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i can't tell you if its worth the tuition because i don't know your situation, but if you really want berkeley, you're gonna need the GPA boost and an amazing lsat. so study for at least 3 months (everyone else will probably tell you longer) and take a june test so you can retake in september and still apply early if things don't go well the first time around.

the peace corps will help too.

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xyzzzzzzzz wrote:That sounds like a good plan. I'd really rather not spend an extra semester, but I'll do whatever for B.

study hard for that LSAT and get a 4.0 next semester (take the easiest classes possible).

based on lawschoolnumbers, if your maximum GPA bump possible is 3.58, even with a stellar (175+) LSAT score Berkeley seems to be unlikely... unless you have URM status or some incredibly strong softs you haven't disclosed. Although I think Peace Corps will definitely help...

I hate to break it to you, but I don't think a 3.58 is going to be enough to get you into Berkeley anyhow. It's not impossible with that GPA, but it is unlikely (although you may have a decent chance with a 170+ and some incredible softs).

I actually think that if you want Berkeley, you'd be better served studying for the LSAT and boosting your softs instead of paying an extra semester's tuition for a minimal GPA boost. That is what I would do if I were in your situation, at least. Good luck to you!

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apply ED if you're that heart-set on it, assuming berkeley has that.

rw2264 wrote:apply ED if you're that heart-set on it, assuming berkeley has that.

I don't think that they do

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