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One of my applications offers an optional supplemental statement to highlight a trait, strength, or lived experience not immediately visible elsewhere in my application.
Most of my significant experiences are already reflected in my resume, but my experience with learning disabilities is not. I am considering writing about how overcoming them shaped my self-advocacy and perspective, but I worry it may sound too similar to an addendum. Do you think this would be a worthwhile topic? Also, what types of experiences do applicants typically discuss in statements like these? Thanks!
Hi. When practicing untimed RC sections I am right where I need to be in terms of my score, and normally am only over by a minute or two for time. When I do a section timed however, I miss double, and find myself using half my allotted time for the first two passages. I turn the timer off to try to help stress, but doesn't seem to work. Any other tips? Thanks!
My program was outside of my university and they required me to send the host universities transcript because I technically "transferred" even though I was still a student at my home institution.. so idk if that helps but they did end up making me so maybe have it on hand just in case.
I'm still applying, so I'm not an expert, but I will tell you what I've been told and have learned recently.
First off, the addendum should be framed less as “here is everything that negatively affected my GPA” and more as “here is what happened, and here is how I responded.” You want to briefly acknowledge the circumstances that contributed to the lower grades, but the emphasis should be on the upward trend afterward. The most compelling part of your story is that, once you got through that difficult period, your academic performance improved. That gives admissions a reason to view your cumulative GPA as less representative of your current academic ability and instead shows your hard work and drive in overcoming your situation.
For the personal statement, I’m also writing about adversity I’ve overcome because I want the statement to show not just what I’ve been through, but how it shaped why I want to go to law school. My structure is basically: the story/context → what came from it → why law → how it will make me a better lawyer → what I can contribute to that specific law school. I think the last two parts are especially important because I don’t want the essay to just be about overcoming something; I want to show how that experience will shape the kind of lawyer I become and, most importantly, what I would bring to each school. I’m going to tailor that part to every school’s specific mission, values, programs, and community, so I would recommend that.
Overall, I think having a true reason why from your story is really strong and meaningful. Props to you for channeling this into fire to help others in the future. Good luck on your applications and I hope this helps a little!
Have you taken all the experimental sections? If not, take those and you can try to find tests with the same question amounts to make your own test kinda. If you have, I'd just retake a few old ones you dont remember great.
This was a huge problem for me, and it still happens occasionally, but I fixed most of it with some simple advice I got. As you know, you want to predict answers as best you can before looking at the answer choices. I really try to force myself to do this, even if it means doing untimed work and slowing down. Normally, you can predict the answer correctly, but then you see a trap answer, second-guess yourself, and pick the wrong one. So, holding onto your prediction is really helpful.
If I see an answer that truly changes my mind, I have a two-step process before changing my answer. First, I ask myself, What is wrong with my first guess? If I truly cannot find a good reason why it is wrong, I keep it. Second, I ask, Why is this other answer better, and does it fully answer the question I’m being asked, or does it answer another assumption I made in my head? If I get through those questions and still think the second answer is better, then I switch. If not, I don’t.
If I’m not 100% sure, I flag it and come back. Sometimes, having a fresh mind after answering a few other questions really helps, too. Overall, just make sure you’re slowing down and answering only the question you’re actually being asked. Hopefully this makes sense!
Don't be discouraged, it takes time, but huge improvements happen when you start getting a better grasp of the test. My diagnostic was a 132, and I jumped a solid 20 points just from thoroughly doing the core curriculum, and then started seeing more realistic growth after that when I started drilling. I would do the core curriculum on 7Sage really in-depth. Sometimes it's hard and you wanna skip it and get to drilling, but it's really relevant and helped me a lot. Once you're done, then start drilling intentionally instead of jumping into random questions.
Hi! I was wondering if anyone had any out of the box tips for improving flaw questions. I drill these a LOT, and are familiar with how to answer/common flaw types, but seem to still miss a lot when putting them into context. If anyone has any specific advice thats helped them, let me know!
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Have you done all the experimental sections? If not, Id find a test with the same number of questions and put those together then put your raw score of each section into the LSAT demon score convertor to make a make shift like test if that makes sense.
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@MichaelWright Heck ya! Thank you! I would love to see more "concepts that SLAP." Truly the most helpful courses I have found! I'll keep an eye out for more of your explanations as well!
The few classes I've been to led by Mikey were some of the most rewarding and productive classes I've taken in my entire LSAT and college career. His advice before my April exam truly changed my mindset and helped me more than I could have ever expected. First of all, thank you, Mikey! Second, I would LOVE to see him teach more classes!
Hey!! ADHD has been my biggest hurdle, but I promise you it's not something that will hold you back. You just need to learn how your brain works.
When I started, I was the same way. I got impatient and rushed. I recommend trying to read a sentence, then stop, rephrase it, and keep going. Forcing yourself to rephrase will help you slow down, but it will also improve your understanding.
Also, read for fun. I have pretty severe ADHD and dyslexia, and reading a fun book outside of LSAT prep completely changed my ability to slow down and read on the test.
As hard as it is, deleting social media like TikTok and avoiding Reels really helped because my brain stopped being so used to constant, fast-paced gratification.
I was also granted stop-start breaks on the exam, and I really recommend applying for those. With ADHD, if you can lock in for a few minutes—whether that's one passage or five questions—then take a short break and let your mind wander, you'll often have much better focus by the end of the section.
When I took the April LSAT the last PT I did about 10 days before the exam, I scored 10 points lower and freaked but after talking to a lot of people I learned its actually really normal. Youre anxious and in your head and want to score high before going in! I took my bad PT as a fluk that got my nerves out so that didnt happen on test day. Dont stress. Review it carefully and take a break from full PT's so on test day youre motivated and ready to rock.
Would having a feature for in-state v.s out of state be helpful? Do schools increase your chances if you want to stay in your area to practice law?
I feel this! Especially with ADHD, this happens a lot. I try to set myself up the best I can at my desk. Having a clean organized area really helps me go into study mode. Then I try to be really dramatic with everything I read. A 7Sage intructor (I believe Bailey) said to read everything like it was hot gossip and drama. Sounds silly, but helps you stay engaged. I also sometimes feel chewing gum, or having a jolly rancher or something helps me stay focued. I also force myself to take breaks. When I feel my eyes getting heavy, I walk around, move a little, and that helps. A lot of natural lighting is helpful too. Small adjustments to your environment can make a big change, but be patient and slow with yourself. It takes time to be focused on an exam like this.
Blue light glasess helped me a lot, and also on breaks seemed silly but blinking very slowy, like 3 seconds per blink and moving my eyes in full slow circles helped me gain some of that focus and eye strength ig you could call it lolz
In the same boat, but we got it! Really focused on shifting my mentality from a life or death situation if I score where I want, to thinking that this is a learning process and an opportunity. We got it!!
They aren't foam, so idk if they will let you, but you should look into loops if they allow non-foam ones. They are worth the extra money! Super comfortable, diffrent types for different things, but the quiet 2s, are the best in my opinon!
@LukeHowey2 also I wanna say they calculate them on how they appear on your home transcript beacuse they would have been transferred into your total credits for graduation if that makes sense? Could also put your transcript into the 7sage calculator to try to see