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my chance on merit-based aid

Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2014 9:27 pm
by hangooknome
hey guys quick question on my chances of getting merit-based aid from a couple of my tarted law school
id highly appreciate if you guys can help me out a little here!
So, main reason that i'm concerned about getting a merit-based aid is that
I'm a poor international student, my parents no longer have money to support me because
both of them had to go through a couple of surgeries recently.

I graduated from UCLA as a political science major with 3.64 GPA and received 161 on the LSAT
worked at the middle size law firm for a year after the graduation and currently
serving in the Korean Air Force in order to complete my 2 year duty.

I really want to go to either Loyola Law School (Los Angeles) or Pepperdine Law School
any opinions on my chances of getting merit-based scholarship?

Re: my chance on merit-based aid

Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 9:40 am
by gentlemanscholar
There is an online predictor for this. It's likely not accurate, but it will give you an idea.

http://www.hourumd.com/?lsat=161&gpa=3. ... o&range=no

How much did you study for that first test? I would recommend a retake. You would have a lot to gain from a few more points.

Re: my chance on merit-based aid

Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 10:24 am
by igo2northwestern
gentlemanscholar wrote:There is an online predictor for this. It's likely not accurate, but it will give you an idea.

http://www.hourumd.com/?lsat=161&gpa=3. ... o&range=no

How much did you study for that first test? I would recommend a retake. You would have a lot to gain from a few more points.
The site's pretty inaccurate for monetary aid, OP, but seems pretty okay for acceptance/rejection. Try browsing Law School Numbers as well.

And echo what gentlemanscholar said--consider retaking the LSAT.