It’s all in God’s plan. No matter what you believe, God or not, there is some divine force guiding you right where you need to be. Do all you can do to the best of your ability and if the result isn’t to your liking, there is a force much more powerful than you at work. Recognize what you can control and what you…
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Admitted to University of Florida (Levin)Beans and rice is such a great meal. It’s cheap, easy, delicious, and nutritious. You can make it in whatever form you find the most satisfying; personally, that’s kidney beans cooked in chili powder served with white rice and topped with cheddar cheese. This is my wisdom to depart and I hope you will reflect and…
Apply early and, if you can’t, consider delaying a year. Write the optional essays. Convincing schools that you will attend if accepted is important. Do not underestimate the power of crippling debt. Life changes all the time, but looming, inextinguishable debt is constant and will haunt you. When in doubt, take the…
I think I likely underperformed, but the C&F issues definitely came back to bite me. I think my advice would be you are better off waiting a few years with WE than applying as a KJD, especially when there are negative aspects in you application (Low GPA or C&F). Show growth and maturity rather than say it in you…
si es para ti, nadie te lo quita bet on yourself!
Wish I blanketed T-14 and applied to fewer safeties. Write all optional essays/supplementals early and revise several times. Do your research and show your interest in the schools you like best. Write LOCIs right at 12 weeks regardless of holiday breaks. Negotiate as many scholarships as you can. Thank your…
May your curse in life be that your hard work is constantly mistaken for talent.
This was a really difficult cycle. I definitely do not think my stats/outcomes are reflective of how a typical cycle goes. Also: Don’t marry yourself to one university. Apply to many, you will be surprised which ones you end up liking. I did not see myself attending Vanderbilt, but I am so glad I decided to apply.
Apply early in the cycle. Essays do matter (as evidenced by my results compared to my LSAT). Take care in every aspect of the application and ensure that your package tells a complete, compelling story. Do the optional essays. Be personable in interviews and always convince them that you want to go to their school.
Grad degree from FSU in Information Science, 2 years professional experience as Reference Librarian. Personal statement on importance of research and goal of becoming a law librarian. Feb LSAT was my first, looking for a longshot big scholarship to somewhere this cycle. If not, next cycle is where I’m headed!
UnwrittenLikeableOcelot left no wisdom for posterity… (◕︵◕) I’m going through this process now. All I can say before I get a complete set of results is be nice to folks throughout the process of applying! We are all stressed about it, but at the end of the day, I think we all want the best for each other.
lol don’t apply with the gre Went from all Ws and Rs to a strong cycle
Approximate time to hear back from schools (Class of 2028, assuming you applied right when apps opened): September: Arizona State, Baylor U, WashU- October: UGA November: Florida (Levin), USC December: UCLA, UMN, Notre Dame, SMU, Texas A&M, UNC, Utah February: Duke March: UT
Write those Why X essays… They make a big difference in terms of acceptances vs waitlists and scholarships offers. Apply to more reach schools than I did– you never know what’ll happen! Don’t doom scroll on Reddit. Make the best decision for YOU, even if it’s an unpopular one.
Some schools will see the value you bring through your application and some won’t. Some schools that you thought were guarantees, aren’t. Some schools you thought were a longshot, weren’t. Have faith in the process and know you’ll end up where you are meant to be. Peace and Love
(◕︵◕) Once you send, it’s in the hands of whatever god you pray to, and that should be comforting. Best of luck and know that everything will work out and one decision does not a cycle make! Colors are so fun okay byeeee 🤸🏻♀️
LSAT 169 GPA 3.99 2023–24 cycle
Admitted to University of California—Los Angeles
always have faith in yourself!!! you can get into a T14 without a 170. write some killer essays and get your apps in as early as you can but also when you feel confident in them (it’s okay to not have them in as soon as apps open - you are not late and not behind).
Applied to every school under the sun because I was hunting that sweet $$$$. Take advantage of fee waivers. No special softs, but strong public service resume, solid recommendations, and creative essay topic. Proud to have two T14 A’s in the cycle from hell.
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