... just get into the state school..or may never ... you could transfer...to the State school you mentioned, or ... you may be at that state school in two years... ... and not get into the state school...but perhaps better ... the same quality as the State. You may do really ...
Figure out a "warm up routine" to get you to the state of accuracy that you are in which enables you to hit the 170 during BR - it might mean some drills, it might mean reviewing old tests.
I was a Political Science major. I think it depends what state you want to work in. I know California requires a paralegal certification/class, but in DC i was able to get the job with just a BA.
*Disclaimer* this is not last minute studying... I have taken a prep course in another state however I lost my study group when I moved to OC. Looking for someone who is already familiar with the fundamentals of the test