Hello Hello, I fully acknowledge that my stats are low for most of the schools that I applied too, but something that I’ve learned is that you should never EVER self-select yourself out of an opportunity. If someone wants to tell you no then they have every right to do that, but you should make them tell you. 10+…
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Admitted to University of South CarolinaIt’s easy to get tired of the cycle (I know I have), just try to remember why you wanted to go to law school in the first place and keep pushing till the end!
I would recommend writing a ‘Why X’ essay for schools you are very interested in, particularly if you are below median (see my WL offers). The only exception here for me is W&M. William & Mary - Wrote Why X. WL on 2/21, invited to interview for admission on 2/29. They were straightforward about most admissions off…
After your first LSAT, dont take a study break. You will be at the height of your LSAT knowledge after that point Studied With Kaplan. No improvement from diagnostic to test day. Studied with Adept LR. Two point improvement Lowest PT 159- Highest PT 171 Aug 24- 160 Nov 24- 162 Only applying in the South/Southeast +…
For advice, the best I can say is don’t apply late in the cycle like I did. Had I been able to take the LSAT earlier and apply earlier, I could have maybe gotten into some schools where I was waitlisted and rejected. My top choices where I was accepted were Washington and Lee, Kansas, Wisconsin, Idaho, and Florida…
Don’t apply in February and March like I did. I realized how much of a difference applying early makes AFTER I submitted apps to four schools. Probably just going to retake LSAT and reapply this fall, assuming no acceptances this cycle. Edit: just kidding I got into my top choice, and I was only rejected from my…
Your personal statement, and Why X statements I personally belive are crucial. Write them once, then rewrite them, then get a trusted source to look over them (Mine was a Notre Dame Alum who is my neighbor) and then rewrite them again. I went through almost 4 drafts of my personal statement, and my Why X for each…
Apply wide. Really wide. Embarrassingly wide. Then let the dust settle and make the smartest boring decision available. Prestige is a fine thing until you’re paying for it with money you don’t have chasing outcomes that aren’t guaranteed. The humble path taken confidently beats the prestigious path taken anxiously…
My advice is threefold: Retake the test: a few more points could make the difference between a waitlist and an admission, or a scholarship over sticker price. Keep your expectations low: This is a long, slow process full of high and low points. Try not to go crazy. Decisions will come. It’s just going to take…
Don’t tell me the sky’s the limit when there are footprints on the moon
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End of Cycle Recap Chose where I wanted to apply based on location, alumni network, and job placement. . . . in that order- Tried to find schools where I was at or slightly below one or both medians to apply to Visited UofSC twice before deciding to commit there and not R&R I used 7Sage for the LSAT and while I did…
Nontraditional Student, 31 years old. Wrote a GPA Addendum as my CAS GPA included classes from over a decade ago. My GPA since coming back to school is a 3.91. Work experience is a lot of restaurants, a couple of political campaigns, and two years in advertising (commercial production). C&F: Misdemeanor arrest from…
I’m glad I wore my heart on my sleeve. I wish I hadn’t panicked and doubted so much. I’m glad I retook the LSAT late in April - it led to my top choice acceptance. I wish I’d known “optional” certainly does not mean “optional”, thank you very much. Advice: be passionate but not obnoxious, and don’t compare yourself…
I have ~1 year WE in the mortgage industry. I’ve also worked 20-30 hours/week in retail and foodservice jobs throughout highschool and undergrad. STEM major from a large public university. Was part of a few clubs and had one leadership position. If you have any questions or want to reach out, you can find me on…
I know there is not a lot of info on super low GPA high LSAT splitters so I am going to document my journey here. Background Info: I took the LSAT once in June of 2024 and scored a 164- I also have a Paralegal Certificate that I obtained after undergrad and got a 3.66. Currently a legal secretary for the state for 2…
APPLY EARLY AND MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SAFETY, TARGET, AND REACH SCHOOLS! Also pls be nice to yourself during this process. You are applying to law school and that is pretty epic!
I’m proud of you! This entire process is time-consuming, stressful, and exhausting. Whether you’re reading this at the beginning of your journey or near the end, I am proud of you. You are more than capable of getting this done. You’ve got this! All we need is one, but we will get more
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