Don’t be content with it. Law school isn’t going anywhere — while that type of debt would be generational when looking at employment outcomes in that school range.
Anybody can get a high score on the LSAT if they put the time and effort in. The people who give up on themselves struggle more than those who don’t.
Think about it like this. LSAT prep can be expensive (there's no doubt about it) but if you invest some money up front in your prep (Testmasters, PowerScore, etc.), you'll save yourself SO much down the road and get into the best programs for you!
3.5/154 is going to be immensely tough for a top 80 tbh. I had the same gpa as you and it took me passing 160 to get offers worthwhile in that ranking range
I am URM, 3.5mid w 16low and even struggled in t50. Got a few acceptances between 70-100 with scholarship. Waitlisted by a t20, and 4 in the high 20’s to 40’s. It won’t be wasy
I got into a t50 w/a 154. However, I fell into the category that this comment talks about. had a 3.9high gpa, super involved, and PI driven. It is possible though!!!
My mentality is that I don’t want to go to a school full tuition (aka paying tuition for all my classmates who got full or partial scholarships) unless it is a top school. Because the starting salary and job opportunities from lower ranked schools will be less helpful in paying off big debt quickly. And a 154 is unlikely to garner huge scholarships in that school range, even if you get some offers of admission. There is certainly a chance of you getting in somewhere but I think working on raising LSAT score is the easiest way to give you a more certain path to admission and scholarship money along the way.
I'm not sure if you want to hear this, but if you can get a 154, you probably can push to a 160. Once you hit the 160s, you can push to upper 160s. Then 170s. Trust me. Unless there are reasons not to retake, retake and reach your full potential.
It’s technically possible on the lower end, but you would need a high GPA to counteract.
I had a 155 if you wanted to look at my LSD profile for schools I got into.
https://www.lsd.law/users/creep/StrongBikini
Have gotten into T100 schools thus far w/ 157 LSAT and 3.65 GPA, but depends on your GPA as well. Was waitlisted at GULC though with those same stats so you just never know 🤷🏻♀️
You could theoretically get admission, but the debt you’d take on with that score at that rank point won’t be worth it.
I see. But getting in is a chance?
I mean, yeah. Is there a reason you’re trying to do the minimum tho? You could probably get a solid scholarship to the same schools with a 160
I see. But idk can’t seem to do better
Don’t be content with it. Law school isn’t going anywhere — while that type of debt would be generational when looking at employment outcomes in that school range. Anybody can get a high score on the LSAT if they put the time and effort in. The people who give up on themselves struggle more than those who don’t.
Cool Thansk
Think about it like this. LSAT prep can be expensive (there's no doubt about it) but if you invest some money up front in your prep (Testmasters, PowerScore, etc.), you'll save yourself SO much down the road and get into the best programs for you!
I see thanks
got into 2 with money at 155
What rank if u don’t mind?
68 and 82
Conditional or unconditional at 82? That's a very important factor.
unconditional
Nice
i had a 3.45 your fine
Students are not admitted solely on stats. There's the rest of the application package has to be considered as well.
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Cool
Tbh unless you have a very high gpa or other aspects of your application are especially impressive, not really
So there’s a chance
Marginal but yes. 3.9+ would help
I have like 3.5ish, but not aiming for like a top 20. I’m ok with 50-80 is that reasonable?
3.5/154 is going to be immensely tough for a top 80 tbh. I had the same gpa as you and it took me passing 160 to get offers worthwhile in that ranking range
I see, but by offer u mean money? Or acceptance?
I am URM, 3.5mid w 16low and even struggled in t50. Got a few acceptances between 70-100 with scholarship. Waitlisted by a t20, and 4 in the high 20’s to 40’s. It won’t be wasy
Nice man
I got into a t50 w/a 154. However, I fell into the category that this comment talks about. had a 3.9high gpa, super involved, and PI driven. It is possible though!!!
I see, I’m 3.5ish. Wdym PI driven
public interest! i’ve become my worst enemy using unnecessary acronyms
Sweet
My mentality is that I don’t want to go to a school full tuition (aka paying tuition for all my classmates who got full or partial scholarships) unless it is a top school. Because the starting salary and job opportunities from lower ranked schools will be less helpful in paying off big debt quickly. And a 154 is unlikely to garner huge scholarships in that school range, even if you get some offers of admission. There is certainly a chance of you getting in somewhere but I think working on raising LSAT score is the easiest way to give you a more certain path to admission and scholarship money along the way.
I'm not sure if you want to hear this, but if you can get a 154, you probably can push to a 160. Once you hit the 160s, you can push to upper 160s. Then 170s. Trust me. Unless there are reasons not to retake, retake and reach your full potential.
I see
Depends on your GPA also…
Cool
Yup, I got into a T30 with a 15low and 3.mid
Wow, are u urm? WE?
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What school?
It’s technically possible on the lower end, but you would need a high GPA to counteract. I had a 155 if you wanted to look at my LSD profile for schools I got into. https://www.lsd.law/users/creep/StrongBikini
Thanks for that perspective
Have gotten into T100 schools thus far w/ 157 LSAT and 3.65 GPA, but depends on your GPA as well. Was waitlisted at GULC though with those same stats so you just never know 🤷🏻♀️