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splitsplat wrote:That's a terrible idea, don't write a LSAT addendum.

Spritzpiggy wrote:Appreciate the honesty. Anyone else agree? I simply don't want it to appear I can't follow directions. (ie: Chicago's website specifically says any large differences in LSAT scores should be explained in an addendum) thanks!

splitsplat wrote:Only Harvard a few other schools still average. You are definitely in at multiple T14s w/money, just not sure which. Will just be a choice of where you want to be + scholly negotiations.

http://myLSN.info/dispresults.php?sk=5d4ml

top30man wrote:

Spritzpiggy wrote:Appreciate the honesty. Anyone else agree? I simply don't want it to appear I can't follow directions. (ie: Chicago's website specifically says any large differences in LSAT scores should be explained in an addendum) thanks!

Addendums don't really matter. It has more of a chance at making you look bad than good. You'll clean up this cycle. Don't worry about an addendum.

Spritzpiggy wrote:It does appear that some schools still do not take just the highest score (according to many hours stalking LSN). It seems multiple test takers take a hit at places like HYS and CCN - hopefully this is changing because of the decrease in top scorers, but in past cycles where more data was available this certainly looks like the trend. If anyone has specifically gotten into (or knows someone who did) get into one of these top schools with a similar split I would be interested in their experience and advice. Thanks

Smumps wrote:Enjoy HS, insane $$ everywhere else, who knows about Y.

Spritzpiggy wrote:I thought this year was the last of the Ruby....? According to the Uchicago website the first to receive it were those beginning in Fall 2011. Since it is only around for three years, the class beginning in Fall 2013 should still be eligible. Regardless, I agree with your assessment and by no means am "expecting" to get into any of HYS. Im really interested in hearing people's similar stories tho so if anyone can post a rough GPA multiple widely divergent LSAT experience,including stats, acceptances and *maybe* money.... that would be greatly appreciated. I will be blanketing the T14 for the most part

Spritzpiggy wrote:So, as the subject suggests, I am curious what my chances are within the t14, particularly HYS and CCN. I took the LSAT in 2009 and got a 160, then decided not to go directly to law school, began working, and retook in 2011 and scored a 174. My GPA is 3.89 from a southern state school with a serious football problem (not much as far as incredible academic prestige though). I will have three years work experience at the State Attorney's Office by the time I apply, and have some good softs as far as internships and volunteering go. But most t14s say they average your LSAT scores - my 167 average as a non-URM does not even put me in spitting distance to CCN. Can anyone offer some suggestions, success, or failure stories? Thanks in advance

bowser wrote:I would write a very short addendum. The approach you seem to be thinking about (you were a lot more focused 2nd time around) sounds like a good way to go. Make it really vanilla.

Numbers-wise I think you're pretty close to a lock at Harvard. They don't auto-admit numbers, but at the upper scale like yours they come pretty close. Write Why essays for lower T-14 schools you might be interested in to avoid YP and maybe lock up a full ride or two.

thederangedwang wrote:

Smumps wrote:Enjoy HS, insane $$ everywhere else, who knows about Y.

overly optimistic

Probably H. S and Y depends on your softs.

You'll get most if not all of the remaining t-14's, but dont expect insane cash unless its lower t-14 (duke, uva). You are not gonna get lots of cash from CLS, NYU and since UChi Ruby money is out now, I dont expect cash from UCHi either