Self-study
I clicked on the "Consulting Admissions" ad on 7Sage and saw the $3,000 - $8,000 price tag. I'm absolutely floored. Who can afford these price tags? I am sure the team did a due diligence on the market and have a SWOT analysis somewhere that points at the feasibility of these prices. (Well-- I assume this is the case!) But peeps like me? Heck, I'm using my healthcare benefits rewards program to pay for the 7Sage subscription. (Every step counts!)
At first I felt intimidated. I have to compete against people that can afford ultra professional consulting? But then reminded myself that some people can very much pay $3k and still not get an acceptance to their dream school (ouch). Others don't pay anything and get scholarships (goals). These are competitive and unpredictable cycles. Who knows what next year will look like.
To this I say: Amor fati, my fellow applicants!
**If you're able to afford these prices, please DM me if you're hiring. Or would like to sponsor.
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I've never met an admissions consultant who offered information worth the price tag.
Is this a guaranteed service?
life is pay to win, why would the lsat be any different 🫠🫠
@parmesan I suppose my shock came from realizing that there's a group of people (at least a significant amount to make an entire service) that CAN afford these prices. It put into perspective what "paying to win" even means. One thing is to know that obtaining support matters, the other is seeing the actual price tag.
This is why certain people that p2w are often confused when poor people with zero income, facing houselessness like me, manage a 170+ lsat. You don't have to p2w. You can, but studying works.
You likely don't need a consultant, especially if you're not interested in attending the top of the top schools. But yes this process is pay to win!
@Connorlsattutor I've been reading how brutal this cycle was and my goal is a T20. I will see how far I get before I organize a "pls help me get into law school" group project with friends in a shared Google Doc.