3.5/167 worth applying to Michigan, Gulc, or Virginia?? Forum

[csargean]

My numbers are 3.5/167... philosophy major from good state school in California. Im already applying to many schools here, but love Michigan... But i know that this is probably a huge reach (as is anything in the top 20). My question is just, how big a reach is it? Is it even worth filling an app for Michigan and Gulc, or even Virginia, or not worth the paper its printed on?
Cheers!

[Ti Malice]

(1) There's no such thing as "top 20."

(2) You're below both medians at these schools, so you have virtually no shot with your current numbers. A couple more points on the LSAT would make a world of difference for your admissions prospects. Retaking is the correct move if you want T14.

[Nova]

Below both medians hurts bad. If you hit median you are competive at ccn down. As of now, big money At wustl/umn down and a good shot at cornel.

[cotiger]

Compare:


To:


Three measly points. Retake.

[cotiger]

To answer your question, you need a 168 for GULC, a 169 for Michigan, and a 170 for UVA.

It'd be worth it to submit an app for Michigan at 168 and for UVA at 169, though, because you'd be at the LSAT median.