Does a low GPA but high LSAT have a chance at Columbia/ NYU with ED?

aishatung

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BryantFu

This should help give you an idea of where you may fall in the admissions stats: https://officialguide.lsac.org/Release/OfficialGuide_Default.aspx

Cant Get Right

You'll be a splitter, but if you grab a 173+, yeah, you'll have a decent chance.

That said, you're getting ahead of yourself;) Let the possibility of those schools motivate you, but speculation beyond that is only going to serve as a distraction at this point. I've been there and I know, lol. Focus on that 173. Once that's behind you, then start looking more deeply into your prospects.

aishatung

@"Cant Get Right" Sigh I know, I always get distracted and my mind wanders off after I get a good PT score hahaha but yes I'll focus on getting a good score for now, thank you

Cant Get Right

@aishatung said:
I always get distracted and my mind wanders off after I get a good PT score

Yep, was the same for me! I ran all kinds of different numbers. Comparing best/worst case scenarios, and literally every score in between. Huge waste of time and an enormous emotional weight. It's not worth it, haha!

cthang94

My instructor got a 180 perfect score and she went to Columbia as a splitter. Try to aim for a 180 haha

dennisgerrard

looking for more schools favor splitter.

The 180 Bro_OVO

I think @"Cant Get Right" is definitely on point here.
It's very easy to get distracted (and discouraged) speculating.

Get the score.
Then consider the options.

Stevie C

Based on LSAC search,173 puts your chances in the 25% to 35% range. 175 raises this to around 50%.

But I'd agree with the above comments. Get your score first and then think about school selection. Thoughts like "I need X score for Y school" could increase your stress.

aishatung

Thanks guys haha, I'll definitely try to not speculate potential schools from now on until I get my score

leslieh327

Its hard not to think about prospective schools! I am in the same position. Trying to conquer this LSAT first!

sweetalison007

I read somewhere on reddit that this person transferred to Columbia with a 3.4ish GPA and 174 LSAT....

Anyways if you want to practise in New York then you can try for Washington Uni... That's a great law school - ranked 25th.

Else Northwestern is a great option. They love splitters.

Columbia might be a long shot. Unless you are URM, first generation college, etc, STEM major etc. A STEM major from Carnegie Mellon got into HLS with a 3.1 GPA.