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[katiesc]

I definitely agree with trying to maximize your LSAT score (~170 would give you some options) before wasting time/money on more classes. If you start studying now, June is totally doable. Let me suggest TLS (www.top-law-schools.com) and the LSAT forums there. Some people are skeptical about the "average" (ie. low 160s) person being able to score 170 or above, but with 3 months of time to study it's completely doable for most people if you follow the advice of high scorers. I've also heard good things about LSAT blog's 3 month study schedule (http://lsatblog.blogspot.com/) which would also be ideal for the June test.

I ended up with a 157 (with sub par studying) then a 164 (with pretty good studying) but my last 6 practice tests were all over 170, so I personally think retaking is an excellent idea even though I underperformed on my second take. I don't know what your previous studying was like, but Powerscore and Manhattan LSAT seem to be the best study books, along with as many real LSAT practice tests as possible.

Whatever you decide to do, good luck!

[conge]

cheframsey, on 21 February 2012 - 09:43 PM, said:

Thanks for all the advice guys. I've decided to enrol in 2 psych classes at the U of A this spring semester. If I get a 4.0 in them I'll take that as a sign I've matured and am ready to take another 60 credits and do well in them. I'm also going to rewrite the Lsat in October. It's going to be a long road to get into law school but I'm up for it! It seems like my best options from what you guys are saying is U of A or U of C.

Did you confirm that UofA and UofC would even look at these new grades? They may not consider them beyond a "soft factor", in which case your time is way better spend getting a better LSAT score (which isn't THAT bad but won't cut it without a better GPA).

[ThoreauConfucian]

I was listening to CBC Radio One the other day, and it told me to go to Alberta for plenty of high paying jobs. The oilsands boom is really helping with the job situation there. The program said, if I recall correctly, that people with real skills like electricians and drilling engineers were being fought over by oil companies with starting salary in the six figures. I'm sure there are many associated well-paying jobs around as well, with the various businesses that form around boom towns.

http://business.fina...?__lsa=93614b2f

Screw this law thing. There's easy money to be made in Alberta!

My sincerest apologies to Albertans.

EDIT: I just realized I necroed this. That's what I get for multi-tabbing without multi-tasking skills. Can any mods just delete this post? It's meant to be a response to this post: http://lawstudents.c...er/page__st__30

Edited by ThoreauConfucian, 23 April 2012 - 05:48 AM.

[TheLastBestWest]

The University of Calgary's website states that they do accept after-degree courses as part of the evaluated last 60 creds (but not masters or PhD credits). Given that you scored a 160 on the LSAT you would have a good shot if you were able to get a 3.5+ GPA.

Edited by TheLastBestWest, 23 April 2012 - 06:58 AM.

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PurpleMustang, on 21 February 2012 - 12:25 PM, said:

I don't know of any circumstances where a school will disregard your first undergraduate degree.

There is another possibly more 'Mature' Student, in another recent related thread, that would no doubt disagree with such matter of fact statements. Seems he/she landed a nice spot

All is most certainly not lost for the OP despite that same, tired discussion trotted out on GPA and/or LSAT scores as the yardstick for all, in every possible circumstance.

The fact that the OP was able to attend any Univeristy at 16, whilst at that tender age I was still kissing Betty Sue in my rusty Honda, is a real achievement in and of itself.

Do they still give out 'With Distinctions' these days? I then wrote a first LSAT in...1998/99?... and although showing well enough I could not recall the actual mark these days if asked; it is just is not a live issue anymore. Perhaps the OP will find a different route leading to the same overall result, thus moot issue.

My wife loves the expression '(v)where theres a (v)will, there is a (v) way'; with her accent it sounds more like Dracula saying it at times! Hello Darling
Although cliche it does hold true, even at...I will randomly pick one for effect...the 79th percentile.

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