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

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• BryantFu Alum Member

  January 2017 72 karma

  This should help give you an idea of where you may fall in the admissions stats: https://officialguide.lsac.org/Release/OfficialGuide_Default.aspx
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  Cant Get Right Yearly + Live Member Sage ⭐ 🍌 7Sage Tutor

  January 2017 27900 karma

  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.
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  aishatung Alum Member

  January 2017 104 karma

  @"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
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  Cant Get Right Yearly + Live Member Sage ⭐ 🍌 7Sage Tutor

  January 2017 27900 karma

  @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 Free Trial Member

  January 2017 2 karma

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

  January 2017 edited January 2017 1644 karma

  looking for more schools favor splitter.
• The 180 Bro_OVO Alum Inactive ⭐

  January 2017 1392 karma

  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.
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  Stevie C Alum Member

  January 2017 edited January 2017 645 karma

  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.
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  aishatung Alum Member

  January 2017 104 karma

  Thanks guys haha, I'll definitely try to not speculate potential schools from now on until I get my score
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  leslieh327 Alum Member

  January 2017 130 karma

  Its hard not to think about prospective schools! I am in the same position. Trying to conquer this LSAT first!
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  sweetalison007 Free Trial Member

  July 2017 48 karma

  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.