3.2 and 158.....TIA Forum

[ifandonlyif]

took test back in Feb 2010 so i will be as soon as applications are open.

3.2 LSDAS gpa (finance major)
158 (one time take)
Non URM (pakistani)
LORs are a little above average
Statements are a little above average
Decent work experience/internships

what do you think my chances are of getting in:
Ohio State
Iowa
Indiana-Bloomington
Penn State
Illinois
UC-Davis
U Wisconsin-Madison
U Colorado-Boulder
U Georgia
U Alabama
U Florida
American U (DC)

i want to ED to a reach school (some of which are included in this list). which one do you think would be the most advisable ED play?

[am060459]

Ohio State DENY
Iowa DENY
Indiana-Bloomington DENY
Penn State CONSIDER
Illinois DENY
UC-Davis DENY
U Wisconsin-Madison DENY
U Colorado-Boulder DENY
U Georgia DENY
U Alabama WEAK CONSIDER
U Florida DENY
American U (DC) DENY

http://www.lawschoolpredictor.com/wp-co ... ograms.htm

[CanadianWolf]

Looks like you just saved yourself at least ten application fees.

[am060459]

Looks like you just saved yourself at least ten application fees.

yep. OP needs at least 160 to get even a slight chance at most of those schools.

[najumobi]

if you're considering just full time admission options then penn state would be your only realistic shot at acceptance since medians for last year's incoming class were 158, 3.58. but after taking a look at admission decisions for this cycle it looks like admission to penn state has become more competitive. it really looks like if you have below their median gpa, you'd need a 160 at least to have a realistic shot. so you have to start over with a collection of schools with less competitive admission standards. start by looking at public schools in your state ranked 80-100 (or lower) and then look at comparable schools located in other states.