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[jk148706]

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[xylocarp]

Hi guys, I've been stalking this website for a year while studying for the LSAT and after Powerscore, Velocity, and a tutor (I highly recommend him if anyone is looking), I'm finally applying for 2018! I have a 172 and a 3.7 from a top 20 institution, and I'm thinking about applying to Columbia ED. I have an extremely rough personal statement written, I've already asked my profs for recommendations, and I'm excited to obsess about apps with all of you!

omg please don't ED Columbia. You have a great shot RD and by EDing you commit yourself to going for sticker price. I mean, I guess ED if you have a huge trust fund or something. Regardless, congrats on the great score!

[Winston1984]

As much as I wish June lsat cleared things up for me, it just made things murkier.

So... Hai

So that means the June lsat was good?

Nah ... Up only one point. So, idk what to do

Ah.. Well good luck on the decision, if you do decide to reapply, it will be nice seeing another reapplicant!

[BruiserWoods]

Trying to decide if I will retake in September, got a 172 on June when I was pt'ing around 176. I'm mostly concerned because my gpa is only 3.81...thoughts?

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[BruiserWoods]

Trying to decide if I will retake in September, got a 172 on June when I was pt'ing around 176. I'm mostly concerned because my gpa is only 3.81...thoughts?

It would probably depend on where you want to go and to what extent money is a concern... Since you said "only 3.81" I'm guessing your goal is HYS? In that case, yeah, retake. It looks like this exam had few TLSers get over 175, and you obviously have the potential.

Are you averse to studying intensely for another three months and dropping $200?

I was considering Harvard, but I was more concerned overall with the T14s, since my GPA looks below the median for half. I'm looking particularly at UVA, but I'm also seriously looking at ccn. Money is a concern, and with summer classes and other commitments I'm not sure if studying for a retake would be wise or effective.

[chuckbass]

Trying to decide if I will retake in September, got a 172 on June when I was pt'ing around 176. I'm mostly concerned because my gpa is only 3.81...thoughts?

It would probably depend on where you want to go and to what extent money is a concern... Since you said "only 3.81" I'm guessing your goal is HYS? In that case, yeah, retake. It looks like this exam had few TLSers get over 175, and you obviously have the potential.

Are you averse to studying intensely for another three months and dropping $200?

I was considering Harvard, but I was more concerned overall with the T14s, since my GPA looks below the median for half. I'm looking particularly at UVA, but I'm also seriously looking at ccn. Money is a concern, and with summer classes and other commitments I'm not sure if studying for a retake would be wise or effective.

3.81 172 should be netting you some serious money at UVA, hopefully a little money at CCN as well.

[DebtAverse]

@bruiserwoods & everythingbagel: I know the feeling! I got a 172, which I know is good, but since my PT average was 176 by test day, I am tempted to retake. I am going to need serious scholarship money, since I'm doing PI but don't want to commit to the LRAP route. I am considering a Dec or Feb retake depending on how my admissions cycle is going. Any input on how a retake might affect a WL decision if I am already slightly above LSAT medians at my target schools? Is it pointless to retake at that point?

[Reboot_the_Robot]

Checking in.

Now that I've finished studying for and stressing over the LSAT, it's time to figure EVERYTHING else out.

[tennactitans]

Low roller (161/3.2) checking in. I just like the company.

[Kluge]

Checking in! How early do we have to send transcripts in if we want to get applications submitted by the beginning of September? I'm waiting on a pesky overseas institution that has so far taken over 4 months to send my transcript back...

[middlebear]

Money isn't an issue because LRAP. I know this runs counter to TLS logic, but I can't be the only one in this position. I'm curious if this strikes the rest of you as totally crazy, or whether anyone else is leaning in the same direction.

Nah I feel ya. But it's a scary prospect.

Me too! Hopefully. But yeah, it's terrifying.

[rebexness]

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[xylocarp]

Does anyone have the link to that spreadsheet from last year (shoot maybe c/o 2016) that had all the data w/r/t fee waivers and which ones came solicited/unsolicited?

It was a huge spreadsheet that had other stuff too- gpa/lsat, interview info, why x, etc etc.

I think you're talking about this? http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 2&t=188687

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[xylocarp]

Is anyone writing a personal statement about something that isn't WE/extracurricular activities/adversity in life (i.e. not something super substantive/not something on your resume)? Pls post or PM me I'm dying of lack of PS topic and hoping someone else's rando idea will inspire me somehow

[Gray]

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[rebexness]

UGH PS.

I have been struggling with this forever.

[Aholymost]

Just got my first unsolicited fee waiver from Case Western. Who else is getting waivers right now and from where?

[Shrinercc]

Checking in. 3.93 GPA, might drop after this summer to 3.89 , and taking LSAT in September. Hoping for at least a 168. Still haven't done personal statement or LoR requests. I'm looking forward to the cycle, but then again I'm not. I don't want to write a personal statement, I'm scared to hell my GPA is gonna flop, and I sure as hell don't want to take the LSAT. Ugh. I hope this is more fun for you all than it is for me!