Hi all! CONGRATS to everyone on their acceptances, I'm sure all your hard work has payed off!! And for those of us who got rejections and waitlists.. PLEASE keep your head up. This was my 2nd time applying and I only have received waitlists this year. Last year I only received rejections, and it was really discouraging, but working extra hard this year proved how much I really wanted to have a career in S-LP. The fact that were in a pandemic and how so many schools wanted different things compared to previous years may have set quite a few of us back. But please don't give up. I will say this - I think that although some schools weigh volunteer or grades more.. the best thing you can do if you were rejected is BRING YOUR MARKS UP. I say this because I did all that I could this time to increase my volunteer/research work this round and it was barely considered (if at all)... And who knows what the application requirements will be for next year but high grades are always a requirement.
Also, if you're open to the U.S, try applying there next year. There are sooo many more options so you're more likely to get offers there (apply to safety net schools too).
I have been waitlisted at Western this year though so if anyone is giving up their waitlist/acceptance position there please let us know!! I think it will help gauge the chances of us on the waitlist . Or if you can post in the link below!!