Confused about what my safeties/targets should be Forum

raj · Post by **raj** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 4:40 pm

With a 170 and 3.98, what do you guys think would be my safeties and targets? I'm definitely applying for the obvious reaches, but I'm confused otherwise.

Thanks

Samara · Post by **Samara** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 4:48 pm

Well, with numbers like that, you can get a bunch of fee waivers, blanket the T14, and have your pick of the litter. Pretty straightforward.

WSJ_Law · Post by **WSJ_Law** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 5:08 pm

U flaming bro?

Your GPA is above every school's 75th and your LSAT is at or above median for every school that isn't HYCCN. Your targets are anywhere and your safeties are anywhere minus HYSCCN.

Flips88 · Post by **Flips88** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 5:08 pm

Your safety should be WUSTL with a full ride. HTH.

Perdevise · Post by **Perdevise** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 8:27 pm

WSJ_Law wrote:U flaming bro?

Your GPA is above every school's 75th and your LSAT is at or above median for every school that isn't HYCCN. Your targets are anywhere and your safeties are anywhere minus HYSCCN.

This. I am your numbers twin (minus .01 GPA) and I plan to hit the whole T14; there is really no reason not to.

raj · Post by **raj** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 8:51 pm

Thanks, everyone. I think I'm being overly paranoid (I tend to do this). Lol

raj · Post by **raj** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 9:11 pm

Also... is there such a thing as applying to too many schools? I've read mixed things about this.

Flips88 · Post by **Flips88** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 10:06 pm

raj wrote:Also... is there such a thing as applying to too many schools? I've read mixed things about this.

No. I know people that applied to 25-30 schools. However, I would caution that you should only apply to schools you would seriously consider attending. Just because you got a fee waiver doesn't mean you should apply.

Corwin · Post by **Corwin** » Thu Jul 28, 2011 12:23 am

Even if you have the worst cycle known to man, you will get one of the T14. If you really feel the need to have a strong safety, pick a school in the T25 in a market you would be willing to work in.

Flips88 · Post by **Flips88** » Thu Jul 28, 2011 12:28 am

With a 170/3.98 OP will get at least one of CCN (my bet is Chicago with $). But almost assuredly will be in at GULC, Cornell, Penn, Michigan. Great shot at Berkeley. Northwestern with work experience and interview. HYS are kind of a crap shoot but worth the apps just in case.

moleculex17 · Post by **moleculex17** » Thu Jul 28, 2011 1:03 pm

Samara wrote:Well, with numbers like that, you can get a bunch of fee waivers, blanket the T14, and have your pick of the litter. Pretty straightforward.

+1

IMO - Your safeties are the bottom T14 and schools directly outside.

freestallion · Post by **freestallion** » Thu Jul 28, 2011 4:11 pm

Flips88 wrote:
raj wrote:Also... is there such a thing as applying to too many schools? I've read mixed things about this.
No. I know people that applied to 25-30 schools. However, I would caution that you should only apply to schools you would seriously consider attending. Just because you got a fee waiver doesn't mean you should apply.

Well, it might be worth applying anyway since you could get scholarships, and that could change your mind OR could help you leverage/negotiate scholarships at the schools you like more.

raj · Post by **raj** » Thu Jul 28, 2011 7:59 pm

Wow, thanks... this is helpful (and comforting). Lol.
I'm sort of new on here... are you guys applying this cycle too?

Samara · Post by **Samara** » Fri Jul 29, 2011 11:30 am

raj wrote:Wow, thanks... this is helpful (and comforting). Lol.
I'm sort of new on here... are you guys applying this cycle too?

Yep! And I'll trade you my hypo LSAT score for your GPA and then we can both go to Yale!

raj · Post by **raj** » Fri Jul 29, 2011 3:55 pm

I'm down.

Also... what's everyone's take on the evaluations that are optional, but not required, for like every school?

bport hopeful · Post by **bport hopeful** » Fri Jul 29, 2011 3:59 pm

Apply to every top 20. Thatll hit your reaches, your targets, and your safeties.

Samara · Post by **Samara** » Fri Jul 29, 2011 4:36 pm

raj wrote:I'm down.

Also... what's everyone's take on the evaluations that are optional, but not required, for like every school?

Sweet.

Don't bother with evaluations. I have yet to hear of any school saying anything positive about them. I've even seen a few schools discourage them.

raj · Post by **raj** » Sat Jul 30, 2011 12:04 am

Oh wow, that's good to know. Glad to have one less thing to worry about.

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