Subscription pricing
I am not looking for any scholly money...my priority is to get admission from ANY t14 law schools so that I can start school in Fall 2017. I am taking both December and February exams and I was wondering if I have little chance for those schools with February score even if I have median LSAT and 75% GPA? I am also an international (but have Undergraduate degree from a top US university. I heard it's harder for international applicants to get admitted.
0
3 comments
If you are above median LSAT and top quartile GPA, and you apply to one of the schools that does accept the February LSAT for same-year admission, then I can't see why not. Perhaps less of a chance than if you'd completed your apps in November, but you'd still have chance.
Below are the schools that won't guarantee accepting a Feb. score:
Columbia University
Harvard University
New York University
Stanford University
University of California, Berkeley
University of Texas, Austin
Indiana University, Indianapolis
From Harvard Law's FAQ
You are eligible to apply if you will have a bachelor’s degree by August of the year you intend to enroll at HLS. You must also take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) before the February 1 application deadline (no later than the December LSAT administration) in order for your application to be guaranteed consideration.
There's no way you only have a small chance of getting into a T14 school, assuming your numbers will be that high. Certainly, not every school is as likely to admit you or even look at your application (I doubt the latter will be much of a factor), but I know personally many people who took the Feb. test and made it into a T14 school. I'm sure it doesn't help your chances to take the test that late, but a good score (relative to what such schools are looking for) is what's ultimately most important.
I have little chance for those schools with February score even if I have median LSAT and 75% GPA? I am also an international (but have Undergraduate degree from a top US university. I heard it's harder for international applicants to get admitted.
Not sure about the international status affecting your admissions chances, so I can't speak on that.
Some schools in the T14 will accept Feb scores and some won't. There is some data to suggest it does seem to lower your chances somewhat, but that can be mitigated a bit by applying when your Dec score comes back and having your apps put on hold. (assuming your apps are ready by then)