…in March. Got notice via status checker and then received scholarship via email - negotiated via their admit email - withdrew based on admin issues- DePaul - email - scholarship info was included - was told they would not negotiate and evening does not give out full scholarships Yale - email directing me to status…
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Admitted to Howard University…celebration event (undergrad) - ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship NCCCMA Scholarship Public Service Scholarship I also had a media appearance where I was interviewed by a major news outlet in 2021 for something new and cool I had done regarding racial justice. I added this to my resume under a “media appearances”…
…retake the LSAT (preferably 160 and up) or win competitive scholarships [i.e., MMSP, Mcdonnell, Earl Warren, SEO Law, etc.]. Don’t get me wrong; I was super proud of myself for being waitlisted at top schools with a 145. However, I think I was a bit unrealistic, but it worked out, so do what you want with that…
…and speak to my interest/why law. When it comes to scholarships, know your worth and do not be afraid to ask a school for more money. It is in their best interest to have great candidates attend, graduate, and be successful attorneys. If you want it, be respectful, have back-ups and support for your asks and go for…
…east coast but have lived in Cali since 2020. Conditional scholarships are a bad deal but look at the numbers in terms of who lose them each year if you have to take one. Howards scholarships usually are conditional on being in the top 50% of your class. Hopefully they drop this stipulation in the future. Please do…
…table. It can amount to tens of thousands of dollars in scholarship money or admission to a dream school. Use the free advice from professionals in the admissions game. Military people should use Service To School, however, be mindful of who is helping you and the limits of their knowledge. Use websites like Law…
…they won’t, but they totally did. Also apply to outside scholarships! Another benefit to applying to early is I was just twiddling my thumbs from Nov-April, nothing to do but wait. Some hobbies I suggest: pick a random NFL team to follow, kiss some strangers, learn Spanish, make ravioli, write shitty poetry, etc.…
…it was a better fit for me, I enjoyed their ASW and the scholarship made it enough for me to attend 😇
LSAT 154 GPA 4.04 2023–24 cycle
Attending Washington University in St. Louis
…Don’t be afraid to advocate for yourself! When it comes to scholarships, be sure to ask adcomms to consider moving costs, books, living expenses, etc.
You deserve all that you have worked for and more. Don’t be afraid to ask for scholarship reconsideration!!!!
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