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what are my chances? 2.6 GPA/177 LSAT score
Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 8:33 am
by tiffanyrussell10
I have the option of graduating either this coming May 2014 or May 2015. I am tempted to graduate May 2015, because then I can change my major now (In '13) to business which is better than my liberal arts major. My gpa now is 2.6, because I have had some healthproblems, but I did take the LSAT and earn a 177 on it. If I stay in school a year longer I can boost my gpa to a 2.8-3.0.
So which situation would suit me better?
1). Graduating this May 2014, with a BA with a 2.6 gpa and 177
2). Graduating May 2015, with a BS in Business with a 2.8-3.0 gpa and 177
(Keep in mind if I opt for #2 I have been in undergrad straight for about 10 years with all work experience being in undergrad).
So which of the two is better? and If I do decide on #2 with a gpa raised to 2.8-3.0 and 177 score and I apply October 2014, will there be any Top 15-Top 50 schools that will accept me if I don't have work experience post graduation? Since It has all been in all the years of school?
Re: what are my chances? 2.6 GPA/177 LSAT score
Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 8:52 am
by tiffanyrussell10
Also, I shall ask too, has anyone with a high LSAT score and average gpa (2.6 (with potential to raise 2.8-3.0))/177 score been accepted without meaningful work experience after undergrad?
Re: what are my chances? 2.6 GPA/177 LSAT score
Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 10:16 am
by Xixak
http://myLSN.info/0c0bn9_1-14.jpg
You're basically a lock for Northwestern with those numbers. Everywhere else in the T-14 you're a likely reject.
Re: what are my chances? 2.6 GPA/177 LSAT score
Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 11:20 am
by nickb285
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Re: what are my chances? 2.6 GPA/177 LSAT score
Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 11:24 am
by paglababa
Are you able to get a REAL job if you graduate this year? I would say that would be better than undergrad for your (11th?) year. Having work experience will help in your NU application.
Re: what are my chances? 2.6 GPA/177 LSAT score
Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 12:47 pm
by jbagelboy
Oh my god stay in school as long as possible and raise your GPA. WTH. That is worth more than all the $ you would use. In 2 years, you could completely change your GPA. Don't make the terrible mistake of graduating before you have to as a super splitter. You could be in at CLS/NYU or $ at lower T13s if you hit near 3.5.
Re: what are my chances? 2.6 GPA/177 LSAT score
Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 2:58 pm
by hohenheim
jbagelboy wrote:Oh my god stay in school as long as possible and raise your GPA. WTH. That is worth more than all the $ you would use. In 2 years, you could completely change your GPA. Don't make the terrible mistake of graduating before you have to as a super splitter. You could be in at CLS/NYU or $ at lower T13s if you hit near 3.5.
I don't know if 3.5 is a possibility unless he wants to go to UG for a second decade (just based on the number of credits already accumulated).
OP can you address this? Also, are you interested in WUSTL'IN?
Re: what are my chances? 2.6 GPA/177 LSAT score
Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 3:36 pm
by Xixak
hohenheim wrote:jbagelboy wrote:Oh my god stay in school as long as possible and raise your GPA. WTH. That is worth more than all the $ you would use. In 2 years, you could completely change your GPA. Don't make the terrible mistake of graduating before you have to as a super splitter. You could be in at CLS/NYU or $ at lower T13s if you hit near 3.5.
I don't know if 3.5 is a possibility unless he wants to go to UG for a second decade (just based on the number of credits already accumulated).
OP can you address this? Also, are you interested in WUSTL'IN?
It seems like OP has done 3 years already.
Doing two more years and getting straight As and then applying would put him at around a 3.2
Re: what are my chances? 2.6 GPA/177 LSAT score
Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 3:38 pm
by Xixak
Xixak wrote:hohenheim wrote:jbagelboy wrote:Oh my god stay in school as long as possible and raise your GPA. WTH. That is worth more than all the $ you would use. In 2 years, you could completely change your GPA. Don't make the terrible mistake of graduating before you have to as a super splitter. You could be in at CLS/NYU or $ at lower T13s if you hit near 3.5.
I don't know if 3.5 is a possibility unless he wants to go to UG for a second decade (just based on the number of credits already accumulated).
OP can you address this? Also, are you interested in WUSTL'IN?
It seems like OP has done 3 years already.
Doing two more years and getting straight As and then applying would put him at around a 3.2... which just makes him more likely to get waitlisted at NU and doesn't improve his chances anywhere else.
http://myLSN.info/o230bp_1-14.jpg
Re: what are my chances? 2.6 GPA/177 LSAT score
Posted: Sat Jul 27, 2013 12:26 am
by jbagelboy
Okay its too late for a 3.5 but 3.0+ is definitely doable and that puts OP in the running for a lot of shit. Also massive upward grade trajectory (assuming the illness issue is corrected).
Re: what are my chances? 2.6 GPA/177 LSAT score
Posted: Sat Jul 27, 2013 1:13 am
by Clearly
Eh, work experience still comes into play, although I agree an admission is likely, a lock is a stretch.
