Where do I realistically have a shot at? Forum
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Where do I realistically have a shot at?
LSAT: 156
GPA: 3.6
Undergrad: Top 50
Work Experience: 1.5 years at a start up
Other: Puerto Rican, First generation and LGBT
Do I have a shot at BU, BC, Temple or GW?
There is hardly anyone on LSN with similar stats and puerto rican, which is why I am asking here.
Please don't quote
GPA: 3.6
Undergrad: Top 50
Work Experience: 1.5 years at a start up
Other: Puerto Rican, First generation and LGBT
Do I have a shot at BU, BC, Temple or GW?
There is hardly anyone on LSN with similar stats and puerto rican, which is why I am asking here.
Please don't quote
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Re: Where do I realistically have a shot at?
I see what you mean re: sparse numbers on LSN, but I think you totally have a shot at all 4. Your work experience will help, plus you could write a really interesting diversity statement (if you haven't already). You also could retake in June and either bump off waitlists or else reapply next year. With a 3.6 I would think you could boost your LSAT score (not that retaking the LSAT is any kind of picnic).
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Re: Where do I realistically have a shot at?
PR here, stats in profile. I got waitlisted at BC and GW, I’m in at Temple, and I’m still waiting on BU. The 3.6 is really great but I think you should really consider retaking because it will not only improve your chances at those schools but open up other schools as well.
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Re: Where do I realistically have a shot at?
Check my profile - but I was WL at GWU and BU, rejected at BC, and awaiting Temple - 156/2.7.... military active duty.
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Re: Where do I realistically have a shot at?
You are a URM and got waitlisted at BC with a 164...? I find that very hard to believe - that's at their 75th and your GPA is at about their 50th, and again, you are a URM.FN-2187 wrote:PR here, stats in profile. I got waitlisted at BC and GW, I’m in at Temple, and I’m still waiting on BU. The 3.6 is really great but I think you should really consider retaking because it will not only improve your chances at those schools but open up other schools as well.
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Re: Where do I realistically have a shot at?
Not hard to believe. First, the non-AA URM "boost" isn't cut and dry. Second, if you go through this year's BC thread and last year's, applicants with better numbers got WL/dinged.alhookem2020 wrote: You are a URM and got waitlisted at BC with a 164...? I find that very hard to believe - that's at their 75th and your GPA is at about their 50th, and again, you are a URM.
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Re: Where do I realistically have a shot at?
I'm amazed no one has said retake
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Re: Where do I realistically have a shot at?
I recommended it.carsondalywashere wrote:I'm amazed no one has said retake
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Re: Where do I realistically have a shot at?
I used to be able to readFN-2187 wrote:I recommended it.carsondalywashere wrote:I'm amazed no one has said retake
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Re: Where do I realistically have a shot at?
Retake. Any LSAT between 155-159 generally puts you in a weird purgatory type position when it comes to schools. A lot of TTTs will accept 155 and lower, and to get into a T30 school you need at least a 160. Its kinda hard to explain, but there just aren't many schools out there that are worth going to even with considerable money that will accept a 156.
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Re: Where do I realistically have a shot at?
Wisconsin would be worth a look for you. GPA is just right and URM status can probably make up for the lower LSAT.basketweaver wrote:LSAT: 156
GPA: 3.6
Undergrad: Top 50
Work Experience: 1.5 years at a start up
Other: Puerto Rican, First generation and LGBT
Do I have a shot at BU, BC, Temple or GW?
There is hardly anyone on LSN with similar stats and puerto rican, which is why I am asking here.
Please don't quote
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Re: Where do I realistically have a shot at?
Did the OP indicate a burning desire to live in Wisconsin for the next few decades?Law School Native wrote:Wisconsin would be worth a look for you. GPA is just right and URM status can probably make up for the lower LSAT.
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Re: Where do I realistically have a shot at?
It was just a suggestion.It's a top 30 that would be friendly to his stats.cavalier1138 wrote:Did the OP indicate a burning desire to live in Wisconsin for the next few decades?Law School Native wrote:Wisconsin would be worth a look for you. GPA is just right and URM status can probably make up for the lower LSAT.
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Re: Where do I realistically have a shot at?
Who cares its a "top 30"? Its a decent law school if you want to work in small law/local da work in Wisconsin. Otherwise who cares where its ranked because its not getting you a job outside Wisconsin.Law School Native wrote:It was just a suggestion.It's a top 30 that would be friendly to his stats.cavalier1138 wrote:Did the OP indicate a burning desire to live in Wisconsin for the next few decades?Law School Native wrote:Wisconsin would be worth a look for you. GPA is just right and URM status can probably make up for the lower LSAT.
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Re: Where do I realistically have a shot at?
You'll get in at Temple. I was waitlisted there, got in a month before start. LGBT, white. 155 LSAT 3.6GPA
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