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Friday, Oct 30 2020

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@ sorry if this is a dumb question but why is nov so bad!? I am applying in nov and now freaking out lol....im in Canada so not sure if its different where you are? now I'm worried lol

Most schools in the US accept on a rolling basis, so it's objectively better to apply early. How much so I'm not really sure.

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Thank you for your perspective!

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Friday, Oct 30 2020

56228

Do I even still apply?

Having a bad day. Sorry if this post dredges up anxiety for anyone else.

I have finished all my application materials, but all 3 of my current LORs are still being worked on by my professors. I also really really want a letter from my last boss, but she hasn't been replying to my messages and I've been at it for days. At this rate, I easily might not be able to submit my apps until mid November.

My stats are 174/3.5, URM. My GPA was in the top 30ish % of my class. I'm worried that by applying late, even if I do get into some decent schools I will be doing myself a disservice by accepting. I'm sorry if this comes off as neurotic, but I'm desperate for some perspective. How deleterious is applying in November really?

Admissions · Pass/Fail in Application

56228

Monday, Mar 30 2020

When schools talk about "holistic review," that isn't just their coded way of saying GPA/LSAT. You can trust the admissions committee to evaluate your transcript within context, and a few passes in lieu of grades won't cause them to bat an eye, especially given current circumstances. As alluded to above, the only time it would hypothetically matter is if you're toe to toe with another essentially identical applicant, but due to the nature of holistic review I can pretty much guarantee number of passes vs. actual grades won't be the deciding factor (unless you took an inordinate number of classes pass/fail). I wouldn't worry about it too much.

General · Best practices for retaking PTs?

56228

Friday, Mar 20 2020

Redoing problems will always have some amount of value, especially logic games. Even if you remember specific aspects of the questions, you are still drilling the skills you need to methodically and efficiently tackle the test (identifying conclusion and support, making inferences, wading through and parsing difficult language, etc.) Although it's obviously less ideal than having access to an infinite number of fresh PTs, success on the LSAT is a lot about your level of familiarity and comfort with the exam and revisiting old tests certainly helps with that imo.

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Sunday, May 10 2020

56228

Worried my GPA won't be considered in context

I don't know if anyone here can help me out with this, but it's something that has been nagging me since I took the LSAT in November. I went to a small liberal arts school that refuses to engage in college rankings and grade inflation. The average graduating GPA is around 3.2, and it has been this way for over 25 years. In that same span of time only 8 students have graduated with a 4.0.

My GPA is 3.4 (undergrad, not CAS), with my grades improving year to year (I received academic commendations during my Junior and Senior year). I'm genuinely proud of my GPA within context, but lurking certain admissions forums I get scared by the narrative that admissions officials only care about numbers in relation to averages. Can I trust admissions officials to take where I went to undergrad into account while considering my application? I know in theory I probably should, but I also have some doubts. I feel bad saying this, but I feel very confident I would have gotten at least a 3.9 at most other schools. I took 3 summer courses at an elite university before my Junior year and got A's with less effort than I needed to put in at my undergrad institution.

I hope this post doesn't across as me bragging or making excuses. I would really appreciate any input at this point honestly. I think the T-14 or bust mentality is toxic, but I'd be lying if I said it didn't matter to me at all. My LSAT is 174.

Thanks so much for any help.

General · Anyone willing to offer free advice?

56228

Wednesday, Apr 01 2020

Feel free to shoot me a PM. I'm a mid 170s scorer and have an abundance of free time on my hands atm. I'd be happy to talk over some of the macro stuff with you.

And don't panic! Everyone can relate to the overwhelmed feeling you are describing.