A case when hoping to transfer is warranted?
I have a low GPA (3.4) and a good LSAT (170), not URM. I applied in late jan/early feb with a 165 and got WLed at 4 t20s (including a t6). I believe my softs and writing carried A LOT as my stats and application timing was not optimal. I got my 170 in during my June retake. A day after my June score release, I got of a t30 waitlist.
I would be VERY happy to graduate from my t30, but I also obviously would have loved to have gotten into t14.
So i have 2 options: I go with my t30. IF (big IF) I am at the top of my class I will shoot my shot and apply to transfer.
OR I can reapply with my 3.4, 170, and early application. Unfortunately I've used all my LSAT attempts so the 170 is set.
My worry is if I reapply, I will get the exact same t30 results. Maybe some more t14 waitlists, but with both my stats below median I cant bank on any As. I don't want to reapply if my results will be about the same.
I know people say don't go in hoping to transfer, but looking at the LSD data I think my cycle exceeded my expectations this year, and if I R&R I don't see it getting any better.
What would you do?