CAS updated on 2/9 with new 3.95 GPA, all decisions made after this date had this new GPA on file. Only a .01 difference so probably didn’t make a difference. Lots of leadership positions on campus, research positions & published article, regular degular on-campus job Would definitely say that I had a consistent…
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Admitted to Columbia UniversityEssays+Additional Info Below Yale - Wrote 250 on Qur’an translation. Stanford - Wrote the optional 250 on teaching a class. Harvard - Nothing extra. Columbia - Nothing extra. UChicago - Nothing extra. NYU - Applied to Furman Public Policy Scholars (was rejected for Furman and RTK, despite not applying for RTK…oof).…
LSAT: Took the last paper test in 2019, so my study tips are probably irrelevant now. Take as many practice tests as possible! Apps: Applied to most T14 and my state school/undergrad, where I was offered full tuition (didn’t include here for fear of doxxing). Didn’t apply to NYU because living in NYC was not my top…
Apply early if possible. I wish I had, so that my aid negotiation/deposit/withdrawal timeline wasn’t so fucked. At this rate, going to have to commit to NYU before I get Columbia offer, which could’ve been higher, or at least the same, which would let me more meaningfully consider the school. Look up the Kira…
Let it all work out
What I wish I had done: applied earlier (just so I could have had a more peaceful winter and heard back earlier) applied to more places, and ESPECIALLY t14s that are more scholarship generous than my schools (duke, uva, michigan, penn, etc) Spent more time on PS (especially for hls i basically submitted first drafts…
I wrote a why x/equivalent essay for Penn, UVA, Berkeley, Michigan, Duke, and Vandy. I worked hard to create a cohesive narrative that pulled together some of the disparate threads of my resume and answered why law, why now, and why me. I really wanted to make sure that my materials together painted a good picture…
Now that my cycle is officially over, I’m going public for those applying in future cycles! Thrilled to be attending CLS :^) Best of luck, and don’t let this process make you question your worth. App Materials, Supplementals, & Context: Wrote “Why X” statements for CLS, NYU, UVA, Berkeley, Michigan, Duke; “core…
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I took the LSAT once and figured my time would be better spent working on essays. I think as long as you’re happy with your score(s) and realistic about the chances, there’s no need to retake. I wrote a 2-page PS and 1-page DS for all schools. I had 3 LORs: 2 academic and 1 work. If the school offered me interview…
Hi everyone. So I applied to UCLA, Harvard, Stanford, NYU and Penn but withdrew due to my ED contract with Columbia. I also received a very weird email from Georgetown at the end of November essentially saying nothing other than that they would give me a decision after February. I withdrew from Georgetown as well.…
If you think you can squeak out just a few more points then please retake and apply with the best app you can! Use 7Sage if you can. Definitely do the optional essays but only if you feel that you can write a STRONG essay in response to the prompt. I think I provided a pretty weak why X essay for UVa and Duke and I…
numbers open the door, narrative gets you in. it’s a long and trying process–take care of yourself and remember you can do it! :)
R&R’ing in 2024-2025. LSAT Score History: 165 - November 2023 169 - January 2024 175 - April 2024 Apply early. The January test date is borderline too late if you want an admit. I was already rejected to many of my schools by the time I posted a 175 in April. I emailed LOCIs with the updated score to the higher…
I’m doing well this challenging 2020-2021 COVID cycle, and I think my softs really helped me out. In March 2021, I will receive my PhD from a top-20 philosophy program, and my work has received recognition in print and via external grants. I received a full scholarship for my undergrad education at a top-40 national…
Never expected these results - I am beyond excited to attend YLS! A few notes: I believe a key to my success was my strong focus on a specific area of law (reflected in internships, extracurriculars, leadership roles, etc). I emphasized this focus in every writing component of the applications.- Submitted 2-3 LORs…
Apply early (pre-Thanksgiving) if your affairs are in order and it’s the best app you can give, craft some incredible essays, and bet on yourself. You are not doomed post-Thanksgiving though. I did not apply to any more safety schools since UVA accepted me in September. Find a trusted friend, professor, mentor,…
softs: undergrad hnrs major, master’s degree + int’l fellowship lots of on-campus leadership, ccn (lol) alum but don’t think it really mattered possibly cool internship experience(s), worked while doing apps (WE ~1 year) fairly strong personal statement (spent a LOT of time on it), avg supplementary essays, bad yale…
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