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Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2010 9:16 pm
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Not sure if there's a consensus on this. I'd think the more info the better. I mainly used 'predictor and it was reasonably accurate. I think either one offers a good first pass to get an idea, though I wouldn't rely on any predictor program fully in the end.northwood wrote:is lawschoolpredictor or lawschoolnumbers a better site to offer?
My understanding is that UNC is hard to break into with weaker numbers (your LSAT) if you're not an NC resident. CU Boulder is also a stickler for LSATs, and yours seems a bit low for them.hadisious wrote:Hey guys, any advice is much appreciated, here are my stats:
LSAT: 155(june), 158(oct)
LSAC GPA: 3.75 (4.0 degree GPA) (poly sci major, english minor)
Public University, not a huge/prestigious school
4+ years of WE
I worked at the same place from senior year of HS (work release) through college. IT Administrator, not just a throw away job.
I feel like I have really strong softs. My PS touches on growing up as a Jew in the south. I have a great LOR from my employer, as well as two from close professors at my university.
I realize the general response if going to be: retake. Which is probably what I should do. I never put the time or effort into the LSAT I should have. I have only probably taken 8 practice tests in all. I believe with much study I could raise my score. I just didn't realize until TLS, how much LSAT is actually weighed. TLS should be a requirement for those in prelaw!
My problem: I am graduating in May and I don't want to take a year off. With school and work, I don't think I can prepare properly for the February LSAT, much less the December. Should I really put my apps off until next cycle?
Schools I hope to go to:
George Washington (unrealistic at this point)
Colorado Boulder (top choice)
UC-Davis
UC-Hastings
Cardozo
U of Wisconsin
Tulane
Chicago-Kent
UNC-Chapel Hill
Santa Clara (sort of)
THANKS!
I mean, if you want to spend the money on an unlikely chance of favorable return, go for it and see what happens. But keep in mind that your options will be so much better with a higher LSAT. If I were you, I'd save the money and wait until next cycle.hadisious wrote:Thanks for the feedback. I am seriously considering taking a year off. Would you recommend not applying at all this cycle? or since I am already basically ready to go, should I see what happens?
They aren't strong softs because most people (on TLS, anyway) have softs similar to these. They're average softs.hasidious wrote:Care to elaborate as to why you don't think I have really strong softs?
Working full time through college, President of Poly Sci honor society, independent research, three strong LoR, and a well written PS.
Nah. A year old LOR will be fine. In my experience, most schools just want them dated within 2-3 years. The only thing that needs to be redone is your LSAT. And, you know, have another transcript submitted after you've graduated.hadisious wrote:I suppose you're right. Ugh, I've already got all my LoR ready and everything. I'm guessing basically everything has to be redone if I plan to wait until next cycle.