Greetings, 7Sagers!!

On Tuesday, September 23 at 8pm ET, join 7Sage admissions consultants Taj McCoy and Dr. Sam Riley for another panel discussion with law school admissions deans from across the country. For this conversation, hear from representatives of Boston College, Catholic University, Howard University, Loyola University Chicago, Loyola Los Angeles, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, as they weigh in on the state of admissions and answer questions about the admissions process and the start of the 2026 cycle, carrying over a number of questions from our last roundtable. The audience will be able to submit additional questions on this topic throughout the session via the Q&A widget.

Register here: https://7sage.zoom.us/meeting/register/K-bwszDhQliLekjWTE-sRg

*Note: The session will be recorded and will be posted to our podcast after it's edited for sound quality.

This Thursday at 8PM I'm opening the floodgates and showing off some of the most successful law school applications from last year. I'll be breaking down personal statements from applicants who beat their numbers and got into top schools below at least one median.

These aren't "the best personal statements I've seen (from people who had great numbers anyway.)" These are real essays that made a measurable difference for people who worked with 7Sage last year. Some of their approaches might surprise you!

Join me live this Thursday, September 18th at 8PM ET

I'm also going to be spending part of the hour reviewing personal statements submitted by you. If you'd like me to consider giving your personal statement draft a free live review on air, you can submit it here.

Hi! I graduated college in May with a 3.1. I'm studying for the LSAT right now hopefully to apply to law schools for Fall 2026. I know my GPA being low is a negative but other than working hard to get a high LSAT score I'm not really sure where else to go with my process. I want to make sure my personal statement is good but I can't afford any services to get someone to look it over. It's the same with prepping for the LSAT I'm even using the free version of 7sage because I can't afford anything else. Can I get some tips on how to go about the law school admissions process as well as tips for my personal statement and any help that could get me a higher LSAT score I would really appreciate it.

Hi all,

I just recently received my CAS GPA and to say the least, it is MUCH worse than I expected,

I am currently at a University but I got my AA at a community college. My current GPA at my University is 3.83- and I am taking high level courses- I am graduating in December (I am still taking classes).

But due to an oversight on my end I did not realized they took your grades from your AA and all the Institutions you have attended- not that I did bad, but my GPA was about a 3.1.

My CAS GPA is a 3.17.

I was completely distraught when I found this out. I have made the calculations and when I finish my classes in December with an A. Then my new CAS GPA will be a 3.30. (I am certain I will get all A's on my classes this semester)

To be honest, there isn't anything I can do other than Ace my classes this semester, but with that my GPA will still be low.

I took my LSAT in August and I scored a 151, NGL there was a lot that happened that day- I am surprised I even scored in the 150s given the series of events, But I also took the September LSAT last week and that one felt amazing, and I am also going to be taking October, my goal is to get a 160.

I want to go to FIU Law- that is my dream law school - my current undergrad-

Do I even stand a chance with that GPA???

I also wanted to apply in October- but will they even look at my application with my current GPA? I want to get in on early applications, I would resubmit my transcripts once I get them and have a new GPA (probably around January)- and I am planning on writing a short addendum on that.

Does it even matter that my current classes are much harder and I am getting all As on them- as opposed to my undergrad with basic classes (when I was a teenager and obviously didn't care/know the repercussions to my actions).

I have also worked at a prestigious Law Firm for 2 years as a Legal Assistant,

LMK if my efforts are even worth it.

TLDR; 151 LSAT 3.17 GPA- HOPEFULLY stats are 160 LSAT and 3.30 GPA- at the end of the process- do I stand a chance getting into FIU Law?

Thanks!

My high school had a program with the community college that we could take classes there for high school class credit. Do I list that institution or not? The classes appeared on my high school transcript, not a college one. However, I was technically enrolled as a student, though I'm actually not sure if I was considered a student of the college or not. I heard that they're strict about this kind of stuff when it comes to background checks so I wanted to ask.

edit - our school had AP classes, it was separate from that. The purpose of the program was for kids who finished the science curriculum at my school including AP to take even more advanced classes because we were required to take science every year and we were all nerds who tested out of a bunch of stuff. It appeared on my high school transcript as essentially a regular high school class, but I was in the college's system and had a guest email and log in so it feels like a grey area

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As the 2025-2026 admissions cycle gets under, Tajira McCoy and her panelists wrap up all the news and updates about the last cycle (for example: “Why does a school still have an active waitlist at this time of year?!”) before turning their eyes ahead to the coming year.

What do the panelists think will happen with the national applicant pool?

How best to handle the balance between “apply when you are ready” and “it’s rolling admission”?

With the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, how are admissions and financial aid offices responding to new realities regarding federal student loans?

All that - and more! - in this month’s discussion.

Hi guys i am taking the LSAT in October but i want to move it to November. If this happens will that still be enough time to apply and get admitted in the FALL 2026 cycle?

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It’s late-August and that can only mean one thing for aspiring lawyers - the application cycle is about to begin! In this episode, we break down what happened in the last cycle, what the conditions are like going into this one, and how you can best take advantage of how things are shaping up. Clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose!

Hi! I am debating if I should retake the LSAT or if I should apply early. I received a 171 on the LSAT, which was what I was averaging on PTs. If I retake the exam, I would take the November LSAT. I am hoping to get into a T14 law school. I am worried that if I retake the LSAT and my score stays the same, then I will be applying later, which could hurt my application. Should I retake the LSAT and wait to apply till November/December or should I early apply in September with my current score?

Want to be the fly on the wall of an admissions room and hear how AOs really judge applications?

Join us as a committee of three top AOs (with combined years of experience at Stanford, Berkeley, Northwestern, and Notre Dame) review applications submitted by 7Sage subscribers.

Thursday, September 4th at noon ET! RSVP here: https://7sage.com/classes/evt_030rya8YhRXxg3CwiADQVi

And if you'd like us to consider reviewing your application, you can submit it here:

https://coda.io/form/7Sage-Reviews_d0rAuqNSFhx

We're particularly interested in reviewing fuller applications (with at least a PS and resume.) We're also happy to review previously used apps from potential reapplicants.

Hi! I received a 161 on my first LSAT. I am trying to figure out if I should cancel my score. I have the whole year to study (applying to the 2026 cycle), and aim to get in the 170s. In the eyes of a T-14 school, is a 161 worse or better than a cancellation on my record?

Thanks for guidance!

Should I cancel my August score?

Scored 165 in April, 170 in June, and then 167 in August. Aiming for a 173+ and will take the exam again in October. Noting that my August score dropped, would it be better to cancel?

Hi all,

I took the LSAT four times within a span of six months. I scored 171, 170, 171, then 174 this past August. It may look like I was just hammering away, but I did this because throughout all of these takes (excluding the first) I was consistently doing better than a 171 on PTs. I came to the conclusion that the issue was mostly with my mental game, whose importance I had underestimated until the fourth take. I also went super super specific into my errors before the fourth take. I ended up increasing to a 174, which was what I was averaging by then, and I'm super happy with the result.

That said, I'm wondering if my situation warrants an addendum. I know four times is on the higher side in terms of # of takes. Will law school admissions people want to see an explanation for why I took it four times in such a short span of time? I'd really appreciate any insight you could offer.

Please join me, Sam Kwak, current 7Sage admissions consultant and former Northwestern and Stanford admissions officer, to discuss what an LSAT score actually means to the people who actually review law school applications.

Thursday, August 28th, 12 pm - 1 pm ET

https://7sage.com/classes/evt_030rh561Fo9Ft3KECNsfhc

I took my lsat this past August and scored a 156. I have a 4.0 gpa.

I did not put as much time into it as I probably should have due to some extremely stressful life events this summer. Is this even a good score? Obviously I would be taking it again but I am debating deferring admissions for another year due to this score/life events. Im not necessarily trying to get a 180 or anything, but I think my goal would be maybe around 165-170. Thoughts? Is this do-able within the next few months? Thanks.

so likeeee help. I'm signed up for the sept lsat but I am just now revisiting my studying. I took a class from may-july and don't feel like i really improved. I got really discouraged and i'm just now getting back into studying. i'm nervous that i'm not going to do well on the lsat. i work a full time job and i'm not sure if taking it next week is smart... but i also don't want to wait too long that it will affect my likelihood of getting into a school. i have a high gpa but i really am struggling with this lsat stuff. i work a full-time job so i don't have much time for studying. any advice here????

I'm not sure if I should apply this year with my LSAT score, my stats are that I have a 155 LSAT and 3.59 GPA, which I know isn't the worst but I also know that it significantly limits my options for law schools. My top picks are University of Oregon and Lewis and Clark, or Loyola in CA, but I'm not sure if I should apply this year or study and apply next year with a 160+ score. I do want to go to law school as soon as possible though, but I'm not sure if my stats are good enough.

Join me Friday at 12ET for a free admissions live class on what your personal statement needs to accomplish. I'll also be live-reacting to personal statements users have submitted to teach you the tips and tricks that make admissions officers fall in love.

https://7sage.com/classes/evt_030nKFWws0znpY4UQNOws0

Hello fellow 7sagers! I took the LSAT last year and received a low score but decided to apply anyways. I was waitlisted and then denied. I will be reapplying in the fall, with a new LSAT score. Regarding personal statement I am wondering if I should re use the personal statement or change it. Moreover, should I mention that I was denied last year and the work I put in this year to get a higher LSAT score? Thank you!

Come spend an hour with me, the coordinator of 7Sage's law admissions programs, as I review applications that under (and over!) performed and discuss the best application strategies for 2025.

The class is this Friday, August 8th at 12PM ET.

https://7sage.com/classes/evt_030dPCgD39lFMwBXzxwJ5A

If you'd like a past application or statement draft for me to review live, you can submit it here: https://coda.io/form/7Sage-Reviews_d0rAuqNSFhx

Hi!

I am preparing for law school applications. I have successfully had three people agree to write letters of recommendation for me. However, I am unsure of a couple of things:

If anyone can give any guidance for this, I would appreciate it. Thank you!

Taking the August LSAT in 9 days, and the September one. Do I need to complete an Arg. Writing sample before both, or only once?

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Dual degree programs seem especially enticing to many law school candidates. Because - surely - if one postgraduate degree would lead to fame and riches then - obviously - two postgraduate degrees would lead to even more. But the reality is bit more complex!

When does it make sense to pursue a dual JD/MBA program and when would it be best to just do one or the other?

How does the admissions and financial aid processes work?

Is it harder to be admitted to a dual degree program or does it make you a more competitive applicant?

Diving into all of that with us is Gina Cecchetti, a 7Sage admissions consultant and a real life MBA admissions officer.

Greetings 7Sagers!

This Thursday, July 24 at 8pm ET, join 7Sage admissions consultants Taj McCoy and Dr. Sam Riley for another panel discussion with law school admissions deans from across the country. For this conversation, hear from representatives of Catholic University, Howard University, Loyola University Chicago, Loyola Los Angeles, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a special guest from USC Gould School of Law, as they weigh in on the state of admissions and address concerns for international students applying to law schools. The audience will be able to submit questions on this topic throughout the session via the Q&A widget.

Register here: https://7sage.zoom.us/meeting/register/cGJdVd47ScqAOXe5Nouwhw.

*Note: The session will be recorded and will be posted to our podcast after it's edited for sound quality.

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With the first big law fair of the season about to happen—the Washington, D.C. LSAC Forum—we know there are jitters out there. What questions should you ask?

What question should you totally NOT ask?

It it ok to wear comfortable shoes?

We cover all this and more with Maggie Slater, the Assistant Dean for Enrollment Management at the West Virginia College of Law.

You can find out more about LSAC’s law forums here.