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Hello, all,

Schools to which I'm applying: UConn, Univ. of Washington, BU, UC Davis, Minnesota, Wisconsin, W&L, Fordham

I've taken the LSAT 3 times: June '08, Sept. '09, and Dec. '09. I was well-prepared in Sept. and shouldn't have had to re-take it, but I had an episode with a test center distraction during my last section (and, coincidentally, my worst: LG). I got a 159, 163, and a 170 this time around. With a 3.57, do you think I should apply to schools rated higher? What do you think my chances are for a T14? Thoughts on my chances at USC or UCLA?

Thanks and I appreciate any advice.

wow I thought you had a 1.57GPA. You have a good chance at the lower T14

savesthedayajb wrote:wow I thought you had a 1.57GPA. You have a good chance at the lower T14

Haha I read it back and was like, "Whoa...definitely need to edit that."

Write a decent LSAT addendum and you have a 3.57 and a 170. Shoot for the Top 14, I bet you're in somewhere. Congrats on the new score.

ok, thanks a lot, guys!

BUMP to ask about UCLA. I know that I'm in their range for GPA, but I'm definitely on the lower end. Is it true that UCLA values GPA more than a lot of other institutions? What do you think are my chances of getting in there?

Thanks!

BUMP. anyone know if UCLA weights GPAs more than other schools?

yes they do...

this is last yr: http://ucla.lawschoolnumbers.com/stats/0809/

this is the yr be4: http://ucla.lawschoolnumbers.com/stats/0708/

since u don't see a certain number that is auto accept for lsat (i.e. x=170 or something like that), it is a reasonable assumption that ucla seems to value things other than lsat...most notable, gpa

hope this helps, good luck

thanks for the info!