Has anyone made their final decision on where to attend this fall? Let us know so we can cheer for you! Could use some vicarious joy to offset all the anxiety of this season.
So, tell us all where the 7sage diaspora is headed in August!
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Harvard. Officially committed a few days ago.
UC Irvine :blush: :smiley:
Put down my deposit at UVA Law!
UChicago! I just wrote about it too :)
I'll be attending University of Michigan Law School. I paid my deposit today and have removed myself from all the waitlists except Harvard which I might stay on just to know, but probably will remove myself from too.
Final results
LSAC GPA: 3.81
LSAT: 172, 180
Yale: Ghosted(permanently as far as I can tell)
Stanford: Rejected
Harvard: Waitlist
Chicago: Waitlist
Columbia: Accepted
NYU: Waitlist
Penn: Waitlist
Michigan: Accepted$150,000
Virginia: Waitlist
Duke: Accepted $150,000
Northwestern: Waitlist
Cornell: Waitlist
WUSTL: Accepted $150,000
Heading to the University of Texas at Austin! :)
JUST decided. Hoping to hear back from them about a financial aid appeal, but I'm going either way.
It was tough deciding between them and Northwestern (because of NU's prestige), but I want to practice in Texas, so that's what ultimately pulled me. Also, I'm a Florida boy and the weather would kill me.
Anyone else going to UT? :)
Heading to WashU!
Applying next year :)
So, BUMP !!!
Accepted and going to Capital Law School in Columbus, Ohio :smile:
I thought this meant you had decided! Can't wait to hear from you! I am all CUNY all the way in the end. That fellowship is no joke and I feel good about my choices.
@aaronkeegan92975 said:
Likely no where; unless one of my 7 waitlists decides to move lol
I still believe! I have a gut feeling, you’re going to get in off one of these lists and it will be awesome.
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@aaronkeegan92975 said:
Likely no where; unless one of my 7 waitlists decides to move lol
It's still early. :P
@nicolassaw861 said:
Unless I get a miracle Yale, Chicago, or Duke acceptance with some aid it will be WUSTL for me!
Hard to say no to a free JD.
Truth. And they are a great school. Seriously loved my visit there. Eat some STL bbq for us! Congratulations!!
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@marine4life6798246 said:
I thought this meant you had decided! Can't wait to hear from you! I am all CUNY all the way in the end. That fellowship is no joke and I feel good about my choices.
Haha false alarm. No, I think I'm 99% sure I'm retaking and waiting a year.
But yayyyy CUNY!! They are lucky to have you!
May I ask why you're retaking or if you have any advise for those that are going to take it for the first time?
Of course. I only took the test once in December (wasn't ready until then) and while I was super happy with my score (it was right in my PT average), I didn't feel like I maxed out yet. I was still improving up until test day. And then because of taking December LSAT and life things, I ended up not applying until the very end of January and some in February. This cycle was extra competitive and I think the late apps really hurt my chances at several schools. So I'm planning on going back to studying, taking again in June and/or September, and then re-applying in October so I can beat the crowd, and possibly even apply ED somewhere.
Basically, I feel like I didn't totally put my best foot forward this year - I actually sent in most of my apps while I was sick in bed with the flu lol. Literally 101 degree fever and sending out apps because I was up against the deadlines haha. I was crossing my fingers there weren't massive typos. So I felt like I slightly underperformed this year. And if I raise my LSAT score just a bit and apply early, I could be in the running for much more significant acceptances and scholarships. So that's my goal!
@8166 said:
Accepted and going to Capital Law School in Columbus, Ohio :smile:
Woohoo! You did it!
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@gracetangca361 said:
Put down my deposit at UVA Law!
Yes!! Congrats!
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@aaronkeegan92975 said:
@marine4life6798246 said:
Heading to the University of Texas at Austin! :)
JUST decided. Hoping to hear back from them about a financial aid appeal, but I'm going either way.
It was tough deciding between them and Northwestern (because of NU's prestige), but I want to practice in Texas, so that's what ultimately pulled me. Also, I'm a Florida boy and the weather would kill me.
Anyone else going to UT? :)
Congrats! That is my top choice heading into applications this fall (believing I'll hit my LSAT goal haha)! Question. So far through what you have seen and heard from others, what did UT seem to stress the most with what they wanted to see in applicants?
I'd say law schools have like 80-90% overlap in terms of what they're looking for in applicants. So it's tough to say. From my vibe, they seem to lean on the more conservative side of law schools (maybe not the most since, well, it's Austin), so I'd recommend having a 3.7 GPA and at least a 168 LSAT and you should be fine. And of course write decent essays. :)
@stormhur181 said:
@marine4life6798246 said:
@nicholasthomas127 said:
@marine4life6798246, Really glad to hear you've committed and are happy, plus NYC is a great place to learn about law. Do you know if there's a list of schools offering fellowships?
I don't know! I applied to CUNY as a safety/CUNY is pretty well regarded in the NYC PI sphere. They offered me the fellowship, I didn't apply knowing it was there.
I have some worries about going somewhere so low-ranked but/and the people I talk to make it seem that this is going to be a good experience...and I am going to graduate almost 100% debt free thanks to my savings and the money they are giving me, a huge boon when it comes to PI.
My best best friend is in her 3L at CUNY right now. She got the pro bono scholars award and took the bar in Feb this year and is interning full-time at the ACLU nationwide right now.
She did her first summer at the Hague in The Netherlands and has done other amazing work.
Everyone I know from CUNY (granted they are all people she hangs/studies with) are brilliant. They are all extremely radical in their politics. So, if you would likely be made uncomfortable by studying law at a school that would love to abolish prisons, be mindful of what you're getting yourself into. If you're into it radical stuff, then come hang with us after you start there! Haha.
Keep in mind you won't be learning corporate law. So, big law will not be in your future (but if you got into CUNY then I assume you know that already).
I actually know the 2 3L's this year who have that fellowship and it has really helped them. They're both Pro Bono scholars like my friend; 1 is in South Africa for her final semester and the other is at a trans* rights organization.
They set you up to do very well in the NYC PI area, especially in the public defender space. But, it will definitely be a bit of a battle since those jobs are still super competitive. Go there, do well and I'm sure you'll flourish (and be debt free).
I appreciate this SO MUCH. I feel excited about CUNY. The many people I know who are CUNY lawyers are doing awesome things. But ever since I started spending more time in the internet prelaw world in my LSAT prep I've been worrying somehow I'm shooting myself in the foot. It aligns very much with my goals and I am very much aware of the radical stuff. I got protested not that long ago at the admitted students day! (I mean, not me personally, but still.) It was a ride but it feels very familiar. Thank you so much and I'm psyched to become a...whatever CUNY's mascot is (the flaming antifa's?)
@marine4life6798246 said:
Heading to the University of Texas at Austin! :)
JUST decided. Hoping to hear back from them about a financial aid appeal, but I'm going either way.
It was tough deciding between them and Northwestern (because of NU's prestige), but I want to practice in Texas, so that's what ultimately pulled me. Also, I'm a Florida boy and the weather would kill me.
Anyone else going to UT? :)
Yes!! If you want to practice in TX, that is top notch. Congratulations!!
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@marine4life6798246 said:
@nicholasthomas127 said:
@marine4life6798246, Really glad to hear you've committed and are happy, plus NYC is a great place to learn about law. Do you know if there's a list of schools offering fellowships?
I don't know! I applied to CUNY as a safety/CUNY is pretty well regarded in the NYC PI sphere. They offered me the fellowship, I didn't apply knowing it was there.
I have some worries about going somewhere so low-ranked but/and the people I talk to make it seem that this is going to be a good experience...and I am going to graduate almost 100% debt free thanks to my savings and the money they are giving me, a huge boon when it comes to PI.
My best best friend is in her 3L at CUNY right now. She got the pro bono scholars award and took the bar in Feb this year and is interning full-time at the ACLU nationwide right now.
She did her first summer at the Hague in The Netherlands and has done other amazing work.
Everyone I know from CUNY (granted they are all people she hangs/studies with) are brilliant. They are all extremely radical in their politics. So, if you would likely be made uncomfortable by studying law at a school that would love to abolish prisons, be mindful of what you're getting yourself into. If you're into it radical stuff, then come hang with us after you start there! Haha.
Keep in mind you won't be learning corporate law. So, big law will not be in your future (but if you got into CUNY then I assume you know that already).
I actually know the 2 3L's this year who have that fellowship and it has really helped them. They're both Pro Bono scholars like my friend; 1 is in South Africa for her final semester and the other is at a trans* rights organization.
They set you up to do very well in the NYC PI area, especially in the public defender space. But, it will definitely be a bit of a battle since those jobs are still super competitive. Go there, do well and I'm sure you'll flourish (and be debt free).
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@stormhur181 said:
UC Irvine :blush: :smiley:
Yesssss!! Congrats!
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@8166 said:
Accepted and going to Capital Law School in Columbus, Ohio :smile:
I grew up in Bexley- very cool.
@redentore3337783 said:
@leahbeuk911 said:
@redentore3337783 said:
@leahbeuk911 said:
@marine4life6798246 said:
I thought this meant you had decided! Can't wait to hear from you! I am all CUNY all the way in the end. That fellowship is no joke and I feel good about my choices.
Haha false alarm. No, I think I'm 99% sure I'm retaking and waiting a year.
But yayyyy CUNY!! They are lucky to have you!
May I ask why you're retaking or if you have any advise for those that are going to take it for the first time?
Of course. I only took the test once in December (wasn't ready until then) and while I was super happy with my score (it was right in my PT average), I didn't feel like I maxed out yet. I was still improving up until test day. And then because of taking December LSAT and life things, I ended up not applying until the very end of January and some in February. This cycle was extra competitive and I think the late apps really hurt my chances at several schools. So I'm planning on going back to studying, taking again in June and/or September, and then re-applying in October so I can beat the crowd, and possibly even apply ED somewhere.
Basically, I feel like I didn't totally put my best foot forward this year - I actually sent in most of my apps while I was sick in bed with the flu lol. Literally 101 degree fever and sending out apps because I was up against the deadlines haha. I was crossing my fingers there weren't massive typos. So I felt like I slightly underperformed this year. And if I raise my LSAT score just a bit and apply early, I could be in the running for much more significant acceptances and scholarships. So that's my goal!
Awesome, sounds like you got your best foot forward now :) Just curious, how long did you study for to get your goal score?
Oh sorry, just realized I didn't answer your Q about advice for first time takers.
I studied for roughly 9 or 10 months. I think I started around March/Feb of last year. I will admit though, I didn't study hardcore that whole time. It was off and on for several months. I started with the PS bibles and that didn't help a ton. Signed up for 7sage after a couple months on my own and started making more improvement then. So I would say maybe 4 months of sporadic studying and about 5 months of focused. Started at 155 diagnostic.
Most of my advice would be signing up for 7sage, so you're ahead of the curve already haha. Also setting a study schedule to keep yourself on track. Decide how many days per week you're going to study, and pace yourself. Don't overdo it or you'll burn out. If you ever find your scores dropping and frustration building, take a few days off. The brain needs time to relax. I work full time and decided that I would take 1 weekday evening off per week. (Fully off, I'd either do something fun with friends or something relaxing like going to a movie. Unplug the brain and rest.) Saturdays I did a PT and maybe started BR but that's it, and Sundays I would do the full BR and then set it aside. I made sure not to overdo it on the weekends, and still do fun things with friends so that I could relax and be refreshed. I utilized my lunch breaks when I could (would walk to the library and take a timed section or do a couple LGs) and recognized my limitations: mainly, about 2 hours per evening was usually my max and doing anything past 10pm wouldn't be productive. Time away from studying is important to not overdo it and burn out. Meditation also seems to help a lot of people that deal with test anxiety, Headspace is a good app to get into it.
I think that's about it for my advice!
@marine4life6798246 said:
I thought this meant you had decided! Can't wait to hear from you! I am all CUNY all the way in the end. That fellowship is no joke and I feel good about my choices.
Haha false alarm. No, I think I'm 99% sure I'm retaking and waiting a year.
But yayyyy CUNY!! They are lucky to have you!
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