Confused 0L in need of advice... Forum

[Art Vandalay]

Hi all! I'm a long time lurker, first time poster. Not sure if this post belongs in this forum or the acceptances, denials forum. Anyway, I've been accepted at my state's T3 law school(also my UG), accepted at another west coast school(high tier 2, which I have ruled out b/c the COL, tuition, etc is too high), and WLed at two top 30 schools(not expecting to get in at these two).

Assuming I don't get off one of the WLs, I would be stuck returing to my UG stomping grounds for law school. The thing is, I really don't want to go there, at all. The school places well in the state but the degree isn't really marketable elsewhere, and I don't want to practice here.

I'm a non-URM just over a year out of UG, with a very strong upward grade trend, and I've taken the LSAT twice(low 150s first time, 160 second time). Unfortunately, the LSAT material was really beginning to click during the week leading up to my second test(made a 169 the Thursday before the actual test), and I really think that if I would have had another 2-3 weeks to continue studying, I could have made in the upper 160s(maybe this is wishful thinking, but, whatever).

Now, I've decided to seek the wisdom of TLS. So my question is: do I likely attend my UG's law school, or put off law school for another year and sign up for the October LSAT and dig up my study materials?

Thanks, TLS.

[Grizz]

Hi all! I'm a long time lurker, first time poster. Not sure if this post belongs in this forum or the acceptances, denials forum. Anyway, I've been accepted at my state's T3 law school(also my UG), accepted at another west coast school(high tier 2, which I have ruled out b/c the COL, tuition, etc is too high), and WLed at two top 30 schools(not expecting to get in at these two).

Assuming I don't get off one of the WLs, I would be stuck returing to my UG stomping grounds for law school. The thing is, I really don't want to go there, at all. The school places well in the state but the degree isn't really marketable elsewhere, and I don't want to practice here.

I'm a non-URM just over a year out of UG, with a very strong upward grade trend, and I've taken the LSAT twice(low 150s first time, 160 second time). Unfortunately, the LSAT material was really beginning to click during the week leading up to my second test(made a 169 the Thursday before the actual test), and I really think that if I would have had another 2-3 weeks to continue studying, I could have made in the upper 160s(maybe this is wishful thinking, but, whatever).

Now, I've decided to seek the wisdom of TLS. So my question is: do I likely attend my UG's law school, or put off law school for another year and sign up for the October LSAT and dig up my study materials?

Thanks, TLS.

I think you know the answer. Retake/reapply.

[Art Vandalay]

Hi all! I'm a long time lurker, first time poster. Not sure if this post belongs in this forum or the acceptances, denials forum. Anyway, I've been accepted at my state's T3 law school(also my UG), accepted at another west coast school(high tier 2, which I have ruled out b/c the COL, tuition, etc is too high), and WLed at two top 30 schools(not expecting to get in at these two).

Assuming I don't get off one of the WLs, I would be stuck returing to my UG stomping grounds for law school. The thing is, I really don't want to go there, at all. The school places well in the state but the degree isn't really marketable elsewhere, and I don't want to practice here.

I'm a non-URM just over a year out of UG, with a very strong upward grade trend, and I've taken the LSAT twice(low 150s first time, 160 second time). Unfortunately, the LSAT material was really beginning to click during the week leading up to my second test(made a 169 the Thursday before the actual test), and I really think that if I would have had another 2-3 weeks to continue studying, I could have made in the upper 160s(maybe this is wishful thinking, but, whatever).

Now, I've decided to seek the wisdom of TLS. So my question is: do I likely attend my UG's law school, or put off law school for another year and sign up for the October LSAT and dig up my study materials?

Thanks, TLS.

I think you know the answer. Retake/reapply.

Thanks for the quick reply, randy savage. Would taking the test three times turn off some adcomms even if I went say, low 150s -->160-->mid/upper 160s?

[Grizz]

Thanks for the quick reply, randy savage. Would taking the test three times turn off some adcomms even if I went say, low 150s -->160-->mid/upper 160s?

Almost assuredly not.

[Art Vandalay]

Thanks for the quick reply, randy savage. Would taking the test three times turn off some adcomms even if I went say, low 150s -->160-->mid/upper 160s?

Almost assuredly not.

Ok. I was really set on beginning this fall, and over the last few weeks I've really been torn with this decision.

[DaftAndDirect]

Only looks bad if you're applying somewhere around the top 6 schools I believe (search the forums a bit more for schools that take average and "holistic" approaches to evaluating LSAT scores). Every other school will want you for your high score alone.

Plus if you hit that 169 you'll get the chance to include a super sweet LSAT addendum with your application! Wooooo!

Get after it man and good luck!

[Art Vandalay]

Thanks for the support D&D!

Frankly, I'm terrified of pulling my LSAT books out of the drawer and starting that adventure/nightmare again...

[D-ROCCA]

You must not have been lurking long enough .

[TheFactor]

You must not have been lurking long enough .

[doinmybest]

Thanks for the quick reply, randy savage. Would taking the test three times turn off some adcomms even if I went say, low 150s -->160-->mid/upper 160s?

Almost assuredly not.

+1

I applied with 3 LSAT scores and it didn't really affect anything. Got into a couple of T10s and none of them inquired about it.

[protein]

How is your GPA?

Would a mid/high 160 score open up some T1 schools for you?

[crit_racer]

How is your GPA?

Would a mid/high 160 score open up some T1 schools for you?

I think a mid/high 160 score opens up a few T1 schools for everyone (IUB, etc...)

[071816]

OP, are you by any chance an importer/exporter?

[Art Vandalay]

How is your GPA?

Would a mid/high 160 score open up some T1 schools for you?

3.3 GPA. I finished my final two year with a very strong upward grade trend and made highest honor roll my final four semesters. So I would assume a mid/high 160 score would open up some T1 schools...

OP, are you by any chance an importer/exporter?

No, architect. I'm also an acquaintance of Dr. Van Nostren

Also, if I do decide to retake and reapply, can I use the letters of recommendation LSAC already has on file.

[IronHBM]

Hi all! I'm a long time lurker, first time poster. Not sure if this post belongs in this forum or the acceptances, denials forum. Anyway, I've been accepted at my state's T3 law school(also my UG), accepted at another west coast school(high tier 2, which I have ruled out b/c the COL, tuition, etc is too high), and WLed at two top 30 schools(not expecting to get in at these two).

Assuming I don't get off one of the WLs, I would be stuck returing to my UG stomping grounds for law school. The thing is, I really don't want to go there, at all. The school places well in the state but the degree isn't really marketable elsewhere, and I don't want to practice here.

I'm a non-URM just over a year out of UG, with a very strong upward grade trend, and I've taken the LSAT twice(low 150s first time, 160 second time). Unfortunately, the LSAT material was really beginning to click during the week leading up to my second test(made a 169 the Thursday before the actual test), and I really think that if I would have had another 2-3 weeks to continue studying, I could have made in the upper 160s(maybe this is wishful thinking, but, whatever).

Now, I've decided to seek the wisdom of TLS. So my question is: do I likely attend my UG's law school, or put off law school for another year and sign up for the October LSAT and dig up my study materials?

Thanks, TLS.

I think you know the answer. Retake/reapply.

Thanks for the quick reply, randy savage. Would taking the test three times turn off some adcomms even if I went say, low 150s -->160-->mid/upper 160s?

I highly doubt it would work to your detriment rather it might aid you in gaining admittance because of the steady increase in your scores. Since your GPA has also been on an incline, I don't see how a higher LSAT wouldn't benefit you. Retake/Reapply and write an addendum explaining the upward trend in your scores.

[doinmybest]

Also, if I do decide to retake and reapply, can I use the letters of recommendation LSAC already has on file.

Yes you can. I used letters of rec that were 1-2 years old. Schools prefer to see professor recs even if they are a bit older.

[Art Vandalay]

Also, if I do decide to retake and reapply, can I use the letters of recommendation LSAC already has on file.

Yes you can. I used letters of rec that were 1-2 years old. Schools prefer to see professor recs even if they are a bit older.

What if reapply to some schools I previously applied to? Will admission committees be turned off by seeing a letter they've read before?

[worldtraveler]

You want advice but you won't name the schools? What is the point of that?

[Art Vandalay]

You want advice but you won't name the schools? What is the point of that?

I'm not asking my chances for admission at the schools, I'm just asking would admission committees (in general) be turned off by re-reading a LOR they've already seen?

[doinmybest]

Also, if I do decide to retake and reapply, can I use the letters of recommendation LSAC already has on file.

Yes you can. I used letters of rec that were 1-2 years old. Schools prefer to see professor recs even if they are a bit older.

What if reapply to some schools I previously applied to? Will admission committees be turned off by seeing a letter they've read before?

I seriously doubt it considering rec letters are a very small factor to begin with.

[ArtVandalay]

How is your GPA?

Would a mid/high 160 score open up some T1 schools for you?

3.3 GPA. I finished my final two year with a very strong upward grade trend and made highest honor roll my final four semesters. So I would assume a mid/high 160 score would open up some T1 schools...

OP, are you by any chance an importer/exporter?

No, architect. I'm also an acquaintance of Dr. Van Nostren

Also, if I do decide to retake and reapply, can I use the letters of recommendation LSAC already has on file.

Did you really take my name?

[Art Vandalay]

Did you really take my name?

Sorry, didn't know the name was taken. I guess you must be the importer/exporter version...

[071816]

[JamMasterJ]

You want advice but you won't name the schools? What is the point of that?

I'm not asking my chances for admission at the schools, I'm just asking would admission committees (in general) be turned off by re-reading a LOR they've already seen?

Hopefully, the LOR's will be going to schools that haven't seen them, i.e. better ones

[Art Vandalay]

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