You should start your own thread.covebysea wrote:Hello, all. I am very new to this forum. just found it last night. I am still debating myself to see if it is a good decision to apply a law school because i am not sure if I have a shot to those really good law schools.
here is my background:
undergraduate: dual degrees ME/CS in a premier school in Asia.
graduate: CS master degree in UC. dropped out of phd program. published papers for nasa projects, invented a system.
work experience: Software Engineer in big companies.
GPAs: 3.5 ( undergraduate) 3.8 ( graduate )
LSAT: 170+
Gender: Female
my biggest concern is my age. I am in my 30s. so I am not sure if it is wise to consider law schools. Any insights are really appreciated! I do need help to decide...
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Tadatsune
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Re: Finally got it. 3.25/175 LSAT
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thelawyler
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If you ED, you will probably get Mich, Penn, UVA. Possibly NYU.
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alpha kenny body
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Where should an AA male with similar numbers look to use their ED at? I was thinking Columbia or NYU.thelawyler wrote:If you ED, you will probably get Mich, Penn, UVA. Possibly NYU.
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thelawyler
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I have no idea about URM admissions, but my gut tells me that a AA with similar numbers should not ED anywhere...MTH2 wrote:Where should an AA male with similar numbers look to use their ED at? I was thinking Columbia or NYU.thelawyler wrote:If you ED, you will probably get Mich, Penn, UVA. Possibly NYU.
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crumpetsandtea
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Re: Finally got it. 3.25/175 LSAT
MTH2 wrote:Where should an AA male with similar numbers look to use their ED at? I was thinking Columbia or NYU.
Start your own threads, don't try and steal this thread from OP.covebysea wrote:Hello, all. I am very new to this forum.
To the OP: I have a much lower (2.81) GPA than you, but here was my cycle: http://www.lawschoolnumbers.com/whimsical
Basically, in at GULC and NU ($), $$ at midwest schools, WL at California schools. The DUI might hurt a little, but I can't imagine that it will have a huge impact on your cycle (others who know more about this can correct me if I'm wrong). Make sure to do a few things to try and optimize your cycle:
- Apply AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE. Basically, get all your LORs submitted by this summer, finish your PS/Why X essays/GPA and DUI addenda/extra essays by August at the latest.
- ED to a higher ranked school (ONLY if you're willing to pay full price there). I would not ED to UCLA though, you have a good shot there via RD.
- Get others to double and triple check your PS/resume/etc. I think people underestimate how much a bad resume or PS can screw with their cycle, ESPECIALLY if you're borderline.
- Do every extra essay and interview you possibly can (so that would be Why X essays at NU/GULC/MVP/Cornell/Duke, and interviews with NU/GULC if requested/Vandy if you apply)
- File your FAFSA/Need Access ASAP - in January, preferably
- Email schools to request fee waivers: oftentimes you can get solicited waivers that you wouldn't have gotten via LSAC's CRS. Also don't forget to check for hidden waivers!
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alpha kenny body
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Re: Finally got it. 3.25/175 LSAT
I completely understand. I had no intention to steal the thread, I asked simply because it's still active and the convenience was just too tempting!crumpetsandtea wrote:MTH2 wrote:Where should an AA male with similar numbers look to use their ED at? I was thinking Columbia or NYU.Start your own threads, don't try and steal this thread from OP.covebysea wrote:Hello, all. I am very new to this forum.
To the OP: I have a much lower (2.81) GPA than you, but here was my cycle: http://www.lawschoolnumbers.com/whimsical
Basically, in at GULC and NU ($), $$ at midwest schools, WL at California schools. The DUI might hurt a little, but I can't imagine that it will have a huge impact on your cycle (others who know more about this can correct me if I'm wrong). Make sure to do a few things to try and optimize your cycle:
- Apply AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE. Basically, get all your LORs submitted by this summer, finish your PS/Why X essays/GPA and DUI addenda/extra essays by August at the latest.
- ED to a higher ranked school (ONLY if you're willing to pay full price there). I would not ED to UCLA though, you have a good shot there via RD.
- Get others to double and triple check your PS/resume/etc. I think people underestimate how much a bad resume or PS can screw with their cycle, ESPECIALLY if you're borderline.
- Do every extra essay and interview you possibly can (so that would be Why X essays at NU/GULC/MVP/Cornell/Duke, and interviews with NU/GULC if requested/Vandy if you apply)
- File your FAFSA/Need Access ASAP - in January, preferably
- Email schools to request fee waivers: oftentimes you can get solicited waivers that you wouldn't have gotten via LSAC's CRS. Also don't forget to check for hidden waivers!
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crumpetsandtea
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Re: Finally got it. 3.25/175 LSAT
It's cool, you'll just get more specific responses if you create your own thread!MTH2 wrote:I completely understand. I had no intention to steal the thread, I asked simply because it's still active and the convenience was just too tempting!
