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Admissions · Reapplying: What to do to boost my chances....

chicaryss489

Monday, Apr 30 2018

Are you willing to consider Canadian schools?

Your stats will guarantee you a spot at a Canadian school that places emphasis on your most recent 2 years (aka recent 60 credits) provided that they transfer properly. You may also be a strong candidate under holistic evaluation at pretty much all the schools. Applying is pretty straightforward and simple - the most time you need to invest in is probably a 500-word personal statement. Most schools don't care about extracurriculars if you already have strong numbers (which you do).

General · My (long) LSAT Journey...

chicaryss489

Saturday, Jun 30 2018

From one Canadian to another, congratulations!! Enjoy Osgoode!

General · Logical Reasoning Philosophy class

chicaryss489

Monday, Jul 27 2015

Thanks for your responses. I wanted to know if the time and money was going to be worth it. I'd rather devote as much time as I can studying for the LSAT if extraneous prep won't to be as helpful.

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Monday, Jul 27 2015

chicaryss489

Logical Reasoning Philosophy class

I'm wondering if anyone has taken a philosophy course in logical reasoning. If you have, how did you find it? Did you feel it gave you a stronger foundation going into your LSAT prep, or is 7Sage (and any other prep material) sufficient for you? Was it different enough from the LSAT that it wasn't helpful? I ask because I'm considering such a course if it will strengthen my understanding of "lawgic."

I'm still feeling intimidated by the games, even after going through the lawgic lessons and the lessons on the various types of games. This course is offered at my university. Based on the description of the course, it addresses the kind of logic used in the games. It would be helpful to know if it will benefit my studying before I sign up.

(I apologize of this question came up already and has been buried by newer threads).

Admissions · Canadian GPA to LSAC GPA conversions?

chicaryss489

Sunday, Nov 19 2017

@ I haven't applied to any of the Ontario schools in part due to the OLSAS issue and in part because I'm hoping to stay on the west coast (UBC is an excellent school, btw). Nature of the beast, I guess.

Best of luck this Dec!

Admissions · Canadian GPA to LSAC GPA conversions?

chicaryss489

Saturday, Nov 18 2017

@ This is something that I've agonized over as well. I'm from a west coast school that operates in a percentage system instead of a GPA system (you can probably guess which based on that description alone, haha) and there was no way I could have known what my overall percentage equated to in the form of a GPA. Each school does the conversion differently, so it's difficult to know unless you get your answer from the school directly.

OLSAS is harsher with the conversion than some west coast schools. Some people even say that their GPA drops a significant amount when converted to OLSAS (ex: 3.8 to 3.7). It might be worth checking out west coast schools to see what your GPA might look like when they do their conversion.

EDIT: I was told by UVic that they convert each percentage (not letter grade) individually and then take the average of everything.

General · I’m gonna be that guy that asks the dumb question.

chicaryss489

Friday, Nov 17 2017

It's too late to submit a new pic. I vote shave to avoid any potential complications on test day.

General · GPA question

chicaryss489

Tuesday, Oct 17 2017

@ Are you applying to Canada, U.S. or both? In Canada, many of the schools weigh your LSAT and GPA 50/50 so it would help to check with the schools you're interested in and see what you will need on the LSAT.

Here is a super helpful link to calculate your chances:

http://lawstudents.ca/forums/topic/46936-want-to-know-your-chances-read-this-first-%E2%80%94-how-to-get-feedbackadvice-on-your-chances/

Good luck with your studies!

Admissions · Deferring or re-applying

chicaryss489

Monday, Oct 16 2017

It would be a good idea to contact the schools you're interested in and ask admissions. In Canada, you would need to provide a good reason for deferral and they may not even allow it.

General · AMA with Sage Josh Cant Get Right | Friday, October 20, 2017 | 7pm EDT

chicaryss489

Monday, Oct 16 2017

Congratulations on your score! Will be tuning in this Friday :)

General · LR Workshop with Sage Josh | Abstract Concepts | Wednesday, November 8, 7:30pm EST

chicaryss489

Monday, Oct 16 2017

Interested!

LSAT · Are December 2017 scores really supposed to take 4.5 weeks?

chicaryss489

Sunday, Oct 15 2017

The holidays is probably an important factor.

General · Can I have some pity?

chicaryss489

Wednesday, Nov 15 2017

Many schools do not take the February exam so if you don't get the score you want in December and get what you want in February, it is a good idea to re-apply the next cycle. As far as west coast schools go, only U of A averages your scores. The others take your highest score, regardless of how many times you write. Hard to say which schools will accept your 170 because acceptance also depends on how they evaluate your GPA. U of A looks at your latest 60 credits and UBC and UVic drop some of your lowest credits. Overall, having looked at acceptances from last year, a 170 still gives you a great shot at some west coast schools.

I'm in the same boat as those who say that one month isn't very long, even with full-time studying. That being said, 40+ hours a week is a lot of studying and has the potential to burn people out. People plateau for lots of reasons and burnout is a huge one.

LSAT · So I'm not a philosophy major...

chicaryss489

Thursday, Dec 14 2017

Psych and Lit major. I had no experience with formal logic until the LSAT. I decided to take a 1st year level course in logic and found myself dividing my time between that and my LSAT studies. There was very minimal crossover and I had to keep 2 different notation systems in mind. Fortunately, I had an excellent instructor and truly enjoyed doing proofs.

LSAT · Horrible Testing Conditions

chicaryss489

Thursday, Dec 14 2017

Wow, I can't imagine how awful that must have been. I vote for an addendum (if your application allows for it). You can also report the issue to LSAC if you want but that will do nothing for your score nor will you receive a refund. I'm not sure what they actually do but it might save future test-takers from enduring the same thing.

Admissions · HELP! A final decision has not been made?

chicaryss489

Tuesday, Jan 09 2018

Depends on whether you're talking about a Canadian or American school. The Canadian schools I know of will use a "hold" status to indicate that you're borderline on their index and they haven't decided whether you're in or out. That often means your app goes to a committee for further review. If you're applying to an index school, there is little you can do to swing the decision in your favor but an email or phone call doesn't hurt if you're curious.

General · LSAT Chewing Gum Question

chicaryss489

Friday, Jun 08 2018

I would personally refrain from bringing anything other than acceptable items. Some testing centers are stricter than others and you don't want the added stress of wondering if something is okay to bring. If you wish to bring gum, perhaps keep it in your car or a storage locker if one is available.

General · Should I Delay!? (Canadian Universities)

chicaryss489

Thursday, Feb 08 2018

I think it’s best to check the stats of other Access applicants from previous cycles and see where you stand. You can probably find this info on lawstudents(dot)ca.

Also, I didn’t apply to Ontario schools so I don’t know but do they take the Feb LSAT? If so, do they only take the highest score or average your scores (as far as I know, only U of A averages)? It might not hurt to give Feb a shot anyways and try again next cycle if things don’t work out. At this point, I don’t think you can get a refund from LSAC anyways.

General · What Movie to Watch Before the LSAT

chicaryss489

Wednesday, Feb 07 2018

I’d opt for something that would put me to sleep and watch it right before bed :D

General · Should I postpone lawschool? **I'm stressed OUT**

chicaryss489

Tuesday, Feb 06 2018

The median age of a well-respected school here in Canada is 26. You’re not too old :)

General · Thank you, 7sage!

chicaryss489

Sunday, Feb 04 2018

Congratulations!!!!

General · Redacted

chicaryss489

Sunday, Feb 04 2018

I would create a Facebook with the barest minimum of personal info possible and join to see if it will be useful. There’s always the option to shut it down if you don’t like it.

General · Your story before you became a 7Sage Member

chicaryss489

Thursday, Jan 04 2018

Law school wasn't my dream. It wasn't even a passing thought. I had a vision for my career when I was in undergrad that didn't pan out and, in retrospect, I am glad I didn't go that route. I spent a few years after my undergrad working in a position that allowed me to stay relatively close to the subject I majored in. Over time, I got bored. While working, I dabbled with writing, volunteering and learning skills like making animated gifs. I decided to go back to school in hopes of pursuing more meaningful work. I still didn't have law in mind, in fact what I had considered was more in the realm of policing. I was required to take a Canadian Law course in order to complete my program and hoped to rip that bandaid off as quickly as possible. As it turned out, my professor made it a surprisingly enjoyable class. He suggested I try for law school, an idea which I dismissed right away. He kept dangling the idea in front of me and over time, I began to take it more and more seriously. I guess this is the magic of an experienced trial lawyer.

I was anxious about where I would find my LSAT study materials and what materials to use. I began with some textbooks I found at the library (Barron's, I think) and realized they were terrible when I kept coming across typos. Looked up reviews and they were, indeed, terrible. I was incredibly lucky to come across 7Sage early on and scoured the internet looking for bad reviews. I didn't find any. Despite not wanting to spend too much money on study materials, 7Sage proved to be more cost-effective than a lot of what's out there. I ultimately got far more out of 7Sage than I expected and I'm very grateful for it.

LSAT · Withdrawing more than once

chicaryss489

Sunday, Feb 04 2018

@ I'm a Canadian applicant as well and I'm not sure how schools evaluate your application even if your record shows that you've cancelled. Index schools like UBC or U of A might not even care at all (UBC only looks at your highest and U of A averages your recorded scores). U of C and maybe TRU might since they're more holistic.

However, if you are not PT-ing in the high 150s, it would be wise to wait for a later test date in order to solidify your skills. The nice thing about waiting until June or September is that these writings fall more comfortably into the next admissions cycle and you don't feel as rushed to get a good score. Only a few Canadian schools accept February anyways and by then many applications have already been reviewed.

I also advocate for the BR calls. They really do wonders in helping you see where there is a weakness in your understanding of the material.

Study Groups · June'18 Study Group | Blind Review PT 44 | Tuesday, Jan 9th | 7:30 pm EST [Ended]

chicaryss489

Wednesday, Jan 03 2018

I'd love to join in :)

LSAT · This is the funny post!

chicaryss489

Sunday, Dec 03 2017

I broke into a coughing fit, had residual cold symptoms. Luckily it was the writing sample section.