Chance at a T14?

gotelf? · 10-28-2009, 08:51 PM

I go to CSUF, first year. I used to want to transfer, but now I actually like the school.

So my question is: do I have any chance at a T14 law school if I graduate from CSUF? Or are my chances pretty much out the door?

I know that LSAT and gpa heavily factor into this, but I'm just checking to see if school matters THAT much.

gotelf? · 10-30-2009, 02:03 PM

bumpppp!!

anyone know the answer at all? or something close to it? it would really help me figure out where i stand!

marny1 · 10-30-2009, 03:02 PM

LSAT seems to be most important factor. A CSUF grad with a 172 LSAT will have better choices than a Harvard grad with a 164 LSAT. If you can get a 169 LSAT and a 3.7 or so, you would have a shot at a T-14 acceptance.

IMO- A Harvard grad with those stats (169/ 3.7) would most likely get admitted to a few T-14's; a CSUF grad with those stats has a shot at one or 2 T-14 acceptances.

gotelf? · 10-31-2009, 01:35 AM

Thank you!! Your response is really appreciated.

Any idea how personal references, essays & extracurriculars (leadership, volunteering, etc) factor into it?

also, do you get bonus points for holding a job that took 20 hours + out of the week while in school?

hellojan · 10-31-2009, 09:54 AM

That's a great question. I've always worked 20 - 25 hours a week, though usually more, and maintained a very competitive GPA. I've wondered if the admissions committee would take notice of something like this.

bluedevilmike · 10-31-2009, 11:12 AM

Not really a major factor.

gotelf? · 10-31-2009, 05:02 PM

seriously? it's not a big factor? it takes up half our lives and then the other part is school.

that's ridiculous if they don't consider that.