3.33 Berkeley Engineering & Econ Forum
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3.33 Berkeley Engineering & Econ
Hello guys as the subject title says those are my figures. Haven't taken lsat yet and will probably take it next October. Sophomore year dicked around and it showed but had an upward trend in GPA from junior year onwards.
I do bioengineering research, volunteer, have leadership and corporate internship exp. Taking PTs I'm getting around 167 which I'm pretty disappointed with and which I feel will hold me back.
I was wondering whether some of the more experienced TLSers can give me an honest opinion of my chances with T14 or T20.
Thanks everyone and I love that you guys are all really helpful!
I do bioengineering research, volunteer, have leadership and corporate internship exp. Taking PTs I'm getting around 167 which I'm pretty disappointed with and which I feel will hold me back.
I was wondering whether some of the more experienced TLSers can give me an honest opinion of my chances with T14 or T20.
Thanks everyone and I love that you guys are all really helpful!
- Grizz
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Re: 3.33 Berkeley Engineering & Econ
You have no LSAT so no chances.
Enjoy lawschoolnumbers.com
Enjoy lawschoolnumbers.com
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Haha fair point. Say I get around a 167 to 169 which is my PT score range.
Also, does lawschoolnumbers.com give an accurate idea of my chances since it just goes based upon numbers and not other parts of my application (I'm not sure how much they matter though).
Also, does lawschoolnumbers.com give an accurate idea of my chances since it just goes based upon numbers and not other parts of my application (I'm not sure how much they matter though).
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Re: 3.33 Berkeley Engineering & Econ
The consensus here is going to be come back with a real score, but I'll just say that with your GPA, t14 is probably not happening with a sub-170 score. That said, if you're planning to take it next October, you have plenty of time to improve a great deal over your current PT scores. Go check out the LSAT prep forum for some studying approaches.ampm wrote:Haha fair point. Say I get around a 167 to 169 which is my PT score range.
Also, does lawschoolnumbers.com give an accurate idea of my chances since it just goes based upon numbers and not other parts of my application (I'm not sure how much they matter though).
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Re: 3.33 Berkeley Engineering & Econ
Go to GWU, do IP, profit.
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- JamMasterJ
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Re: 3.33 Berkeley Engineering & Econ
yeah, you don't really have any numbers-changing softs, so lawschoolnumbers is the best barometerampm wrote:Haha fair point. Say I get around a 167 to 169 which is my PT score range.
Also, does lawschoolnumbers.com give an accurate idea of my chances since it just goes based upon numbers and not other parts of my application (I'm not sure how much they matter though).
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Re: 3.33 Berkeley Engineering & Econ
Unless you've cured something or spent years building schools and hospitals in a developing country, your softs will have a very small impact on your cycle.JamMasterJ wrote:yeah, you don't really have any numbers-changing softs, so lawschoolnumbers is the best barometerampm wrote:Haha fair point. Say I get around a 167 to 169 which is my PT score range.
Also, does lawschoolnumbers.com give an accurate idea of my chances since it just goes based upon numbers and not other parts of my application (I'm not sure how much they matter though).
Spend the next 10 months studying for the LSAT. There's no reason you can't get above a 170 if you work at it.
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Re: 3.33 Berkeley Engineering & Econ
Bashy wrote:Unless you've cured something or spent years building schools and hospitals in a developing country, your softs will have a very small impact on your cycle.JamMasterJ wrote:yeah, you don't really have any numbers-changing softs, so lawschoolnumbers is the best barometerampm wrote:Haha fair point. Say I get around a 167 to 169 which is my PT score range.
Also, does lawschoolnumbers.com give an accurate idea of my chances since it just goes based upon numbers and not other parts of my application (I'm not sure how much they matter though).
Spend the next 10 months studying for the LSAT. There's no reason you can't get above a 170 if you work at it.
Just out of curiosity what are considered some number changing softs? Also, in terms of preparation, I've been trying to find dense reading material, mind games, etc that I could use to augment my test taking skills to perhaps make me more at ease when going through the sections.
Do you guys recommend anything (besides doing a ton of problems which I'll do anyway)?
Thanks!
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Re: 3.33 Berkeley Engineering & Econ
Rhodes scholar or the life-equivalent.ampm wrote:Bashy wrote:Unless you've cured something or spent years building schools and hospitals in a developing country, your softs will have a very small impact on your cycle.JamMasterJ wrote:yeah, you don't really have any numbers-changing softs, so lawschoolnumbers is the best barometerampm wrote:Haha fair point. Say I get around a 167 to 169 which is my PT score range.
Also, does lawschoolnumbers.com give an accurate idea of my chances since it just goes based upon numbers and not other parts of my application (I'm not sure how much they matter though).
Spend the next 10 months studying for the LSAT. There's no reason you can't get above a 170 if you work at it.
Just out of curiosity what are considered some number changing softs? Also, in terms of preparation, I've been trying to find dense reading material, mind games, etc that I could use to augment my test taking skills to perhaps make me more at ease when going through the sections.
Do you guys recommend anything (besides doing a ton of problems which I'll do anyway)?
Thanks!
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Re: 3.33 Berkeley Engineering & Econ
Also, I'm thinking about taking extension classes at Berk which is a program through which people can take classes after they grad. Possibly take 1 class a sem until I apply to LS and just keep getting A's though its a separate transcript to my undergrad.
It sucks but I had a very good chance of having a gpa of 3.6 if I had only paid attention like I did in hs. Oh well, live, learn and keep fighting.
It sucks but I had a very good chance of having a gpa of 3.6 if I had only paid attention like I did in hs. Oh well, live, learn and keep fighting.
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Re: 3.33 Berkeley Engineering & Econ
your LSAC gpa doesn't change after your first bachelor's, unfortunately.ampm wrote:Also, I'm thinking about taking extension classes at Berk which is a program through which people can take classes after they grad. Possibly take 1 class a sem until I apply to LS and just keep getting A's though its a separate transcript to my undergrad.
It sucks but I had a very good chance of having a gpa of 3.6 if I had only paid attention like I did in hs. Oh well, live, learn and keep fighting.
As far as numbers-changng softs:
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- TheWeeIceMon
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Re: 3.33 Berkeley Engineering & Econ
I feel like I just saw a very similar post on another grad school forum.ampm wrote:Hello guys as the subject title says those are my figures. Haven't taken lsat yet and will probably take it next October. Sophomore year dicked around and it showed but had an upward trend in GPA from junior year onwards.
I do bioengineering research, volunteer, have leadership and corporate internship exp. Taking PTs I'm getting around 167 which I'm pretty disappointed with and which I feel will hold me back.
I was wondering whether some of the more experienced TLSers can give me an honest opinion of my chances with T14 or T20.
Thanks everyone and I love that you guys are all really helpful!
You may have a shot at T14 to T20 with a stellar LSAT score, but if I were you I would just take a shot at med school.
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Re: 3.33 Berkeley Engineering & Econ
Correct! I'm weighing my med school option as well.
My first preference is law though since it fits my personality the best. Hence I'm trying my best for law atm. Thanks for everyone's opinions though.
I got the general idea. I need to nail the LSAT to make up for my deficiencies so that is what I'll focus on.
My first preference is law though since it fits my personality the best. Hence I'm trying my best for law atm. Thanks for everyone's opinions though.
I got the general idea. I need to nail the LSAT to make up for my deficiencies so that is what I'll focus on.
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