I originally listed myself as having T4 softs, but as my cycle unfolded and I reflected on my background and essays I felt that T3 was probably more accurate. All listed scholarship figures are merit aid only. Yale - solid Y250 Stanford - solid 3 Songs Optional, wrote LOCI after a few months of silence Chicago -…
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Admitted to Vanderbilt UniversityI ended up getting into my dream school, so my cycle ended up perfect for my goals. I could’ve done much better though had I retaken the LSAT. That would be my one regret from this cycle. My diagnostic was a 167 and I barely studied for my 171. (Well, and not taking undergrad grades seriously ). But hey, it all…
You can do anything, anyone who says differently is projecting. I’m a big believer in open source so I am here to be a data point. I also believe that inherently without having a detailed profile of an applicant, you cannot possibly understand why they got into the school. We are all so much more than numbers. This…
Softs: Teach for America- Coach youth sports Getting a MEd in curriculum and instruction Part-time jobs for nonprofits (in college and now as second job) Student government stuff Club sport + black belt in martial art founded a non-profit research interned at a state agency, legal non-profit, and for a union Random…
It is very easy to take all of these decisions personally because your application is so personal, but for the love of god try to take it on the chin and move on. This process is extremely hard and demoralizing. You will be okay!!! Your R’s, A’s, and WL’s do not define you!!!! Your success is not determined by the…
Save your energy (and money!!) – don’t apply blanket T14 if you know most of those schools don’t have what you’re looking for! It was more worthwhile for me to spend time working on unique written materials for each school rather than sending more generic Why X/Background statements to a ton of different places. I…
**I’m not asking you to forget your dead. I’ll never forget mine. I lost 50 brothers the night that Mance attacked the Wall. But I’m asking you to think about your children now. They’ll never have children of their own if we don’t band together. **(◕︵◕) The Long Night is coming and the dead come with it. No clan can…
Show adcomms that you are not a robot, and if you’re a robot, use AI and pretend to be a human. Also, be careful with the status checker button. You might become addicted to them and they can cause anxiety. I will show you what I mean. Here is a real dialogue from the movie Donnie Darko: Dr. Lillian Thurman: How are…
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Dearest @badgirlsclub, ’Tis with a heavy heart that I doth writeth this message. Whilst I value our kinship, thy constant berating and insults doth wound my heart and maketh me feel worthless. I prayeth that we may forge a friendship founded upon kindness and mutual regard. Know that I careth for thee, but I must…
Apply early and broadly and never be afraid to send a scholarship reconsideration email. After strongly considering Berk and Mich, personal life circumstances intervened that made it difficult for me to leave SoCal. Still have no regrets about applying to 20 schools because it gave me a better idea of my worth and a…
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…
Unless you have superior softs, a 174+ with a 4.0, it’s going to be a hard run. Start very very early. If you’re in the midst of studying like crazy and the LSAT you get will not get you into the tier you want or believe you can achieve then discard the score. I increased my LSAT from 158 to 166 to 171. I chose to…
Take your time my friends. If you’re questioning whether you should retake the LSAT, do it. No rush to go to school. Don’t take LSAT study advice (e.g. _ hours per day for _ months). You know yourself and what works for you. Relax and build your own routine. Make LawSchoolTransparency your best friend. Pay attention…
I chose to apply to these schools because they mostly fit into these descriptions: moderate class sizes, reasonably robust support for tax and business law, and not in Chicago, NYC, LA, or SF (trying to avoid extremely expensive areas and major metros). I also have a spouse who will be working which restricted…
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…
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