Olddog40,

I have applied to a wide variety of schools regardless. It doesn't hurt to see what happens. I also emailed most of them over the last couple months for fee waivers, therefore it cost me only $25 a pop. I will not be taking Feb, because I am drained and feel as if I would need more time. I also have applied to a couple Masters programs. I planned on getting the Masters while in Law school or after anyways. Once I have gotten all decisions back from the law schools and masters programs, then I'll evaluate where I stand and see what's best. I may retake June or Oct while getting my Masters if I choose to hold off law school until next cycle. I'll be able to apply very early instead of January. Or, I will be attending next Fall and shooting out transfer applications in the Spring. I am not attending T14, so I will be doing transfer applications no matter what. It doesn't hurt me and can only help.

Just Harvard. You only got the email from Harvard. In that email, she talked about how those scores typically are not accepted if it is 1st LSAT scores. They will accept 1st time LSAT scores from Feb this year due to weather conditions. That is a specific aspect of Harvard admissions, therefore it does not apply anywhere else.

Cheers

olddog40,

I feel as I understand your situation. This is coming from someone who just got their official score and it was lower than the 7Sage diagnostic score they took 3 months ago. I think it is great that you work with lawyers. Why do I think this? Well,....you are exposed. Most people go to law school and have no clue what they are signing up for as a career standpoint. You do, and I think it is great that you are still fighting for your dream. Keep fighting....watching motivational youtube videos help every now and then. Seriously.

Now I think I know what could help you....broaden the schools you apply to. You make take 2, 3, 4 more cycles to just get into the state school..or may never get in. Perhaps going to a different school would be your path to a JD and a career in law. You already work with lawyers and are exposed to the game, so maybe going to a different school is your path. You already have networking on your side by working in a firm. They know the caliber of person and worker you are, and people understand (if they already know you helps) that hard work beats out the person that is average but went to a "better" school. Everyone takes the same bar exam...so remember that.

Transferring may not be the best idea and many advise against it, BUT it is an option. Options are great to have, one single way is not the solution in many cases. It falls into the same boat that -not going to that one and only school does-...an education somewhere else. You could go to a different school, and not transfer. Or you could transfer...to the State school you mentioned, or a different school. Who knows, you could meet someone and they really like what you have to offer as a person and character to their firm and offer you a job post grad from the 'lesser' school. All I am saying is for you to possibly open up to other ways, because perhaps the title of your post could be accurate if the same process continues to be repeated. Who knows...you may be at that state school in two years...either as a 1L or 2L transfer student...you may not. You may send out some transfer applications and not get into the state school...but perhaps better school with more opportunities or the same quality as the State. You may do really well in your first year, because you are 'in it to win it.' But there is only one way to find out.

Keep fighting.

Urflian225 speaks the truth.

If you are truly over the LSAT...which someone can always 'Retake'...but if you are really over it...get some amazing Letters of Rec...good resume..and apply at a large amount of schools. YOU said Top 100...so what I would do....I go to LSAC...add ANY school you would not mind studying at...regardless if they are inside the Top 100, or outside the Top 100 (Stetson in Tampa is a great school and places very well in Florida.) Next, look at their LSAC page....most will show you the GPA and test score of applicants being admitted. If you notice there are probably 30-40 schools inside the Top 100 that have accepted someone within the 149 group range.... (don't forget, 149 is just below average...so just about half test takers got that score or lower...) If your Application is solid...you may get into a few inside the Top 100...but probably pay full price....BUT YOU GOT IN. Also, the transfer game is wide open nowadays within law school. Read more about it. It is how a lot of law schools are upping their revenues and students are able to get in a better school if they choose to go through applying again. LSAT is typically not looked at...so kill your first year and beastmode into somewhere.

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That's what I thought....until they called 5 min. And now I have all of these thoughts of the # I had to guess D on.