4.04/180, HYS (some context) Forum
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4.04/180, HYS (some context)
Hi all,
I was wondering what my chances might be for HYS, given some extra information to put my numbers into context.
My highest LSAT score is a 180, and my LSDAS GPA is 4.04. However, my undergraduate institution is not exactly impressive, and I worry that it really takes away any meaning the GPA may have had (I studied economics at UCSD). Moreover, I did take the LSAT a total of 3 times; and my two previous scores were substantially lower than the final 180 (170, 165). I have read that HYS do look at all three scores, and consider them accordingly.
In terms of softs, I don't think I have anything too special: I worked as a teaching assistant/research assistant throughout my college years, research assistant in a Hong Kong university, wrote for an online journal at my university, and have been working as a data analyst since graduating, earlier this year. It's really not anything too remarkable, I don't think.
I would appreciate any input considering the actual value of my score/GPA, the significance of which I fear is compromised by the above context..
Thank you!
I was wondering what my chances might be for HYS, given some extra information to put my numbers into context.
My highest LSAT score is a 180, and my LSDAS GPA is 4.04. However, my undergraduate institution is not exactly impressive, and I worry that it really takes away any meaning the GPA may have had (I studied economics at UCSD). Moreover, I did take the LSAT a total of 3 times; and my two previous scores were substantially lower than the final 180 (170, 165). I have read that HYS do look at all three scores, and consider them accordingly.
In terms of softs, I don't think I have anything too special: I worked as a teaching assistant/research assistant throughout my college years, research assistant in a Hong Kong university, wrote for an online journal at my university, and have been working as a data analyst since graduating, earlier this year. It's really not anything too remarkable, I don't think.
I would appreciate any input considering the actual value of my score/GPA, the significance of which I fear is compromised by the above context..
Thank you!
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Re: 4.04/180, HYS (some context)
wowzhyunjc wrote:Hi all,
I was wondering what my chances might be for HYS, given some extra information to put my numbers into context.
My highest LSAT score is a 180, and my LSDAS GPA is 4.04. However, my undergraduate institution is not exactly impressive, and I worry that it really takes away any meaning the GPA may have had (I studied economics at UCSD). Moreover, I did take the LSAT a total of 3 times; and my two previous scores were substantially lower than the final 180 (170, 165). I have read that HYS do look at all three scores, and consider them accordingly.
In terms of softs, I don't think I have anything too special: I worked as a teaching assistant/research assistant throughout my college years, research assistant in a Hong Kong university, wrote for an online journal at my university, and have been working as a data analyst since graduating, earlier this year. It's really not anything too remarkable, I don't think.
I would appreciate any input considering the actual value of my score/GPA, the significance of which I fear is compromised by the above context..
Thank you!
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Congrats on the amazing GPA/LSAT combo
There's obviously not a lot of data points out there for people with your stats. But I'd imagine you'd have as good of a chance as anyone.
Sure, you don't have any super prestigious softs; however, I think your numbers will more than make up for that.
I'd think someone with those stats and a strong personal statement could sweep HYS and get tons of money for other T6 schools!
There's obviously not a lot of data points out there for people with your stats. But I'd imagine you'd have as good of a chance as anyone.
Sure, you don't have any super prestigious softs; however, I think your numbers will more than make up for that.
I'd think someone with those stats and a strong personal statement could sweep HYS and get tons of money for other T6 schools!
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If you're lucky, you might get Iowa.
If you're lucky.
If you're lucky.
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Re: 4.04/180, HYS (some context)
Wew.zhyunjc wrote:Hi all,
I was wondering what my chances might be for HYS, given some extra information to put my numbers into context.
My highest LSAT score is a 180, and my LSDAS GPA is 4.04. However, my undergraduate institution is not exactly impressive, and I worry that it really takes away any meaning the GPA may have had (I studied economics at UCSD). Moreover, I did take the LSAT a total of 3 times; and my two previous scores were substantially lower than the final 180 (170, 165). I have read that HYS do look at all three scores, and consider them accordingly.
In terms of softs, I don't think I have anything too special: I worked as a teaching assistant/research assistant throughout my college years, research assistant in a Hong Kong university, wrote for an online journal at my university, and have been working as a data analyst since graduating, earlier this year. It's really not anything too remarkable, I don't think.
I would appreciate any input considering the actual value of my score/GPA, the significance of which I fear is compromised by the above context..
Thank you!
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obvious troll is obvious
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Thank you for your insight - I think I was just worried about the actual merit of my numbers; particularly my previous LSAT scores being very low for these schools. I've heard that the highest tends to be of most importance to them, but with two in roughly the same lower range, I'm nervous that one might think they are a little more reflective of my abilities.Barack O'Drama wrote:Congrats on the amazing GPA/LSAT combo
There's obviously not a lot of data points out there for people with your stats. But I'd imagine you'd have as good of a chance as anyone.
Sure, you don't have any super prestigious softs; however, I think your numbers will more than make up for that.
I'd think someone with those stats and a strong personal statement could sweep HYS and get tons of money for other T6 schools!
I was asking this in complete seriousness and I'm sorry if I gave off a different impression! I'm not quite as familiar with the application process as I'd like to be, and on top of that I think I do tend to worry a bit.rideagain wrote:obvious troll is obvious
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Re: 4.04/180, HYS (some context)
I'm not sure how Y will see the multiple takes but I'd sure like to think your literally above perfect GPA and perfect LSAT will be proof of your ability. No one scores a 180 by sheer luck and they know this. You'll get H almost guaranteed and likely one or both of YS. Just make sure other parts of your app are up to snuff (ps, ds, resume, etc.)zhyunjc wrote:Thank you for your insight - I think I was just worried about the actual merit of my numbers; particularly my previous LSAT scores being very low for these schools. I've heard that the highest tends to be of most importance to them, but with two in roughly the same lower range, I'm nervous that one might think they are a little more reflective of my abilities.Barack O'Drama wrote:Congrats on the amazing GPA/LSAT combo
There's obviously not a lot of data points out there for people with your stats. But I'd imagine you'd have as good of a chance as anyone.
Sure, you don't have any super prestigious softs; however, I think your numbers will more than make up for that.
I'd think someone with those stats and a strong personal statement could sweep HYS and get tons of money for other T6 schools!
I was asking this in complete seriousness and I'm sorry if I gave off a different impression! I'm not quite as familiar with the application process as I'd like to be, and on top of that I think I do tend to worry a bit.rideagain wrote:obvious troll is obvious
Enjoy your dream school, dude!
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You will fit in perfectly in law school.
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This. Also, it will be very important to distinguish if your 180 was a perfect raw score or if you got 1 question wrong. If the latter, you're screwed for YSH. No chance they let a loser like that in.acr wrote:You will fit in perfectly in law school.
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zhyunjc wrote:Hi all,
I was wondering what my chances might be for HYS, given some extra information to put my numbers into context.
My highest LSAT score is a 180, and my LSDAS GPA is 4.04. However, my undergraduate institution is not exactly impressive, and I worry that it really takes away any meaning the GPA may have had (I studied economics at UCSD). Moreover, I did take the LSAT a total of 3 times; and my two previous scores were substantially lower than the final 180 (170, 165). I have read that HYS do look at all three scores, and consider them accordingly.
In terms of softs, I don't think I have anything too special: I worked as a teaching assistant/research assistant throughout my college years, research assistant in a Hong Kong university, wrote for an online journal at my university, and have been working as a data analyst since graduating, earlier this year. It's really not anything too remarkable, I don't think.
I would appreciate any input considering the actual value of my score/GPA, the significance of which I fear is compromised by the above context..
Thank you!
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Re: 4.04/180, HYS (some context)
I would love to know how people with those stats got waitlisted at Chicago and Columbia. YP doesn't make a ton of sense, and you'd have to imagine a huge red flag to justify it otherwise.Mikey wrote:Assuming this is real, you will be fine because your stats are gold.
Y and S are sort of unpredictable but you have a chance, and you're most likely in at H.
Most likely a shit ton of money at the rest of the top schools though, just hope you don't get YP'd
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There could be different reasons why they do it. One that I'm familiar with that others have mentioned on here is that they think the applicant will just get into a better school and not attend theirs. Idk, YP can be tricky.IPProf wrote:I would love to know how people with those stats got waitlisted at Chicago and Columbia. YP doesn't make a ton of sense, and you'd have to imagine a huge red flag to justify it otherwise.Mikey wrote:Assuming this is real, you will be fine because your stats are gold.
Y and S are sort of unpredictable but you have a chance, and you're most likely in at H.
Most likely a shit ton of money at the rest of the top schools though, just hope you don't get YP'd
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Did you submit this query to the "Thinking LSAT" podcast? I feel like I've heard this somewhere before...
Anyway, you're fine. You're 100 percent fine. Unless you put something terribly offensive in your PS or have bad recommendations, you have as good a chance as anyone at HYS. Please don't vocalize this concern to anyone IRL b/c they will likely think you're insane.
Anyway, you're fine. You're 100 percent fine. Unless you put something terribly offensive in your PS or have bad recommendations, you have as good a chance as anyone at HYS. Please don't vocalize this concern to anyone IRL b/c they will likely think you're insane.
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No, I haven't, I like to be discreet insofar as I'm ablethrowaway1919 wrote:Did you submit this query to the "Thinking LSAT" podcast? I feel like I've heard this somewhere before...
Anyway, you're fine. You're 100 percent fine. Unless you put something terribly offensive in your PS or have bad recommendations, you have as good a chance as anyone at HYS. Please don't vocalize this concern to anyone IRL b/c they will likely think you're insane.
Thank you for your insight, I've just been worried about the jumping scores. I knew they saw all scores, but just learned that they might actually take them into consideration, etc. so I was a bit thrown. I am sorry, if I am coming off as insincere.
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Don't worry! Not coming off as insincere. We are all neurotic here.
I think a 180 is such a rare unicorn that adcomms won't care too much. So I wouldn't worry- just apply!
I think a 180 is such a rare unicorn that adcomms won't care too much. So I wouldn't worry- just apply!
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Re: 4.04/180, HYS (some context)
A 4.00/180 worried? You're a unicorn. Your undergrad will not hurt you much, if at all. Just try to pass the time calmly.
I believe you're just making this post to have people tell you what you want to hear (and already know).
You have high chances of getting into at least one of the top three.
I believe you're just making this post to have people tell you what you want to hear (and already know).
You have high chances of getting into at least one of the top three.
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Basedcavalier1138 wrote:If you're lucky, you might get Iowa.
If you're lucky.
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Thanks for the insight - and truthfully, I was pretty concerned; throughout my entire preparation/application process I was told that the schools only really 'care about' the highest score. I read (somewhere here, actually!) that this isn't actually necessarily the case, and visited HYS's websites to confirm. It was very much unexpected for me, and I was very nervous upon hearing that they might view my higher LSAT score with skepticism, in light of my previous lower ones; I certainly wouldn't fault them for that.doggozeg wrote:A 4.00/180 worried? You're a unicorn. Your undergrad will not hurt you much, if at all. Just try to pass the time calmly.
I believe you're just making this post to have people tell you what you want to hear (and already know).
You have high chances of getting into at least one of the top three.
If my previous scores/undergraduate institution were to impact my application negatively, I would rather know, if only to be more cautious in any optimism, etc. Thanks again for the input!
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zhyunjc wrote:Hi all,
I was wondering what my chances might be for HYS, given some extra information to put my numbers into context.
My highest LSAT score is a 180, and my LSDAS GPA is 4.04. However, my undergraduate institution is not exactly impressive, and I worry that it really takes away any meaning the GPA may have had (I studied economics at UCSD). Moreover, I did take the LSAT a total of 3 times; and my two previous scores were substantially lower than the final 180 (170, 165). I have read that HYS do look at all three scores, and consider them accordingly.
In terms of softs, I don't think I have anything too special: I worked as a teaching assistant/research assistant throughout my college years, research assistant in a Hong Kong university, wrote for an online journal at my university, and have been working as a data analyst since graduating, earlier this year. It's really not anything too remarkable, I don't think.
I would appreciate any input considering the actual value of my score/GPA, the significance of which I fear is compromised by the above context..
Thank you!
I had almost identical numbers (LSN link in my profile), also retook the LSAT with a big point jump, and also went to a UC (after going to a CC first), and had worse softs than you. Had a generic PS (still cringe a bit when I think about it) and probably marginal LoRs. Got into H no problem, WL at Y and S. Ended up taking the Hamilton at CLS.
Assuming this isn't a troll to get me to out myself (seriously, scarily similar situations) and poke fun at the WLs, I'm happy to chat more in PMs.
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