You only need 1 :-) Reddit is full of people who have no idea what they’re talking about. Trust your advisors, listen to podcasts by adcomms, and BE. YOUR. SELF!!! Don’t overthink it. Be clear, concise, and genuine. Those three things are the key to any successful application. Note: It’s very natural to feel like…
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Admitted to University of Florida (Levin)woah… doozy of a cycle. WRITE AN LOCI TO UVA IF ITS BEEN OVER 3 MONTHS SINCE YOU SUBMITTED!!!!! Also attach a Why UVA statement to your application.
You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.
submit your apps early* lol (◕︵◕) waited until Dec/Jan for most apps for new LSAT result.Better to apply early with your bad scores than late with your good- ones! Write academic addendum and then email them with your updated score. Personal statements, diversity statements & optional essays mean* EVERYTHING *if…
I wish I applied to schools earlier and less sporadically. The earlier you get accepted, the more time you have to learn from students and admin & negotiate scholarships. Plus, some schools can take three or four months to get back to you, which leaves little turnaround before deposit deadlines. Aim for finishing…
Key Notes/Reflections: Got into the cycle a bit late (took the LSAT in November, submitted most applications in December)- Felt that I had a really strong Diversity Statement, solid Personal Statement, and good LORs I have a misdemeanor from within the past year, which definitely tanked my chances Couple this with…
Military experience seems to be a very useful “x-factor” in applications. Don’t self select, if you want to go to a particular school, apply. Maybe you get in, maybe you don’t, but it’s worth it to know where you hit your ceiling. Lastly, don’t stress too much about the whole process. Draft your essays, complete…
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One of my loved ones reminded me recently how proud they are that I am taking this first step, and I (a random internet stranger) am proud of + admire all of you. Truly, **we worked hard to get here and will do/are doing what we can for applications. Sending good vibes! And I am manifesting that your application…
3 THINGS Shoot your shot. If you scored below your consistent PT range maybe consider retaking (don’t let people on Reddit bully you into retaking though) Keep calm this is a marathon, not a sprint. If someone that applied at the same time as you gets in and you don’t that does not mean you’re out of the running.…
I am extremely pleased with my outcomes despite this hellish cycle. Knowing what I know now, I would’ve applied more broadly, specifically blanketing the t25, probably. I didn’t get my initial “first choice” but I definitely am going to a school that I feel will meet my goals and needs and turned out to be a great…
This cycle was historic. For many, it could only be described as hell. Please, do not base your own beliefs on how you will perform off this year. While the next few years will be difficult, I can’t imagine them being near as competitive. I’m incredibly thankful to be attending one of my favorite law schools from…
I have wanted to go to Notre Dame for as long as I can remember (my dad is alumni and would constantly take me to football games and pep rallies). It was extremely hard to turn down Florida and their full ride, but I wanted to take a risk and go to my dream school even though it is more expensive. Additionally,…
Extremely grateful for the decisions I have received and for being done with this process. If I had to start this cycle all over again, I would have cut down my school list. Although I received fee waivers to every school I applied to, there was never a realistic chance I would have attended some of these schools.…
I put myself as T4 softs because I’m KJD and most of my resume items are typical undergraduate activities: legal internship, lab research, TA position, and club leadership. However, I am a first-generation college student with 2 majors (STEM + business-related), which maybe helped me standout a little bit, but…
You only need one A!! Dont compare yourself to others, you have your own path and all you need is for one good school to take a chance on you and give you the opportunity to thrive there! Super humbled and grateful that I got into my dream school with lower stats, you can do it too! Dont count yourself out because…
Some random advice: Try for an early A at a safety, even if your application is unpolished. Look for info on LSD to find which schools historically respond early. Once you bag an early A, just skip any school that’s worse - save time, money, stress. Also serves as a proof of concept that your personal statement is…
Trans/nonbinary student, background in activism and nonprofits. Did really strongly in the first half of college, did somewhat poorly in the second half—ultimately won a couple of awards though. Took a year to heal (lol) and become more of a functioning adult. Strongly recommend taking a year+ if you feel the…
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