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Maximizing My Chances?
Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2010 9:00 am
by RCG37
Here's the deal: I have t14 ambitions with a 165 (and a 160 from sept 09) and a 3.92 gpa.
Aside from getting my apps in on Sept. 1st (which I plan on doing), what can I do to absolutely maximize my chances of getting into the following schools:
Boalt
Georgetown (part time and full time)
Cornell
Duke
UVA
Penn
Michigan
A little more background: I graduated in May 2010, have good work experience, currently relocated to Washington DC for a journalism job, I have solid academic recommendations and I plan to write "Why X" statements.
What else can I do? Any ideas?
Re: Maximizing My Chances?
Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2010 9:02 am
by 03121202698008
Are you a URM?
Retake the LSAT is about your only option at those schools...
Re: Maximizing My Chances?
Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2010 9:51 am
by TCScrutinizer
Re: Maximizing My Chances?
Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2010 10:11 am
by scribelaw
You'd have a decent -- or at least outside -- shot at UVA if you apply early decision. You might also try Michigan early decision.
You really need probably a 168 for a more realistic shot at the T14.
As is, you might get money from some T30 type schools, George Washington, Boston College, etc.
Re: Maximizing My Chances?
Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2010 11:03 am
by 03121202698008
scribelaw wrote:You'd have a decent -- or at least outside -- shot at UVA if you apply early decision. You might also try Michigan early decision.
You really need probably a 168 for a more realistic shot at the T14.
As is, you might get money from some T30 type schools, George Washington, Boston College, etc.
I think you are over-estimating the odds. According to LSN, three people got into Michigan with a 165 or less that were not URM. Two had superb softs (one withdrew to attend Standford). Two were veterans and Michigan is very pro-veteran in their admissions. That's not exactly a "decent" shot.
UVA had 7 ED acceptances with <166 but I'm guessing they were all in-state.
Re: Maximizing My Chances?
Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2010 11:15 am
by beachbum
In other words: if you're serious about attending these schools, the best (and only?) way of maximizing your chances is to retake the LSAT.
Re: Maximizing My Chances?
Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2010 11:19 am
by 03121202698008
Penn is definitely out. I got stuck in defered hell with a 3.92/168/3.85 Masters, as a PA resident, a combat veteran (10 years in military) with a significant resume, and excellent softs. Oh, and I applied ED in Oct.
Re: Maximizing My Chances?
Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2010 2:38 pm
by TCScrutinizer
blowhard wrote:Penn is definitely out. I got stuck in defered hell with a 3.92/168/3.85 Masters, as a PA resident, a combat veteran (10 years in military) with a significant resume, and excellent softs. Oh, and I applied ED in Oct.
Wow, that's fucked up. I know a non-URM guy with about your raw numbers and nowhere near your softs who got in with money.