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PT117.S1.P3.Q20

adorsen00673

Friday, Jul 20 2018

On question 20, does the passage talk about other functions of other factors?

I eliminated answer choice (D) because though the passage definitely says that other factors exist, the passage doesn't say that those other factors perform other unspecified functions. Don't all the nerve growth factors have the same function (to regulate nerve growth/survival -- line 4-5)? #help

#argh

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General · seeking a little advice...postpone till Sept?

adorsen00673

Sunday, Jun 17 2018

@ thanks for the invite! Will try to join the next (or the next)...sounds fun.

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General · seeking a little advice...postpone till Sept?

adorsen00673

Saturday, Jun 16 2018

Wow, thanks so much for your nice and thoughtful reply.

I have finished CC, and I've been fool-proofing LG. I have had some improvement there for sure. Not yet enough, but some.

On LR I'm ashamed to admit this, but I think I might be a little over-confident? Like, I feel great doing the test, then I'm having several 'doh!' moments when I review my (silly-mistake wrong answers afterwards. Kind of embarrassing, ha. I need to slow down and follow the process.

And you're absolutely right, I have to start BRing properly to diagnose my weak areas.

Was very helpful to read your answer. When I started this process I was still a bit unsure if I was really going to take the plunge into a second career, so I just put one little toe in, and then another toe, and another...and now I'm IN and I'm DOING IT and I want to do it right and do my best.

Thanks again.

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Saturday, Jun 16 2018

adorsen00673

seeking a little advice...postpone till Sept?

I'm a bit stuck in the 161-165 range. Which isn't bad, but my diagnostic was 161, so I'm feeling pretty discouraged that I haven't improved in three months of studying. (though I've only done 3 full timed PTs since the diagnostic.)

I'm nearly perfect on RC, running out of time on LG, and consistently missing way too many LRs.

I'm registered for July, but wondering about postponing until September.

HOWEVER...I'm non-traditional -- that's the euphemism for old, right? -- yes, I am old. My work schedule for the next month is manageable for study-time, but August is going to be a mess, and I'm worried that I'll be rusty and/or distracted when the Sept test day comes.

Anyone have any thoughts? Is a 5 to 9 pt improvement possible in the next five weeks?

Any advice would be very appreciated.

I've been keeping my studying and law school plans secret from almost everyone I know, since I don't want anyone I work with to know I'm leaving quite yet...so don't really have anyone I can seek advice from...

eta: oh, and monday is the last day to postpone without a penalty, or...i cant remember but there's some fee I think if I wait until later to decide.

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General · Any older non-traditional students?

adorsen00673

Sunday, Jul 15 2018

@ thanks for the reply. I may have to wait till 2019 cycle -- I have so many commitments through the fall it's hard to imagine how I'll be able to get an application in before January. But first things first: 170+ or bust.

And thanks also @ -- that's v encouraging!

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PT122.S1.Q22

adorsen00673

Sunday, Jul 15 2018

routinely vs never doh!

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General · Any older non-traditional students?

adorsen00673

Saturday, Jul 14 2018

Hey! I'm also old ha.

Happy to see other oldies here. Though (like @) I don't have kids. It's hard enough studying and working full time and having a busy grown-up type life...I'm VERY impressed by those of you doing this and parenting at the same time.

I've been an artist for 20 years, had a successful career and traveled the world and had lots of adventures -- and now I want to get a law degree and go be helpful to others. So thinking about immigration law, civil rights, privacy/surveillance issues.

I don't really have big worries about how I'll do once in law school -- I'm more worried about getting into someplace I want to go. I saw some stats that older students are accepted at lower rates than younger -- even with comparable scores/GPAs. Anyone know anything about that?

Go Team Olds!

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General · Back by Popular Demand: The Old-Timer's Thread (30+ only, valid form of ID required)

adorsen00673

Tuesday, Sep 04 2018

> @ said:

> Hi Leah,

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> My school has more 30+-year-old students than I expected (on their website I think the average age is 24?). We have a huge LLM program and the LLM students are usually more experienced and older -- after 1L, classes usually have mixed JDs and LLMs. If you commute to school, you probably will miss many school events, which are good opportunities to network. Living on campus will help you make more friends and stay connected. Sign up to join the student organizations at the beginning of the school year, you will get help and outlines from 2Ls and 3Ls.

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> My interest is in public service and I have been able to connect to people and projects that I find really interesting. In public service, I think people care more about your passion and interest. Work experiences are generally helpful in big law job interviews (especially if they are law-related) but most employers still care most about 1L grades. As older folks, you only need to come up with good stories about why law? why law as your second career? The rest of the questions you get are pretty standard. Don't worry! Your school's career office will help you and they are very good!

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> I want to apply for clerkship after graduation. After that, I have no plans yet and I want to keep my options open.

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> Keep your mind open (I used to be very age-conscious but I am learning to do less of that), reach out and talk to people whom you find interesting, and never hesitate to ask for help!

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This is really helpful advice. Thanks!

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