3.0/160-Applying now? Forum

[kabar11]

I took Feb test and score just came out. My score went up from 154(2008/12) to 160(2011/02). GPA is 3.0
I plan to apply for Loyola law school evening division and Pepperdine(Although I'm mostly looking for part time as I need to work at the same time). Although the deadlines are April, I know I'm at great disadvantage applying this late.

I would like to apply as soon as I can cuz I'm in my 30s. But I'm also afraid I won't get into any schools in LA.
Is it best to wait till next year or apply anyways?
I hear most people applying late get on waitlist unless they have great score.

I'd appreciate any advice!

[tourdeforcex]

as you said, you are at a great disadvantage applying this late.

if your numbers aren't very competitive (e.g. above 75th percentile for LSAT and GPA), consider waiting until next cycle.

[kabar11]

For Loyola evening program, my lsat score is above median(159), but GPA is below 25%(3.20).
Their 75% numbers are 163 and 3.66.

So most likely, I won't have a chance?

[bearsfan1]

For Loyola evening program, my lsat score is above median(159), but GPA is below 25%(3.20).
Their 75% numbers are 163 and 3.66.

So most likely, I won't have a chance?

Here, somebody showed me this link when I had questions similiar to yours.

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

According to the predictor, you're a "strong consider" for Loyola's part-time program. Of course, since it's late in the cycle, that would probably put you at a disadvantage. If I were you, I'd just go ahead and apply, and if you strike-out just because it's so late, just wait until next fall and send them another app.