Ultimately, this was an easy decision. As a PI applicant, my goal for the cycle was NYU or Berkeley. I am exceedingly fortunate to have received a full ride at Berkeley and after being rejected for RTK, it was a no-brainer to attend.
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Admitted to University of Southern CaliforniaSofts and a cohesive matter so much more than you think.
As a fellow international (Asian female) who attended undergrad in the U.S., was an R&R applicant who was initially accepted nowhere, and have c&f issues: Shoot your shot! Retake the LSAT if you need to, don’t give up!
Submitted with a 3.80, Fall grades increased it to 3.83, Spring Grades to 3.85. Go Terriers! I loved my visit to BU which was the big decisive factor for me. I’m still going to ride some WL’s though (HLS and Mich).
Wrote all Why X available & DS on growing up a broke (white) girl from rural area Top Tier Undergrad, Top Tier Masters Mid-late 20s the most T3 of T3 softs (D1 athlete, AmeriCorps service / law-related WE)
Take the LSAT seriously, grind your essays, connect with your LOR writers. The school you go to determines your career outcomes.
No additional essays except: UVA Activities and Interests - did it essay style Why UVA Why Berkeley Cornell - just the short Why X required in application Georgetown Top 10 Why Michigan Stanford 3 Songs
Oct 163 –> Nov 171 my #1 piece of advice is to ask for fee waivers! almost all of my waivers were solicited. i asked for them in september even though I hadn’t taken the LSAT yet and had really good luck
Apparently T16-T27 schools (minus USC) hate me lol
apply earlier for peace of mind
Wisdom is forthcoming depending on how I do lmao.
Plan: In early May, send columbia LOCI http://apply.law.columbia.edu/status May 15 cornell deposit deadline so send LOCI before
Listen to The Sisters of Mercy, Autopsy, New Order, Morbid Angel, Immolation, Type O Negative, Bauhaus, Virgin Prunes, Mercyful Fate, Razor, Dua Lipa, Alien Sex Fiend, Hikaru Utada, and Pestilence
International student with US undergrad (big ten) Wrote why X for all T-14 schools If Cornell’s interview invite “recommend” you to take the Kira within 10 days, it actually means REQUIRE. :/
First generation college and professional student Decent softs: leadership positions, volunteer work with voter registration, congressional internship. Goal is graduating with minimal debt.
Hardly anyone knows what they’re talking about. I think it behooves you to be yourself in your applications. The reward will be acceptance to a program that reflects who you really are :)
Get your best possible GPA and LSAT. Write about what makes you who you are, discuss your identity. Apply early. Apply to lots of T14s. Negotiate your aid, communicate your needs.
3.9low before fall semester GPA increase Why essays for UVA, Duke, and Cornell Core strengths essay for Penn Supplemental essay for Michigan Video for Georgetown
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