What is your LSAC gpa? If you are aiming for any top 7 school, a 171 is good enough. If you think you are capable of getting to 175 or above and have the time to study and retake, then you would greatly increase your chances at HYS.
@bencyrulnik I finished the CC and started PT'ing in February. Hit 170 in june, then stayed in the mid/high 160s until august when I hit 171 a couple times. Been throwing up 168/169s from then until yesterday's 174.
2.9gpa and 171 LSAT got me into Northwestern. Don't ever count yourself out. Your task is harder but not impossible. You need to show the schools that you are not your GPA!
@Engee2011 would you mind giving me a brief timeline of what your studying looked like? I scored a 150 on the diagnostic and am aiming for a 171. Using 7Sage & Loophole as my main study materials. also- Congrats !!