<p>Hi. So here's the story. </p>
<p>One of my good friends at undergrad top-tier LAC just won a Truman scholarship (very prestigious for those who don't know). She's also been accepted as a 2010 White House Intern. Her first choice is Harvard, which is also my first choice. </p>
<p>I don't really know about her grades and LSATs, except that I'm certain she has a 3.7 (I have a 3.73 and she's ahead of me in rank). I'm not certain about her LSAT, but last year when she took a cold practice with me i.e. neither of us even knew what sections were on the test or how much time we got, she scored a 165, with her worst section being logic games which I hear is the easiest to improve.</p>
<p>We've talked about law school a little bit, and she's very nervous about getting in. With her credentials, is she more or less guaranteed a spot at Harvard? If so, does that hurt my chances? Will they be less willing to take two from the same school? </p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>And my LSAT is a 173, but I’m sure that when she studies she’ll easily be in the 170 range</p>
<p>3.73/173 isn’t getting into Harvard, even if your friend doesn’t apply.</p>
<p>Thanks. The LSAT was the cold score though, so I could raise it a bit to the mid-high 170s with study.</p>
<p>And if not Harvard, what should I be shooting for? My grades this semester will improve my GPA to the high 3.7s (3.78 or so). And what about her and her chances for Harvard? Is her LSAT just too low even with her other stuff?</p>
<p>This reeks of a competitiveness, so I’m not really comfortable answering questions about her. With a 3.78 and a 173+, you’ll have a decent shot at HLS.</p>
<p>Also, next time you want to say that was your “cold score,” don’t say “my LSAT is a 173.” The latter implies that you actually took the test and scored a 173. I hope you realize why.</p>
<p>If you scored a 173 without ever looking at an LSAT I’m sure that with studying you’ll be able to hit at least a 175. </p>
<p>Also, don’t worry about your friend. Whether or not your are both applying from the same school with make no difference on whether each of you get in (in the grand scheme of things).</p>
<p>3.7/165 won’t get her into Harvard. Someone with 3.8/175 and no extracurricular & internships would beat her easily. Truman and white house internship would only help the applicants on the edge, and she’s not even at the edge yet. No worries. If she improves her LSAT to 173+, then she has a good chance of getting in, but that won’t affect your chances at all.</p>
<p>this type of effect is negligible if there at all for harvard law. 10% of the incoming class or something absurd like that is from harvard undergrad. they really do look primarily at stats</p>
<p>If you are at a "top-tier LAC then no. Answer your own questions, stop looking for empty affirmations.</p>