3.72, 172 (2nd attempt), Good softs. Harvard? Forum
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3.72, 172 (2nd attempt), Good softs. Harvard?
I'm a senior at a top 40 liberal arts school majoring in Poli Sci and Philosophy, 3.72 GPA and scored 172 on the September LSAT (scored a 162 in June). I was also president of my fraternity, speak Spanish, and I've had several serious law-oriented internships (one for a human rights law group and one for a Senator, which is currently ongoing). I imagine that portfolio gives me a good shot at many T14 schools. Is it ridiculous for me to consider shooting for Harvard/Yale/Stanford? My top choice (other than those obv) is UVA, and 2 of my LORs came from UVA Law grads. How am I looking? HELP
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Re: 3.72, 172 (2nd attempt), Good softs. Harvard?
It's not ridiculous to apply. You're unlikely to get into any of those three, but it doesn't hurt to submit applications.letmelearnlaws wrote:I'm a senior at a top 40 liberal arts school majoring in Poli Sci and Philosophy, 3.72 GPA and scored 172 on the September LSAT (scored a 162 in June). I was also president of my fraternity, speak Spanish, and I've had several serious law-oriented internships (one for a human rights law group and one for a Senator, which is currently ongoing). I imagine that portfolio gives me a good shot at many T14 schools. Is it ridiculous for me to consider shooting for Harvard/Yale/Stanford?
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Re: 3.72, 172 (2nd attempt), Good softs. Harvard?
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Re: 3.72, 172 (2nd attempt), Good softs. Harvard?
I'd say you're in good shape for every T14 except HYS.
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Re: 3.72, 172 (2nd attempt), Good softs. Harvard?
You should certainly apply to H. For Harvard, you're only below median on your GPA by four hundredths of a point. And you're almost at median LSAT score for H. I would throw an app to H. Can't hurt.
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Re: 3.72, 172 (2nd attempt), Good softs. Harvard?
I stand corrected. But, I still would chance it and submit an app to H.Platopus wrote:Median GPA is 3.86, OP is below the 25th by .04jacketyellow wrote:You should certainly apply to H. For Harvard, you're only below median on your GPA by four hundredths of a point. And you're almost at median LSAT score for H. I would throw an app to H. Can't hurt.
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