I can truly empathize with you @tayloremcneeley589 as I was raised by my single grandmother who passed away my junior year of high school. I was fortunate enough to be taken in by a family friend. Needless to say I was very poor for those years... I realized quickly that the way to money wasn't in liberal arts degrees so I worked hard, studied finance, and was able to get a decent job out of college. No luck or easy break for me... Just went out and got it. Started off changing ink and paper at where I would eventually work. If it's money you think makes life easier, I can assure you it doesn't. Those people you think are rich are only rich in money. They have just as many problems, albeit different problems, problems they are...
I agree with everything you've written, but be careful against developing a mindset of victimhood and learned helplessness. Don't become a victim or feel bad for yourself. And certainly don't waste any amount of time worry about what other people have that you don't. If you want something in life and you're smart and hardworking, conscientious and patient, you can get it.
I think @6400 and @uhinberg359 hit the nail on the head. It's part of life, it kinda sucks, the rich are probably going to have some advantages... So what? Wealth doesn't buy hard work, IQ points, or your ability to achieve your dreams.
Don't feel bad about what is out of your control. Focus on doing you and you only! Who cares what pencils people use, what resources they have .... Just worry about you. I promise you will be much happier.
7Sage's entire philosophy is built around providing an affordable way to prep for the LSAT. So I'm happy you found us :)
Yes, it's very unfortunate, but law school and law prep is not much different than other areas of life: The rich have more opportunities and an easier time at a whole bunch of things.
Yes, it is you who responded to my sincere response with snide sarcasm. I merely pointed out to you that 7Sage is not the place for that, and you responded with more rudeness.
@uhinberg359 totally love your comment. I came from a really poor background also, but the mindset you are putting out is essential if one ever wants to dig out of the constraints of their class. It doesn't mean being ignorant of larger structural issues, as I can totally relate to OP. But it does mean finding ways to move forward despite it and resisting the urge to feel overly victimized, imo.
I meant it seriously, but if you want to answer with snide remarks and the like, 7Sage is not the place for you. Try TLS.
Suck it up.
Don't bother commenting on my post when you have nothing substantial to add other then, "Aw, that's life" Thanks!
Let's all be nice and get along. @uhinberg359 was trying to commiserate by agreeing with you. They weren't trying to be dismissive! We're just a very kind and loving community here so that's why TLS was mentioned as a place for any snide or mean remarks.
I can truly empathize with you @tayloremcneeley589 as I was raised by my single grandmother who passed away my junior year of high school. I was fortunate enough to be taken in by a family friend. Needless to say I was very poor for those years... I realized quickly that the way to money wasn't in liberal arts degrees so I worked hard, studied finance, and was able to get a decent job out of college. No luck or easy break for me... Just went out and got it. Started off changing ink and paper at where I would eventually work. If it's money you think makes life easier, I can assure you it doesn't. Those people you think are rich are only rich in money. They have just as many problems, albeit different problems, problems they are...
I agree with everything you've written, but be careful against developing a mindset of victimhood and learned helplessness. Don't become a victim or feel bad for yourself. And certainly don't waste any amount of time worry about what other people have that you don't. If you want something in life and you're smart and hardworking, conscientious and patient, you can get it.
I think @6400 and @uhinberg359 hit the nail on the head. It's part of life, it kinda sucks, the rich are probably going to have some advantages... So what? Wealth doesn't buy hard work, IQ points, or your ability to achieve your dreams.
Don't feel bad about what is out of your control. Focus on doing you and you only! Who cares what pencils people use, what resources they have .... Just worry about you. I promise you will be much happier.
7Sage's entire philosophy is built around providing an affordable way to prep for the LSAT. So I'm happy you found us :)
Good luck!
I mean, thanks for your reply. It is a bit naive to believe money doesn't make your life easier because that is simply not true in any sense. Wealthy people don't worry about the same problems or issues, and never are forced to, as those living under the poverty line.
"Victimhood" "Learned helplessness" are a bit offensive as well. It's apart of my identity, doesn't mean I'm ashamed.
Well, it's not a belief ... I used to be poor and now I have a very good job where money is no longer an issue. My life is not any easier than it was. I don't worry about paying my bills on time or having to worry about my next meal, but the money doesn't come for free, you know? The work is incredibly long and stressful. I've lost the love of my life. I've lost friends. I've probably taken 5-10 years off of my life. Developed an anxiety disorder..... I've made incredible sacrifices to get to any level of success. Point being that pain and suffering are pain and suffering no matter where you go in life. The sun won't bleach it, the tide won't wash it away, and no amount of money can solve ALL your problems.
Also, I'm sorry if I offended you. I wasn't saying you are those things. I'm just saying be wary of developing a mindset that infects you with those things. "I agree with everything you've written, but be careful against developing a mindset of victimhood and learned helplessness."
I was honestly just trying to help and I hope you consider what I've written and focus on doing you.
First, LSAC has fee waivers. If you are extremely poor as you say you are, you should have a high chance of being issued a fee waiver from LSAC = no CAS fee (savings of $100), 2 free LSATS (savings of $360), and an official LSAC review book (200 pages). Too boot, virtually every law school in the nation will give you an application fee waiver, meaning, applying to a law school is only the cost of sending your CAS report, which is $35 per school. Even the one school that doesn't automatically give you an application fee waiver (Stanford), will almost certainly give you a fee waiver if you fill out their fee waiver application (I have done this successfully twice).
Secondly, I am not sure why you only looking at the most expensive LSAT services; there are cheaper ways to study for the LSAT: 1) find someone to study with or borrow their materials; 2) some LSAT self-instruction books are rather cheap, and quite good. For example, the "LSAT Trainer" is $35, and I am sure you can get a used one for even cheaper. 3) there is endless free information online. 7Sage has videos of every single logic game on every LSAT, for free.
Third, there are programs that are designed for people exactly like you that are offered by law schools (usually during the summer). How do I know this? I was apart of one. UCLA has one. UC Davis has one. Several other schools have them, look for them. They are free, and are specifically for under-represented, or poor aspiring law school students.
While I strongly sympathize and relate with your situation, I do not agree with your analysis of the outcome of it. Indeed, you might have to work harder than some people that are privileged with money or connections. But many of us do it because we want to go to law school. I would encourage you to look beyond the problem, as you will never find the solutions in it.
OP, I totally understand where you're coming from and you are right.
I just want to have a side note in case you weren't aware, LSAC has an LSAC waiver which gives you 2 free LSAT takes and automatic fee waivers for certain schools, as well as superprep 2. If you weren't aware of it, you should try applying to see if they give you one! :)
Hey, man I feel your pain on the LSAT prep and law school expenses. I'm not from a wealthy family and don't want big law so I'm trying to keep costs as low as I can.
My advice for cheap LSAT prep would be to aquire the actual tests either used or through an act of internet piracy/civic disobedience against the LSAC monopoly depending on your perspective. Other than taking and blind reviewing those that the only prep I have found useful is the 7 sage core curriculum about $170 and especially the free logic games video explanations. I also got the Powerscore logic games bible, but would cut that in hindsight.
And I have a 172 that I am retaking hoping to push it a little higher for the potential scholarships. So its not like you need a ton of money to do well.
On the test where I got the 172 I switched to the pencil the LSAT sight provided because I liked it better than the box of Ticonderoga's I'd splerged on since I knew that their erasers worked. That stuff watches, pencils, ect. doesn't really matter. It's an outlet for the frustration and anxiety people feel when taking a test which determines their future; it's an attempt to have some additional measure of control over the test.
So those rich people spending thousands of dollars on an in person prep course are getting ripped off. It's not that the advice those tutors or teachers are giving isn't valuable. It's that you can get the same advice at a fraction of the cost online for free or from JY and that all the advice in the world does not make up for aptitude or hours and hours of practice.
It's harder for the poor to get those hours of practice in with a full time or longer job, but it is also hard for those who are rich and privileged and not used to long, grinding, and often boring work.
Don't use an admission consultant if you are worried about money. I'm not going to. They have a little more experience with the system, but you know what good writing is or know people who can be coerced to tell you what's good about your writing. And you have the internet for examples. TLS might be condescending and smug, but it's not useless for examples of workable law school resumes and essays. Law school admissions are shockingly predictable based on numbers so admission consultants have less to offer than for other graduate programs or undergrad. If you did not use an admissions consultant for undergrad why would you start now?
The price of Law School is ridiculous, but the scholarship game and the LSAT are your saving grace.
I meant it seriously, but if you want to answer with snide remarks and the like, 7Sage is not the place for you. Try TLS.
hey hey hey. TLS is a lovely place tyvm
Lol the last time I went there I was asking for advice on LSAT score and T-15 schools. Instead of giving advice the entire thread told me that "T-15 doesn't exist" and that it's "T-14" or bust. No one bothered to answer my question. They just spent the entire time telling me that T-15 is wrong and T-14 is right.
This is a huge issue at every level of education, and you're right, it absolutely isn't fair. That being said, 7sage is a much better value than most other options. I've spent less than $200 on prep and have seen my score go up significantly. If you buy some used prep books and use the free logic games videos, you'll give yourself a solid foundation and can eliminate costs. I used to be an SAT tutor, and at the end of the day the students who do the best are the ones who put the most time and effort into studying for the test. So ignore the noise about which pencil is best and which watch to use (unless you're into that, which is also fine, but definitely not necessary) and focus on controlling what you can control. And then when we're all lawyers we can work to tear down these and other systematic inequalities! ;)
I can truly empathize with you @tayloremcneeley589 as I was raised by my single grandmother who passed away my junior year of high school. I was fortunate enough to be taken in by a family friend. Needless to say I was very poor for those years... I realized quickly that the way to money wasn't in liberal arts degrees so I worked hard, studied finance, and was able to get a decent job out of college. No luck or easy break for me... Just went out and got it. Started off changing ink and paper at where I would eventually work. If it's money you think makes life easier, I can assure you it doesn't. Those people you think are rich are only rich in money. They have just as many problems, albeit different problems, problems they are...
I agree with everything you've written, but be careful against developing a mindset of victimhood and learned helplessness. Don't become a victim or feel bad for yourself. And certainly don't waste any amount of time worry about what other people have that you don't. If you want something in life and you're smart and hardworking, conscientious and patient, you can get it.
I think @6400 and @uhinberg359 hit the nail on the head. It's part of life, it kinda sucks, the rich are probably going to have some advantages... So what? Wealth doesn't buy hard work, IQ points, or your ability to achieve your dreams.
Don't feel bad about what is out of your control. Focus on doing you and you only! Who cares what pencils people use, what resources they have .... Just worry about you. I promise you will be much happier.
7Sage's entire philosophy is built around providing an affordable way to prep for the LSAT. So I'm happy you found us :)
Good luck!
I mean, thanks for your reply. It is a bit naive to believe money doesn't make your life easier because that is simply not true in any sense. Wealthy people don't worry about the same problems or issues, and never are forced to, as those living under the poverty line.
"Victimhood" "Learned helplessness" are a bit offensive as well. It's apart of my identity, doesn't mean I'm ashamed.
Well, it's not a belief ... I used to be poor and now I have a very good job where money is no longer an issue. My life is not any easier than it was. I don't worry about paying my bills on time or having to worry about my next meal, but the money doesn't come for free, you know? The work is incredibly long and stressful. I've lost the love of my life. I've lost friends. I've probably taken 5-10 years off of my life. Developed an anxiety disorder..... I've made incredible sacrifices to get to any level of success. Point being that pain and suffering are pain and suffering no matter where you go in life. The sun won't bleach it, the tide won't wash it away, and no amount of money can solve ALL your problems.
Also, I'm sorry if I offended you. I wasn't saying you are those things. I'm just saying be wary of developing a mindset that infects you with those things. I was honestly just trying to help and I hope you consider what I've written and focus on doing you.
Your story is interesting to me and I really appreciate you commenting. I'm sorry I sounded confrontational or just simply rude at first. I just forget the majority of people (even on here) will not relate to what I'm trying to explain. Stress, pain, and suffering are always there, and I suppose how you experience or react to such doesn't change much with how much money you have.
If it's not too personal of a question, did you mention any of the hardships in your life during your application process, or personal statement? It's something I'm conflicted about because of how you mentioned "victimhood" like, I don't want to sound like a pity party, just self-aware of the circumstances that have lead my life to here and how they differ me from others.
Idk.. I think the reason a lot of people think people on TLS are A holes is because they are more harsh but realistic when it comes to giving advice, but most of it is in good faith, it just comes off as snobby and elitist.
I agree there are dicks on there, but most of the regulars who post truly aren't.
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I can truly empathize with you @tayloremcneeley589 as I was raised by my single grandmother who passed away my junior year of high school. I was fortunate enough to be taken in by a family friend. Needless to say I was very poor for those years... I realized quickly that the way to money wasn't in liberal arts degrees so I worked hard, studied finance, and was able to get a decent job out of college. No luck or easy break for me... Just went out and got it. Started off changing ink and paper at where I would eventually work. If it's money you think makes life easier, I can assure you it doesn't. Those people you think are rich are only rich in money. They have just as many problems, albeit different problems, problems they are...
I agree with everything you've written, but be careful against developing a mindset of victimhood and learned helplessness. Don't become a victim or feel bad for yourself. And certainly don't waste any amount of time worry about what other people have that you don't. If you want something in life and you're smart and hardworking, conscientious and patient, you can get it.
I think @6400 and @uhinberg359 hit the nail on the head. It's part of life, it kinda sucks, the rich are probably going to have some advantages... So what? Wealth doesn't buy hard work, IQ points, or your ability to achieve your dreams.
Don't feel bad about what is out of your control. Focus on doing you and you only! Who cares what pencils people use, what resources they have .... Just worry about you. I promise you will be much happier.
7Sage's entire philosophy is built around providing an affordable way to prep for the LSAT. So I'm happy you found us :)
Good luck!
Yes, it's very unfortunate, but law school and law prep is not much different than other areas of life: The rich have more opportunities and an easier time at a whole bunch of things.
Yes, it is you who responded to my sincere response with snide sarcasm. I merely pointed out to you that 7Sage is not the place for that, and you responded with more rudeness.
I meant it seriously, but if you want to answer with snide remarks and the like, 7Sage is not the place for you. Try TLS.
@tayloremcneeley589 said:
@uhinberg359 said:
I meant it seriously, but if you want to answer with snide remarks and the like, 7Sage is not the place for you. Try TLS.
Suck it up.
Don't bother commenting on my post when you have nothing substantial to add other then, "Aw, that's life" Thanks!
Hey, let's not with this type of attitude please.
@uhinberg359 totally love your comment. I came from a really poor background also, but the mindset you are putting out is essential if one ever wants to dig out of the constraints of their class. It doesn't mean being ignorant of larger structural issues, as I can totally relate to OP. But it does mean finding ways to move forward despite it and resisting the urge to feel overly victimized, imo.
@tayloremcneeley589 said:
@uhinberg359 said:
I meant it seriously, but if you want to answer with snide remarks and the like, 7Sage is not the place for you. Try TLS.
Suck it up.
Don't bother commenting on my post when you have nothing substantial to add other then, "Aw, that's life" Thanks!
Let's all be nice and get along. @uhinberg359 was trying to commiserate by agreeing with you. They weren't trying to be dismissive! We're just a very kind and loving community here so that's why TLS was mentioned as a place for any snide or mean remarks.
@tayloremcneeley589 said:
@uhinberg359 said:
I can truly empathize with you @tayloremcneeley589 as I was raised by my single grandmother who passed away my junior year of high school. I was fortunate enough to be taken in by a family friend. Needless to say I was very poor for those years... I realized quickly that the way to money wasn't in liberal arts degrees so I worked hard, studied finance, and was able to get a decent job out of college. No luck or easy break for me... Just went out and got it. Started off changing ink and paper at where I would eventually work. If it's money you think makes life easier, I can assure you it doesn't. Those people you think are rich are only rich in money. They have just as many problems, albeit different problems, problems they are...
I agree with everything you've written, but be careful against developing a mindset of victimhood and learned helplessness. Don't become a victim or feel bad for yourself. And certainly don't waste any amount of time worry about what other people have that you don't. If you want something in life and you're smart and hardworking, conscientious and patient, you can get it.
I think @6400 and @uhinberg359 hit the nail on the head. It's part of life, it kinda sucks, the rich are probably going to have some advantages... So what? Wealth doesn't buy hard work, IQ points, or your ability to achieve your dreams.
Don't feel bad about what is out of your control. Focus on doing you and you only! Who cares what pencils people use, what resources they have .... Just worry about you. I promise you will be much happier.
7Sage's entire philosophy is built around providing an affordable way to prep for the LSAT. So I'm happy you found us :)
Good luck!
I mean, thanks for your reply. It is a bit naive to believe money doesn't make your life easier because that is simply not true in any sense. Wealthy people don't worry about the same problems or issues, and never are forced to, as those living under the poverty line.
"Victimhood" "Learned helplessness" are a bit offensive as well. It's apart of my identity, doesn't mean I'm ashamed.
Well, it's not a belief ... I used to be poor and now I have a very good job where money is no longer an issue. My life is not any easier than it was. I don't worry about paying my bills on time or having to worry about my next meal, but the money doesn't come for free, you know? The work is incredibly long and stressful. I've lost the love of my life. I've lost friends. I've probably taken 5-10 years off of my life. Developed an anxiety disorder..... I've made incredible sacrifices to get to any level of success. Point being that pain and suffering are pain and suffering no matter where you go in life. The sun won't bleach it, the tide won't wash it away, and no amount of money can solve ALL your problems.
Also, I'm sorry if I offended you. I wasn't saying you are those things. I'm just saying be wary of developing a mindset that infects you with those things. "I agree with everything you've written, but be careful against developing a mindset of victimhood and learned helplessness."
I was honestly just trying to help and I hope you consider what I've written and focus on doing you.
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@uhinberg359
First, LSAC has fee waivers. If you are extremely poor as you say you are, you should have a high chance of being issued a fee waiver from LSAC = no CAS fee (savings of $100), 2 free LSATS (savings of $360), and an official LSAC review book (200 pages). Too boot, virtually every law school in the nation will give you an application fee waiver, meaning, applying to a law school is only the cost of sending your CAS report, which is $35 per school. Even the one school that doesn't automatically give you an application fee waiver (Stanford), will almost certainly give you a fee waiver if you fill out their fee waiver application (I have done this successfully twice).
Secondly, I am not sure why you only looking at the most expensive LSAT services; there are cheaper ways to study for the LSAT: 1) find someone to study with or borrow their materials; 2) some LSAT self-instruction books are rather cheap, and quite good. For example, the "LSAT Trainer" is $35, and I am sure you can get a used one for even cheaper. 3) there is endless free information online. 7Sage has videos of every single logic game on every LSAT, for free.
Third, there are programs that are designed for people exactly like you that are offered by law schools (usually during the summer). How do I know this? I was apart of one. UCLA has one. UC Davis has one. Several other schools have them, look for them. They are free, and are specifically for under-represented, or poor aspiring law school students.
While I strongly sympathize and relate with your situation, I do not agree with your analysis of the outcome of it. Indeed, you might have to work harder than some people that are privileged with money or connections. But many of us do it because we want to go to law school. I would encourage you to look beyond the problem, as you will never find the solutions in it.
OP, I totally understand where you're coming from and you are right.
I just want to have a side note in case you weren't aware, LSAC has an LSAC waiver which gives you 2 free LSAT takes and automatic fee waivers for certain schools, as well as superprep 2. If you weren't aware of it, you should try applying to see if they give you one! :)
@vanessadfisher628 said:
@uhinberg359 said:
I meant it seriously, but if you want to answer with snide remarks and the like, 7Sage is not the place for you. Try TLS.
hey hey hey. TLS is a lovely place tyvm
:sunglasses: The LSAT sub-forum is a worthless graveyard but the rest ain't too bad.... ;)
@uhinberg359 said:
I meant it seriously, but if you want to answer with snide remarks and the like, 7Sage is not the place for you. Try TLS.
hey hey hey. TLS is a lovely place tyvm
Hey, man I feel your pain on the LSAT prep and law school expenses. I'm not from a wealthy family and don't want big law so I'm trying to keep costs as low as I can.
My advice for cheap LSAT prep would be to aquire the actual tests either used or through an act of internet piracy/civic disobedience against the LSAC monopoly depending on your perspective. Other than taking and blind reviewing those that the only prep I have found useful is the 7 sage core curriculum about $170 and especially the free logic games video explanations. I also got the Powerscore logic games bible, but would cut that in hindsight.
And I have a 172 that I am retaking hoping to push it a little higher for the potential scholarships. So its not like you need a ton of money to do well.
On the test where I got the 172 I switched to the pencil the LSAT sight provided because I liked it better than the box of Ticonderoga's I'd splerged on since I knew that their erasers worked. That stuff watches, pencils, ect. doesn't really matter. It's an outlet for the frustration and anxiety people feel when taking a test which determines their future; it's an attempt to have some additional measure of control over the test.
So those rich people spending thousands of dollars on an in person prep course are getting ripped off. It's not that the advice those tutors or teachers are giving isn't valuable. It's that you can get the same advice at a fraction of the cost online for free or from JY and that all the advice in the world does not make up for aptitude or hours and hours of practice.
It's harder for the poor to get those hours of practice in with a full time or longer job, but it is also hard for those who are rich and privileged and not used to long, grinding, and often boring work.
Don't use an admission consultant if you are worried about money. I'm not going to. They have a little more experience with the system, but you know what good writing is or know people who can be coerced to tell you what's good about your writing. And you have the internet for examples. TLS might be condescending and smug, but it's not useless for examples of workable law school resumes and essays. Law school admissions are shockingly predictable based on numbers so admission consultants have less to offer than for other graduate programs or undergrad. If you did not use an admissions consultant for undergrad why would you start now?
The price of Law School is ridiculous, but the scholarship game and the LSAT are your saving grace.
Good luck.
@tayloremcneeley589 wo wo wo, no need to get offensive.
@vanessadfisher628 said:
@uhinberg359 said:
I meant it seriously, but if you want to answer with snide remarks and the like, 7Sage is not the place for you. Try TLS.
hey hey hey. TLS is a lovely place tyvm
Lol the last time I went there I was asking for advice on LSAT score and T-15 schools. Instead of giving advice the entire thread told me that "T-15 doesn't exist" and that it's "T-14" or bust. No one bothered to answer my question. They just spent the entire time telling me that T-15 is wrong and T-14 is right.
I will never go back.
This is a huge issue at every level of education, and you're right, it absolutely isn't fair. That being said, 7sage is a much better value than most other options. I've spent less than $200 on prep and have seen my score go up significantly. If you buy some used prep books and use the free logic games videos, you'll give yourself a solid foundation and can eliminate costs. I used to be an SAT tutor, and at the end of the day the students who do the best are the ones who put the most time and effort into studying for the test. So ignore the noise about which pencil is best and which watch to use (unless you're into that, which is also fine, but definitely not necessary) and focus on controlling what you can control. And then when we're all lawyers we can work to tear down these and other systematic inequalities! ;)
c'est la vie, my friend :tired_face:
BTW I found it - I knew I read about it here on 7sage -- http://www.preprobono.org/
Amazing what JY and team are doing over here
@uhinberg359 Amen.
@uhinberg359 said:
@tayloremcneeley589 said:
@uhinberg359 said:
I can truly empathize with you @tayloremcneeley589 as I was raised by my single grandmother who passed away my junior year of high school. I was fortunate enough to be taken in by a family friend. Needless to say I was very poor for those years... I realized quickly that the way to money wasn't in liberal arts degrees so I worked hard, studied finance, and was able to get a decent job out of college. No luck or easy break for me... Just went out and got it. Started off changing ink and paper at where I would eventually work. If it's money you think makes life easier, I can assure you it doesn't. Those people you think are rich are only rich in money. They have just as many problems, albeit different problems, problems they are...
I agree with everything you've written, but be careful against developing a mindset of victimhood and learned helplessness. Don't become a victim or feel bad for yourself. And certainly don't waste any amount of time worry about what other people have that you don't. If you want something in life and you're smart and hardworking, conscientious and patient, you can get it.
I think @6400 and @uhinberg359 hit the nail on the head. It's part of life, it kinda sucks, the rich are probably going to have some advantages... So what? Wealth doesn't buy hard work, IQ points, or your ability to achieve your dreams.
Don't feel bad about what is out of your control. Focus on doing you and you only! Who cares what pencils people use, what resources they have .... Just worry about you. I promise you will be much happier.
7Sage's entire philosophy is built around providing an affordable way to prep for the LSAT. So I'm happy you found us :)
Good luck!
I mean, thanks for your reply. It is a bit naive to believe money doesn't make your life easier because that is simply not true in any sense. Wealthy people don't worry about the same problems or issues, and never are forced to, as those living under the poverty line.
"Victimhood" "Learned helplessness" are a bit offensive as well. It's apart of my identity, doesn't mean I'm ashamed.
Well, it's not a belief ... I used to be poor and now I have a very good job where money is no longer an issue. My life is not any easier than it was. I don't worry about paying my bills on time or having to worry about my next meal, but the money doesn't come for free, you know? The work is incredibly long and stressful. I've lost the love of my life. I've lost friends. I've probably taken 5-10 years off of my life. Developed an anxiety disorder..... I've made incredible sacrifices to get to any level of success. Point being that pain and suffering are pain and suffering no matter where you go in life. The sun won't bleach it, the tide won't wash it away, and no amount of money can solve ALL your problems.
Also, I'm sorry if I offended you. I wasn't saying you are those things. I'm just saying be wary of developing a mindset that infects you with those things. I was honestly just trying to help and I hope you consider what I've written and focus on doing you.
Your story is interesting to me and I really appreciate you commenting. I'm sorry I sounded confrontational or just simply rude at first. I just forget the majority of people (even on here) will not relate to what I'm trying to explain. Stress, pain, and suffering are always there, and I suppose how you experience or react to such doesn't change much with how much money you have.
If it's not too personal of a question, did you mention any of the hardships in your life during your application process, or personal statement? It's something I'm conflicted about because of how you mentioned "victimhood" like, I don't want to sound like a pity party, just self-aware of the circumstances that have lead my life to here and how they differ me from others.
@6400 said:
@tristandesinor505 said:
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You guy's are my community.
@6400
I'll be Troy (I'm totally a Troy)
Annie is such a damn babe
@tristandesinor505 said:
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You guy's are my community.
@6400
I'll be Troy (I'm totally a Troy)
Idk.. I think the reason a lot of people think people on TLS are A holes is because they are more harsh but realistic when it comes to giving advice, but most of it is in good faith, it just comes off as snobby and elitist.
I agree there are dicks on there, but most of the regulars who post truly aren't.
idk, just my view on it.
@tristandesinor505 said:
@vanessadfisher628 I think the difference is, to put this into LSAT terms, that there are SOME A-holes on 7Sage, but MOST are A-Holes on TLS.
(I don't actually believe this, I just felt like turning this into LSAT talk)
The 7sage community is an ideal community. TLS is the "gut punch and stick gum in your hair" reality.