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

Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 1:14 am
by law school decider
Chances at HYS? TYIA

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

Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 1:14 am
by dpk711
Oh dear.

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

Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 1:15 am
by aliarrow
No, sorry.

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

Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 1:15 am
by dpk711
Also, I can tell this is your first post.

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

Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 1:16 am
by law school decider
That bad? I'm talking about really impressive softs.

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

Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 1:16 am
by aliarrow
What are they?

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

Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 1:16 am
by Veyron
YOU'LL GET IN EVERYWHERE YOU APPLY!!!

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

Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 1:18 am
by dpk711
law school decider wrote: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?

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

Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 1:19 am
by law school decider
aliarrow wrote: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.

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

Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 1:20 am
by law school decider
I also started my own business.

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

Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 1:21 am
by dpk711
law school decider wrote:
aliarrow wrote: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.

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

Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 1:21 am
by 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:

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

Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 1:22 am
by dpk711
OP, regardless of whether you're a troll or not, thanks for the light evening entertainment.

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

Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 1:23 am
by 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.

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

Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 1:24 am
by 071816
None.

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

Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 1:24 am
by law school decider
dpk711 wrote:
law school decider wrote:
aliarrow wrote: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.

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

Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 1:25 am
by law school decider
So are you guys saying I should just shoot for UT in state instead?

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

Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 1:25 am
by 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.

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

Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 1:26 am
by dpk711
law school decider wrote:
dpk711 wrote:
law school decider wrote:
aliarrow wrote: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?

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

Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 1:28 am
by 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.

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

Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 1:29 am
by 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 :wink:

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

Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 1:31 am
by dpk711
glewz wrote: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.

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

Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 1:31 am
by 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!

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

Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 1:33 am
by aliarrow
law school decider wrote: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.

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

Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 1:34 am
by dpk711
law school decider wrote: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.