Early Decision Penn Law-3.93, 170 Forum
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Early Decision Penn Law-3.93, 170
Hello,
I think Penn law is my top choice but I am not sure if I want to apply early. With a 3.93 GPA and 170 LSAT coming from Temple (a sub-par undergrad), but with strong post-grad work experience, do you think I need to apply early to get intoPenn?
Does it hurt that I came from a sub-par school and spent 1 semester at community college, even if that semester did not count towards my GPA?
Will applying early also give me a chance at a merit scholarship?
EDIT: Someone posted saying my actual GPA is not just my Temple GPA. So my GPA is actually 3.81 for all institutions. Sorry!!!
I think Penn law is my top choice but I am not sure if I want to apply early. With a 3.93 GPA and 170 LSAT coming from Temple (a sub-par undergrad), but with strong post-grad work experience, do you think I need to apply early to get intoPenn?
Does it hurt that I came from a sub-par school and spent 1 semester at community college, even if that semester did not count towards my GPA?
Will applying early also give me a chance at a merit scholarship?
EDIT: Someone posted saying my actual GPA is not just my Temple GPA. So my GPA is actually 3.81 for all institutions. Sorry!!!
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Re: Early Decision Penn Law-3.93, 170
Don't apply ED. You'll have a good chance at big money from Penn if you apply RD.
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Do not apply ED to Penn! That would be an incredibly foolish decision with your numbers, assuming they are correct (see below). The fact that you went to Temple will not hurt you. As the data from the last two cycles shows, admission to Penn is yours to lose (NYU looks great, too): http://myLSN.info/dispresults.php?sk=d16r8. Unless something is seriously wrong with some other aspect of your application, you're almost certainly getting in. Why hand them a signed contract that grants them all of the leverage in this relationship? They will have no incentive to offer you the same scholarship money as you would receive with a RD application. You need to apply broadly in the T14 and then use other scholarship offers to negotiate for money at your preferred schools.
One important caveat: Is 3.93 your LSDAS GPA, or just your Temple GPA? The LSAC will count your community college grades in their computation of your LSDAS GPA. If you do not yet know your LSDAS GPA, it's too early to determine how you should proceed. You can determine what your LSDAS GPA will be with this tool: http://www.lawschoolpredictor.com/wp-co ... ulator.htm.
One important caveat: Is 3.93 your LSDAS GPA, or just your Temple GPA? The LSAC will count your community college grades in their computation of your LSDAS GPA. If you do not yet know your LSDAS GPA, it's too early to determine how you should proceed. You can determine what your LSDAS GPA will be with this tool: http://www.lawschoolpredictor.com/wp-co ... ulator.htm.
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Re: Early Decision Penn Law-3.93, 170
ED Chicago, dude. Penn will give you a bunch of money RD.
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I actually think you're right. The 3.93 is my Temple GPA. My LSDAS GPA is 3.81. How much does this change things?"One important caveat: Is 3.93 your LSDAS GPA, or just your Temple GPA? The LSAC will count your community college grades in their computation of your LSDAS GPA. If you do not yet know your LSDAS GPA, it's too early to determine how you should proceed. You can determine what your LSDAS GPA will be with this tool: http://www.lawschoolpredictor.com/wp-co ... ulator.htm.
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Re: Early Decision Penn Law-3.93, 170
still above median. Still shouldn't EDmoneyball026 wrote:I actually think you're right. The 3.93 is my Temple GPA. My LSDAS GPA is 3.82. How much does this change things?"One important caveat: Is 3.93 your LSDAS GPA, or just your Temple GPA? The LSAC will count your community college grades in their computation of your LSDAS GPA. If you do not yet know your LSDAS GPA, it's too early to determine how you should proceed. You can determine what your LSDAS GPA will be with this tool: http://www.lawschoolpredictor.com/wp-co ... ulator.htm.
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Re: Early Decision Penn Law-3.93, 170
Probably won't get money though, right? Damn....
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well, you're at the LSAT median and above the gpa median (I think).moneyball026 wrote:Probably won't get money though, right? Damn....
You should get money IMO
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Re: Early Decision Penn Law-3.93, 170
Do not apply ED. The only school I know of that 100% gives money for ED is NU. 150k to ED applicants. With numbers like those you should be competitive.
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Re: Early Decision Penn Law-3.93, 170
Then you have a 3.81 GPA. Law schools only give a shit about the number they report to U.S. News, which is your LSDAS GPA.moneyball026 wrote:I actually think you're right. The 3.93 is my Temple GPA. My LSDAS GPA is 3.81. How much does this change things?"One important caveat: Is 3.93 your LSDAS GPA, or just your Temple GPA? The LSAC will count your community college grades in their computation of your LSDAS GPA. If you do not yet know your LSDAS GPA, it's too early to determine how you should proceed. You can determine what your LSDAS GPA will be with this tool: http://www.lawschoolpredictor.com/wp-co ... ulator.htm.
But the point stands. Don't ED to Penn.
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http://myLSN.info/dispresults.php?sk=qv8nw
He'll probably get money. And by "probably" I mean, if he writes an LOCI that says "If you give me 60k, I'll for sure attend", he'll definitely get money.
He'll probably get money. And by "probably" I mean, if he writes an LOCI that says "If you give me 60k, I'll for sure attend", he'll definitely get money.
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3.82 is actually slightly below Penn's median GPA. Either way, the OP still stands a great shot at getting in RD with $$.JamMasterJ wrote:still above median. Still shouldn't EDmoneyball026 wrote:I actually think you're right. The 3.93 is my Temple GPA. My LSDAS GPA is 3.82. How much does this change things?"One important caveat: Is 3.93 your LSDAS GPA, or just your Temple GPA? The LSAC will count your community college grades in their computation of your LSDAS GPA. If you do not yet know your LSDAS GPA, it's too early to determine how you should proceed. You can determine what your LSDAS GPA will be with this tool: http://www.lawschoolpredictor.com/wp-co ... ulator.htm.
Also, OP: going to a "sub-par" school like Temple won't hurt you a lick. Combined, there are close to 20 Penn State, Pitt, and Temple alumni in my class.
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You're definitely getting into Chicago or NYU. Don't ED to Penn. Get scholarships and negotiate between Chicago, NYU, and Penn.
Stanford and Harvard aren't out of the equation either, especially Stanford.
Edit- Nevermind. LS GPA of 3.81 changes things. I definitely still think you're Chicago and/or NYU, but Harvard and Stanford become much more difficult.
Stanford and Harvard aren't out of the equation either, especially Stanford.
Edit- Nevermind. LS GPA of 3.81 changes things. I definitely still think you're Chicago and/or NYU, but Harvard and Stanford become much more difficult.
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Re: Early Decision Penn Law-3.93, 170
Am I missing something? It's very possible I am, but while everyone is saying how he can expect money at Penn and gimme acceptances at Chicago and NYU, LSN shows his numbers largely in a sea of yellow.
I'm certainly not advocating an ED to Penn, just wondering if this cycle is really supposed to be that different from my cycle last year.
I'm certainly not advocating an ED to Penn, just wondering if this cycle is really supposed to be that different from my cycle last year.
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A lot of yellow turned green, or would if people hadn't withdrawn before. Also, this year is probably gonna be even better for applicants than last year.bobbyh1919 wrote:Am I missing something? It's very possible I am, but while everyone is saying how he can expect money at Penn and gimme acceptances at Chicago and NYU, LSN shows his numbers largely in a sea of yellow.
I'm certainly not advocating an ED to Penn, just wondering if this cycle is really supposed to be that different from my cycle last year.
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Thanks for the replies guys! I don't think I'll apply early after all.
I am a rookie at the process and these boards, could someone please talk about why this year the application process will be a little easier than in years past?
I am a rookie at the process and these boards, could someone please talk about why this year the application process will be a little easier than in years past?
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Short version: The number of applicants has declined for two consecutive cycles and will almost certainly decline again this year (June LSAT takers decreased ~6% from last year). Accordingly, schools are finding it increasingly difficult to maintain medians. Your numbers are harder for schools to come by now than they were three years ago, which makes you a more desirable applicant.moneyball026 wrote:Thanks for the replies guys! I don't think I'll apply early after all.
I am a rookie at the process and these boards, could someone please talk about why this year the application process will be a little easier than in years past?
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mostly this refers to higher LSAT's. Since you're at their median, you're basically sure to get in.Ti Malice wrote:Short version: The number of applicants has declined for two consecutive cycles and will almost certainly decline again this year (June LSAT takers decreased ~6% from last year). Accordingly, schools are finding it increasingly difficult to maintain medians. Your numbers are harder for schools to come by now than they were three years ago, which makes you a more desirable applicant.moneyball026 wrote:Thanks for the replies guys! I don't think I'll apply early after all.
I am a rookie at the process and these boards, could someone please talk about why this year the application process will be a little easier than in years past?
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Re: Early Decision Penn Law-3.81*, 170
Thanks for the help, everyone! I wish I couldve retitled this post with my actual 3.81 GPA, but even knowing that my GPA is actually worse than I originally expected, I won't be applying early to Penn. Your advice was really helpful. I think my final list will look like this:
NYU, Chicago, Penn, UVA, Michigan, NU, Georgetown, Vanderbilt, UCLA, GW, Temple, Villanova (I'm from Philadephia, that's why).
Hopefully I get some money from those top tier schools.
Thanks again!
NYU, Chicago, Penn, UVA, Michigan, NU, Georgetown, Vanderbilt, UCLA, GW, Temple, Villanova (I'm from Philadephia, that's why).
Hopefully I get some money from those top tier schools.
Thanks again!
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Edit the subject line in the original postmoneyball026 wrote:Thanks for the help, everyone! I wish I couldve retitled this post with my actual 3.81 GPA, but even knowing that my GPA is actually worse than I originally expected, I won't be applying early to Penn. Your advice was really helpful. I think my final list will look like this:
NYU, Chicago, Penn, UVA, Michigan, NU, Georgetown, Vanderbilt, UCLA, GW, Temple, Villanova (I'm from Philadephia, that's why).
Hopefully I get some money from those top tier schools.
Thanks again!
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Don't listen to ppl who tell you otherwise. Go to Penn, man. Stick to your roots.moneyball026 wrote:Thanks for the help, everyone! I wish I couldve retitled this post with my actual 3.81 GPA, but even knowing that my GPA is actually worse than I originally expected, I won't be applying early to Penn. Your advice was really helpful. I think my final list will look like this:
NYU, Chicago, Penn, UVA, Michigan, NU, Georgetown, Vanderbilt, UCLA, GW, Temple, Villanova (I'm from Philadephia, that's why).
Hopefully I get some money from those top tier schools.
Thanks again!
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Throw apps to Harvard, Stanford, and Columbia. They're worth a shot.moneyball026 wrote:Thanks for the help, everyone! I wish I couldve retitled this post with my actual 3.81 GPA, but even knowing that my GPA is actually worse than I originally expected, I won't be applying early to Penn. Your advice was really helpful. I think my final list will look like this:
NYU, Chicago, Penn, UVA, Michigan, NU, Georgetown, Vanderbilt, UCLA, GW, Temple, Villanova (I'm from Philadephia, that's why).
Hopefully I get some money from those top tier schools.
Thanks again!
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Not to be a jerk, but if you end up at Villanova with your numbers then you deserve whatever terrible consequences await you in 3 years. If you must ED, do it to NU and get full tuition scholly.moneyball026 wrote:Thanks for the help, everyone! I wish I couldve retitled this post with my actual 3.81 GPA, but even knowing that my GPA is actually worse than I originally expected, I won't be applying early to Penn. Your advice was really helpful. I think my final list will look like this:
NYU, Chicago, Penn, UVA, Michigan, NU, Georgetown, Vanderbilt, UCLA, GW, Temple, Villanova (I'm from Philadephia, that's why).
Hopefully I get some money from those top tier schools.
Thanks again!
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What the fuck is wrong with you?WanderingPondering wrote: Not to be a jerk, but if you end up at Villanova with your numbers then you deserve whatever terrible consequences await you in 3 years.
Seriously? What are you waiting for?
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