163 3.78 GPA 3.82 LSAC GPA for USC/UCLA Forum

[yunjh2725]

Hi,

I know my chances are very bleak but do i have some possibilities? I have the paralegal certificate and graduated with double major in 3 years from a UC institution.

I submitted my apps today. For USC/UCLA, only numbers matter right? Rather than like the PS and other stuff...I don't know i am anxious about it after i submitted my apps that my apps were not good enough and they could have been a groundbreaker.

Thanks!!

[TFALAWL]

It's a reach -- you will or you won't. I would not be surprised if one of the two bit. However, you would be looking at paying sticker. I know you have heard this everywhere, but you should really retake the LSAT -- starting a legal career with debt is very frightening: I'm still a 3L, but am already panicking as to the amount of time I will have to work BigLaw whether I like it or not.

[yunjh2725]

^ Thanks for the info.

Yes... I guess I would not be attending if I have to pay the whole thing. I applied Loyola, Chapman, and etc. Hopefully I can get almost a full ride... x.x Is that possible?

[yunjh2725]

BUMP

I just received a fee waiver email from DUKE. Does this mean anything lol. It would be highly likely that i would get rejected, right?

Is it worth applying to Case Western/whittier etc? I need safe schools just in case i don't get alot of money from Loyola/USD/Chapman...

[87mm]

Have you tried UC-Irvine? It may be a good option.

As for the waiver, most likely means nothing. I got waivers from schools with a 160 and bumped my score to a 167 and didnt get much contact at all. Dont bother thinking about the meaning behind waivers. If this isnt your 3rd take of the LSAT, consider waiting a cycle if you think you can do better and absolutely want to go to USC/UCLA at a discount.

It sucks but dont rush into a decision that could set you back.

[merlin-]

I know of a few people in those schools with the exact same numbers.
They also got some scholarship

[will1103]

I'm an international and got 164/3.85
Got WL from UCLA last week!

[AT9]

BUMP

I just received a fee waiver email from DUKE. Does this mean anything lol. It would be highly likely that i would get rejected, right?

Is it worth applying to Case Western/whittier etc? I need safe schools just in case i don't get alot of money from Loyola/USD/Chapman...

I had similar stats and got a fee waiver from Duke, ended up on the WL (withdrew before I heard anything). IME fee waivers are generally a good indication that you're at least somewhat competitive, but I agree not to read too much into it.

Also, I got into Vandy (similar stats to UCLA/USC I believe) with a 1/3 scholarship, so I assume you have a shot at those schools.

Oh, and retake.