Is Feb LSAT too late for GULC? Forum
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hayleyc

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Is Feb LSAT too late for GULC?
GULC is technically my reach school and I took Feb LSAT hoping that my score would be within range.
Is it too late to apply at this point?
Is it too late to apply at this point?
- floatie

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Re: Is Feb LSAT too late for GULC?
According to their admissions director, its technically not too late but it will put your application at a disadvantage. Generally, applying anywhere this cycle with a Feb. LSAT is ill-advised. You'd be better off waiting until next cycle to maximize your scholarship chances.
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dm1683

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Re: Is Feb LSAT too late for GULC?
I wouldn't bother if it's your reach school. Because it's so late, if you get in you will be paying sticker/full tuition which is a baaaaaad idea.hayleyc wrote:GULC is technically my reach school and I took Feb LSAT hoping that my score would be within range.
Is it too late to apply at this point?
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hayleyc

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Re: Is Feb LSAT too late for GULC?
I'm actually not really thinking in terms of scholarship, just an admit itself. I haven't decided on where I want to attend, but I have my financial situation for law school planned out. I was just wondering if I would have any chance of an admit at this point.floatie wrote:According to their admissions director, its technically not too late but it will put your application at a disadvantage. Generally, applying anywhere this cycle with a Feb. LSAT is ill-advised. You'd be better off waiting until next cycle to maximize your scholarship chances.
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Re: Is Feb LSAT too late for GULC?
You have a chance, sure, but at this point there aren't many spots left in the class, as GULC does rolling admissions.hayleyc wrote:I'm actually not really thinking in terms of scholarship, just an admit itself. I haven't decided on where I want to attend, but I have my financial situation for law school planned out. I was just wondering if I would have any chance of an admit at this point.floatie wrote:According to their admissions director, its technically not too late but it will put your application at a disadvantage. Generally, applying anywhere this cycle with a Feb. LSAT is ill-advised. You'd be better off waiting until next cycle to maximize your scholarship chances.
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dm1683

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Re: Is Feb LSAT too late for GULC?
What do you mean by this? You're not thinking of taking out 300k in loans right?hayleyc wrote:I have my financial situation for law school planned out.
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hayleyc

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Re: Is Feb LSAT too late for GULC?
No, I'm not taking out loans. But I'd rather not discuss my financial situation on a public forum.dm1683 wrote:What do you mean by this? You're not thinking of taking out 300k in loans right?hayleyc wrote:I have my financial situation for law school planned out.
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dm1683

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Re: Is Feb LSAT too late for GULC?
OK that's all we needed to know. Good luck with the app.hayleyc wrote:No, I'm not taking out loans. But I'd rather not discuss my financial situation on a public forum.dm1683 wrote:What do you mean by this? You're not thinking of taking out 300k in loans right?hayleyc wrote:I have my financial situation for law school planned out.
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hayleyc

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Re: Is Feb LSAT too late for GULC?
Thank you!dm1683 wrote:OK that's all we needed to know. Good luck with the app.hayleyc wrote:No, I'm not taking out loans. But I'd rather not discuss my financial situation on a public forum.dm1683 wrote:What do you mean by this? You're not thinking of taking out 300k in loans right?hayleyc wrote:I have my financial situation for law school planned out.
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hayleyc

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Re: Is Feb LSAT too late for GULC?
Even if it is a reach school for me?floatie wrote:You have a chance, sure, but at this point there aren't many spots left in the class, as GULC does rolling admissions.hayleyc wrote:I'm actually not really thinking in terms of scholarship, just an admit itself. I haven't decided on where I want to attend, but I have my financial situation for law school planned out. I was just wondering if I would have any chance of an admit at this point.floatie wrote:According to their admissions director, its technically not too late but it will put your application at a disadvantage. Generally, applying anywhere this cycle with a Feb. LSAT is ill-advised. You'd be better off waiting until next cycle to maximize your scholarship chances.
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Re: Is Feb LSAT too late for GULC?
I mean I wouldn't get your hopes up or anything, but depending on your stats its not like you have a 0% chance of getting in.hayleyc wrote:Even if it is a reach school for me?floatie wrote:You have a chance, sure, but at this point there aren't many spots left in the class, as GULC does rolling admissions.hayleyc wrote:I'm actually not really thinking in terms of scholarship, just an admit itself. I haven't decided on where I want to attend, but I have my financial situation for law school planned out. I was just wondering if I would have any chance of an admit at this point.floatie wrote:According to their admissions director, its technically not too late but it will put your application at a disadvantage. Generally, applying anywhere this cycle with a Feb. LSAT is ill-advised. You'd be better off waiting until next cycle to maximize your scholarship chances.
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hayleyc

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Re: Is Feb LSAT too late for GULC?
Thanks! I figure it's worth the application so I'll go ahead and apply and hope for the best!floatie wrote:I mean I wouldn't get your hopes up or anything, but depending on your stats its not like you have a 0% chance of getting in.hayleyc wrote:Even if it is a reach school for me?floatie wrote:You have a chance, sure, but at this point there aren't many spots left in the class, as GULC does rolling admissions.hayleyc wrote:I'm actually not really thinking in terms of scholarship, just an admit itself. I haven't decided on where I want to attend, but I have my financial situation for law school planned out. I was just wondering if I would have any chance of an admit at this point.floatie wrote:According to their admissions director, its technically not too late but it will put your application at a disadvantage. Generally, applying anywhere this cycle with a Feb. LSAT is ill-advised. You'd be better off waiting until next cycle to maximize your scholarship chances.
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Rigo

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Re: Is Feb LSAT too late for GULC?
If you can afford sticker, you can afford the app fee. So why not? Give it a shot.
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mj33

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Re: Is Feb LSAT too late for GULC?
Just out of curiosity, why is it bad this cycle in particular to apply with a Feb LSAT score?floatie wrote:According to their admissions director, its technically not too late but it will put your application at a disadvantage. Generally, applying anywhere this cycle with a Feb. LSAT is ill-advised. You'd be better off waiting until next cycle to maximize your scholarship chances.
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Re: Is Feb LSAT too late for GULC?
He wasn't referring to this cycle (as in the 2017 admissions cycle) in particular. Generally, you don't want to use your February LSAT for a late application, because it significantly affects your chances at admission and scholarship money.mj33 wrote:Just out of curiosity, why is it bad this cycle in particular to apply with a Feb LSAT score?floatie wrote:According to their admissions director, its technically not too late but it will put your application at a disadvantage. Generally, applying anywhere this cycle with a Feb. LSAT is ill-advised. You'd be better off waiting until next cycle to maximize your scholarship chances.
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mj33

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Re: Is Feb LSAT too late for GULC?
Gotcha, thank you! I'm definitely feeling that with my applications (took the Feb LSAT). I've been accepted to great schools with decent $$, but still waiting on a good number of them where I'm a splitter.cavalier1138 wrote:He wasn't referring to this cycle (as in the 2017 admissions cycle) in particular. Generally, you don't want to use your February LSAT for a late application, because it significantly affects your chances at admission and scholarship money.mj33 wrote:Just out of curiosity, why is it bad this cycle in particular to apply with a Feb LSAT score?floatie wrote:According to their admissions director, its technically not too late but it will put your application at a disadvantage. Generally, applying anywhere this cycle with a Feb. LSAT is ill-advised. You'd be better off waiting until next cycle to maximize your scholarship chances.
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Re: Is Feb LSAT too late for GULC?
I would not recommend doing that. I have written an optional essay just for Georgetown, and my numbers make me a splitter. But based on past cycles, I should have more than 70% chance of getting into Georgetown, since I have an LSAT a few points above their 75%. That said, I applied in Feb, and got priority waitlisted without an interview. Barring some horrendous mistake I made on my apps, I am thinking maybe it has to do with my late application. And they are probably out of spots in their class already.hayleyc wrote:GULC is technically my reach school and I took Feb LSAT hoping that my score would be within range.
Is it too late to apply at this point?