155 - 3.25- kind of a unique case Forum
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155 - 3.25- kind of a unique case
155 LSAT
3.25-3.30 GPA (depending on final grades this semester)
The median numbers at my top choice are 160 LSAT and 3.4 GPA.
I have spoken with an admissions recruiter at my top school choice and was told to look at re-taking in February if I think I can score higher, and if not to ago ahead and apply with a GPA addendum. When I asked him about being so far below the medians he told me not to worry too much because, of course, 50% of the law school is below the median and I have a unique case.
My situation is that I played D1 football for 2 years and when I left the team I had a 2.3 GPA. I improved my GPA every semester after that and raised it to a 3.25 before I graduated and he thought this was worthy of attaching an addendum.
Also I have 8 family members that attend this school and one family member that is currently an employee of the school.
And in addition to that, I worked with a federal agency for 4 months which resulted in me getting two huge letters of rec from high ranking govt officials that I personally worked with.
Could my circumstances give me any leverage in being admitted below the median?
And if I re-take in Feb. and score worse, would that hurt my chances?
I am basically asking should I re-take or just apply?
3.25-3.30 GPA (depending on final grades this semester)
The median numbers at my top choice are 160 LSAT and 3.4 GPA.
I have spoken with an admissions recruiter at my top school choice and was told to look at re-taking in February if I think I can score higher, and if not to ago ahead and apply with a GPA addendum. When I asked him about being so far below the medians he told me not to worry too much because, of course, 50% of the law school is below the median and I have a unique case.
My situation is that I played D1 football for 2 years and when I left the team I had a 2.3 GPA. I improved my GPA every semester after that and raised it to a 3.25 before I graduated and he thought this was worthy of attaching an addendum.
Also I have 8 family members that attend this school and one family member that is currently an employee of the school.
And in addition to that, I worked with a federal agency for 4 months which resulted in me getting two huge letters of rec from high ranking govt officials that I personally worked with.
Could my circumstances give me any leverage in being admitted below the median?
And if I re-take in Feb. and score worse, would that hurt my chances?
I am basically asking should I re-take or just apply?
- Teflon_Don
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Re: 155 - 3.25- kind of a unique case
It won't hurt to reapply but I think you're going to have to retake, sorry. Your softs aren't THAT strong, if strong at all. Below median on both LSAT/GPA = unlikely . best of lucktonto wrote:155 LSAT
3.25-3.30 GPA (depending on final grades this semester)
The median numbers at my top choice are 160 LSAT and 3.4 GPA.
I have spoken with an admissions recruiter at my top school choice and was told to look at re-taking in February if I think I can score higher, and if not to ago ahead and apply with a GPA addendum. When I asked him about being so far below the medians he told me not to worry too much because, of course, 50% of the law school is below the median and I have a unique case.
My situation is that I played D1 football for 2 years and when I left the team I had a 2.3 GPA. I improved my GPA every semester after that and raised it to a 3.25 before I graduated and he thought this was worthy of attaching an addendum.
Also I have 8 family members that attend this school and one family member that is currently an employee of the school.
And in addition to that, I worked with a federal agency for 4 months which resulted in me getting two huge letters of rec from high ranking govt officials that I personally worked with.
Could my circumstances give me any leverage in being admitted below the median?
And if I re-take in Feb. and score worse, would that hurt my chances?
I am basically asking should I re-take or just apply?
- Rahviveh
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Re: 155 - 3.25- kind of a unique case
Don't listen to admissions recruiters. Retake.
- Nova
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Re: 155 - 3.25- kind of a unique case
Control your own destiny.
Retake.
Retake.
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Re: 155 - 3.25- kind of a unique case
Is it possible to apply now so I can have my information in before too many seats are taken AND re-take in Feb to see if I can score better?
Or are scores set after your application is submitted?
Or are scores set after your application is submitted?
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- Nova
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Re: 155 - 3.25- kind of a unique case
You can do that.tonto wrote:Is it possible to apply now so I can have my information in before too many seats are taken AND re-take in Feb to see if I can score better?
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Re: 155 - 3.25- kind of a unique case
In this economy?tonto wrote:155 LSAT
3.25-3.30 GPA (depending on final grades this semester)
The median numbers at my top choice are 160 LSAT and 3.4 GPA.
I have spoken with an admissions recruiter at my top school choice and was told to look at re-taking in February if I think I can score higher, and if not to ago ahead and apply with a GPA addendum. When I asked him about being so far below the medians he told me not to worry too much because, of course, 50% of the law school is below the median and I have a unique case.
My situation is that I played D1 football for 2 years and when I left the team I had a 2.3 GPA. I improved my GPA every semester after that and raised it to a 3.25 before I graduated and he thought this was worthy of attaching an addendum.
Also I have 8 family members that attend this school and one family member that is currently an employee of the school.
And in addition to that, I worked with a federal agency for 4 months which resulted in me getting two huge letters of rec from high ranking govt officials that I personally worked with.
Could my circumstances give me any leverage in being admitted below the median?
And if I re-take in Feb. and score worse, would that hurt my chances?
I am basically asking should I re-take or just apply?
- justonemoregame
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Re: 155 - 3.25- kind of a unique case
Schtick's already old -- you know "this economy" is what drives lots of people to law school, right?In This Economy? wrote:In this economy?tonto wrote:155 LSAT
3.25-3.30 GPA (depending on final grades this semester)
The median numbers at my top choice are 160 LSAT and 3.4 GPA.
I have spoken with an admissions recruiter at my top school choice and was told to look at re-taking in February if I think I can score higher, and if not to ago ahead and apply with a GPA addendum. When I asked him about being so far below the medians he told me not to worry too much because, of course, 50% of the law school is below the median and I have a unique case.
My situation is that I played D1 football for 2 years and when I left the team I had a 2.3 GPA. I improved my GPA every semester after that and raised it to a 3.25 before I graduated and he thought this was worthy of attaching an addendum.
Also I have 8 family members that attend this school and one family member that is currently an employee of the school.
And in addition to that, I worked with a federal agency for 4 months which resulted in me getting two huge letters of rec from high ranking govt officials that I personally worked with.
Could my circumstances give me any leverage in being admitted below the median?
And if I re-take in Feb. and score worse, would that hurt my chances?
I am basically asking should I re-take or just apply?
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Re: 155 - 3.25- kind of a unique case
The law school recruiter told you that 50% of each class is below the median LSAT & GPA ? This is doubtful. 50% may be below median of one stat or the other, but not both. (Usually students below both medians are URMs.)
Since you are below both medians & well below the LSAT median, retake if willing to prep in a serious manner.
Since you are below both medians & well below the LSAT median, retake if willing to prep in a serious manner.
- mattviphky
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Re: 155 - 3.25- kind of a unique case
go to the lsat prep forum and get a good study plan. I had similar numbers, but I studied hard and took my LSAT from a 155 to a 164. You are capable of doing the same. Also, don't settle for a 160. You may get in if you score a 160 in February, but you'll most likely not get very good scholly money. If you want to go to a modestly ranked school (which can be a reasonable goal depending on the market), you should try to do as well as you can on the lsat to maximize your scholarship. Plus, don't be afraid to keep studying and retake in June, or even go for a third attempt in October if you think you can do even better. This is the route I took, and it worked out great for me. Seriously, I've never heard anyone say that they regret taking a year off.
- romothesavior
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Re: 155 - 3.25- kind of a unique case
Your GPA isn't what you should be worried about. Your LSAT is a huge, huge problem. The only schools that would take you with those stats are going to have very bad employment data. If you really want to be a lawyer and are willing to work to achieve that dream, then you need to bust your ass and retake the LSAT.
- cahwc12
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Re: 155 - 3.25- kind of a unique case
I was going to post that you're not a unique case, but that actually sounds compelling to me. I think you'll probably get into your choice school.
The main problem and what everyone else is hinting at is that your LSAT is going to prevent you from getting any merit aid offers. If you could turn that 155 into a 162, you could be looking at significant or full ride, depending on the school. Even if you're looking at a state school that has low resident tuition, and your application (those are good softs imo) is strong, retaking the LSAT could be the difference in tens of thousands of dollars less you'll owe upon graduation.
The main problem and what everyone else is hinting at is that your LSAT is going to prevent you from getting any merit aid offers. If you could turn that 155 into a 162, you could be looking at significant or full ride, depending on the school. Even if you're looking at a state school that has low resident tuition, and your application (those are good softs imo) is strong, retaking the LSAT could be the difference in tens of thousands of dollars less you'll owe upon graduation.
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Re: 155 - 3.25- kind of a unique case
That 50% is, roughly, the 50% who are above the LSAT median.tonto wrote:he told me not to worry too much because, of course, 50% of the law school is below the median and I have a unique case.
Source: 3.49 and hoping for 17x to save my ass
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Re: 155 - 3.25- kind of a unique case
Thank you for all of the info guys. I think I am going to try to apply ASAP (waiting for my letters of rec to be submitted) and submit an addendum in regard to the GPA and re-take the LSAT in Feb.
We will see what happens. If things don't go my way I will probably take the year off and try to score as high as possible and see what happens next year.
We will see what happens. If things don't go my way I will probably take the year off and try to score as high as possible and see what happens next year.
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Re: 155 - 3.25- kind of a unique case
Most will say retake.tonto wrote:Thank you for all of the info guys. I think I am going to try to apply ASAP (waiting for my letters of rec to be submitted) and submit an addendum in regard to the GPA and re-take the LSAT in Feb.
We will see what happens. If things don't go my way I will probably take the year off and try to score as high as possible and see what happens next year.
I say you might as well give it a shot and send out apps. If you do not get any bites, then retake. I took a year off, worked in the senate, got a personalized letter of recc. for the senator i worked for and got in to the state school even though I was under both medians for GPA and LSAT.
Law School will always be there, hopefully with a better economy in 2-5 years, don't go to a school your not comfortable staying at for 3 years and accumulating debt for 3 years.
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