Are waiver offers a good sign? Forum

[thedude221]

I just got an unprompted fee waiver from Columbia University with a 169 LSAT, does this indicate that I would have a good chance if I applied there?

[Older Chest]

I just got an unprompted fee waiver from Columbia University with a 169 LSAT, does this indicate that I would have a good chance if I applied there?

This tells you everything you need to know: http://columbia.lawschoolnumbers.com/stats/0910/

[beachbum]

Nope, but ya might as well if you have $12 to burn.

[bk1]

There aren't a million other threads on this exact same topic. There really aren't.

[hijodehombre]

ITE, money in your pocket is always a good sign.

[Stanford4Me]

They explicitly say in the waiver offers that an offer is not a determination of your probability of being accepted - essentially getting a fee waiver offer doesn't mean you're more likely to be accepted. That doesn't mean you shouldn't apply, however. Save money bro.

[bigben]

I just got an unprompted fee waiver from Columbia University with a 169 LSAT, does this indicate that I would have a good chance if I applied there?

This tells you everything you need to know: http://columbia.lawschoolnumbers.com/stats/0910/

Or, it's the best info available anywhere regarding your chances. Fee waivers are meaningless, relatively speaking.

[WestOfTheRest]

Why didn't they send me one? Oh... The agony of it all!

[JJDancer]

Short answer: No.

Long answer: I wouldn't get my hopes up unless you are a URM.

[r6_philly]

It would be a good sign for me (and quite a few others) if everyone with a LSAT of 171 or below do not send an application for fear of wasting $12 (or more).



Seriously it is a good sign because it now only costs you $12 to dream about Columbia.