UCI v BC v Re-take/apply Forum

[law1313]

Applied this cycle with 3.49/164 (one-take). Highest practice test was 169. I've spent the past year working full-time at a law firm. Accepted to schools from 20-30, narrowed it down to UCI and BC. At this very late point in the cycle, I am torn between going to one of these schools or re-taking. If I were to re-take and do great, my GPA keeps me in firm splitter territory for any school 6-20. Mylsn does not paint a clear picture and I'm unsure if it is worth another year off to end up in the same position. Looking for any thoughts/opinions/stories about re-applying.

Considering: UCI and BC (deposited at both)
COA (after scholarship): 60K scholarship offer at both schools. I could live with family if I attended UCI. UCI - 81,000 BC 120,000
Significant ties in California and Massachusetts, but I am not sure where I want to work.
I'm thinking public interest/government position.

[Draconem]

Retake.

[hairbear7]

Why wouldn't you retake and get that 169?

[Rigo]

Retake. But if not, UCI for COL savings.

[twenty]

If you want biglaw, retake/reapply.

If you want regional law firm/public defender/local government/etc. in Boston, enjoy BC.

If you want a regional law firm/etc. etc. in southern California, enjoy UCI.

60k COA for both seems pretty good. Are you sure you're factoring all your expenses (including tuition increases and interest) correctly?

[Rigo]

60k COA for both seems pretty good. Are you sure you're factoring all your expenses (including tuition increases and interest) correctly?

It's a bit unclear but it seems COA for UCI is ~$80k and BC is ~$120k

[twenty]

Yeah, OP edited after, which helped. He's below both medians at BC, which kind of screams retake even if you want Boston regional practice.