Ten years later, my apologies!
I got accepted into the Public Policy and Public Administration Program, with a 3.3 overall and 3.6 final two years. I've volunteered in poverty alleviation groups and in local government with my MP + election campaigns. I've also worked as part-time management within a store for a couple years throughout my undergrad which I made relevant in my SOP. Hope I could help!
Applied to Ottawa and HEC for the time being as they accept in the Winter (I'd start in January). Deadline was October 1st!
So I'm expecting results in the upcoming weeks!
I sent out two applications for the Winter 2017 term (because only two accept in the winter).
Still waiting on them. If it goes badly then I'll reapply everywhere end of November...
Sent out only two applications for the Winter 2017 admissions (not may school accept during the Winter term)... If it goes south then I'll send out 5/6 in for the Fall term.
Patiently (anxiety riddled) waiting haha
Definitely call the other school you want to go to and see if the offer is still available, just say something fell through at your current institution (lie).