Are fee waivers a good sign? Forum

[christinalsat]

I was surprised to get a fee waiver from Georgetown today. My lsat score is a 167 (kinda disappointing for me) and my gpa is btwn a 3.8-3.9 (waiting to see where it falls for lsac). I'm Latina, but I checked off the Central American box on the lsac form which I've been told doesn't count as a URM. Is the lsat fee waiver a good sign or is it pretty meaningless?

I'm asking because I was thinking of re-taking the lsat with places like Georgetown, Berkeley, UCLA, and UT on my wishlist. So far Georgetown is the only place on that wishlist to offer a fee waiver. Advice?

[czelede]

Fee wavers don't mean anything. Yale has given out fee waivers to people with 165s. If more people apply to a school and they still accept the same amount, the % accepted becomes smaller --> the school is viewed as more selective, which is in their favor.

[LoyolaLaw2012]

It's definitely an incentive to apply, but not sure if it means you have a better chance. Schools wants as many students to apply as possible, so that their numbers look good.

[legalease9]

It means nothing in terms of your chances. However, it does mean you can apply for only 12 bucks. Go for it!

[jennylynn]

With those numbers, you do have a shot at Georgetown. I say if you think you have a chance and you have a fee waiver, why not??

[dukelawguy144]

No I got a fee waiver from NYU for them to reject my ass. I was below slightly below their medium for LSAT. I think they just want people to apply to reject them. Dont take it as a sign you will get in.