if you take the LSAT for the first time in 2018 apply then instead of two years later in a global pandemic lol apply as early as you can would be my biggest recommendation. put T3 softs as I’d won a prestigious Man of the Year award at my undergraduate school, available for all students by nomination. Maybe a…
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Admitted to Pennsylvania State - Penn State LawLots of apps = lots of work/time preparing apps… Fee waivers saved my wallet and sanity! Buy Ann Levine’s law school admissions book… Listen to Mike Spivey’s podcast for advice… Use all online admissions “sources,” but know when to leave them, have patience, and let the decisions come (@LSData - the tornado of data,…
resume included study abroad- capital defense paralegal for three years President of clubs and member of many leadership positions published thesis and manual for PD URM, first generation, multilingual took LSAT three times, 151, 156, 158 final Did all optional essays and contacted schools for phone conversations,…
Based on this difficult cycle and my stats, I wouldn’t have guessed for the outcomes I received. UNC was a long shot, and so were my other T25s, most of which are WLs. I’m just glad I shot my shot even if I was rejected. Super excited to be going to Carolina, and hope my page helps someone in future! Best of luck to…
ᕙ(▀̿ĺ̯▀̿ ̿)ᕗ Optional/Why X: Columbia**, Michigan, Northwestern, Georgetown, Vanderbilt, North Carolina, Notre Dame,**** Arizona State, UC Irvine, Illinois, William & Mary, Richmond, Penn State, Cincinnati, ****West Virginia **
It’s super easy to obsess over status checkers, Reddit, and LSD (I’m guilty of it) but try to enjoy your life as well. You’re going to get into the right place for you! Congrats on even applying- that’s more than a lot of people ever do. Good luck and if you haven’t heard it today, I’m proud of you.
If they let you write Why X in your PS or in the application itself, write it out (or at least think it through) because it can help you figure out why you like the school other than ranking or employment rate. Don’t be scared, you will get into your dream school. I believe in you!
I hope you appreciate yourself for how far you’ve already come. For how graceful you carried yourself through the different seasons of your life. For the strength you held yourself with through every challenge that you had to face. For the hope you kept up during uncertain times.
Use the 509 reports and the LSAC website data for school acceptance rates based on LSAT/GPA. I used LSAT Demon to study. Their scholarship estimator will give you important info about likelihood of scholarships based on your numbers. Apply early in the cycle. Good luck!
taking time between undergrad and law school = coward just ask for more money lol just take practice lsats shoutout to cornell for the quickest response time (by far) whatever the opposite of a shoutout is it goes to vanderbilt, nyu, and virginia - lazy bums
Save up early bc apps are insanely expensive without fee waivers Start studying for the LSAT like a year in advance and if you can work with a private tutor, DO IT Listen to podcasts/absorb as much material about law school admissions as possible
Scholarships are weird and take a long time for some schools. Be patient and do good research to see which schools are historically generous with aid. Did not have much luck negotiating but I only tried for the University of Maryland.
Shoot your shot, they can’t say yes if you don’t apply. Also, don’t apply to schools you won’t go to even if they send you fee waivers and invitations to apply. It’s a waste of time and energy for everyone, trust me I just did it
Just give your best. That is all anyone can ask you for.
Apply to any and every school you have an interest in (ask for fee waivers), see which schools accept you, weigh the scholarships with the prestige that each school carries, and then make the best decision for your future.
Wrote “Why X”’s for my top choice schools, diversity statements when they were accepted (not a URM but Southeast Asian), and a GPA addendum. Initially applied with 15high LSAT. Retook in January with current score.
I’ll try to update my thoughts on all school decisions as they come… NYLS: Originally waitlisted but the school emailed back the next day saying it was a mistake. Felt like a lowball scholarship considering my other offers. UMiami: Had to wait until February for scholarship. Heard they don’t negotiate but try to…
Shoot your shot. Have backups. Just like in life, don’t expect much. You can’t control where you get in, but you can definitely control what you make of the opportunity at a place that decides to show you some love.
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