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3.93/167 NA URM - ED to chicago?
Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 2:50 am
by LittleTree
Well, scores are out. I scored in my range. I'm not sure if I could do better than a 167. I scored many mid-170s, but also a lot of mid-160s on PTs. I say this because I'm sure retake will be a portion of the responses and I'm not sure if I will or not.
What are my chances at the 14+ USC, UCLA, Washington? Do any of you think it would make sense to apply ED to Chicago and what do you think my chances would be?
Thanks for the help.
Edit: Fairly averages softs ( summer research/book editing, won some cash prize business competitions, officer in greek life etc)
Re: 3.93/167 NA URM - ED to chicago?
Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 4:04 am
by 20121109
Don't ED anywhere. You have great stats for a URM.
Apply to the entire t14. I would not be surprised if you get at least one of HYS. Good luck.
Re: 3.93/167 NA URM - ED to chicago?
Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 6:13 am
by LittleTree
Thanks. What do you think about a retake?
If I can avoid a retake I'd really like to apply now.
Re: 3.93/167 NA URM - ED to chicago?
Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 6:47 am
by 20121109
LittleTree wrote:Thanks. What do you think about a retake?
If I can avoid a retake I'd really like to apply now.
As a NA URM, your numbers are solid for HYS. Retake if you want to, but don't stress it. If I were you. I'd just send in my apps and watch the acceptances and $$$ roll in.
Re: 3.93/167 NA URM - ED to chicago?
Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 9:30 am
by angflos
I'm in the same boat as you, 167, I've gotten PTs in the 170s, and some in low 160s (my average was 166). I don't think it'd be worth it to retake for only a few points, especially with the risk of going down to a 165 (or worse).
Re: 3.93/167 NA URM - ED to chicago?
Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 9:53 am
by PMan99
LittleTree wrote:Thanks. What do you think about a retake?
If I can avoid a retake I'd really like to apply now.
You're pretty solid for HS. Yale is who knows. If you really, really want academia a retake might be worth it, otherwise, you're good.
Re: 3.93/167 NA URM - ED to chicago?
Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 9:53 am
by somewhatwayward
Are you registered with a tribe? As long as you are, I think you will have no problem getting into any school. If i were you, I probably would not retake right now....I would apply this year and if for some (in this case, very unlikely) reason, I was not satisfied with my results, I would wait a year and retake/reapply. But honestly you already have kickass numbers, and there is no reason to subject yourself to more LSAT craziness if you don't have to. Oh, and definitely do not ED. It locks you in and takes away the possibility of scholarship money (well, you may get a little but you don't have much bargaining power), and it is completely unnecessary in your position.
If you aren't registered with a tribe, it might be less certain. But you can still write a diversity statement that I think could make a big difference. Good luck! (and enjoy Yale
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Re: 3.93/167 NA URM - ED to chicago?
Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 3:40 pm
by angflos
If you really want to go to Chicago, I don't see anything wrong with ED'ing there. But if your heart isn't set on it, I wouldn't do it.
Re: 3.93/167 NA URM - ED to chicago?
Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 6:34 pm
by Justin Genious
angflos wrote:If you really want to go to Chicago, I don't see anything wrong with ED'ing there. But if your heart isn't set on it, I wouldn't do it.
No. Apply RD and you will likely get $$$ at Chicago.
Re: 3.93/167 NA URM - ED to chicago?
Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 6:35 pm
by Nightrunner
somewhatwayward wrote:Oh, and definitely do not ED. It locks you in and takes away the possibility of scholarship money (well, you may get a little but you don't have much bargaining power), and it is completely unnecessary in your position.
Re: 3.93/167 NA URM - ED to chicago?
Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 1:48 am
by LittleTree
Thanks for all the responses, this has helped me a lot. Gonna blanket T14 minus UVA/Georgetown because I'm not really interested in either. Applying to USC, UCLA, and Washington also. Should I add or scratch any schools from this list? Should I pick a safety a little farther down or not worry?
Re: 3.93/167 NA URM - ED to chicago?
Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 2:03 am
by ajr
LittleTree wrote:Well, scores are out. I scored in my range. I'm not sure if I could do better than a 167. I scored many mid-170s, but also a lot of mid-160s on PTs. I say this because I'm sure retake will be a portion of the responses and I'm not sure if I will or not.
What are my chances at the 14+ USC, UCLA, Washington? Do any of you think it would make sense to apply ED to Chicago and what do you think my chances would be?
Thanks for the help.
Edit: Fairly averages softs ( summer research/book editing, won some cash prize business competitions, officer in greek life etc)
With those numbers you are pretty much a lock at least one of HYS. Not sure what you are hoping to gain by a retake. And congrats!