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Nachoolibre Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Looking at this year's stats and speaking with Trish it seems that they only use the RC as a threshold (>18) and the rest of your pre interview score is dependent on ABS/PS and GPA. There were people post-interview who got into UWO with 20-21 AA and rejected with 25-27AA. The DAT score is only one component of the admissions score, you have to do well on the interview and have a good ABS/PS to go along with it. Are you disadvantaged by a 20AA? Not really, just aim to score well on the interview and you'll be just as competitive. FYI, A friend of mine was waitlisted with a 19AA this cycle. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mp99 Posted August 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Looking at this year's stats and speaking with Trish it seems that they only use the RC as a threshold (>18) and the rest of your pre interview score is dependent on ABS/PS and GPA. There were people post-interview who got into UWO with 20-21 AA and rejected with 25-27AA. The DAT score is only one component of the admissions score, you have to do well on the interview and have a good ABS/PS to go along with it. Are you disadvantaged by a 20AA? Not really, just aim to score well on the interview and you'll be just as competitive. FYI, A friend of mine was waitlisted with a 19AA this cycle. Good luck! Thanks a bunch for the insight. I'll be in school full time and I'm leaning towards NOT retaking the cDAT this year, since GPA is king at the end of the day. Thanks for reminding me about the ABS/PS. ECs are a HUGE weakness for me, so that is a wakeup call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Western2020 Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 I got in to western this year with no waitlist, and a 20 RC and 20 (possibly 21 but I think 20) AA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MapleDent Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 A higher DAT score is always a bonus but with UWOs changed admission requirements it seems as though acceptances were largely weighted in favour of GPA and ABS. I would try to apply this cycle with your current scores, put effort into your ABS and kill the interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shm Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 I agree with all the advice given above. I believe your scores will be competitive enough. I don't remember which thread it was but someone stated that he/she spoke to someone at UWO and was told GPA and DAT scores are not as significant as it was compared to previous years. So definitely work on your ABS and interviewing skills. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mp99 Posted August 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 Damn you guys are helpful!Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImASoldier Posted August 27, 2016 Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 Damn you guys are helpful! Thanks! One more thing, I heard some people got invites with GPAs as low as 83-84% and seems like the interview is the big obstacle so I would definatley apply. Seems like UWO is going for a more holistic candidate than merely marks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mp99 Posted August 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 One more thing, I heard some people got invites with GPAs as low as 83-84% and seems like the interview is the big obstacle so I would definatley apply. Seems like UWO is going for a more holistic candidate than merely marks. Ah I see, nice to know about the DAT! Truth be told though, all this holistic stuff is making me a big worried though as ECs are by far my weakest component lol. Just need to try my best I guess. Best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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