3.728 GPA/158 LSAT (Awaiting retake results) at DC Schools Forum

[crisgcia]

I'm really aiming for the top DC three: Georgetown, GW, and American. What are my chances considering that I'm a female Hispanic with strong softs from a Tier 1 school?

Other relevant info:

Dropped two courses with W's during sophomore year, but had an upward trend academically and finished off final semester (including a lot of upper level coursework) with a 4.0 in all classes.

What DC schools should I really be looking at?

[Steveloblaw]

I'll be the first to say it - Retake. Do not waste that GPA. Georgetown is really the only law school in DC worth attending, and a 158 isn't going to get you there. Retake the LSAT for a 167+ and you'll have a good shot

[Nova]

2/3 American grads never become lawyers, so don't go there no matter what.

You'll need a higher lsat to get enough scholarship money to justify attending gw/gulc

[jk148706]

I'll be the first to say it - Retake. Do not waste that GPA. Georgetown is really the only law school in DC worth attending, and a 158 isn't going to get you there. Retake the LSAT for a 167+ and you'll have a good shot

GW not worth attending? Under employment score of 7% http://www.lstscorereports.com/?school=gw

Granted, not the best employment numbers, but not the worst either. With the right amount of $, I think GW is definitely worth it.

[Nova]

I'll be the first to say it - Retake. Do not waste that GPA. Georgetown is really the only law school in DC worth attending, and a 158 isn't going to get you there. Retake the LSAT for a 167+ and you'll have a good shot

GW not worth attending? Under employment score of 7% http://www.lstscorereports.com/?school=gw

Granted, not the best employment numbers, but not the worst either. With the right amount of $, I think GW is definitely worth it.

If not big law or bust, yeah.

[Ti Malice]

Why American, OP? Just because it's in DC? American is the biggest sucker's bet among law schools, with employment outcomes worse than most TTTs/TTTTs.

[Steveloblaw]

GW just also significantly increased their class size, so competition in the DC market for GW grads will be tougher than ever. Even as a URM, OP's LSAT isn't going to get him/her a significant enough scholly to make GW a worthwhile investment

[crisgcia]

Why American, OP? Just because it's in DC? American is the biggest sucker's bet among law schools, with employment outcomes worse than most TTTs/TTTTs.

It's more of a geographic reason than anything. I know it's not the best, but due to personal circumstances, I've gotta stay in the area.

[Nova]

Well, don't go to american.

[AT9]

Substitute George Mason for American. Employment stats aren't great, but they're better.