…did not do Kira video interview Duke: signed up for scholarship interview as soon I got my admissions offer Don’t lose yourself in the admissions process – once you’ve sent the applications, don’t dwell on status checkers and Reddit updates. I lost so many hours lurking on the subreddit that could’ve been spent…
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Don’t be scared of a school’s “sticker price” - you’re not paying it! Apply even if it would take a huge scholarship for you to go. You never know!
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. (◕︵◕)
…Scholarship Tracker: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12jxokmaZ0IkKPfaNPruZNJ–ZvDm4iaOgIjnxBySOdo/edit#gid=1410080316 Personal Experience: I am an LSAC fee waiver recipient. Some schools had CAS fees covered through that. The schools that independently covered my CAS fee are: **Texas A&M, ASU LSAT Studied for…
Don’t stress about cycles, it is completely relative and unpredictable. Look at my scholarship from Seton Hall and my WL from Temple…
…have applied to more schools in the 15-25 range for better scholarship offers. Take some deep breaths! Rankings are arbitrary and will not determine your happiness. **You will attract what is meant for you. **
…only schools that I would consider attending with a full scholarship.
SC resident Aspiring healthcare attorney GPA addenda- late-diagnosed chronic illness Why I chose W&L: scholarship offer- stellar alumni network tight-knit community within the university & throughout the town amazing program with nationally recognized outcomes for graduates including federal clerkships & jobs that…
Make sure you have safety schools!!! Scholarships > Rankings
…off the waitlist. UCLA offered me an incredibly generous scholarship and I withdrew from UCI. I couldn’t be happier with my decision. Through family, friends, and trust in God, I found myself at a school that was the perfect fit for me. Being neurotic and anxious did nothing for me. Being calm and collected allowed…
…me first. I didn’t bother appealing since I had received a scholarship from Michigan and a Columbia A by then. TL;DR didn’t complete the Cornell interview due to sickness and got rejected.
LSAT 154 GPA 4.04 2023–24 cycle
Attending Washington University in St. Louis
…Don’t be afraid to advocate for yourself! When it comes to scholarships, be sure to ask adcomms to consider moving costs, books, living expenses, etc.
This process is a marathon, not a sprint. Apply to a few schools you know will give you a full scholarship or close.
You deserve all that you have worked for and more. Don’t be afraid to ask for scholarship reconsideration!!!!
…Statement Columbia: Optional Statement + Public Service Scholarship Essay NYU: Diversity Statement Michigan: Why Michigan, Optional Essay Berkeley: Optional Short Answer UCLA: Diversity Statement Georgetown: Top Ten, Diversity Statement LSAT Addendum (all) 156 -> 170
…all fee waivers that I requested. Did not negotiate any scholarships or write any LOCIs for the schools I was waitlisted at. Withdrew from WashU in late March - I interviewed in late Oct and was essentially ghosted. I had chosen a school already and elected to withdraw before receiving a decision.
…Got an email titled “Welcome to Pitt Law!” Received Scholarship info in the mail exactly a week later Tennessee: 2/8 Received a waitlist email just titled “The University of Tennessee College of Law” Wake Forest: 2/13 Received email titled “Wake Forest Law: Application Status Update” telling me my decision letter…
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