LSAT 168, GPA 3.8 what are my safe schools? Forum

[GMW77]

Hey guys,

First briefly about me:
LSAT:168
GPA: 3.80
Double Major: Political Science, Statistics
Undergraduate: Top 20 Private School

I will retake in Dec to increase my chances for Top 6 (HYSCCN). However, I think it's a good idea to submit some applications for lower 8 now to take at least some advantages of applying early. However, since I will only apply for T14, I don't want to jeopardize my chance with any of them by acting hastily. Which schools do you guys think are "safe" for me considering my background? I know I have a pretty good chance at Georgetown and Cornell, but what else? In particular, for Berkeley, UPENN, and Duke, shall I turn in my applications now or wait until Dec?

P.S. Financial aid is not my biggest concern.

Big thanks in advance to everyone who replies!!!!

[KMart]

[CanadianWolf]

Michigan, Georgetown, Cornell & every school outside of the T-14.

[ChildWithADove]

Michigan, Georgetown, Cornell & every school outside of the T-14.

I don't know about calling them safeties - but as far as T14 is concerned, I would be surprised if you didn't get at least one of them. And if you have solid work exp., I would add NW.

since I will only apply for T14

P.S. Financial aid is not my biggest concern.

Apply to schools outside T14. You will likely get some scholarship money out of a T20ish. Use that to negotiate your way up the ranking. You can then use that to try and get something at a T14. I only applied to two schools outside T14 and regret that I didn't apply to more. I did not get any $ initially from my law school (T10) but used a T20 scholly to get a matching scholarship. Could have gotten more if I had more schools to negotiate that $ up.

[KMart]

Apply to schools outside T14. You will likely get some scholarship money out of a T20ish. Use that to negotiate your way up the ranking. You can then use that to try and get something at a T14. I only applied to two schools outside T14 and regret that I didn't apply to more. I did not get any $ initially from my law school (T10) but used a T20 scholly to get a matching scholarship. Could have gotten more if I had more schools to negotiate that $ up.

This is great advice. WUSTL was giving out money like candy last year.

[GMW77]

Thanks a lot ChildWithADove! I will look in to some schools outside T14.

Michigan, Georgetown, Cornell & every school outside of the T-14.

I don't know about calling them safeties - but as far as T14 is concerned, I would be surprised if you didn't get at least one of them. And if you have solid work exp., I would add NW.

since I will only apply for T14

P.S. Financial aid is not my biggest concern.

Apply to schools outside T14. You will likely get some scholarship money out of a T20ish. Use that to negotiate your way up the ranking. You can then use that to try and get something at a T14. I only applied to two schools outside T14 and regret that I didn't apply to more. I did not get any $ initially from my law school (T10) but used a T20 scholly to get a matching scholarship. Could have gotten more if I had more schools to negotiate that $ up.

[petepilsh]

Safe Schools: Baylor

[CanadianWolf]

OP: What happened to your need/desire to stay in NYC ?

[GMW77]

Hi CanadianWolf, I'm asking just in case the "staying in NYC" plan doesn't work out.

OP: What happened to your need/desire to stay in NYC ?

[CanadianWolf]

Were you able to read the details of the NYU MBA scholarships limited to college seniors ? They are the best that I have ever come across in the education industry.