3.2 GPA + Military Softs? Forum

[porkles]

I know military softs are highly debated. Can 10 years of military WE, an Afghanistan combat tour with a meritorious service medal awarded, and a 170+ LSAT, make up for a weak GPA and get a non URM into a T14?

[Wipfelder]

I think military soft is probably worth 1 or 2 LSAT points, or maybe .3-.4 GPA. I think guys with awesome interview skills and unique PS/LORs squeak into schools they shouldn't really get accepted to (I'm one of those dudes).

An MSM from Afghan service? Your S-1 pax F'ed you....not really supposed to get those in-theatre.

[Nagster5]

Anecdotal, but sub 3 GPA and 175+ LSAT got me into 8 and down with money, WLed from 4-7. USMA, 5 years as an officer with a deployment, no combat.

[Wipfelder]

175+ LSAT got me into 8 and down with money

That's badass man. Not too many AD dudes have the time/aptitude to crack the 175 mark.

I had low 170's LSAT and little money from the bottom of the T-14, buuuut, I hung around longer after my mandatory service obligation, so I'm GI Bill eligible. Free at a lower-end T-14 is still acceptable I think. That's probably what OP should expect as well.

Hit some veterans up if you want help with PS/Resume.

-It is almost certain you'll get into a T-14 if you score above 174 on the LSAT.

[Dcc617]

I know military softs are highly debated. Can 10 years of military WE, an Afghanistan combat tour with a meritorious service medal awarded, and a 170+ LSAT, make up for a weak GPA and get a non URM into a T14?

Yes, but you need the LSAT to put you in the conversation. I know a non military guy with a 3.3/173 who just got good money at Columbia, so the LSAT is still going to be the biggest part of your package.

Also, to the earlier poster, as of 9-11 you can get an MSM in a designated combat zone. It just looks sort of weird, I guess? I think it's just dependent on how your chain of command wants to do it.

[Wipfelder]

Yea, the MSM is allowed, if OP didn't participate in combat operations. In some instances, an awardee can have the MSM converted to a BSM. Not that OP probably cares, nor will admissions people or anyone not in the army......