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is USC worth Sticker?
Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2010 1:20 pm
by JD=Doctor
my numbers 166 / 3.76 (UCLA)
Im considering a retake but lets pretend there is no re-take.
is it worth the effort of weezling my way to an interview and puling tricks to jump over the hump? (my GPA is above their 75th% and my lsat is 1 pt below their median (but they seem to love that 167)
I want to work in LA i can also ED to UCLA.... but assuming i get into either do i automatically go over $$ @ pepperdine/loyola ect..
Re: is USC worth Sticker?
Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2010 1:23 pm
by HowdyYall
hey JD doctor, what are the most recent medians for USC for GPA/LSAT? cant find them anywhere (sorry for not being helpful
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oh and from what ive heard if you ED UCLA they're pretty bad about being stingy with the money
Re: is USC worth Sticker?
Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2010 1:35 pm
by r6_philly
167/3.64 so you are over/under.
UCLA is 168/3.77 you are under both, I don't think you will get much if any money at UCLA if you get in.
Re: is USC worth Sticker?
Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2010 1:35 pm
by tallboone
"weezling?" really? you're making UCLA grads look bad. You have a shot at 'SC, but re-take. Same with UCLA. And yeah, I think USC is the lowest ranked school that is legitimately worth sticker. But there is an argument that BC/BU, GWU and Fordham are too.
Re: is USC worth Sticker?
Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2010 2:00 pm
by JD=Doctor
tallboone wrote:"weezling?" really? you're making UCLA grads look bad. You have a shot at 'SC, but re-take. Same with UCLA. And yeah, I think USC is the lowest ranked school that is legitimately worth sticker. But there is an argument that BC/BU, GWU and Fordham are too.
lol (sorry
) if i submit my apps by this Friday and they see that i am registered for December to they auto WL me or just not give me any notice?
Should i ED to UCLA (Deadline: Nov 15 ...roughly 2 weeks) my last few PTs were 172 170 169 168 165 i took the sabeth observer test so i dont know my break down but im confident i Aced the games i felt LR was harder then usual and RC was average. The curve was definitely not as generous as regular test takers.
If i ED i give up my chance at $$ at `SC and i know people with not especially strong numbers getting money by negotiating and bringing other school's offers in to the loop.
Re: is USC worth Sticker?
Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2010 2:05 pm
by Grizz
Not worth sticker.
Re: is USC worth Sticker?
Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2010 2:23 pm
by tallboone
I'm a big fan of the re-take, because unless you are 25 or 26, waiting another year won't kill you. Send in your apps, and if you are comfortable EDing you UCLA, you should do that, but in general I think it is better to apply regular decision this year, re-take the Dec. test and if you don't like your choices this year, apply again next year. Get some more experience under your belt. Work/travel/live for a year and join the class of 2015.
Re: is USC worth Sticker?
Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2010 2:24 pm
by Patriot1208
rad law wrote:Not worth sticker.
Re: is USC worth Sticker?
Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2010 6:39 pm
by WonkyPanda
What do you mean by, "weezling to an interview"?
Re: is USC worth Sticker?
Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2010 7:07 pm
by James Bond
just get someone else to pay you under the table like Reggie Bush
Re: is USC worth Sticker?
Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2010 7:08 pm
by James Bond
tallboone wrote:I'm a big fan of the re-take, because unless you are 25 or 26, waiting another year won't kill you. Send in your apps, and if you are comfortable EDing you UCLA, you should do that, but in general I think it is better to apply regular decision this year, re-take the Dec. test and if you don't like your choices this year, apply again next year. Get some more experience under your belt. Work/travel/live for a year and join the class of 2015.
why would waiting not "kill you" at 24 but it would at 25 or 26?
Re: is USC worth Sticker?
Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2010 7:49 pm
by JD=Doctor
WonkyPanda wrote:What do you mean by, "weezling to an interview"?
They dont offer interviews but their are ways get yourself 10-15 minutes with the dean... and hopefully wow him> but it takes a lot of effort)
Re: is USC worth Sticker?
Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2010 8:03 pm
by WonkyPanda
JD=Doctor wrote:WonkyPanda wrote:What do you mean by, "weezling to an interview"?
They dont offer interviews but their are ways get yourself 10-15 minutes with the dean... and hopefully wow him> but it takes a lot of effort)
Hm.. I am intrigued by this. Mind PMing me so info?
Re: is USC worth Sticker?
Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2010 8:06 pm
by JD=Doctor
WonkyPanda wrote:JD=Doctor wrote:WonkyPanda wrote:What do you mean by, "weezling to an interview"?
They dont offer interviews but their are ways get yourself 10-15 minutes with the dean... and hopefully wow him> but it takes a lot of effort)
Hm.. I am intrigued by this. Mind PMing me so info?
done.
Re: is USC worth Sticker?
Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2010 8:16 pm
by cubswin
JD=Doctor wrote:my numbers 166 / 3.76 (UCLA)
Im considering a retake but lets pretend there is no re-take.
is it worth the effort of weezling my way to an interview and puling tricks to jump over the hump? (my GPA is above their 75th% and my lsat is 1 pt below their median (but they seem to love that 167)
I want to work in LA i can also ED to UCLA.... but assuming i get into either do i automatically go over $$ @ pepperdine/loyola ect..
Sticker at UCLA over $$ at lower schools for sure. USC is a tougher call.
Re: is USC worth Sticker?
Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2010 8:19 pm
by DieAntwoord
Patriot1208 wrote:rad law wrote:Not worth sticker.
Re: is USC worth Sticker?
Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2010 8:35 pm
by dihydrogenmonoxide
Would those of you saying its not worth sticker mind saying:
1) What is the lowest ranked school worth sticker in your opinion?
2) Why specifically isn't USC worth sticker? Small chance at biglaw?
Re: is USC worth Sticker?
Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2010 8:55 pm
by Grizz
dihydrogenmonoxide wrote:Would those of you saying its not worth sticker mind saying:
1) What is the lowest ranked school worth sticker in your opinion?
2) Why specifically isn't USC worth sticker? Small chance at biglaw?
1) I'd only pay full boat for HYSCCN
2) Yep.
Re: is USC worth Sticker?
Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2010 1:48 am
by irishman86
No. To put it plainly, I wouldn't attend a school that pretty much only places into an arguably small market that isn't really hiring. You should also keep your mind open to working outside of CA.
Re: is USC worth Sticker?
Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2010 5:01 am
by niederbomb
is USC worth Sticker?
No.
You don't have to get a law degree to qualify for cleaning TTToilets.
Re: is USC worth Sticker?
Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2010 2:39 pm
by JD=Doctor
irishman86 wrote:No. To put it plainly, I wouldn't attend a school that pretty much only places into an arguably small market that isn't really hiring. You should also keep your mind open to working outside of CA.
With my 3.75/166 where else should i consider (put $ if id get $ there .... and why i should consider that school)
If Dozo had better job prospects i would love to go there. Great location - NY is awesome, Great professors (All those professors who are forced to be in NY not all can be at NYU/CLS), students seem to like it a lot there, and i would prob get full$$ possibly with extra stipends.
Re: is USC worth Sticker?
Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2010 3:39 pm
by Grizz
JD=Doctor wrote:irishman86 wrote:No. To put it plainly, I wouldn't attend a school that pretty much only places into an arguably small market that isn't really hiring. You should also keep your mind open to working outside of CA.
With my 3.75/166 where else should i consider (put $ if id get $ there .... and why i should consider that school)
If Dozo had better job prospects i would love to go there. Great location - NY is awesome, Great professors (All those professors who are forced to be in NY not all can be at NYU/CLS), students seem to like it a lot there, and i would prob get full$$ possibly with extra stipends.
166? Depends on the region you want to work. My first inclination is to say enjoy Emory.
Re: is USC worth Sticker?
Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 12:44 am
by irishman86
rad law wrote:JD=Doctor wrote:irishman86 wrote:No. To put it plainly, I wouldn't attend a school that pretty much only places into an arguably small market that isn't really hiring. You should also keep your mind open to working outside of CA.
With my 3.75/166 where else should i consider (put $ if id get $ there .... and why i should consider that school)
If Dozo had better job prospects i would love to go there. Great location - NY is awesome, Great professors (All those professors who are forced to be in NY not all can be at NYU/CLS), students seem to like it a lot there, and i would prob get full$$ possibly with extra stipends.
166? Depends on the region you want to work. My first inclination is to say enjoy Emory.
No. Emory is sucking huge balls (read the TLS threads on Emory's OCI) and Atlanta isn't exactly a flourishing market.
I would seriously just retake the LSAT. If you got a 166 the first time, it's not that far nor that hard to get a 170+.
Re: is USC worth Sticker?
Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 1:04 am
by General Tso
"sticker" is only half of the question. the other half is "how much debt?"
Re: is USC worth Sticker?
Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 1:06 am
by Grizz
irishman86 wrote:rad law wrote:JD=Doctor wrote:irishman86 wrote:No. To put it plainly, I wouldn't attend a school that pretty much only places into an arguably small market that isn't really hiring. You should also keep your mind open to working outside of CA.
With my 3.75/166 where else should i consider (put $ if id get $ there .... and why i should consider that school)
If Dozo had better job prospects i would love to go there. Great location - NY is awesome, Great professors (All those professors who are forced to be in NY not all can be at NYU/CLS), students seem to like it a lot there, and i would prob get full$$ possibly with extra stipends.
166? Depends on the region you want to work. My first inclination is to say enjoy Emory.
No. Emory is sucking huge balls (read the TLS threads on Emory's OCI) and Atlanta isn't exactly a flourishing market.
I would seriously just retake the LSAT. If you got a 166 the first time, it's not that far nor that hard to get a 170+.
If 166 is the best you can do, Emory is a decent option. Just don't go without money and don't think you're getting biglaw.