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I finally can open a thread here after receiving my Oct LSAT score....I need some immediate help now since I need to sort out my applications over this weekend. Would really appreciate your help!

So I'm a foreign student applying from the UK with a high 2:1 which is roughly equivalent to a 3.6/3.7GPA ("above average" by LSAC). I was hoping to get a 165+ but unfortunately got a 163...not sure whether I should retake in december since I'll have minimal preparation time and it may harm my chances even more considering it's considered quite late in the cycle if I retake....if I settle with what I have for now, do I have a chance at any of the following schools??

Already applied:
Boalt
Michigan
Texas EA
Boston U
WUSTL
USC

Others that I wish to get into:
Cornell (I know chances is almost zero...but still wana give it a go...should I do EA or RD?)
UCLA
UIUC
Minnesota
Fordham
Notre Dame
UC Hastings
UC Davis
George Washington
Emory

Will I have a better shot if I ED at any of the above schools? And any suggestions what other schools should I look at for a realistic shot? Thanks!

As a foreign student, the only thing you can contribute to a school's numbers is your LSAT, so UC Davis is the only reasonable shot on your list. Retake or aim much lower at 163-median schools like Colorado, UW, Brooklyn, and American.

im_blue wrote:As a foreign student, the only thing you can contribute to a school's numbers is your LSAT, so UC Davis is the only reasonable shot on your list. Retake or aim much lower at 163-median schools like Colorado, UW, Brooklyn, and American.

Thanks - i do realize my list is ambitious but since I'm an foreign applicant I really want to get into a school that has a considerable international reputation...just want to give them a go at least. Is UC Davis easier to get into than UC Hastings? And if I do retake in december but got the same number (or slightly lower) is that going to hurt me even more than if I apply now?

Any more takers??

hello..?? anyone else can help??

ps. forgot to add Wisconsin to the list.

Retake.

how about applying now and retake in February to get off the possible wait-lists? I really don't have much time to prep now...

xqhp82 wrote:how about applying now and retake in February to get off the possible wait-lists? I really don't have much time to prep now...

Not a great idea. Schools are pretty full by the time the February scores come back. And all the scholarship money will likely be gone.

Alright...I guess retake it is. But I really worry about the scenario of waiting two months then find out I score even lower than October....

Is it possible for target schools to consider without my December score then? I'm looking at UC Davis/Hastings/Wisconsin