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I have one more class left in the summer.
I currently have a 4.0 GPA.
I am graduating early to prepare for the LSAT.
Realistically, what schools should I be aiming at? Also I don't have a lot of softs.

Get a LSAT score.

LSAT is the single most important factor in law school admissions. Discussing what schools you should target before you have an LSAT score is a waste of time. Congrats on your 4 point tho.

http://www.lawschoolnumbers.com

http://www.mylsn.info

LET'S GET IT wrote:LSAT is the single more important factor in law school admissions. Discussing what schools you should target before you have an LSAT score is a waste of time.

PTing around 173.

Veni_Vidi_Vici wrote:

LET'S GET IT wrote:LSAT is the single more important factor in law school admissions. Discussing what schools you should target before you have an LSAT score is a waste of time.

PTing around 173.

Mess around with the links Nova posted to get an idea if you are curious what your chances would be if you scored a 173 on the LSAT. Good luck!

Gooner91 wrote:

Veni_Vidi_Vici wrote:

LET'S GET IT wrote:LSAT is the single more important factor in law school admissions. Discussing what schools you should target before you have an LSAT score is a waste of time.

PTing around 173.

Mess around with the links Nova posted to get an idea if you are curious what your chances would be if you scored a 173 on the LSAT. Good luck!

What about my softs?

Veni_Vidi_Vici wrote:

LET'S GET IT wrote:LSAT is the single more important factor in law school admissions. Discussing what schools you should target before you have an LSAT score is a waste of time.

PTing around 173.

Not to be a downer, but from what I've seen, most people don't score what they are PT'ing on the actual test. However, that's not to say you won't. If you do score in that range, definitely blanket the T14. You are a shoe-in for everywhere except for YHS I would think, and you should have a solid shot at those three as well. For now though, focus on the LSAT, knock it out of the park like you have been on your PT's, and you will be in a great spot. Good luck.

LET'S GET IT wrote:

Veni_Vidi_Vici wrote:

LET'S GET IT wrote:LSAT is the single more important factor in law school admissions. Discussing what schools you should target before you have an LSAT score is a waste of time.

PTing around 173.

Not to be a downer, but from what I've seen, most people don't score what they are PT'ing on the actual test. However, that's not to say you won't. If you do score in that range, definitely blanket the T14. You are a shoe-in for everywhere except for YHS I would think, and you should have a solid shot at those three as well. For now though, focus on the LSAT, knock it out of the park like you have been on your PT's, and you will be in a great spot. Good luck.

Let's fkn get it brah.

What about my softs?

...What about them? It's a numbers game. Check Nova's links. Grats on the 4.0 and gl on the LSAT!

Softs absolutely matter, at least at HYS and for some T14 scholarships.

Get a good job w/ your 4.0, live your life for a couple years, develop some life and work experience, save some money. You'll be more attractive to school and employers, and probably be happier going back to school. Though feel free to take the LSAT now if you want.

Softs absolutely matter, at least at HYS and for some T14 scholarships.

I was generalizing; mea culpa. Softs don't matter too much at H, but they're crucial for YS and some T14 scholarships. Agreed.

Victory wrote:

Softs absolutely matter, at least at HYS and for some T14 scholarships.

I was generalizing; mea culpa. Softs don't matter too much at H, but they're crucial for YS and some T14 scholarships. Agreed.

Yeah. Once you're in 173/4.0 territory, softs matter. Of course, OP isn't there yet until that 173 is actually in hand.

What kind of softs are we talking about for HYS? I heard that YS care more than Harvard.

Take whatever time you're spending worrying about this, and study the lsat instead.

Veni_Vidi_Vici wrote:What kind of softs are we talking about for HYS? I heard that YS care more than Harvard.

In my opinion join some clubs or volunteer so you can fill up a whole page of resume if it are worried about it, however more important is to stay near your 4.0, and good luck on the LSAT. Don't worry about it, with a 4.0 and 170+ LSAT you will be in a good place for 99% of career goals.

I honestly think you are in a pretty good position, try not to stress yourself out to much (I know easier said then done).

Typos are due to drink and phone, FYI.

Veni_Vidi_Vici wrote:
Let's fkn get it brah.

Yeah brah.



Just go volunteer right now for something meaningful that contributed to the welfare of your community. Preferably with a legal aspect. Go visit prisons or something. Work at a homeless shelter. Deliver meals to elderly folks. Try to make a difference. And think about how you'll turn it into a good PS

thevuch wrote:

Veni_Vidi_Vici wrote:
Let's fkn get it brah.

Yeah brah.



Just go volunteer right now for something meaningful that contributed to the welfare of your community. Preferably with a legal aspect. Go visit prisons or something. Work at a homeless shelter. Deliver meals to elderly folks. Try to make a difference. And think about how you'll turn it into a good PS

I have done some stuff but I never was the president of a fraternity or of the honors council.

LET'S GET IT wrote:LSAT is the single most important factor in law school admissions. Discussing what schools you should target before you have an LSAT score is a waste of time. Congrats on your 4 point tho.

True. I am preparing for it now. Any tips?

Veni_Vidi_Vici wrote:
I have done some stuff but I never was the president of a fraternity or of the honors council.

Those aren't good softs anyway. My advice: don't go straight from undergrad to law school. Go get some work experience for a year or two first while you study for the LSAT.

True. I am preparing for it now. Any tips?

There's an entire LSAT prep board here. Go there.

TheSpanishMain wrote:

Veni_Vidi_Vici wrote:
I have done some stuff but I never was the president of a fraternity or of the honors council.

Those aren't good softs anyway. My advice: don't go straight from undergrad to law school. Go get some work experience for a year or two first while you study for the LSAT.

True. I am preparing for it now. Any tips?

There's an entire LSAT prep board here. Go there.

Will a 4.0/173 give me a good chance at Harvard?

Veni_Vidi_Vici wrote:

TheSpanishMain wrote:

Veni_Vidi_Vici wrote:
I have done some stuff but I never was the president of a fraternity or of the honors council.

Those aren't good softs anyway. My advice: don't go straight from undergrad to law school. Go get some work experience for a year or two first while you study for the LSAT.

True. I am preparing for it now. Any tips?

There's an entire LSAT prep board here. Go there.

Will a 4.0/173 give me a good chance at Harvard?

Yes. That's above their GPA median, and at their LSAT one.

SnakySalmon wrote:

Veni_Vidi_Vici wrote:

TheSpanishMain wrote:

Veni_Vidi_Vici wrote:
I have done some stuff but I never was the president of a fraternity or of the honors council.

Those aren't good softs anyway. My advice: don't go straight from undergrad to law school. Go get some work experience for a year or two first while you study for the LSAT.

True. I am preparing for it now. Any tips?

There's an entire LSAT prep board here. Go there.

Will a 4.0/173 give me a good chance at Harvard?

Yes. That's above their GPA median, and at their LSAT one.

Does undergrad course selection matter?
I didn't take a lot of math/science classes.

Veni_Vidi_Vici wrote:
Does undergrad course selection matter?
I didn't take a lot of math/science classes.

Nope