Should I even apply to Harvard? Forum

[porkbarrel]

I have a 3.77 GPA, a 171 LSAT and softs that are completely average. Is it even worth spending the money to apply to Harvard?

[patrickd139]

I have a 3.77 GPA, a 171 LSAT and softs that are completely average. Is it even worth spending the money to apply to Harvard?

You can (unlike probably 99% of applicants) apply with a straight face. I'm going to predict with fair certainty that you won't get in.

That said, in the future, will you regret not applying to find out?

[mst]

Depends on what else you were planning to use that money on. I'd guess theres > 95% chance you get dinged or waitlisted but heck, if you were just planning to buy a backup copy of a video game or something, why not?

[pppokerface]

oh just do it. I'm assuming you have money to send out an app.

[The Gentleman]

I think having a rejection letter from Harvard Law that you could frame and display would be absolutely worth the app fee. Unfortunately, I think they reject via email, so ya.....

But why not apply? Write a ridiculous PS about World of Warcraft or something and you'll have a great story to tell.

[catsparka]

Write a ridiculous PS about World of Warcraft or something and you'll have a great story to tell.

[AreJay711]

I think having a rejection letter from Harvard Law that you could frame and display would be absolutely worth the app fee. Unfortunately, I think they reject via email, so ya.....

But why not apply? Write a ridiculous PS about World of Warcraft or something and you'll have a great story to tell.

Damn it! I was thinking about applying until you said they reject by email.

[vanwinkle]

I think having a rejection letter from Harvard Law that you could frame and display would be absolutely worth the app fee. Unfortunately, I think they reject via email, so ya.....

But why not apply? Write a ridiculous PS about World of Warcraft or something and you'll have a great story to tell.

Damn it! I was thinking about applying until you said they reject by email.

I made them send me a confirmation by snail mail.

[HopefulFish]

I have a 3.77 GPA, a 171 LSAT and softs that are completely average. Is it even worth spending the money to apply to Harvard?

I applied with a much lower stat.

[09042014]

No you shouldn't.

[HopefulFish]

No you shouldn't.

Your cycle is done. Give it a rest and go make some friends.

[arism87]

Almost your numbers twin, and I did, FWIW. Ya never know, and most of my other app fees were waived. Even Harvard might mess up and accidentally let me in?

[The Gentleman]

I made them send me a confirmation by snail mail.

Haha. I bet they get really annoyed by those kind of requests.

[09042014]

No you shouldn't.

Your cycle is done. Give it a rest and go make some friends.

Protip: Don't make friends with TLSers in your class, they are as awful as me, potentially worse.

Also telling people the truth on TLS is better than LWR.

3.4/163 ain't getting HLS either.

[vanwinkle]

I made them send me a confirmation by snail mail.

Haha. I bet they get really annoyed by those kind of requests.

Not so annoyed that they blacklisted my transfer app, though.

One of these days I'm going to take the time to go get the rejection letter and the transfer-acceptance letter framed side-by-side and hang the display up on my wall.

[James Bond]

I made them send me a confirmation by snail mail.

Haha. I bet they get really annoyed by those kind of requests.

Not so annoyed that they blacklisted my transfer app, though.

One of these days I'm going to take the time to go get the rejection letter and the transfer-acceptance letter framed side-by-side and hang the display up on my wall.

Send them a picture too once you graduate.

"Thanks for all the hard work, admissions!"

[im_blue]

No, it's not even worth the $12 LSAC report fee.

[samfii]

Depends on what else you were planning to use that money on. I'd guess theres > 95% chance you get dinged or waitlisted but heck, if you were just planning to buy a backup copy of a video game or something, why not?

....people buy backup copies of video games? really?

[eve2490]

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[gloriouscause]

I have about the same numbers as you, and I'm going to apply (although I have pretty good softs). just do it, you never know. maybe your PS or LORs will be amazing. They do let people in with our numbers every year, although they've usually cured some form of cancer

[catsparka]

They accepted Elle Woods. So, why not.

Didn't she have a 179 and like a 4.0?

[$1.99]

actually they do not let in ppl with 3.7x/171. of course unless your skin is dark.

[s0ph1e2007]

They accepted Elle Woods. So, why not.

Didn't she have a 179 and like a 4.0?

Yes and I think her diagnostic was a 140 something lol

[im_blue]

They accepted Elle Woods. So, why not.

Didn't she have a 179 and like a 4.0?

4.0/179 + sorority president = auto-admit to HLS