3.4, 167, apply or wait Forum

[koval]

I've got a 3.4 and just scored a 167 on the October LSAT. I'm retaking in December but I'm wondering whether I should throw an app at Georgetown and Northwestern and maybe submit my LSAT if it's higher later or wait for all T-14 until I get my next LSAT score. My only worry with waiting is if it's only marginally higher, then I've wasted a bunch of time. Thoughts?

[Chriz]

Yeah I am trying to decide whether to retake too and don't know if I can do much better. 3.4/168 here. I am going to apply to NW because of the waiver from their website that is only good til November 15th.

[notalobbyist]

Those stats aren't high enough for NW or Gtown. Based on numbers on mylsn.info, you need at least a 168 to have a shot with a GPA from 3.4-3.5 (about 50/50 for both schools). Also, you will certainly not get money. Maybe the cycle will soften up, but I don't think they are going to accept you as is. Even if you only improve marginally, your current stats don't cut it: retake.

[hephaestus]

I would wait to apply until after your retake.

[koval]

What if Northwestern offers a fee waiver until Nov. 15. only? If I hit 170+ in Dec. could I get a waiver from them then?