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Cornell University
Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 5:10 pm
by elbardi305
I already applied but I am on the fence on whether I have a legitimate shot.
Age: 21
Sex: Male
GPA: 3.77
LSAT: 165
URM: Cuban
Two years of work experience in a position of leadership (Office Manager)
Extensive language proficiency.
It would also be extremely helpful if I could be informed of my chances at UVA.
Re: Cornell University
Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 5:13 pm
by cinephile
This has been discussed elsewhere, but I don't believe Cuban status counts as URM.
Re: Cornell University
Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 5:15 pm
by ATR
Post your numbers and URM status in here:
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... m.php?f=14
You'll likely get faster and more accurate answers.
Re: Cornell University
Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2011 12:51 am
by acirilli1722
I got off to a slow start in undergrad with just above a 3.2 freshman year but have increased it to around a 3.5. This is on the low end in terms of Cornell applicants so I was wondering what LSAT score should I need to get in June to have a legitimate shot at acceptance. Looking at other top schools Cornell seems to be the only school of its ranking that makes acceptance even possible with a 3.5. Are the numbers I'm looking at misleading or will a score in the high 160's actually give me a legitimate shot or will I be looking at a minimum of 170 to have a prayer.
Re: Cornell University
Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2011 1:25 pm
by jwrash
acirilli1722 wrote:I got off to a slow start in undergrad with just above a 3.2 freshman year but have increased it to around a 3.5. This is on the low end in terms of Cornell applicants so I was wondering what LSAT score should I need to get in June to have a legitimate shot at acceptance. Looking at other top schools Cornell seems to be the only school of its ranking that makes acceptance even possible with a 3.5. Are the numbers I'm looking at misleading or will a score in the high 160's actually give me a legitimate shot or will I be looking at a minimum of 170 to have a prayer.
you'll have a shot with 168+
Re: Cornell University
Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2011 1:32 pm
by FiveSermon
169+ to have a good shot since you are at 25th with a 3.5
Also to the OP there are non URM hispanics who have gotten URM boost. You should apply broadly.
Re: Cornell University
Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2011 3:10 pm
by 005618502
elbardi305 wrote:I already applied but I am on the fence on whether I have a legitimate shot.
Age: 21
Sex: Male
GPA: 3.77
LSAT: 165
URM: Cuban
Two years of work experience in a position of leadership (Office Manager)
Extensive language proficiency.
It would also be extremely helpful if I could be informed of my chances at UVA.
I dont know about Cornell, but if you DONT get a URM boost at UVA your chances are 0 as you are well below both medians.
But if you get a URM boost you have a decent shot at alot of good schools, so i would apply to many places
Re: Cornell University
Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2011 7:43 pm
by masterthearts
AssumptionRequired wrote:elbardi305 wrote:I already applied but I am on the fence on whether I have a legitimate shot.
Age: 21
Sex: Male
GPA: 3.77
LSAT: 165
URM: Cuban
Two years of work experience in a position of leadership (Office Manager)
Extensive language proficiency.
It would also be extremely helpful if I could be informed of my chances at UVA.
I dont know about Cornell, but if you DONT get a URM boost at UVA your chances are 0 as you are well below both medians.
But if you get a URM boost you have a decent shot at alot of good schools, so i would apply to many places
White, hispanic here (not cuban, not mex, not PR) WL at UVA (applied ED), deferred until after the app deadline at cornell (applied EA).
My gpa is a bit higher than yours, my lsat is lower, and I also have extensive spanish language profiency.
In at GULC and still waiting to hear from a bunch of T14's