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Yes, I know this is just another "chances at T14" post but if you can help, it'd be greatly appreciated.

I've got a 175 LSAT score, but a 3.6 GPA in Accounting from the University of Florida...so there's a GPA issue here. Though, I did end freshman year with a 3.0, so there's a clear upward trend.

I graduated with a dual bachelors/masters in Accounting and have 3+ years of accounting work experience; rose to senior associate at KPMG.

My ec's are pretty good: I was an accounting intern at UF throughout college (worked 30+ hours a week to put myself through school), I've had a scholarly article published in Security Studies, was cited in an international relations textbook, member of the archery team, and was a state-level operative on 2 presidential campaigns, among other things.

Truth be told, my goals are HYSC but I'm not sure how realistic those schools are given my low GPA. I plan on applying to all of the T14 (and UF) for the next admissions cycle. Please give me a realistic assessment of my chances.

Thanks again!

seunglee wrote:Yes, I know this is just another "chances at T14" post but if you can help, it'd be greatly appreciated.

I've got a 175 LSAT score, but a 3.6 GPA in Accounting from the University of Florida...so there's a GPA issue here. Though, I did end freshman year with a 3.0, so there's a clear upward trend.

I graduated with a dual bachelors/masters in Accounting and have 3+ years of accounting work experience; rose to senior associate at KPMG.

My ec's are pretty good: I was an accounting intern at UF throughout college (worked 30+ hours a week to put myself through school), I've had a scholarly article published in Security Studies, was cited in an international relations textbook, member of the archery team, and was a state-level operative on 2 presidential campaigns, among other things.

Truth be told, my goals are HYSC but I'm not sure how realistic those schools are given my low GPA. I plan on applying to all of the T14 (and UF) for the next admissions cycle. Please give me a realistic assessment of my chances.

Thanks again!

You have a real good shot everywhere besides HYS.

You're in everywhere Columbia and down, with decent money at the lower T14. Also, I wouldn't be surprised if you snuck into Harvard next admissions cycle. It's definitely worth an app.

I got money at UVA with the same GPA and a lower LSAT (non-URM)

deputydog wrote:You're in everywhere Columbia and down, with decent money at the lower T14. Also, I wouldn't be surprised if you snuck into Harvard next admissions cycle. It's definitely worth an app.

Very likely out at Berkeley and not the greatest shot at Chicago. Probably in at the rest, unless he receives the YP treatment.

Ti Malice wrote:

deputydog wrote:You're in everywhere Columbia and down, with decent money at the lower T14. Also, I wouldn't be surprised if you snuck into Harvard next admissions cycle. It's definitely worth an app.

Very likely out at Berkeley and not the greatest shot at Chicago. Probably in at the rest, unless he receives the YP treatment.

True, I always forget to factor in the GPA whores. I soon expect that Boalt will have to start loosening their GPA requirement and start bring more splitter friendly.

EDing Northwestern wouldn't be the worst idea and I think you'd have a really good shot at the 150k scholly.

Bro just ED UVA.

Don't even bother with UF. And I think ED Northwestern would be a wise decision.

Thanks for all the input. Also, I have the option of staying on at KPMG for 2 more years and rising to the Tax Manager position. By doing so, I'd have been out of school working for 5 years. Would that boost my chances at HYS or should I not even bother? Thanks again.

If you know you want to go to law school, I would say don't bother. With your background you can apply to B-schools to try to back door your way into Stanford, Chicago, or Harvard.

seunglee wrote:Thanks for all the input. Also, I have the option of staying on at KPMG for 2 more years and rising to the Tax Manager position. By doing so, I'd have been out of school working for 5 years. Would that boost my chances at HYS or should I not even bother? Thanks again.

Who knows. In 2 years H's GPA floor may soften up a lot by then. No shot at YS IMO no matter what you do.