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Super Splitter 2.9x GPA 174 LSAT

Post by bananasplitters » Wed Oct 10, 2018 2:23 am

State school STEM degree with mediocre softs.

Basically failed out a semester of coursework due to getting really sick (couldn't get grades voided unfortunately) otherwise GPA would look a lot better.

Looking at UVa/Northwestern ED. Is there any chance there? Money isn't a huge concern.

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Re: Super Splitter 2.9x GPA 174 LSAT

Post by 5571 » Sat Oct 20, 2018 3:58 pm

Definitely write a GPA addendum. ED (especially at UVA, which is both relatively splitter friendly and gives a big ED boost) is probably your best chance at T14, and I've definitely seen stranger acceptances, so if money isn't an issue let it fly and see what happens

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Re: Super Splitter 2.9x GPA 174 LSAT

Post by QContinuum » Sat Oct 20, 2018 9:08 pm

Super splitters with your stats are relatively rare, so there isn't much data on MyLSN to draw on, unfortunately. But I think you definitely have a shot at a T13 acceptance, between your 174 and your valid explanation for your 2.9x GPA (definitely write an addendum, as 5571 recommends).

Give UVA or NW ED a shot, as I believe both give a significant ED boost. If you don't get in ED, blanket the T13 starting at CCN and down*. Splitters tend to have unpredictable cycles, so I wouldn't recommend trying to economize on application fees.

*I wouldn't waste money/effort applying to Y/S, which you're unlikely to get into given your lack of strong softs. You can decide whether you think it's worth taking a shot at H - my gut says you're unlikely to get in, because your LSAT's actually below Harvard's 75% so won't help you too much w.r.t. your GPA.
5571 wrote:Definitely write a GPA addendum. ED (especially at UVA, which is both relatively splitter friendly and gives a big ED boost) is probably your best chance at T14, and I've definitely seen stranger acceptances, so if money isn't an issue let it fly and see what happens

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