3.88 165 chances at Berkeley, Georgetown, Cornell, Virginia Forum

[MegamanX2]

Long-time troller, first-time poster.

I have a 3.88 GPA, 165 LSAT and some decent softs - work abroad & in politics, fluent in Japanese. Applied pretty late in January. What are my chances at Berkeley, Penn, Georgetown, Cornell, Virginia?

Of course I'd like to apply earlier and retake for a better LSAT score, which I will do if I don't get the schools / $$ I'm looking for this year, so just let me know what you think my chances are with the above info.

Thanks!

[SparkyZZZ]

I would say a fair shot at Georgetown. The others are a stretch. If you can get your LSAT up to 168-170, I think you would get into at least three on your list.

[MegamanX2]

Thanks Sparky. Any idea how much my chances would improve with the same score but applying earlier (say Nov.)? I'll probably retake if I don't get in this year, but just looking to gauge all the factors.

Thanks!

[unodostres]

my lsn shows a few people getting in with 165's with 3.9+ gpa's.

[gb47]

I highly recommend retaking and applying next year. Your GPA is very good, and improving only a few points on the LSAT would open up opportunities at T6 schools, or at the very least, considerable scholarship $$ at places like Cornell and UVa.