If you are a veteran take your shot regardless of test scores/GPA The GRE is a good option for veterans if you do not like the LSAT Reach out to veteran support agencies or groups that help with admission processes
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Admitted to Case Western Reserve UniversityHad a law school epiphany in November 2020, took the January LSAT, submitted the bulk of my applications in Feb/early March (haha kill me right?), and now I’m here praying for death with all the rest of you psychos.
Do every optional zoom, every optional essay, every optional interview. go to every admitted student’s day you can. i had no clue each school would actually differ in terms of culture, academic rigor, etc.
TFA High school Physics teacher 2 years in Alamo, TX Middle school STEM teacher 1 year in San Antonio, TX Father of 2 Diversity Statement (Chicanx) LSAT addendum (multiple takes 153->158->167)
LSAT 157 GPA 3.96 2023–24 cycle
Attending (Part-time) Loyola Marymount University—Los Angeles
Don’t sell yourself short, you can do this. It doesn’t matter how old you are. It doesn’t matter how long it takes for you to get through your journey. Believe in yourself and your abilities.
Unsolicited Fee Waivers from - Ohio State UChicago Duke Alabama GWU (even tho app is free) University of Denver Arizona State University of Utah University of Washington USC Gould NYU Temple
Tier 3 Softs: First-gen, low-income; prestigious merit scholarship; T10 Undergrad Submitted diversity statement and optional essays. Applied later in cycle (December-January apps)
June 2022 - 151 Applied to Northern Illinois University and University of Toledo with my 151 November 2022 - 158 I tried to be as detailed as possible for my fellow neurotic folks.
Dedicate yourself to the exam and apply early (don’t rush your written materials but work on them far ahead of time).
Apply earlier than I did.
Don’t shoot for the highest ranked schools. Shoot for the schools where your stats are above the median. You’ll get scholarships and will have smaller debt.
“Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty.” - 26th President of the United States of America
LongGrotesqueDachshund left no wisdom for posterity… (◕︵◕) Except this: it’s all fucking random. Also being old and wise actually does help.
apply before February
Make sure you put the effort into the LSAT as best you can, it really is worth it and the extra attempt I did saved me 100k+
USD A was with previous LSAT score of 159 Nebraska called me before emailing. My advice is to apply as early as possible.
Idk i don’t have any words this cycle doesn’t make any sense 😭 ill fully update when im finished. don’t give up i guess!
Write at least 1 optional essay if there is one Standardize the formatting of all your documents (minus the resume)
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