This such a stressful process - you are worthy !! Some of the under review/timeline data is wonky because I took the February LSAT and told some schools to hold until they received the score.
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Admitted to Brooklyn Law SchoolBreathe. It will take some time to hear back but stay patient. Go to the gym, read, write, watch movies, do whatever you need to keep your mind active, and help the time go by faster.
Went into the process being okay with a lot of debt, came out of it realizing that a full ride in a market I want to be in means a big deal to me. Did not write any LOCIs whatsoever.
LSAT 155 GPA 3.74 2022–23 cycle
Admitted to American University
Not the greatest test taker ever, but was still able to get many acceptances. Life experience is important too – do well on the LSAT, but don’t forget about the rest of the picture.
do not apply after january, do not assume your lsat score before taking it, do not assume you will get A. put your head down get good lsat score, apply to enough schools have fun
Try to visit schools and picture if you could see yourself living there. It’s 3 years of your life, so the choice of school can go beyond just the school itself, it’s life too.
Wrote diversity statement, gpa addendum, character and fitness addendum. All were of high quality, reviewed by multiple people and worked on tirelessly for months on end.
You’ll never regret giving it your best! Also, apply early. Even if it works out, the stress of waiting until the very end to apply and receive decisions isn’t fun.
Get applications in earlier if you can (I didn’t, and it was my biggest regret through this process). And take a deep breath. You’ll get where you need to be.
Engage and demonstrate interest through meetings with admissions officers, student ambassadors, and info sessions
Why Xs for: Fordham, NYU, Columbia (integrated small one in CUNY PS) Wrote DS CLS WL decision rendered 3/29. Additional FLS URs: 4/20/21 & 4/22/2021
first gen, low income, URM Got fee waivers from UConn, Emory, and Temple. All other schools (except Howard) did not have an application fee.
Honestly, I have to say one thing if there wasn’t a max at $400,000 on the scholarships amount that I am able to input, they would be higher.
Wrote personal statement on being first in my family to go to law school, wrote GPA addendum for first semester GPA weighing down average
studied for LSAT using the LSAT Trainer book by Mike Kim – might not be for everyone, but it’s only $50 and it really worked for me!
Don’t apply to reaches unless it’s free. Otherwise you’re paying to help them lower their acceptance rate and boost up the rankings.
Living for free in Atlanta and attending Emory at 67% off – it was too good to pass up, as someone originally from Atlanta.
Shoot your shot, you never know what may happen and simply be your authentic self!
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