Hello everyone this is my first post on here and wanted a little guidance, I am a long time lurker. I wanted to know what range of law schools I should apply to and if I have a chance at the T14? (Hopefully)
AA Male
GPA: 3.36
LSAT: 164 (159 first try)
Soft Skills: Exceptional community service and leadership skills, serve as Student Body President at my University with over 10K students, K-JD, VERY strong letters of recommendation. First generation college student if that matters.
Location: From the Chicago moved to school in the south. Would like to live in Chicago or DC area post JD (Open to others though)
Career: Still up in the air but I would like to practice BigLaw.
I'm asking for which schools should I think to apply to as the admissions cycle is swiftly approaching.
2015-2016 Cycle Applications Forum
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hearsay77
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Skool
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Re: 2015-2016 Cycle Applications
You should Blanket the top 14. As an AA Male you'll probably get some nibbles with $-$$. Do you have a strong explanation for your GPA?
You need to retake to get more $ and you definitely should. A couple of more questions right on that dumb test will save you and your family tens of thousands of dollars. Think about how that money can be the difference in buying a house or starting a family, or retiring early. Merely getting into a T14 is a fools errands. Unlocking more money will make it worth your while.
There's no good reason not to start getting ready for the fall LSAT.
You need to retake to get more $ and you definitely should. A couple of more questions right on that dumb test will save you and your family tens of thousands of dollars. Think about how that money can be the difference in buying a house or starting a family, or retiring early. Merely getting into a T14 is a fools errands. Unlocking more money will make it worth your while.
There's no good reason not to start getting ready for the fall LSAT.
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GreekOmega12
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Re: 2015-2016 Cycle Applications
I have a moderately strong explanation for my GPA that I was going to write in an addendum. Do you think I should run the risk of taking the LSAT a third time and potentially getting a lower score?Skool wrote:You should Blanket the top 14. As an AA Male you'll probably get some nibbles with $-$$. Do you have a strong explanation for your GPA?
You need to retake to get more $ and you definitely should. A couple of more questions right on that dumb test will save you and your family tens of thousands of dollars. Think about how that money can be the difference in buying a house or starting a family, or retiring early. Merely getting into a T14 is a fools errands. Unlocking more money will make it worth your while.
There's no good reason not to start getting ready for the fall LSAT.
Thank you for the advice.
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hairbear7
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Re: 2015-2016 Cycle Applications
It's not a risk, a lower score won't matter as schools (except Yale I've heard) only really care about your highest.GreekOmega12 wrote:I have a moderately strong explanation for my GPA that I was going to write in an addendum. Do you think I should run the risk of taking the LSAT a third time and potentially getting a lower score?Skool wrote:You should Blanket the top 14. As an AA Male you'll probably get some nibbles with $-$$. Do you have a strong explanation for your GPA?
You need to retake to get more $ and you definitely should. A couple of more questions right on that dumb test will save you and your family tens of thousands of dollars. Think about how that money can be the difference in buying a house or starting a family, or retiring early. Merely getting into a T14 is a fools errands. Unlocking more money will make it worth your while.
There's no good reason not to start getting ready for the fall LSAT.
Thank you for the advice.
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Skool
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Re: 2015-2016 Cycle Applications
Yeah, I don't know any evidence of retakes hurting anyone in recent years. Most schools have changed their policy and now even Harvard only considers the highest LSAT.
Nothing to lose and everything to gain. Keep pushing; considering the fact that you'll probably get some T-14 bites as things stand now, this should be your lowest stress take yet. It will be worth it.
Nothing to lose and everything to gain. Keep pushing; considering the fact that you'll probably get some T-14 bites as things stand now, this should be your lowest stress take yet. It will be worth it.
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GreekOmega12
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Re: 2015-2016 Cycle Applications
Thank you, I will strongly consider taking the October LSAT.Skool wrote:Yeah, I don't know any evidence of retakes hurting anyone in recent years. Most schools have changed their policy and now even Harvard only considers the highest LSAT.
Nothing to lose and everything to gain. Keep pushing; considering the fact that you'll probably get some T-14 bites as things stand now, this should be your lowest stress take yet. It will be worth it.
