applying to a top school

[vkschicago]

I have a 3.9 GPA in an honors program at my University and was looking to apply to one of the top law school, however, only received a 158 on the exam.  I have considered applying to a few of the top school anyways, is this something I should still consider or are my LSAT scores to low to justify the application.  Any advice would be appreciated.

[uponcripplecreek]

That probably depends on how you are defining "top schools." What schools specifically are you thinking of applying to?

[maricutie]

Some "top" schools (anything in the top 20) will favor a high GPA over an LSAT score, so you have a chance, especially if you can argue that you have a history of doing bad on these kind of tests. Berkeley, for example, would be one that you should go for, as should be Michigan. Hope this helps. ..

[vkschicago]

I have also worked two jobs while keeping my 3.9 for about 35hrs a week.  Weekends as a bartender/server and days as an office assistant between classes.  Is this something I should elaborate on?  Would it help my chances at a school like Berkeley? Also, should I bother applying to Texas?

[vegemitemama]

I have also worked two jobs while keeping my 3.9 for about 35hrs a week.  Weekends as a bartender/server and days as an office assistant between classes.  Is this something I should elaborate on?  Would it help my chances at a school like Berkeley? Also, should I bother applying to Texas?

That is definitely something you should elaborate on - it makes for a great PS. Also, it wouldn't hurt to apply to UTexas. The 3.9 should make up for the LSAT (which isn't all that bad, IMO). I think you've got a shot.

[sonofapickle.]

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