Worst worst case (3.55 158) Forum

[tlc]

I've been averaging mid-to-low 160s for the PTs these past 2 weeks. Today was anomaly and I got a 169 on the Sept '09 PT (one wrong answer was due to mis-bubbling! Stripped me of my 170!). However, worst scenario was this past Saturday where I got a 158. Everything seemed to go wrong.

Would I have a chance at Loyola LA with 3.55 and a 158? Any estimates on what kind of scholarship money at Southwestern?

The rest of my app is pretty decent considering I have 1 really good LOR and a pretty good LOR. I'm also planning on writing an addendum to "Why Loyola" or at least point out specific reasons why I want to attend Loyola in my PS.

[lalalawya]

I think you would have a decent chance at Loyola LA given your worst case scenario. I am applying there as well and met with one of the admissions people this summer to hear his opinions as to whether I should re-take or not (as you know, they average and I have severe test anxiety and was nervous my re-take would be lower than my june test bringing down my average). He basically said that with just my stats, I would be waitlisted. The decision coming down to my personal statement and letters of rec. I am also applying ED because it is my number one school; something he said would help too, as would being a born and raised midwesterner.

So basically, going off of what I was told, you have a pretty decent chance. Are you seriously considering writing a Why Loyola statement to be included? I guess i never really thought about it, but it probably would be really beneficial, because I have a number of reasons.

Good luck!

[dominkay]

If you're capable of score 170, you really should not be going to Loyola or Southwestern. If you score a 158, you should retake. How long have you been studying?

[BarbellDreams]

3.5/158 will most likely get you Loyola LA but if you are scoring upper 160s do NOT settle for that school in an insanely oversaturated market.

[Grizz]

Take the LSAT and then figure it out.