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I think you're a tad pessimistic, ATL. 3.4 is likely on the cusp of possibility at GPA-centric schools like Boalt/UCLA/UT/etc even without softs. I would say that an LSAT above median makes it possible though still likely a waitlist.

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acrossthelake wrote:

bk187 wrote:I think you're a tad pessimistic, ATL. 3.4 is likely on the cusp of possibility at GPA-centric schools like Boalt/UCLA/UT/etc even without softs. I would say that an LSAT above median makes it possible though still likely a waitlist.

This is true. I should add that I think the most likely result is waitlist. (which, in my eyes, is almost the same as a rejection since most WL become rejections in the end). A very high LSAT would be a necessity for a shot, but wouldn't really save it, imo. There would have to be more.

I think an out of the park LSAT could do it, mid 170's or better.

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UCLA likes GPAs. If it was 3.5 I'd say you have a good chance with a 167. With a 3.4 I think you need 169/170.

3.4: Even with a 171+, that seems like WL country.

3.5/170+ seems like there's a chance.

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UT is splitter unfriendly? Boo.

Hannibal wrote:UT is splitter unfriendly? Boo.

Same with USC and Vandy.

Hannibal wrote:UT is splitter unfriendly? Boo.

Severely. Looks like sub-3.4's are fucked.

bk187 wrote:

Hannibal wrote:UT is splitter unfriendly? Boo.

Severely. Looks like sub-3.4's are fucked.

It's weird that there are several splitter-friendly T14 (UVA ED, NW ED, GULC PT ED) but no splitter schools ranked 15-18. Not until you hit WUSTL and the midwest schools. And Emory.

I applied to UCLA January of last cycle with 3.38/174 and was waitlisted. I re-applied September 1st this cycle early decision. UCLA does not like low GPAs but hopefully ED will help me out. Apply as early as possible.

I think u need a 171/172

adamdroog wrote:I applied to UCLA January of last cycle with 3.38/174 and was waitlisted. I re-applied September 1st this cycle early decision. UCLA does not like low GPAs but hopefully ED will help me out. Apply as early as possible.

I'm just curious what you did after you were on the WL since you said it was your top choice.
Did you update anything in your file/send LOCI/visit etc?
Had you applied to USC as well? If so were you accepted?

JJDancer wrote:

adamdroog wrote:I applied to UCLA January of last cycle with 3.38/174 and was waitlisted. I re-applied September 1st this cycle early decision. UCLA does not like low GPAs but hopefully ED will help me out. Apply as early as possible.

I'm just curious what you did after you were on the WL since you said it was your top choice.
Did you update anything in your file/send LOCI/visit etc?
Had you applied to USC as well? If so were you accepted?

While on the waitlist I visited the school and made it clear that UCLA was my top choice through a few e-mails. I did apply to USC and was rejected. I also applied to Loyola LA and NYU. Accepted with no money at Loyola and waitlisted at NYU. I have learned that being a splitter means unexpected results, especially applying as late as I did.

adamdroog wrote:While on the waitlist I visited the school and made it clear that UCLA was my top choice through a few e-mails. I did apply to USC and was rejected. I also applied to Loyola LA and NYU. Accepted with no money at Loyola and waitlisted at NYU. I have learned that being a splitter means unexpected results, especially applying as late as I did.

Thanks so much for sharing your experience. Good luck this cycle. even though UCLA is at the top of my list too

To the original poster:

Seems like they waitlist basically everyone below 3.6 regardless of LSAT. Hard to say whether this is a yield protect move or simply a GPA thing. I think if you are SET on ucla you need to get mid 170's and ED. You have an OK shot with better schools with a mid 170's/3.4 gpa either way though, especially with work experience (Virginia or NW), so my bet is that UCLA is just yield protecting at that point. Hard to tell though.