<p>Branyon- I think everyone’s goal is to get 170 on the LSAT- but only 2% (or so) reach that goal.</p>
<p>I suggest you concentrate your efforts in your studies. GPA Really Matters!! A 3.6 and preferably higher looks a heck of a lot better than a 3.45. So you may want to curb your extra curricula activities a bit and spend more time hitting the books to get your gpa up.</p>
<p>my d also took 2 years off before she started law school. I don’t think it helped her that much with law school admission- but it certainly did help with summer job placement for her 1L summer position. Your background and work experience really can set you apart from others vying for summer positions.</p>
<p>Though you may take the 2 year break, I suggest you take the LSAT while you are still in college- or right after graduation. The longer you are away from the routine of studying for exams, the harder it may be to get into the groove of studying for the LSAT.
As a parent, there is nothing I can say re: LSAT prep except check out Top law school website as there is alot of discussion going on about test prep.
Good Luck.</p>
<p>and IMO based from what I saw this year- a 170 LSAT/3.45 gpa will get you on alot of waitlists. No guarantee for T-14 admission with those stats as they are borderline for T-14 schools. There really seems to be more emphasis on gpa for those with LSAT’s in the 167-170 range. So get your grades up.</p>