CWRU alumni with 2.95/149 Forum

[dodgerblue112]

I would have retaken the LSAT if not for the fact that I have gotten into a few schools already (Cleveland State, Baltimore, Akron). I had medical issues my first two years of undergrad, which is why the GPA is a bit low. I was wait-listed by the U. of Maryland, and I'm still waiting on my alma mater. Realistically, what are my chances?

[Ded Precedent]

How long did you study for the LSAT for? Do you mind if I ask what your diagnostic was?

[dodgerblue112]

I pretty much spent most of 2011 studying for it, including a Kaplan course. Took 3 practice tests (placed in the high 130s/low 140s due to logic games) before taking the actual LSAT in October.

[EMZE]

Take the remaining 60 practice tests and then retake. You studied for an entire year and only took 3 practice tests?

Your chance of getting into those schools is on the low side. But you should be looking elsewhere anyway.

[Ded Precedent]

I pretty much spent most of 2011 studying for it, including a Kaplan course. Took 3 practice tests (placed in the high 130s/low 140s due to logic games) before taking the actual LSAT in October.

Buy the Powerscore bibles and about 30 practice tests and I bet you can at least break into the 160s. What was your diagnostic?

Also, are you a URM?

[dodgerblue112]

I am a URM (Black/African-American), and if I don't get into Maryland or CWRU (or at least Howard), I probably will either retake it or just go through the (complicated, I assume) process of transferring after my first year. (I'm looking to get into government work or lobbying)

My diagnostic was in the low 130s (I want to say 134, but I can't remember it off the top of my head).

I took so few practice tests because it was my senior year (capstones, class projects, work, etc.) Really, I only had the summer to seriously dedicate time to studying

[bk1]

Don't just go to law school because you got into just any law school. The employment outcomes at the schools you're looking at are downright atrocious.

You should retake. A 160's LSAT coupled with your URM status could get you into decent schools. There are tons of people who study and take all 60 PT's. I personally took over 30-40 of them. Taking 3 is a really bad sign. Even if you don't end up improving, it's foolish not to try.

Finally trying to transfer is a bad thing to rely on. It generally takes being in the top 10% or better of your class to transfer. Because of the curve you have a 90% chance of not ending up in the top 10%.

[t14fanboy]

I am a URM (Black/African-American), and if I don't get into Maryland or CWRU (or at least Howard), I probably will either retake it or just go through the (complicated, I assume) process of transferring after my first year. (I'm looking to get into government work or lobbying)

My diagnostic was in the low 130s (I want to say 134, but I can't remember it off the top of my head).

I took so few practice tests because it was my senior year (capstones, class projects, work, etc.) Really, I only had the summer to seriously dedicate time to studying

I swear its the same person alting in all of these chance me threads. We getting trolled so hard.

[rad lulz]

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