Hi long time lurker - TLS has been so much help the past couple months hoping I can get some feedback on what I should do.
163/3.4/URM - MA male - top 25 undergrad, strong softs - paralegal at V10 firm, president of a large student org, first-gen american, fluent in spanish.
T14 chances/money applying now? ED at UVA? (virginia resident), ED at Northwestern? or retake in Dec, hope for a few more points and go regular decision for T14 applying in Jan?
I've looked at LSN and it's been somewhat helpful but I could use some TLS wisdom on this.
163/3.4 - URM - T14 Chances? Forum
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inaki
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Re: 163/3.4 - URM - T14 Chances?
bump - any insight?
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CorkBoard
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Re: 163/3.4 - URM - T14 Chances?
Retake. Little if any chance at a T14.
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wert3813
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Re: 163/3.4 - URM - T14 Chances?
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Re: 163/3.4 - URM - T14 Chances?
As requested by OP, moved to the URM forum.
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20121109
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Re: 163/3.4 - URM - T14 Chances?
You would have to apply very soon to have a shot at the T14, but honestly, your prospects do not look too promising. See, http://lawschoolnumbers.com/brutustx and http://lawschoolnumbers.com/calexico. At best, you could get a lower T14 with an early application: http://lawschoolnumbers.com/smm645.
I am usually loath to recommend early decision for any URM candidate simply because URM cycles are notoriously unpredictable. I can't tell you how many times I've seen a URM get rejected/WLed by a lower-ranked school only to be admitted at a higher-ranked school. Unless you have low numbers or there is absolutely no way you can attend any other school, do not ED anywhere; you will more than likely deny yourself a chance to attend a "better" school and preclude any chances of negotiating merit aid using other acceptance offers.
However, I suggest you send in your apps now and inform each school you plan to retake.
Good luck!
I am usually loath to recommend early decision for any URM candidate simply because URM cycles are notoriously unpredictable. I can't tell you how many times I've seen a URM get rejected/WLed by a lower-ranked school only to be admitted at a higher-ranked school. Unless you have low numbers or there is absolutely no way you can attend any other school, do not ED anywhere; you will more than likely deny yourself a chance to attend a "better" school and preclude any chances of negotiating merit aid using other acceptance offers.
However, I suggest you send in your apps now and inform each school you plan to retake.
Good luck!
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inaki
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Re: 163/3.4 - URM - T14 Chances?
Re-took and just got my score back today. 3.4/ 163-->167. Really happy with the results. All apps submitted. Not too many profiles on LSN that I think match me too well.
Chances for UVA/UT? Other T-14?
Chances for UVA/UT? Other T-14?
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John_rizzy_rawls
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Re: 163/3.4 - URM - T14 Chances?
Your chances at lower T-14 increase dramatically as a 3.4/167, although MA is the weaker of the 4 URM boosts.
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Nova
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Re: 163/3.4 - URM - T14 Chances?
Glad the retake worked out for you!!
You are very likely in at UT.
Youll probably get at least one of NU/GULC/Cornell
UVA, not so much. They would rather take a URMs with 3.8s and lower LSATs because it helps them game the rankings. Under both medians at UVA is very tough for anyone.
You are very likely in at UT.
Youll probably get at least one of NU/GULC/Cornell
UVA, not so much. They would rather take a URMs with 3.8s and lower LSATs because it helps them game the rankings. Under both medians at UVA is very tough for anyone.
