Originally felt weird making my stats public and sharing it, but I honestly feel like it’s better to have good karma and give people the same resources I’ve been using. Mental health issues in undergrad, super splitter, just hoping for the best!
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Admitted to George Washington UniversityDon’t spend every second of you day on LSD or reddit, I regret making this mistake. Decisions will come when they come, and literally nothing you can do to change that.
Take the money. Apply early. Be intentional prepping for the lsat. Learn how to type faster for exams. Work on your mental health before the first semester.
Not a bad cycle overall. I got waitlisted more than I was expecting. Some advice: show interest! If you would consider a school and hold it above another school, then go to interest meetings and schedule meetings 1:1 with admissions people.
Baffling cycle. Utterly delighted with the outcome, though. Above all: Listen to the Navigating Law School Admissions podcast https://law.yale.edu/admissions-financial-aid/jd-admissions/connect-us/navigating-law-school-admissions-podcast.
My essays were not great, and I may have applied too late to make it into the top schools! Luckily, I wasn’t set on a T14, wanted to remain in the Richmond area, and am debt averse, so U of R was the perfect option. Good luck, everyone!
“I wish it need not have happened in my time,” said Frodo. “So do I,” said Gandalf, “and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”
Essays are important! I know they are annoying, but, important non-the-less. Do them! Schools love it when you show real interest. Top ranked schools know they are great with the ranking, show them what makes them unique to you.
My wisdom is yes, it is worth taking the LSAT again. I learned through this process that even a couple of points make a really big difference when it comes to scholarship money. So study a little harder and take it again. (◕︵◕)
4.0 in MA, President of my dept. and grad student of the year Bilingual Significant volunteer experience abroad Experience teaching abroad and locally (focus on first-gen/ESL) PI goals related to experience
Evaluate the career services and writing programs at schools you’re considering. Those are hands-down the 2 most important things for post-graduation success.
Applied with a 3.84 and GPA increased after first semester senior year. I transferred after my first year at a big public school to a tiny liberal arts school I took the LSAT 3 times, with one cancel, and two kept scores
It’s okay for everything not to go to plan. You don’t NEED a 170+ LSAT and a perfect, stacked resume. You need persistence and hard work. You’ve got this!
Advice for 16high LSAT applicants shooting for a T-14: Apply to as many schools as you would actually consider going to. It’s going to be a gamble so increase your chances by having many options! All it takes is one A :)
literally, like, don’t check your statuses every day. it’ll just make you upset. not to sound like a sorority recruitment chair, but just be your most authentic self in apps. the schools meant for you will accept you.
Be courageous and apply to that school you think is out of your reach. I did and it worked out! Also, triple check your personal statement and include a program that you like at the school in your personal statement too.
i have no idea i’ll let you know when i have decisions
Spend more time studying for the LSAT than you think. As long as you are still learning, you should still be studying. Take good care of yourself and take as much time off as you need between undergrad and law school.
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