Northwestern 210 vs Berk 150? Northwestern 210 vs Berk 135? SCHOLARSHIP RECONSIDERATION -WashU initial 234k 1/30 -Gtown initial 150k 3/11 -Submitted recon 3/13 with WashU full+ -Gtown recon DENIED???? 3/25 I see now that they had already deduced that I likely had WashU. You need to use an offer that they are not…
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Admitted to University of Notre DameThe earlier you can start planning and setting goals for your future the better. Knowing that I wanted to go to law school even before my first day of undergraduate helped me prioritize school and my GPA throughout my college experience. Also, real-world EXPERIENCE is worth its weight in gold. Beg, borrow, and…
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…
Study for the LSAT at least 2 years before you plan on applying…
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.
My advice would be apply for all the optional scholarships, and write every optional essay. This was a tough cycle, but I think my strong written materials were my biggest asset. I believe this set me apart from other candidates with similar stats, both in admissions and later in the scholarship process. I chose SMU…
You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.
Take a deep breathe. Numbers are important but they’re not everything. Make sure you polish up your personal statement–it is one of the most important parts of your application. Don’t take advice from people online that have no real experience. Use resources like Spivey or other websites that have admissions…
T2 softs and Ivy undergrad. Didn’t write Why X essays, but wrote other optional essays. Included a non-traditional diversity statement (meaning I didn’t talk about race) and a pretty wild academic addendum. I know for a fact that my essays and interviews were what got me very far in the admissions process- spend a…
Track LSAT studying by counting hours. Start early. Try to prep your personal statement before Sep. 1. Stay off of Reddit. Go for walks.
This cycle has been whack for my buddy, highly recommend taking a time machine so you can apply prior to covid stay frosty
Columbia: EOCI 2/20/22 Chicago: UR3 11/17/21, UR4 1/18/22, LOCI 5/2/22 NYU: LOCI 2/1/22 (after midnight ET, so 2/2 by ET) Penn: LOCI 3/24/22 UVA: LOCI 12/29/21, EOCI 2/1/22, WL form 4/29/22 Duke: Changed to ED 12/7/21, UR3 12/14/21, EOCI 2/1/22, LOCI 5/1/22 UCLA: LOCI 2/2/22 GULC: LOCI 12/29, EOCI 2/1/22, EOCI…
Don’t settle. I had no T14 A’s on my first cycle with a 177. There is no need to rush into a school that you do not want to attend just because it is the only option currently available. Take a year and reapply. Based on the 10+ waitlists I have been on, waitlists are the same as R’s. This is not just a numbers…
To all my low-income, first-generation black applicants: Trust yourself! Do not be afraid to ask for what you deserve. I know my success relative to the circumstances of my peers puts me in that top tier. I asked for a fee waiver from every school and a CAS waiver from many. I asked for RUBY I asked for Mordecai I…
I’m just really going for it right now you guys. Like, fr, February applicants rise. I retook the LSAT in January ‘25 after my first attempt in November ‘24 and did not do better to both my surprise and dismay. Soooooo, we’re applying with the score we have! I will R&R if my cycle goes poorly, but there’s no point…
study for the lsat longer than you think you need to, ask everyone you trust to critique your personal statement, pick recommenders who care about your success, apply for the fee waivers, and shoot your shot. during your interviews, smile. After your interviews, send a thank-you email to your interviewer. In a…
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…
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,…
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