Just got my scores back. Received a [160-165], had been averaging this in my practice tests but have hit 170 a few times before so will probably retake. However, I have received a job offer in DC and wanted to know if with my current score/GPA I have a shot at the evening program so I can start law school while I work?
Softs are: [Average].
Also, I have interned at the State Department and that is where I have the job offer.
Also, any pros/cons to the evening program that would be better/worse than the full time program? Any advice is welcome. If I don't pursue this I would retake and aim to go fulltime at Georgetown, UVA, or UPenn. If I can get in, would it be smart to start evening and save money, but then apply to move into the full time program?
I have a preference to stay around DC or Philly!
[160-165], [3.7-3.9] ~ Georgetown Evening Program? Forum
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[160-165], [3.7-3.9] ~ Georgetown Evening Program?
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Re: 164, 3.8 ~ Georgetown Evening Program?
MyLSN is your friend. Here are your current odds, perhaps slightly higher than shown for Gtown's evening program:
So, your odds aren't great. Here are your odds if you hit 170:
It's a huge difference, both for odds of admission and for merit aid. I'd definitely recommend retaking in your shoes. You'd be "wasting" your 3.8 GPA on a 164 LSAT, esp. since you know you can do better.
Also, what job are you considering taking? In general, I strongly recommend attending school full-time to maximize your 1L grades (and thus your future legal job opportunities). Juggling work and law school - especially a full-time day job and night school - is brutal.
So, your odds aren't great. Here are your odds if you hit 170:
It's a huge difference, both for odds of admission and for merit aid. I'd definitely recommend retaking in your shoes. You'd be "wasting" your 3.8 GPA on a 164 LSAT, esp. since you know you can do better.
Also, what job are you considering taking? In general, I strongly recommend attending school full-time to maximize your 1L grades (and thus your future legal job opportunities). Juggling work and law school - especially a full-time day job and night school - is brutal.
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Re: 164, 3.8 ~ Georgetown Evening Program?
With your job, the Georgetown evening program is a great idea. I think you are competitive with current stats.