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Where should I apply/What are my Chances?

Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2016 2:14 pm
by cv6149a
Hard Factors:
3.6 Total GPA
3.9 Major GPA
4.0 GPA Last 3 Semesters
175 LSAT
Addendum: Did Physics/Computer Science double Major for middle 1.5 years... was not a good idea. Back to Political Science/Philosophy for last 3 semesters.

Softs:
Capital Hill Internship
FBI Internship
News2Share Reporter
Debate Team
Speech Team
Mock Trial
Fraternity Affiliation
Campaign Fellow for Wendy Davis in 2014

Re: Where should I apply/What are my Chances?

Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2016 2:16 pm
by mukol
Your softs are unimpressive.

Check mylsn for schools.

Probably blanket the T14.

Re: Where should I apply/What are my Chances?

Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2016 2:44 pm
by pittsburghpirates
Congrats on an awesome LSAT score. Would give you the same advice as other splitters. Apply broadly to all of the T14 and any strong regionals in the area(s) you want to practice. Write the optional essays for everywhere and get your apps in as early as you possibly can. Depending on your goals, consider EDing Northwestern for a chance at the 150K scholarship. I would also not advise writing an addendum for your GPA. It is on the lower side but not so low to put you out of the running at almost all of the T14.

With well written apps and getting them in early, I think you will have a good cycle though it could be a bit unpredictable in terms of $ and admissions. I had similar stats to you this past cycle though I was a few years out of undergrad. Feel free to PM if you like and best of luck

Re: Where should I apply/What are my Chances?

Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2016 1:56 pm
by acz26
I'd say the best school at which you would have a good shot would be Columbia. Agree with the others: apply to all T-14. You'll surely get into multiple schools. I would also advise that you apply as early in the cycle as possible; I think that, as a splitter, it will be particularly important for you to do so. Locking in Columbia ED might also be a strategic move if you don't care about scholarships, though I would assume you might be getting some money at places like Duke etc. Good luck!