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Hi all,

So needless to say I failed to make the most of my undergraduate academic career. I'll be graduating next semester and will more than likely wind up with a GPA between 2.9-3.1 approximately (taking into account the LSAC adjustment)

As a result, I've been putting ferocious focus into my upcoming LSAT this December. I don't have an actual LSAT score (1st time taker) so I don't dare to predict the outcome, but my practice tests have been going pretty well. I generally score 167-171 with my best score being a 173. I still have plenty of time to improve, and plenty of practice tests to utilize so I think I have at least a reasonable chance of scoring in the mid 170s.

It's also probably important to note my soft factors are fairly average (worked 25-30hrs/ wk throughout college, involvement in fraternity+ financial club, volunteer teaching underprivileged children,)

SO, theoretically, if I can accomplish this outcome what are the most important additional aspects of my applications I should focus on to give me the best chance of gaining admission to a good school. Obviously the top 10 are out and I have a narrow at best shot at the remainder of the T14, but it seems at least possible to sneak my way into a top 20 if the stars align. Is this where a great personal statement differentiates?

I guess I'd just like some realistic insight on my outlook if my test goes well. Obviously this all depends on that.

Thanks everyone

Your mylsn.info results:

If you get a 165-168



If you get a 169-171



If you get a 172+

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So correct if I'm mistaken, but this insinuates what I already presumed about admissions for the heavy majority of T14, with the exceptions of maybe GULC or NU with a very, very strong LSAT?

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Two thoughts.

1: You really really want to be above the 3.0 threshold. All your efforts while your still in UG should be focused on that, not the LSAT. It's a pretty hard floor for the T14.

2: Don't go to law school right away. This is good advice for anybody and great advice for splitters. Spend a few years working, developing skills, making yourself more interesting, and distancing yourself from UG. Work experience will not be a panacea, but it will help and hopefully you'll find something you love and you won't go to law school at all.

I certainly appreciate the feedback. I really wish to pursue law because it interests me in all honesty. FAR more than my undergrad major does. So flashy salary/financial prospects, while definitely nice, aren't my primary concern. Frankly, I'm more concerned with being able to find employment in general which I understand to be a bit of an issue in the legal profession.

Again, you all have told me what I had already figured to be true about my outlook but it's nice to hear it from outside voices.

WiltyMIZ wrote:I'll be graduating next semester and will more than likely wind up with a GPA between 2.9-3.1 approximately (taking into account the LSAC adjustment)

As a result, I've been putting ferocious focus into my upcoming LSAT this December. I don't have an actual LSAT score (1st time taker) so I don't dare to predict the outcome, but my practice tests have been going pretty well. I generally score 167-171 with my best score being a 173. I still have plenty of time to improve, and plenty of practice tests to utilize so I think I have at least a reasonable chance of scoring in the mid 170s.

This was me years ago. I had a 2.9 and my practice scores were in the high 160s to low 170s. It took me multiple attempts (and a canceled score) but I did end up landing a 170.

If there's anything you need to know, it's this. Be patient and take some time to put together the best application possible. That means (1) throwing money, time, energy into LSAT prep, (2) taking the LSAT as many times as it takes to break 170, (3) getting your materials together and sending it off early, and (4) putting a strong app together with solid PS, essays, and recs.

It sucked watching my peers go off to law school before I did. It took me 2 full years between the moment I decided to apply to law school, and the moment I pressed "submit" on my law school apps. It took another year of waiting, receiving rejections, and being put on the waitlist before I eventually got into my top choice school.

And today I am a T14 grad. So be patient and go nuts on the LSAT. Trust me, it's worth it.

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