3.98/170 chances ? Forum

[Heyjude2644]

Hello! Hoping to get some advice on where I should apply to school.
I have a 3.98 GPA from a large, pretty competitive public school. Got a 170 on the lsat.
Here’s my “softs”: I took classes for my undergrad and master’s degree at the same time so I’ll be done with college next may with both degrees (political science). I have some decent internship and volunteer experience but nothing crazy. No “real” work experience because I’ll be right out of college. My recs will be good, but aren’t everyone’s?
Anyway, I haven’t decided my path yet and just wanted to get some advice: where should I apply if I’m still not sure whether I’d want to do big law? What are my chances at lower t14? What type of scholarships should I hope for at these stats?
My questions are vague because I just got my score back today and am now trying to figure out what’s realistic. Last question: should I retake the lsat?? 170 was within my PT range but on the lower end

[talons2250]

You're a very strong candidate and, with those stats, nowhere is completely off the table. You have a good shot at a scholarship at a lower T14. I wouldn't retake the LSAT unless you are dead set on Yale and/or you want to be competitive for a full-ride scholarship at CCNMVPB.

[crazywafflez]

Hello! Hoping to get some advice on where I should apply to school.
I have a 3.98 GPA from a large, pretty competitive public school. Got a 170 on the lsat.
Here’s my “softs”: I took classes for my undergrad and master’s degree at the same time so I’ll be done with college next may with both degrees (political science). I have some decent internship and volunteer experience but nothing crazy. No “real” work experience because I’ll be right out of college. My recs will be good, but aren’t everyone’s?
Anyway, I haven’t decided my path yet and just wanted to get some advice: where should I apply if I’m still not sure whether I’d want to do big law? What are my chances at lower t14? What type of scholarships should I hope for at these stats?
My questions are vague because I just got my score back today and am now trying to figure out what’s realistic. Last question: should I retake the lsat?? 170 was within my PT range but on the lower end

Good chances. APply to all the T14 plus a couple T20s in the region you want to be (want the South or potentially NYC, Vandy; socal? USC and UCLA; Texas? UT etc). YOu'll get some good bites somewhere.