I really don't know what to do

Any opinions on the matter? Which school is better? Better chances of finding a decent job that will help me pay my loan?
Do you have to go to law school this year? Both schools are in tough markets, and both schools don't rank high on the list of places that firms look to for job candidates. What were your LSAT and GPA? Taking a year off, retaking and reapplying next cycle might be a better option.kaya_lv wrote:Hi guys,
I really don't know what to doI have been accepted to the American University WCL and Chicago-Kent and I can't make up my mind where to go. I didn't get any scholarship to any of the universities. I really want to settle in Chicago area but according to the ratings the American University is ranked a little better (49 compared to Kent-62). I know that it's not such a big difference but....Also, life in Washington is really expensive. I am considering to transfer my second year if I go to Washington.
Any opinions on the matter? Which school is better? Better chances of finding a decent job that will help me pay my loan?
kaya_lv wrote:Hi guys,
I really don't know what to doI have been accepted to the American University WCL and Chicago-Kent and I can't make up my mind where to go. I didn't get any scholarship to any of the universities. I really want to settle in Chicago area but according to the ratings the American University is ranked a little better (49 compared to Kent-62). I know that it's not such a big difference but....Also, life in Washington is really expensive. I am considering to transfer my second year if I go to Washington.
Any opinions on the matter? Which school is better? Better chances of finding a decent job that will help me pay my loan?
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Yeah, retake. I'd kill for a 3.84kaya_lv wrote:Yea, I was considering waiting another year too. However, I spent so much on applications and sit deposits...But I guess it's better to look ahead, the long-term cost.
My LSAT is not that good 155 and my GPA is 3.84. I don't know about taking the LSAT again, whether I'll do much better so that it'll be actually helpful. This year I applied late, I mean like couple of weeks before the deadlines for some of the schools, which probably hurt my chances too.
+1tfleming09 wrote:Yeah, retake. I'd kill for a 3.84kaya_lv wrote:Yea, I was considering waiting another year too. However, I spent so much on applications and sit deposits...But I guess it's better to look ahead, the long-term cost.
My LSAT is not that good 155 and my GPA is 3.84. I don't know about taking the LSAT again, whether I'll do much better so that it'll be actually helpful. This year I applied late, I mean like couple of weeks before the deadlines for some of the schools, which probably hurt my chances too.
tfleming09 wrote:Yeah, retake. I'd kill for a 3.84kaya_lv wrote:Yea, I was considering waiting another year too. However, I spent so much on applications and sit deposits...But I guess it's better to look ahead, the long-term cost.
My LSAT is not that good 155 and my GPA is 3.84. I don't know about taking the LSAT again, whether I'll do much better so that it'll be actually helpful. This year I applied late, I mean like couple of weeks before the deadlines for some of the schools, which probably hurt my chances too.
The good news for you though is that the LSAT is learnable, where I can't do anything to correct my shitty GPA. Seriously, don't go to these schools. Spend $250 on prep materials, self study, take in October or December and enjoy a T14 law school with money.kaya_lv wrote:Haha, I wish they were looking at GPA. Mine is descent but good schools put emphasis on LSAT.
I know I'm not the best person to say this, but the LSAT is learnable. If you put in the time, you can definitely improve that 155. With a 3.84, you're already above median at pretty much every school outside the T10, so every LSAT point makes a difference. With a 160, you're looking at a strong consider for places more like UNC. A 165 and you're in T20 range. How much did you study for the 155?kaya_lv wrote:Haha, I wish they were looking at GPA. Mine is descent but good schools put emphasis on LSAT.
Bedsole wrote:I know I'm not the best person to say this, but the LSAT is learnable. If you put in the time, you can definitely improve that 155. With a 3.84, you're already above median at pretty much every school outside the T10, so every LSAT point makes a difference. With a 160, you're looking at a strong consider for places more like UNC. A 165 and you're in T20 range. How much did you study for the 155?kaya_lv wrote:Haha, I wish they were looking at GPA. Mine is descent but good schools put emphasis on LSAT.
Found your problem.kaya_lv wrote:Unfortunately, I did take Kaplan class
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tfleming09 wrote:Found your problem.kaya_lv wrote:Unfortunately, I did take Kaplan class
So much this. OP, you can do better on the LSAT - promise! You owe it to yourself and the hard work you put in UG not to settle for bad options.tfleming09 wrote:The good news for you though is that the LSAT is learnable, where I can't do anything to correct my shitty GPA. Seriously, don't go to these schools. Spend $250 on prep materials, self study, take in October or December and enjoy a T14 law school with money.kaya_lv wrote:Haha, I wish they were looking at GPA. Mine is descent but good schools put emphasis on LSAT.
Seriously, a good self-study regimen with the guide of the TLS LSAT prep forum (what I used) is much better than Kaplan. You could potentially save yourself tens of thousands with just a retake.kaya_lv wrote:Thank you guys for the advice and honesty. It is helpful to hear all of these.
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If it helps provide motivation and perspective, my wife learned English as a second language and she's been in the US for about 11 years. She made a 780 on the GRE verbal section (out of 800)kaya_lv wrote:Bedsole wrote:I know I'm not the best person to say this, but the LSAT is learnable. If you put in the time, you can definitely improve that 155. With a 3.84, you're already above median at pretty much every school outside the T10, so every LSAT point makes a difference. With a 160, you're looking at a strong consider for places more like UNC. A 165 and you're in T20 range. How much did you study for the 155?kaya_lv wrote:Haha, I wish they were looking at GPA. Mine is descent but good schools put emphasis on LSAT.
Unfortunately, I did take Kaplan class and that's all I did on the LSATHowever, the thing with me is that I wasn't born here and I've been in the USA for about 7 years.I think I had a problem with the reading section as a result. I just couldn't manage it in 30min. That's why I am a little afraid to take it again since that's something I might not be able to improve.
Otherwise I totally agree with all of you. I seriously thought about waiting another year and just improving my resume or something.
timbs4339 wrote:Seriously, a good self-study regimen with the guide of the TLS LSAT prep forum (what I used) is much better than Kaplan. You could potentially save yourself tens of thousands with just a retake.kaya_lv wrote:Thank you guys for the advice and honesty. It is helpful to hear all of these.
Bedsole wrote:If it helps provide motivation and perspective, my wife learned English as a second language and she's been in the US for about 11 years. She made a 780 on the GRE verbal section (out of 800)kaya_lv wrote:Bedsole wrote:I know I'm not the best person to say this, but the LSAT is learnable. If you put in the time, you can definitely improve that 155. With a 3.84, you're already above median at pretty much every school outside the T10, so every LSAT point makes a difference. With a 160, you're looking at a strong consider for places more like UNC. A 165 and you're in T20 range. How much did you study for the 155?kaya_lv wrote:Haha, I wish they were looking at GPA. Mine is descent but good schools put emphasis on LSAT.
Unfortunately, I did take Kaplan class and that's all I did on the LSATHowever, the thing with me is that I wasn't born here and I've been in the USA for about 7 years.I think I had a problem with the reading section as a result. I just couldn't manage it in 30min. That's why I am a little afraid to take it again since that's something I might not be able to improve.
Otherwise I totally agree with all of you. I seriously thought about waiting another year and just improving my resume or something.
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Yes. Grading is partially arbitrary, and I've never understood why people think they can do better on a law school exam when they can't do well on the LSAT, especially considering it's much easier to retake the LSAT than to get good grades on a law school exam. Only go to a school that you would be happy graduating from.kaya_lv wrote:Do you guys consider transferring a bad idea? I know it is hard and I want qualify for any scholarship at the new university.
Yes, it's a terrible idea. It is, as said above, much easier to retake the LSAt than it is to outgun a bunch of fellow students and then hit the transfer lottery.kaya_lv wrote:Do you guys consider transferring a bad idea? I know it is hard and I want qualify for any scholarship at the new university.
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