Hey I'm Canadian and applying to Canadian law schools as well! There is a character limit for Osgoode, once you go to submit it on OLSAS you'll see that it's split into two 2,000 character essays.
maybe it is because on OLSAS they break up the 4,000 word essay into two 2,000 word essays? And then leave a 2,500 word optional essay? I don't really get the logic as writing one 4,000 word essay is different than writing two 2,000 word essays
I agree! You def still have a shot at USC! A 169 is past their 75 percentile, you just have to make sure all your essays, recommendation letters and resume are spot on.
Congratulations on that huge improvement! I'm so excited for you :)