161 LSAT/2.35 GPA (from top UG) but have MBA and GREAT softs Forum

[law school decider]

Chances at HYS? TYIA

[dpk711]

Oh dear.

[aliarrow]

No, sorry.

[dpk711]

Also, I can tell this is your first post.

[law school decider]

That bad? I'm talking about really impressive softs.

[aliarrow]

What are they?

[Veyron]

YOU'LL GET IN EVERYWHERE YOU APPLY!!!

[dpk711]

That bad? I'm talking about really impressive softs.

Did you discover a cure to prostate cancer? Are you the president of the Federated States of Micronesia?

[law school decider]

What are they?

Well, I have held important leadership positions. And I served my country -- it was the National Guard but I still feel like that should count for something.

[law school decider]

I also started my own business.

[dpk711]

What are they?

Well, I have held important leadership positions. And I served my country -- it was the National Guard but I still feel like that should count for something.

If you get into HYS with or without retaking, I promise I'll pay tuition for you.

[aliarrow]

Im not sure if you're serious or trollin.

If you're serious: Thank you for your service, but no, you wont get into HYS.


If not:

[dpk711]

OP, regardless of whether you're a troll or not, thanks for the light evening entertainment.

[glewz]

Sorry bro, unless you are URM, it would be tough to even crack top 30 with that GPA LSAT combo. Your softs will only help you, but your best shot is to substantially improve your LSAT.

[071816]

None.

[law school decider]

What are they?

Well, I have held important leadership positions. And I served my country -- it was the National Guard but I still feel like that should count for something.

If you get into HYS with or without retaking, I promise I'll pay tuition for you.

Haha thanks, but I'm not worried about the tuition. I also have family connections that could help.

I have some unusual interests too -- ranching, for example. And I think my personal essay topic is pretty damned good -- I basically was an alcoholic and I turned my life around through prayer and the help of my wife.

[law school decider]

So are you guys saying I should just shoot for UT in state instead?

[aliarrow]

I've changed my mind. Being Gary Busey, I think you have a 50/50 shot at HYS (at least H), worth the app.

[dpk711]

What are they?

Well, I have held important leadership positions. And I served my country -- it was the National Guard but I still feel like that should count for something.

If you get into HYS with or without retaking, I promise I'll pay tuition for you.

Haha thanks, but I'm not worried about the tuition. I also have family connections that could help.

I have some unusual interests too -- ranching, for example. And I think my personal essay topic is pretty damned good -- I basically was an alcoholic and I turned my life around through prayer and the help of my wife.

Was your personal statement about you saving the world? And is your wife imaginary?

[glewz]

If you can crack 170, you can ED at Northwestern, Virginia, or UT; NW & V are known for accepting applicants with splitter stats (high LSAT, low GPA)

Hopefully your softs (and years out of ugrad) can push you over the edge.

[law school decider]

LOL no my personal statement was about my turnaround! But it's funny you say that because I did do a little project that you might say helped save the world

[dpk711]

If you can crack 170, you can ED at Northwestern, Virginia, or UT; NW & V are known for accepting applicants with splitter stats (high LSAT, low GPA)

Hopefully your softs (and years out of ugrad) can push you over the edge.

Even with a 170, OP has no real chance at NU ED w/ WE. A 173+ then OP has a negligible chance. UVA is out of the question too no matter what.

[law school decider]

Does being a non-trad help or hurt? On one hand I have a lot of work experience but I'm gonna be way older than my classmates lol!

[aliarrow]

Does being a non-trad help or hurt? On one hand I have a lot of work experience but I'm gonna be way older than my classmates lol!

Not very much, only at places like Northwestern.

Your softs aren't great enough to overcome your so-so stats for top schools, just use http://www.lawschoolpredictor.com to see where you have a chance.

[dpk711]

Does being a non-trad help or hurt? On one hand I have a lot of work experience but I'm gonna be way older than my classmates lol!

Being non-trad may give you a slight boost especially if you write a good diversity statement. But to be honest, no soft short of being a nobel prize winner or a head of state will make up for that GPA.