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Overcoming 3.3 GPA with LSAT for T14/T20?
Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2015 5:15 am
by Bluex12
I'm a junior undergrad with a 3.2 currently, will be raised to 3.3 by the end of this semester. I'm signed up for the June LSAT, and obviously it's just practice but my diagnostic in December was a 166- since then I've read the Manhattan Guides and my average over 16 tests has been 172. Just curious-would any LSAT score be able to trump a lowly 3.3 for a non-URM with no outstanding softs? Thanks in advance.
Re: Overcoming 3.3 GPA with LSAT for T14/T20?
Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2015 6:18 am
by TLSModBot
I had a 3.3 and 174 LSAT. Got into GULC no problem (was limited to DC region so didn't apply higher). I did have decent work experience though.
From what I've seen, if you really nail the LSAT, you could probably get admitted at sticker to the t10, get $ at lower t14, and maybe get a full ride at the t20 range. GPA matters much less than LSAT.
Re: Overcoming 3.3 GPA with LSAT for T14/T20?
Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2015 8:59 am
by MattM
Each LSAT point matters here but I say a good outcome is still possible and you don't have to pay sticker for top schools
Study hard and good luck!
Re: Overcoming 3.3 GPA with LSAT for T14/T20?
Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2015 9:24 am
by mgschiet
One thing I don't see a lot of people suggesting on this site is the possibility of going into the military. You'd have 4 years of work experience, a solid soft for an application to law school, and, with the Post 9/11 GI Bill and the yellow ribbon program, you wouldn't have to worry about paying sticker anywhere.
Re: Overcoming 3.3 GPA with LSAT for T14/T20?
Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2015 12:08 pm
by Poptorts
zacharus85 wrote:
From what I've seen, if you really nail the LSAT, you could probably get admitted at sticker to the t10, get $ at lower t14, and maybe get a full ride at the t20 range. GPA matters much less than LSAT.
Unless you're looking at California schools.