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| urm | 717 | 1.1K |
| t14 | 1.8K | 2.6K |
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163 and a 3.81 GPA, debating on a retake---any advice?So I retook the June 2015 LSAT and got a 163. Now this is much better than my first actual test score which was a 153 (did not study in the right way…
... . Your best chance in the T14 is Georgetown. If you had ... retake to get into a T14. Barring URM status, the applicants with ... low LSAT scores who the T14 takes ... -
GPA questionsjunior in college here. What do people think is the lowest GPA you should have to even consider applying to law schools?
... a non-URM with strong softs that got into the T14 with ... -
Thoughts on a 3rd Retakethoughts on writing the LSAT for a third time? Let's say my score decreases on the third write, how much does this impact me? What if I choose to can…
... 're a URM you could get at least half the T14 with ... -
Advise/Recommendation for LSAT PrepHello All, My name is Erik Jimenez. I signed up for a free account just now. I’ve taken advantage of the YouTube material 7Sage provides for stude…
... 's the thing: You have URM status. You have a uGPA ... saying the rest of the T14, T20 or T50 wouldn't ... -
What's the word on being a Splitter?I've been reading a bit lately about the "attractiveness" of splitters. How does being a splitter work in relation to T14 or hey...15-75ish? Does hig…
... -165 for example in the T14). Splitters, on the other hand ... in the T14. Of course, if you're a URM then these ... bit looser than with non-URM applicants. If you have a ... -
What's the word on being a Splitter?I've been reading a bit lately about the "attractiveness" of splitters. How does being a splitter work in relation to T14 or hey...15-75ish? Does hig…
... to address realities for non-URM candidates only, though the ... admittance to all of the T14 except HYS (which are ... guarantee yourself half of the T14 with a 170 since ... .0 GPA then the T14 is only accessible with ... the bottom half of the T14 even with a terrible ... -
Applying as a URM HispanicI know that Black and Mexican/Puerto African URMs get the most significant boost... But will applying as a URM Hispanic give me a boost? I'm 50/50 It…
... since I'm not an URM so I haven't ... of URM status, but you could still get into a T14 with ... than the latter?
URM status should not really change ... might be helped by a URM boost. Just apply as if ... t check the box for URM status then just write about ... -
Why are LSAT scores given so much weight for admissions decisions?Dear JY, I love your website. The explanations for the logical games are carefully thought out and well presented. I wished I knew about your web…
... only real wild card is URM status which can be like ... law schools (even in the T14) as late as the week ... money. If you are a URM then this can shift down ... kid fresh out of the T14 who has no idea what ... spots ever since (in the T14) by simply maintaining the status ... -
T-14 Splitters, Extenuating CircumstancesHi All, Saw a few posts on T-14 chances for splitters. What difference (if any) does URM status make? Same question for an addendum (father was h…
URM is pretty much the biggest ... there are schools in the T14 that will take high LSATs ... not nearly as much as URM status. Having work experience will ... -
T-14 Splitters, Extenuating CircumstancesHi All, Saw a few posts on T-14 chances for splitters. What difference (if any) does URM status make? Same question for an addendum (father was h…
... a splitter for the T14—even as a URM. You still need ... -
Got same LSAT score three times.Not only is this extremely embarrassing but the worst part is that I really felt I had improved. I wouldn't mind if it was a high score but I got a 1…
... your near perfect GPA and URM status I would not really ... you would do in the T14, especially if your softs are ... -
To give up or not to give up...I haven't had it easy to say the least. Without delving into my life story, I'll just sum it up to, my goal is law school. I'm trying really hard. …
... 's and who are non-URM applicants who have still gotten ... accepted (with scholarship money) to T14 law schools.
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When is the best time for me to apply for Law School?I took the LSAT last December with the attention of going to Law School in Fall. I was extremely busy when I originally took the test and barley stud…
... after not getting into a T14 (I should have expected it ... .
Now, being a URM (Hispanic/Puerto Rican) I figured ... -
3.8, 164. Is T-14 out of reach?I'm a non-URM and have average softs with 2-3 years of work experience. If I don't mind paying a sticker, which T-14 schools should I apply? Do I ev…
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Reach, Target, and Safety SchoolsHi guys! I am applying for the Fall 2017 cycle and I am having a bit of a hard time trying to figure out which schools to apply to so that I have abo…
... , being in the military, being URM, being international, anything non-traditional ... want to be in the T14, you most likely need to ... -
Reach, Target, and Safety SchoolsHi guys! I am applying for the Fall 2017 cycle and I am having a bit of a hard time trying to figure out which schools to apply to so that I have abo…
... ? I am talking about mainly T14 schools.
Hi there ... you though - if you're URM, that'll boost your chances ... , but if you're non URM and straight out of undergrad ... -
What defines a splitter?I don't know if there is a technical definition on the matter, but I'm curious what scores/GPAs make you a splitter. Is it overall, or specific to sc…
To answer @tringo335 , a friend of mine got in to Northwestern with 3.0 and 169. Also, he is not an URM. But had solid softs.
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What defines a splitter?I don't know if there is a technical definition on the matter, but I'm curious what scores/GPAs make you a splitter. Is it overall, or specific to sc…
... . Also, he is not an URM. But had solid softs.
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What defines a splitter?I don't know if there is a technical definition on the matter, but I'm curious what scores/GPAs make you a splitter. Is it overall, or specific to sc…
@tringo335
URM = Under represented minority.
URM’s. (from TLS)
URM typically carries a +5 ... on LSAT scores for T14 schools. So it ... /do-underrepresented-minority-urm-applicants-have-a- ... -
What defines a splitter?I don't know if there is a technical definition on the matter, but I'm curious what scores/GPAs make you a splitter. Is it overall, or specific to sc…
... @tringo335
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> URM = Under represented minority.
> ... Puerto Ricans are typically considered URM’s. (from TLS)
... boost on LSAT scores for T14 schools. So it's ... /lsat/do-underrepresented-minority-urm-applicants-have-a-law- ... -
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... small unless you are a URM. Graduating from a top undergrad ... in the lower to middle T14. Thus, if you want H ... between the bottom of the T14 and the top. Good luck ... -
Early Decision??,
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> Im not a URM. I know my chances are ... at best compared to most T14 applicants.
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Is it silly to work towards a high lsat to compensate for a really low gpa?Hi 7sagers, A little bit of background. I have a 2.4 ugpa. Needless to say, my chances ride or die by my score on the LSAT. After working as a par…
Get a 179 or at least 175+.
You wont get into T 14, but T 30-40 should be a possibility. If you are an URM chances are even better.
Just dont apply to T14, and you will be fine. All the best. -
Is it silly to work towards a high lsat to compensate for a really low gpa?Hi 7sagers, A little bit of background. I have a 2.4 ugpa. Needless to say, my chances ride or die by my score on the LSAT. After working as a par…
... possibility. If you are an URM chances are even better. ... gt; Just dont apply to T14, and you will be fine ... at least one of the T14's.
... an outcome in the T14. Say the applicant was ... applicant DID get into the T14, scholarship money will likely ... -
URM AdmissionsSo, as a URM myself it's pretty awesome to hear that your chances of admission to harder schools with lower than the median scores at those schools i…
... following in terms of AA URM "boosts"
3.6 ... to get URMS into the T14
3.75/168 ... , especially when the average AA URM scores about one SD lower ... . So while the average non URM average LSAT score is a ... -
Chances with 159/3.74Hey everyone! I took the June LSAT and received a 159. I am a Computer Science major dedicated in pursuing an education and career in software IP law…
... .g. T14 school).
Assuming you aren't a URM, you ... -
Splitter Stories??Hey guys, I've been doing research online about Splitters (Low GPA, High LSAT Score vice versa) and a lot of it is outdated. Does anyone else have…
... . Even more so being URM. The T14 is open to you, barring ... -
Retake or Continue Applying? Please help!Hi, this is my first time starting a post here since I prefer to be a silent reader but I've been lost in decision for quite some time. I need help! …
Unless you're an AA URM, you have virtually no chance ... of gaining admission into a T14 school. You should absolutely retake ... if your goal is a T14 school. I think with about ... at some of the lower T14 schools like Cornell. -
Retake or Continue Applying? Please help!Hi, this is my first time starting a post here since I prefer to be a silent reader but I've been lost in decision for quite some time. I need help! …
... ; Unless you're an AA URM, you have virtually no chance ... of gaining admission into a T14 school. You should absolutely retake ... if your goal is a T14 school. I think with about ... at some of the lower T14 schools like Cornell.
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Retake or Continue Applying? Please help!Hi, this is my first time starting a post here since I prefer to be a silent reader but I've been lost in decision for quite some time. I need help! …
... Unless you're an AA URM, you have virtually no ... of gaining admission into a T14 school. You should absolutely ... if your goal is a T14 school. I think with ... at some of the lower T14 schools like Cornell.
... isn't technically in the T14 anymore. But yeah, with ...
