In my why school X essay, I have mentioned specific research topics for several professors because they are in a field that I am interested in pursuing. These are not topics that are mentioned in the school's website; I had to do some research to find them. I don't specifically mention their published papers in the essay, but I did get the information from reading their papers. Do I need to document those sources (the papers) in the essay? I searched the discussions but haven't seen anything on this. I don't want to look silly, but I certainly want to credit where I found the information to avoid any kind of plagiarism. Thoughts? Also, on another essay, I have stated specific statistics; do I need to document where I found those? If so, would a footnote work? Any help is much appreciated... Thanks!

Can someone post a link where I can get some info on these things beyond LSAT/GPA?

The admission curriculum has been super helpful to me and has undoubtedly increased my chances of admission to many schools this cycle. I definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to perfect their applications. (A huge thank you to @"David.Busis" and his team). I have one suggestion that I think would make it even better-- a section on scholarship negotiations. What is the proper protocol regarding timing and how to frame your "argument" for more money? What are comparable schools that make it appropriate to use money from one school to ask for money from another? Who do we contact? What do we say (in other words, do we explain that we deserve the money or that we have gotten better offers elsewhere? At what point is reiterating your qualifications and contribution to the campus redundant from your application?) How much emphasis do we put on money being our decision making factor without sounding ungrateful for being admitted? I know technically the curriculum is focused on admissions, but I personally think scholarships play a huge part in the process.

Just a thought! On that note...does anyone have any input on this? Definitely planning to ask at least one of my schools for money within the near future, but I do sort of feel like I'm shooting in the dark regarding how to do this.

Hi everyone, I took the February 2018 LSAT. My applications are ready, the only element that is missing is the LSAT score. I am still confused as to whether it is beneficial for me to send my application before the score is released. I know that in this case, law school will put applications on hold until the score arrives. however, once the score is out, how long does it take for the universities to start reviewing the applications? Would this affect the admission process?

Hi all, hypothetical here. If you were planning to go into public interest, and you got a full ride to a T-6 (or Penn eg) vs HYS, would you take the full ride? How about if it were T-4 full ride vs HYS?

Thanks for your thoughts! :)

Just been rejected from BC.

Stats: 2.99, 167

I know my gpa is terrible and I've taken the lsat 4 times but really!

I submitted my application to Columbia on Jan. 5 and was waitlisted yesterday. When I was filling in the reserve form I discovered the form was titled "first reserve", does anyone know what it means? Thxxx!

anyone else seeing this?

https://ibb.co/cdAkvx

I was admitted to Harvard this morning, and I can honestly say that it would not have happened without 7Sage.

I've been a bit too absent from here recently and am hoping to get back into the 7Sage community.

The community here is the best. The support and motivation cultivated at 7Sage was crucial to my LSAT success. The curriculum and materials are the best by far. I feel that 7Sage is almost unfair in how good it is, I legitimately wonder if 7Sage's continuing success will mess with the LSAT scale because scores will go up for so many people.

To all still studying for the LSAT, keep grinding, keep being tenacious.

Hey guys, we're posting on behalf of a 7Sager. They're wondering the following:

I purchased the Ultimate Package when I completed the LSAT in 2016, but pursued a masters instead. I am now applying to law schools, but do not know what impact having another degree would have on my application. I scored 157 on the LSAT and graduated with a 3.4 from Boston College. But I scored high on the GRE (99th writing, 95th verbal and 75th percentile in math) and graduated in the top quartile of my masters program at University College London. I also authored an Initiative to the Citizens of Washington State.

I did my MSc in Transportation and City Planning, and I am centering my law studies on land use and environmental law, too. I imagine there is some benefit to showing such dedication to a specific area of focus?

Any advice guys?

Hi everyone,

Should I waive the access right to my recommendation letters?

I am thinking if I waived the right, I won't be able to review those letters to make sure it is the correct one before submiting them, correct?

Thanks.

I've been selected as a finalist for the Berkeley Law Opportunity Scholarship, which is a full-tuition scholarship offered to outstanding first-generation students who may attend Berkeley Law School. I have to sit for an in-person interview to be selected, so Berkeley is going to pay for me to fly out there for a couple days to interview and visit. I feel so special!

What do I do?! What do I say?! What do I wear?! Has anyone here had to sit for these sorts of high stakes interviews yet? I'm really excited but also nervous since I've never had to do anything quite like this.

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I was thinking about going to an ASD for a school that is a short drive from me, and I was just invited to another school's Alumni Reception which is apps and drinks at a local restaurant. I'm wondering if it would be beneficial for networking and getting more familiar with the admissions process. I'm nervous for the possibility of having to interview for some law schools next cycle so maybe this would make me a lil more comfortable.

Or is it just a waste of time as it will take away from LSAT studying

I was wondering what I should expect during the interview for Harvard in terms of questions. I interviewed for UVA and it lasted about 30-45 minutes. They said it should be around 15 minutes for Harvard. does anybody have experience or ideas?

I can't believe I'm writing this, but I became THAT applicant. I accidentally submitted my rough draft for my Why Columbia essay, instead of the final. I just sent it in over the weekend, and they replied today that they were adding it to my file....so I decided to re-read it.

I cannot explain the sinking feeling in my stomach after realising that my submitted copy had a ton of red underlines and comments in the columns. Thank goodness I'm this type A and double checked....but I'm kicking myself for making this mistake in the first place.

I called and they kinda laughed at me...probably because I sounded crazy and said they would update it with the final copy haha. But a part of me is still very anxious that I somewhat hurt my chances.

BLEH.

PS swap anyone?

Title says it all. I'm very curious to know!

Hi all,

Wondering what your thoughts are on sending a preemptive LOCI. I was rejected from my first choice school (which I applied to ED 2).

Does it make sense to send my second choice school a LOCI or LOCI-like statement stating that I would accept immediately if I were accepted there, prior to hearing back any decision from them re: acceptance/ waitlist/ rejection?

I took a course in December (Success Prep) it was horrible and a waste of money. I then got a tutor and it didn't really help me much. I walked in the test Feb 2018 and freaked out, I completed the test but I guessed pretty much the whole test. (Mind you I took practice test before so I have no idea why I panicked it wasn't like it was my first time seeing the test in a timed setting) so here's where I need advice! I don't know if I should take off another year of school. I feel like if I take my test in June there is a slim chance the schools will have any seats open for Fall 2018, plus I won't get any scholarship money and if I get accepted to a school in another state that gives me no time to pack up and leave especially if the school doesn't tell me I got accepted into late July. so do you guys think its best to sit out another year and then apply for Fall 2019? or just take the June and hope for the best for Fall 2018?

Does anyone have any tips for writing an awesome personal statement?

What is generally recommended as the best prep for being a 1L?

Should we be resting as much as we can to save energy for the marathon? Should we be reading certain materials in preparation? Is there a benefit to getting any of the books early and familiarizing ourselves with the content?

Assuming you have free time, how would you set yourself up for success as a 1L?

I was a part of my school's honors program, and the classes were significantly more difficult than my upper division courses. My GPA still ended up being pretty good, but the lower grades consistently came from the honors classes. I'm not sure if it's better to point that out or leave it be.

I know every school is different so this may be different depending on the school. Anyway, I was looking at the University of Texas, one of my top choices, and their ED gives instate residents that are accepted $10k a year. But my question is, does that restrict me from obtaining any other merit scholarships from UT? Just curious...

Thanks!

Hey all. :)

I am just about to start prepping for the LSAT. I have known for many years that I want to work in white collar/financial crimes in NYC, where I am from. However, I don't want to work for the private sector---I want to work for the state or federal government.

What can I do in terms of internships and classes I can take to make this into a reality? I would like to end up at the SEC, FDIC, FinCEN, or similar. Thanks.