Reverse Splitter(?) - 163 and 3.83
Posted: Sun Jul 14, 2013 11:22 pm
NOTE 1: For those who would respond with "retake, don't waste that GPA!", I agree - I'm planning to retake in October.
NOTE 2: For those would say "come back with your new score," please hold on - even if you don't comment on my chances, I have questions independent of my stats. I'd really appreciate any insight you may have into those questions, even if you don't comment on my chances.
With that out of the way, my basic stats are above. I'm a non-URM social sciences major from the U of Minnesota. Here are my other factors (and the source of my other questions below):
-Worked part-time job 3/4 of my time in college.
-Worked as a legislative intern for a Minnesota state senator (in college)
-Am working (and have been for 2 years) as a paralegal/case manager at a mass tort firm. I directly supervise a team of 7 people and manage well over $150 million in settlement funds.
-Graduated with my B.A. at age 20.
So, as for my questions 1) Does being an alumnus of Minnesota have any impact, positive or negative, on my chances there? 2) I was able to graduate at 20 because I completed a ton of college credits in high school at our local college; part of me thinks, "hey, that's unusual and a little impressive to graduate a couple years younger than average." The other part of me thinks "half my college credits came from a no-name local school, so maybe not..." Anyone know how that will look to admissions people? Will they care either way? 3) I know my work experience is hardly awe-inspiring, but I would think that having a leadership position with a lot of responsibility in the legal field at a fairly young age (20-22) has to carry at least a little value. How helpful could it be in the admissions process?
Thanks for taking the time to read and respond! If you're feeling generous enough to entertain me, what chances (admissions and possible $) do I have with my current stats and all?
Emory
Minnesota
GWU
SMU
Houston
Georgia State
George MAson
UNC
Bama
WashU
Wake Forest
UGA
Tulane
Iowa
William and Mary
LSU
FSU*
UF*
*FL resident.
Again...yes, retake. I know. Just looking for some personal input that LSN can't cover.
NOTE 2: For those would say "come back with your new score," please hold on - even if you don't comment on my chances, I have questions independent of my stats. I'd really appreciate any insight you may have into those questions, even if you don't comment on my chances.
With that out of the way, my basic stats are above. I'm a non-URM social sciences major from the U of Minnesota. Here are my other factors (and the source of my other questions below):
-Worked part-time job 3/4 of my time in college.
-Worked as a legislative intern for a Minnesota state senator (in college)
-Am working (and have been for 2 years) as a paralegal/case manager at a mass tort firm. I directly supervise a team of 7 people and manage well over $150 million in settlement funds.
-Graduated with my B.A. at age 20.
So, as for my questions 1) Does being an alumnus of Minnesota have any impact, positive or negative, on my chances there? 2) I was able to graduate at 20 because I completed a ton of college credits in high school at our local college; part of me thinks, "hey, that's unusual and a little impressive to graduate a couple years younger than average." The other part of me thinks "half my college credits came from a no-name local school, so maybe not..." Anyone know how that will look to admissions people? Will they care either way? 3) I know my work experience is hardly awe-inspiring, but I would think that having a leadership position with a lot of responsibility in the legal field at a fairly young age (20-22) has to carry at least a little value. How helpful could it be in the admissions process?
Thanks for taking the time to read and respond! If you're feeling generous enough to entertain me, what chances (admissions and possible $) do I have with my current stats and all?
Emory
Minnesota
GWU
SMU
Houston
Georgia State
George MAson
UNC
Bama
WashU
Wake Forest
UGA
Tulane
Iowa
William and Mary
LSU
FSU*
UF*
*FL resident.
Again...yes, retake. I know. Just looking for some personal input that LSN can't cover.