Hey guys, I am debating whether I should write a diversity statement or not. I am already writing about a socio-economic challenge that I overcame in my socio-economic addendum and I don’t really have a topic to write for my diversity statement aside from the fact that my family was dirt poor but we still moved around the world in search of a better place to live and so I got to live in different cultures and learned to adapt. Is that a good enough topic? Because I don’t see how that could contribute to the classroom discussions. Maybe I just don’t know enough of what they want

Sent out my law school apps last week and I knoww/have been told 100 times to not constantly review the completed applications. I do however think Ive made a slight error on the start date of my undergraduate institution. The years are correct but I put the wrong month. The month isnt even off by much which is why I feel silly for even asking. The difference would literally be a few days because I had actually started the month prior to the one listed but at the very end of that month. Am I freaking out for nothing or does something have to be done about this? When I was working on my applications that month was just automatically there so I thought it was a CAS thing and that date was accurate

What does the "complete date" mean?

I know it's kinda early to ask about admission stuff as a sophomore but I am really concerned about my GPA. My school (Wesleyan U in Middletown, CT) has a terrible policy of using 94% as the bar between A and A-minus; thanks to this policy I got a straight A-minus for this semester and I fear that this trend will continue given the general deflation at my school. Moreover, since I am aiming for law schools in Canada (U of T, Osgoode Hall, and Ottawa), I have the feeling that they do not know much about the deflation thing going on at Wesleyan. What should I do? How can I inform these schools about the situation at my school?

Hi all, I've seen some conflicting information on this topic and have read that trends are changing, so I wanted to hear what people think about the current climate: is early January very late to apply to the T--14? As in, does it hurt your chances for admissions and scholarships significantly. I know that this time used to be considered late. Any links or reporting from specific schools' adcoms would be greatly appreciated!

So I'm a bit confused by this section of Cornell's application. No one influenced me to apply to Cornell (except secretly Andy from the office...) but it is a mandatory part of the application with a little * and all.

Now I'm pretty sure all I have to do is write something like: N/A or Not applicable here.

What I'm stuck on is if I should maybe write more about my decision to apply to the school here instead? This sounds wrong, but I'd like to hear your thoughts.

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I know a lot of schools have application deadlines in February (aka-you need provide them with a LSAT score earlier than the February score), but I'm confused on if you can update them with a February LSAT score later on.

For example, Berkley Law supposedly doesn't accept the February LSAT. https://blog.powerscore.com/lsat/bid/153645/Which-law-schools-accept-February-LSAT-scores

Does this mean they won't even look at your February score if you update them in the future? Thanks guys, sorry if this seems like a silly question!

Hi 7Sagers! I'm hoping someone can help me with a question I have about letters of recommendation/application process and timing. I will be applying next cycle (sending in apps Fall 2018) and have already graduated university (May 2016). I sent emails out to a few professors asking for LORs this week, given how busy they are. If they were to write LORs before the current application cycle ends, would they be able to file them in CAS/LSAC for next cycle? My fear is that they'll file the LOR, and then the LOR will be deleted once the new cycle "rolls over." I don't have much knowledge of the application process in general, so I apologize if this question has a straightforward answer/is nonsensical! :) Thanks for your help.

Okay, so I am torn. My PS is really well written (not to toot my own horn), but anyways, Pepperdine has an optional response about your passion. I wrote a draft and its not as well written. I'm wondering how important is it to submit one?

My stats puts me at a 50% with Pepperdine, but the optional response directions say, "You are in no way disadvantaged should you choose not to exercise the option of selecting ONE of the four prompts..."

What would you guys do?

Anybody know anything about it?

Hey guys,

My stats are 174 LSAT, 3.15 GPA from top 15 university, non-URM, and decent softs. I'm preparing my applications to send sometime next week. Blanketing the top 14 (minus HYS) and adding UCLA, Vandy, USC, WUSTL, and Emory. I'm considering applying ED2 Penn -- anyone know how my chances would look?

As I've read literally everywhere, my GPA means this cycle is going to be an unpredictable one. I was wondering if anyone had any splitter success stories, or words of advice to help keep my motivation up. For those studying for the LSAT or applying right now, good luck! :smile:

Peace,

AP

Does anyone know if the law schools you apply to can see the picture you loaded up for the LSAT? Mine is fine, but I wore glasses in the picture because I wore them to take the test, but normally I have contacts in so I look quite a bit different in said picture. I really hate taking my picture, but should I take a new one nonetheless and load it up to look more like me? Can the admission teams even see it? I emailed LSAC, but got a reply that it may take seven days to respond. In the grand scheme, I know this is a lame question, but I want everything in my application to be just so. Thanks!

I know the general advice for a personal statement, and essays in general, is to avoid quotes. When writng my diversity statement should I continue to do so?

I was a Marine, and us Marines really like to toot our own horns. Every Marine knows the famous quotes about our branch of the military. It's a part of our 242 year history. There is one quote in particular I'd like to use in the essay, but I am hesitant to do so. Is it appropriate?

On your law school app, not the CAS report, under the education section where you list ALL the institutions, do you have to fill out GPA and class rank? I went to 2 community colleges, one extension program, and a UC. I honestly don't remember individual GPAs...or even class rank, so I have been leaving them blank.

I still fill in the institution my major, and what else. I just didn't think I needed to because they get my CAS report, and I don't want to guess wrong on the app. Let me know what you guys think!

Anybody who wants to go into public interest law want another set of eyes tomorrow on your PS for free? I work part-time as an editor (not on law school apps, but also just submitted my own law school apps) and have some free time tomorrow. If yes, DM me! :)

I want to prioritize folks of color, and/or folks raised poor or working class and/or queer or trans people.

Solidarity, Kay (3(/p)

Hey y'all! I'm writing an addendum for my LSAT score--would anyone be willing to take a quick look at it? I can DM it to you! Thanks so much in advance 7Sage community:)

My PS is all about being a minority. You read it, and you know I'm an URM.

So do I need to write a diversity statement? The only topic I was thinking about writing was being a first generation American, but the statement I came up with, ends up with the same message or goal (I want to represent my minority community in the legal world). What do y'all think?

So I am applying to Seattle University School of Law as a part of a 3+3 program. I was hoping for a 150 when I took the test but I got a 145. The LSAT score in the 25% percentile is a 151. However, I have about a 3.6 GPA which is a little bit above the 75th percentile. I am familiar with the admissions office folks and I am hoping that I can apply and get accepted. I am also a Indian and Muslim Student, while I know that South Asians are not considered URM typically, I think I might be considered a URM at SU. When I spoke to the Dean of Admissions she told us that for the 3+3 applicants the most important thing was our GPA but she did mention that we should talk to them if we get a 145 in passing which is making me nervous. Does anyone have advice for me? Or is anyone familiar with Seattle University School of Law?

So I have finished both of my Stanford optional essays, but I've been thinking about changing one of the songs I picked. The original one I picked is pretty cliche and while it sends the message I want it to, I will bet they have had the same song submitted hundreds of times before.

I was thinking of new songs to switch it to but once again I am struggling. My primary choice of music I can almost guarantee the admissions committee does not listen to. (It might even scare them...I'll never understand why.) Music is all about interpretation and I have gained countless amounts of inspiration and motivation from some of the hardest metal songs.

So this is along the same lines as my question yesterday, but it is much less clear.

Do I stick to softball music that everyone can appreciate? Or do I show them who I am and send some hard metal Stanfords way? haha

(These questions are actually quite fun, and I am enjoying them!!)

I got invited to GULC's group interview. For those of you who went through the interview process:

For people who received acceptances already, did you also receive merit scholarship offers before FAFSA

Basically title. And if so, does that matter or affect decisions in any way?

Wrote my top 10 goals for 2018. Thoughts?

Hi friends - now that I finally have an official LSAT score, the fee waivers are rolling in and I think my head is getting jumbled up haha. I know that getting fee waivers doesn't really mean anything, but I can feel that it's making me re-think my plans. I thought I'd ask for advice on which schools I should be applying to from the upper ranges (my safeties and mid-range are all set).

Stats: 168 / 3.85

Softs: not much to brag about... 11 years work experience (obv, non-traditional) in entertainment industry, 2 years of that as a legal assistant. Should have good LORs.

Goals: very interested in PI/government. Very debt averse - need big scholarships. Prefer more collegial than competitive. Ultimately would like to live/work anywhere on the west coast or Chicago, maybe DC. I'm a delicate flower from the pacific NW so southern heat/humidity is a nightmare to me and would like to avoid it haha. There are great schools in the south though, so that's tough.

From about #20 and up, I'm planning on applying to USC, UCLA and Northwestern, and just recently decided to apply WUSTL too. I'm thinking maybe Iowa because they give out money hand over fist, but not sure if I'm really interested in attending there. Anyone else I should be more open to considering? Berkeley, Cornell, and BU are on my maybes.

Thanks in advance for any tips!

I am looking for tips on re-applying to the same school I applied to last year but got rejected. I took the LSAT and improved my score by 5 points. Should I submit the same personal statement as previous time? Fix the same one? or Submit a brand new personal statement? Or should I just submit an addendum explaining how I increased my LSAT score and leave the personal statement same as the previous time I applied. Also, should I submit the same LOR’s or get new ones? Thanks for any and all tips!