<p>Assume that I have a 3.8 GPA (it might improve, but I'm not incredibly hopeful): how obscene of an LSAT score is necessary? What would help in the way of "intangibles"? Would it be easier or more difficult for me as Harvard undergrad?</p>
<p>And, no, I don't (and won't) take the easiest classes or the easiest concentration -- law school is not a definite for me, and I do hope to actually gain an education at some point. My GPA will probably remain imperfect for that reason. Anything else to do?</p>
<p>Unless you have URM status, from looking at the numbers graphs, the "magic number" for HLS is a 174 and your GPA appears fine. While I do think that you will gain an advantage from being an alumna of Harvard College, I would consider it a positive "soft" factor that will get you over the threshold rather than being a decisive advantage that places you at the head of the pack. </p>
<p>I cannot stress the importance of the LSAT enough. From looking at graphs there is a significant difference between 170-172 and 174.</p>