3.6/173, Applying T14 Forum

[ela7117]

chances? decent softs, 2 years work experience. excellent LORs (2 academic, 1 employer) and unique PS.

applying to T14, strong pref to Duke, or the cali schools. looking for $ if possible, but dont have high expectations. thanks!

[ela7117]

bump? would love to hear about merit scholarship opportunities, if applicable, to candidates in my range

[094320]

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[ela7117]

Thanks, I did check those websites out, seemed to have pretty decent spreads from past applicants in my category. I was looking for a little more verbage/subjective opinion via TLS. But I really do appreciate your reply, thanks!

[worldwithoutend]

I got into Duke with those numbers and two years work experience, and I'll be attending! I was offered a scholarship between 1/3 and 1/2 tuition, but that offer came through after my second LSAT score was reported, which was a 175. I think I would have received a similar aid package with the 173, though.

Definitely write a Why Duke essay if it's one of your top choices. From what I can tell, the admissions office definitely notices those things.

[vanwinkle]

You might get WL'd at Penn or UVA unless you write very convincing "Why X?" essays about why you'd want to go there in particular. Otherwise, you should have a rather strong cycle. If you're fishing for $$$, you do need to blanket the entire T14, but you should get offered decent money somewhere.

[ela7117]

Thanks all, very helpful!

[thechee]

Same GPA, lower LSAT (170) got me 54k at Duke, 42k at Penn, and 30k from Michigan, plus admission at Berkeley and Cornell (withdrew before finding out about any $).

Wrote Why Duke/Penn essays, plus a DS (not URM), 1 year WE at time of apps, 3 academics LORs from profs that knew me quite well.

Given your higher LSAT, you should be in pretty good shape overall. I would expect decent $$ from Michigan and Duke.