…just so you can submit in September. I submitted early because I started early, but most schools sent me decisions around the same time they sent them to October and November applicants. Personal Statements Write a genuine personal statement about a moment or topic that is important to your story and your goals.…
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Admitted to Wake Forest UniversityAsk for fee waivers, I was only told ‘no’ twice. Apply early and widely. Look at the NALP and ABA Employment reports and base your decisions on where to apply and attend on those. Assume you will be an average student and make sure you’re ok with the average outcomes for the schools you consider. EVERY part of your…
…what separate you from other applicants. Ultimately, my decision came down to UCLA, Michigan, Duke, and Virginia. I loved all four of their environmental programs. Virginia came in with the lowest scholarship offer of any of my acceptances, and UCLA was just a little too far away from home, so it became a battle…
…all of our options so that we make the best possible decisions that will allow us to achieve our goals. As such, I hope the following advice will help you navigate this process with less stress: The LSAT does not define who you are, nor does it define how smart you are. Once you have a score in the upper 150’s, it…
…and got it up to 170. Fordham and Georgetown made their decisions right before I got the new score. Updated schools on my new LSAT and started receiving more decisions. Biggest advice would be to ask for fee waivers. Every school that I asked gave me one. Should’ve asked them all, it doesn’t hurt if they say no.…
…drop to 170 from last crazy cycle. I applied somewhat early (October-November) but I have not received anything back as of 12/10. I am from an okay, well-known (top 25) undergrad with an A minus average. (Funny how it looks bad as a 3.66 but feels better to say A minus average??) so wish me luck besties. Checking in…
…living in a place like Atlanta, Charlotte, or Nashville. Decisions and Final Thoughts: Take advantage of the LSAC forum for fee waivers. Also, UNC has a need-based fee waiver request form. I had a salary reduction due to Covid and I was granted a fee waiver. That rejection was tough because I was practically at the…
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