Retake a 169 for UPenn?

[«ě»]

Theoretically, but the general opinion is that they will only admit auto-admit numbers during ED anyway, so usually you end up getting deferred. To what degree this holds true or not I guess is better asked to professionals, but it seems to be what people here think at least. And it sounds plausible to me at least. By applying for ED you've put it in writing that they're top of your list, so there's little risk for them to keep you on hold and try to fish for better candidates first.

That being said, acceptance is acceptance, whether you get it in November or June makes no difference

[whitesupremacist]

Theoretically, but the general opinion is that they will only admit auto-admit numbers during ED anyway, so usually you end up getting deferred. To what degree this holds true or not I guess is better asked to professionals, but it seems to be what people here think at least. And it sounds plausible to me at least. By applying for ED you've put it in writing that they're top of your list, so there's little risk for them to keep you on hold and try to fish for better candidates first.

That being said, acceptance is acceptance, whether you get it in November or June makes no difference

it makes a huge difference seeing as how a november acceptance would save me nearly 8 months of wondering if im getting in or not and if they accept me in june i would probly have committed to another school by then anyway...can't put my life on hold for penn no matter how much i wanna go there

[«ě»]

Well, June is a bit of an exaggeration of course, if you haven't heard anything past April you're very likely on a wait list. But I can't see why you'd commit to a lesser school before April if you believe you have a chance at Penn, which I'd say you certainly do. Only reason I could see to that is big $$$ from some decent school.

[whitesupremacist]

Well, June is a bit of an exaggeration of course, if you haven't heard anything past April you're very likely on a wait list. But I can't see why you'd commit to a lesser school before April if you believe you have a chance at Penn, which I'd say you certainly do. Only reason I could see to that is big $$$ from some decent school.

if i don't get into Penn i'm gonna go to temple or villanova b/c i wanna stay in the area...so i guess it's fine to b on the waitlist and not commit to one of those schools since its not like i have to worry about moving to another place or anything by a certain date and needing to make a decision

[Catherine Morland]

If you're only applying to 3 places, apply ED. Highlight your commitment to Philadelphia and the community in your "Why Penn?". Your LSAT is in their range and you have a high GPA, so it would seem that you have at least a fifty-fifty shot.

[«ě»]

Oh, by all means, I did not mean to indicate that you shouldn't apply for ED at Penn. It was more that, even if you don't get accepted on ED you should still have a good chance during 'regular admissions'.

[bamf]

Well, June is a bit of an exaggeration of course, if you haven't heard anything past April you're very likely on a wait list. But I can't see why you'd commit to a lesser school before April if you believe you have a chance at Penn, which I'd say you certainly do. Only reason I could see to that is big $$$ from some decent school.

if i don't get into Penn i'm gonna go to temple or villanova b/c i wanna stay in the area...so i guess it's fine to b on the waitlist and not commit to one of those schools since its not like i have to worry about moving to another place or anything by a certain date and needing to make a decision

wow that would be a huge mistake
like I said, there are a bunch of schools that you can go to or three years and end up back in Philly.  You are pretty much autoadmit at Duke, and philly firms would be knocking down your door.

[whitesupremacist]

Well, June is a bit of an exaggeration of course, if you haven't heard anything past April you're very likely on a wait list. But I can't see why you'd commit to a lesser school before April if you believe you have a chance at Penn, which I'd say you certainly do. Only reason I could see to that is big $$$ from some decent school.

if i don't get into Penn i'm gonna go to temple or villanova b/c i wanna stay in the area...so i guess it's fine to b on the waitlist and not commit to one of those schools since its not like i have to worry about moving to another place or anything by a certain date and needing to make a decision

wow that would be a huge mistake
like I said, there are a bunch of schools that you can go to or three years and end up back in Philly.  You are pretty much autoadmit at Duke, and philly firms would be knocking down your door.

any school outside of philly is impractical for me at this point in my life due to personal circumstances

[Towelie]

Well, June is a bit of an exaggeration of course, if you haven't heard anything past April you're very likely on a wait list. But I can't see why you'd commit to a lesser school before April if you believe you have a chance at Penn, which I'd say you certainly do. Only reason I could see to that is big $$$ from some decent school.

if i don't get into Penn i'm gonna go to temple or villanova b/c i wanna stay in the area...so i guess it's fine to b on the waitlist and not commit to one of those schools since its not like i have to worry about moving to another place or anything by a certain date and needing to make a decision

wow that would be a huge mistake
like I said, there are a bunch of schools that you can go to or three years and end up back in Philly.  You are pretty much autoadmit at Duke, and philly firms would be knocking down your door.

any school outside of philly is impractical for me at this point in my life due to personal circumstances

You will never know until you apply. Focus on your personal statement and other essays and hope for the best.

[ljg]

i have a 169/3.90 gpa....should i retake the lsat or is this combo good enough for Penn seeing as how i'm applying early/ maybe binding ED? applying this fall. thx

I had a 169/3.87, applied regular decision (application was sent in mid-October), and was accepted. Write the why Penn essay and a killer personal statement- there's no reason why you wouldn't have a great shot!