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Admitted to Cornell UniversityPhD from tier 1 research institution in social sciences field, related to legal career goals. AmeriCorps, PI internships, volunteer posts.
thatrandomgirl left no wisdom for posterity… (◕︵◕) GULC date disappeared-2/25, still marked as complete UChicago UR3 - 2/18 UR4 - 3/8
Took LSAT 3 times: 169 -> 170 -> 180 Undergraduate and Masters degree in economics KJD Attended T50 undergrad on full-tuition scholarship
If you have all of your materials ready, apply as soon as possible! Also, do not apply to as many schools as I did - it was a mistake.
take care of yourself when applying or you will lose (or gain) 20 pounds
Wrote no Why X essays. Only did Georgetowns Top 10 (did fav books) Did not fill out any financial aid after getting Harvard A
Crazy cycle and overall super happy with my results. I’ll prob come back here to talk about advice but for now… GO BRUINS!
Don’t give up hope if your cycle doesn’t start out perfectly - mine didn’t end until May. LOCI really can make a difference!
For some reason I can’t change the info for Columbia, but I was put on reserve (basically waitlisted) at Columbia on 2/15/22
Just graduated from NYU law a few months ago. NEVER COUNT YOURSELF OUT
Write those “Why X” essays. Seriously. Every single school I got the WL at (so far) were ones where I didn’t write one.
Write your optionals! I was really lazy for most schools and paid the price.
“Do not allow people to dim your shine because they are blinded. Tell them to put on some sunglasses…” - Lady Gaga
Breathe, it’s gonna be fine.
Get off this website and touch grass. Did not write Why X or optional essays for any school and really wish I had!
emphasize your strengths and acknowledge your weaknesses! you don’t need a typical pre-law background to succeed :)
First, I’m applying the 24-25 cycle with a GRE only. Assuming I get off of 0 waitlists (as I write this, I have at least 6), it would probably be time to retake and reapply with an actual LSAT. Don’t use Blueprint unless your diagnostic is already 160+. I’m going to use LSAT Demon to try assuming I don’t get one…
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