HI all- Just wondering what my chances are in the top 14 with these numbers. I know my LSAT is kinda low but will my GPA make up for that at all?
Top schools Im looking at are: Penn, HYS, and NYU
Thanks!
167/3.94 @T14 non-URM Forum
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mbd1200
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Re: 167/3.94 @T14 non-URM
Good options despite the LSAT with that GPA, but if you've only taken the LSAT once, I'd recommend re-taking. You'd be in an awesome situation with a 170+ -- either significant money from mid-level T14 or into Harvard.
As is, HYS are probably out of the question unless you've got some insane softs.
As is, HYS are probably out of the question unless you've got some insane softs.
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gopublic101
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Re: 167/3.94 @T14 non-URM
Thanks guys- I guess I forgot to put my softs. I have work through college(8 months with a sitting gov. and the rest with a fortune 500). I am in the process of publishing a paper on executive malpractice and quality control. I am also running for a seat n my home town board of Ed.(we will see how that goes lol).
I know nothing like Rhodes but i dont think that is horrible.
I know nothing like Rhodes but i dont think that is horrible.
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mbd1200
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Re: 167/3.94 @T14 non-URM
How many times have you taken the LSAT?
167 is respectable, but with your GPA and those softs, it'd be a shame not to go all-out for HYS. As is, you've got to hope that a top-10 likes your softs. It's possible, although maybe unlikely, that you could strike out everywhere short of Michigan. But if you raise your LSAT 3 or more points, you're going to be fighting off $ offers from CCN with a very legitimate shot at Harvard.
167 is respectable, but with your GPA and those softs, it'd be a shame not to go all-out for HYS. As is, you've got to hope that a top-10 likes your softs. It's possible, although maybe unlikely, that you could strike out everywhere short of Michigan. But if you raise your LSAT 3 or more points, you're going to be fighting off $ offers from CCN with a very legitimate shot at Harvard.
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gopublic101
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Re: 167/3.94 @T14 non-URM
Yes- I have only taken them once. I just dont know how much time I will have to sit down and go over all the material again. I didnt want my score to drop b/c i was getting greedy. I hear you though...I am only a few points off where i really want to be.
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mbd1200
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Re: 167/3.94 @T14 non-URM
Totally understand that logic. I'm dealing with it myself, to a certain extent. But ultimately, what you stand to lose with a poor retake is far less significant than what you stand to gain with an improved retake. With your softs, I doubt a poor retake would hurt you very much at all. On the other hand, you're probably not in at the top 6 without a retake -- but could be a virtual lock for CCN and possibly H with a few more points.
