement but I remember her describing it and it was not as personal as mine was and didn't go into deal about how the experiences had shaped her as a women.
In saying that....I read my personal statement a couple weeks ago and was mortified. I very much had my "super hero" cape on wanting to change the world but didn't do much personal reflection about my privilege etc (I wouldn't have know what privilege was at that point but still...)
The waiting game is terrible - but I wish you the very best of luck and am sending you positive vibes - participate in an activity you enjoy this afternoon - "self-care" is key!!