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Median lsat for a school, chances of denial

Publiclydisplayedname-1Publiclydisplayedname-1 Member
in Law School Admissions 182 karma

Whats the general rule of thumb when it comes to being in school's median and gpa when it comes to acceptances and denials. No C&F issues. Just curious. Anxiety is killing me. Applied in September, still waiting on response.

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  • RaphaelPRaphaelP Member Sage 7Sage Tutor
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    At or above both medians = good chances, all things being equal
    Above one median and below another = could be in or out and it will depend on other factors, all things being equal
    Below both medians = poor chances, all things being equal

    This is less applicable for some of the very very top schools, but is generally the case.

  • Selene SteelmanSelene Steelman Free Trial Member Admissions Consultant
    2037 karma

    Former admissions officer here. I agree with @RaphaelP's assessment. However, it is a holistic review process, and there are always exceptions. Candidates can definitely punch above their numbers. On the other hand, at the very competitive schools with deep applicant pools of viable candidates, the admissions committees can afford to be extremely selective, and even above-median numbers may not guarantee an offer. For these reasons, it is a good idea to apply broadly to a range of schools. Good luck and hang in there!

  • Publiclydisplayedname-1Publiclydisplayedname-1 Member
    182 karma

    Thank you!

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