…networking etc. but you have an uphill battle). When to retake and when not to. I personally struggled with this and this is the ultimate advice i can give. if you are able to get into a regional school that realistically can get you the career you want, there is no need to retake. If you personally want to be a…
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Admitted to Case Western Reserve University…twice, scraping by a couple more points my second time. Retaking a 172+ score is extremely risky. You’re not only risking the possibility of doing worse, but the schools can also see your full LSAT report (with all the tests/scores you’ve had). The Deans of Admissions at HLS and YLS both had similar sentiments in…
…LSAT and got a 157 and 152 respectively. I wasn’t going to retake because its expensive and I was losing hope, but I’m glad I did. I think my score boost and my LSAT addendum could have had a really good impact on my outcomes - so if you can retake, I would really think about doing so - especially in the summer/fall…
…plan at best. Be careful (and strategic) if you decide to retake and reapply. I was pretty accurate with my predictions, the only real surprises were the Pepperdine A, Baylor WL, and W&M R. Turns out I was wrong about a waitlist there (lol). Unless you’re biglaw or bust, follow the money. Most schools are not worth…
…your essays early. If you’re waiting on a recommender or retaking the test late, fine! But have everything else 100% ready to send. Don’t be afraid to apply to law schools as an older, non-traditional student with gaps in education history and/or mediocre work history! My GPA was low thanks to dropped classes and…
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