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T14's that favor the LSAT the most/are more number driven?
Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2015 12:40 pm
by lakers3
Wondering if anyone has any insight into which T14's (or schools just outside) favor the LSAT the most? I know the LSAT is generally more important than GPA, but I am wondering which schools put the most weight on the LSAT? Also, do any T14's have a reputation for being more number driven than the others?
LSAT: 170 GPA: 3.7-3.75
Thanks in advance!
Re: T14's that favor the LSAT the most/are more number driven?
Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2015 12:43 pm
by KMart
In a sense this is what you're asking, is it not?:

Re: T14's that favor the LSAT the most/are more number driven?
Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2015 1:10 pm
by lakers3
In a way, yes. I have definitely checked out mylsn a number of times. I guess I was just wondering if any of the schools had a reputation for strongly favoring the LSAT. Or, am i totally overthinking and should just focus on the mylsn results?
Re: T14's that favor the LSAT the most/are more number driven?
Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2015 1:37 pm
by KMart
Your results won't deviate much from mylsn because their inherent decisions and biases come through their decisions. Schools like Chicago, Stanford, and Berk, which seem to place more emphasis GPA, give you a smaller probability at getting in which also comes through on the mylsn chart.
Re: T14's that favor the LSAT the most/are more number driven?
Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2015 1:38 pm
by Winston1984
lakers3 wrote:In a way, yes. I have definitely checked out mylsn a number of times. I guess I was just wondering if any of the schools had a reputation for strongly favoring the LSAT. Or, am i totally overthinking and should just focus on the mylsn results?
Maybe look at schools' 25th percentile/median? You are in a good position to get $$ from many of the T14.
Re: T14's that favor the LSAT the most/are more number driven?
Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2015 1:44 pm
by UpandDown97
When analyzing numbers though, remember that the farther away the year, the less helpful it is. Applicants are way down, and schools have had to adjust and change. I think it's fair to say that 2011-2012 just doesn't apply anymore.
Re: T14's that favor the LSAT the most/are more number driven?
Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2015 1:47 pm
by lakers3
KMart wrote:Your results won't deviate much from mylsn because their inherent decisions and biases come through their decisions. Schools like Chicago, Stanford, and Berk, which seem to place more emphasis GPA, give you a smaller probability at getting in which also comes through on the mylsn chart.
OK, that makes perfect sense. I was just trying to get the most info on which T14's I should apply to the earliest to maximize my chances at admission/money while balancing school rankings. Thanks for your help!
Re: T14's that favor the LSAT the most/are more number driven?
Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2015 1:49 pm
by KMart
UpandDown97 wrote:When analyzing numbers though, remember that the farther away the year, the less helpful it is. Applicants are way down, and schools have had to adjust and change. I think it's fair to say that 2011-2012 just doesn't apply anymore.
I'm happy to change the years, the outcome doesn't change much.
Re: T14's that favor the LSAT the most/are more number driven?
Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2015 1:55 pm
by lakers3
The only thing that I have changed around (other than the numbers) on mylsn that seems to make a significant difference is if i stratify the results to only be applications submitted from Aug to Dec. Earlier applicants with my numbers seem to fare significantly better than the later applicants, which isn't much of a surprise.
Re: T14's that favor the LSAT the most/are more number driven?
Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2015 2:01 pm
by PeanutsNJam
If you want T6 with money or HYS, retake. If you're cool with lower T14 with money don't retake. Ez. You should get waivers so apply everywhere. "which school cares about LSAT most" shouldn't matter to you at all.
Re: T14's that favor the LSAT the most/are more number driven?
Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2015 4:51 pm
by AnMzungu
Unless you got lucky on test day and performed significantly above your PTS, retake.
Just about anyone who can get a 170 can get a 173, and it'd make a world of difference money-wise.