Page 1 of 1
.
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 10:33 pm
by 83947368
.
Re: Never thought I'd say this- 177/3.2, chance?
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 10:36 pm
by Tanicius
Adm.Doppleganger wrote:So I just got my Feb LSATs and somehow I shattered my diagnostic record with a 177.
I plan on applying next cycle after a second year of (not great) work experience. Also I am part caucasian and part M.A. (ie URM). Got good (not great- brutally honest assessment) LORs and softs. Plan on writing a great PS (duh).
Advice, chances, etc?
I think on a numbers basis you've got a shot at NYU. HYS have tended to have a GPA floor of 3.6, so they're out. I don't know much about Columbia or Chicago on GPA's that low; my inclination is out, but you might have a shot. Most likely out at Berkeley, but they're worth the app. For MVP and the rest of the T-14, probably in with money.
Re: Never thought I'd say this- 177/3.2, chance?
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 10:45 pm
by Hannibal
Columbia and Chicago have taken big time splitters like that before. So at least it's not auto.
Re: Never thought I'd say this- 177/3.2, chance?
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 10:47 pm
by FiveSermon
You have a shot at everywhere except HYS.
Re: Never thought I'd say this- 177/3.2, chance?
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 10:47 pm
by 174
I was waitlist at NYU with a 3.3 and 166, so I think you're in for sure. Congrats on a great score.
Re: Never thought I'd say this- 177/3.2, chance?
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 10:50 pm
by FiveSermon
174 wrote:I was waitlist at NYU with a 3.3 and 166, so I think you're in for sure. Congrats on a great score.
NYU waitlists everyone.
Re: Never thought I'd say this- 177/3.2, chance?
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 10:55 pm
by harrijust86
Wrong forum, But I would say you have a shot just about everywhere except YHS, especially if you play up the URM. Pretty much a lock from Penn on down. Congrats!
.
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 11:04 pm
by 83947368
.
Re: Never thought I'd say this- 177/3.2, chance?
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 11:13 pm
by Hannibal
Adm.Doppleganger wrote:I couldn't remember exactly where they put these threads since I barely look at them. But thanks for all the well wishes. I don't know much about the T14's scholly's since I never really expected much of one but is there any chance of $$$ at some place like GULC? I'm thinking in the neighborhood of 75% maybe?
Nope. GULC is bad with money, and the T14s that do give money to splitters generally don't give a ton unless you're a resident of Virginia or they're Michigan.
Re: Never thought I'd say this- 177/3.2, chance?
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 3:50 am
by DreamShake
Adm.Doppleganger wrote:I couldn't remember exactly where they put these threads since I barely look at them. But thanks for all the well wishes. I don't know much about the T14's scholly's since I never really expected much of one but is there any chance of $$$ at some place like GULC? I'm thinking in the neighborhood of 75% maybe?
Unquestionably out at YS; I think H is still worth the app fee as a Hail Mary. In at NYU, good chances at CC. Out at B (as much b/c of the LOR's as GPA).
Should be in at MVP,
if you write convincing WhyX's to avoid yield protection. Probably in at the rest of T14. You'll probably get at least a partial Darrow at M, and at least a little $ at one or more of CCN.
Re: Never thought I'd say this- 177/3.2, chance?
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 3:52 am
by FiveSermon
DreamShake wrote:Adm.Doppleganger wrote:I couldn't remember exactly where they put these threads since I barely look at them. But thanks for all the well wishes. I don't know much about the T14's scholly's since I never really expected much of one but is there any chance of $$$ at some place like GULC? I'm thinking in the neighborhood of 75% maybe?
Unquestionably out at YS; I think H is still worth the app fee as a Hail Mary. In at NYU, good chances at CC. Out at B (as much b/c of the LOR's as GPA).
Should be in at MVP,
if you write convincing WhyX's to avoid yield protection. Probably in at the rest of T14. You'll probably get at least a partial Darrow at M, and at least a little $ at one or more of CCN.
He won't get YP'ed at MVP with a 3.2 gpa. If he doesn't get in its because they didn't want him.
Re: Never thought I'd say this- 177/3.2, chance?
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 9:08 am
by joebloe
How bad are your LoRs? My understanding is that LoRs are supposed to be downright glowing (though supported with specifics). A bad LoR can really hurt.
Re: Never thought I'd say this- 177/3.2, chance?
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 1:39 pm
by Hannibal
Yeah, in general specific and glowing LORs are preferred, but unless you get one from someone who clearly doesn't know you or it's a bad LOR, it won't hurt you.
.
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 11:12 pm
by 83947368
.
Re: Never thought I'd say this- 177/3.2, chance?
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 11:19 pm
by Hannibal
Adm.Doppleganger wrote:Well my LOR assessment was brutally honest and maybe too harsh. Both my recommenders really liked me personally and told me they'd write excellent ones. One was a Boalt grad himself the other offered me a TA-ship so I should probably revise my assessment...
My targets came from LSP but looking on hourumd and LSN scares me a little. Almost makes we want to ED UVA though I'd really rather go Michigan. Should I ED anywhere?
Do not ED anywhere you aren't sure you want to go. If you do ED somewhere, you might want to ED CCN.
Re: Never thought I'd say this- 177/3.2, chance?
Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 12:49 am
by aspire2more
Hannibal wrote:...the T14s that do give money to splitters generally don't give a ton unless you're a resident of Virginia or they're Michigan.
Perhaps, but it definitely does happen.
Re: Never thought I'd say this- 177/3.2, chance?
Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 2:30 am
by Hannibal
aspire2more wrote:Hannibal wrote:...the T14s that do give money to splitters generally don't give a ton unless you're a resident of Virginia or they're Michigan.
Perhaps, but it definitely does happen.
True, I just think it's a mistake to go into a cycle with expectations. Apply everywhere to maximize your chances, take what you get.
Re: Never thought I'd say this- 177/3.2, chance?
Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 2:56 am
by gothamm
congrats on your LSAT score
.
Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 3:02 am
by 83947368
.