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General · Anyone Currently Prepping for LSAT while still an undergard?
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kimberleemcmillin935
Friday, Jul 13 2018

Well this might dox me lol (I wish the default wasn't to use the gravatar photo and instead let us pick), but I'm also a senior at FSU and took the test last Dec. Here's my study schedule: https://classic.7sage.com/discussion/#/discussion/14336/here-was-my-study-schedule-for-my-20-point-increase

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General · Letter of recommendation sos
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kimberleemcmillin935
Monday, Jul 09 2018

@ebbyaldaoud858 ah gotcha! Sorry, I'm American so that's where my mind went.

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General · Letter of recommendation sos
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kimberleemcmillin935
Monday, Jul 09 2018

I would strongly advise against using a high school teacher. K-JDs are already looked at as immature (I say that as one myself); getting a rec from a high school teacher only adds fuel to the fire. Have you held any leadership positions? Any internships? Any volunteer work where there was a faculty advisor? Also if you don't mind me asking, what school is asking for only one academic letter? I can't think of any schools where one must be professional.

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General · How many PTs a week in my situation?
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kimberleemcmillin935
Monday, Jul 09 2018

As far as which PTs to take, I also PT'd for about three months, and did every third from 55 on, twice a week with blind reviews and timed sections (using 40-50) in between. So 55, 58, 61, etc. Eventually when I got into the 70s I was sure to hit some of the standouts, such as PT 79 for the virus LG and then the most recent test as my last one. This made it so there was a method to my madness but also left a ton of relevant material for a retake.

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General · why don't more ppl quit their jobs to study for the LSAT -- if they are financially able to do so?
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kimberleemcmillin935
Sunday, Jul 08 2018

I don’t think anyone is scoffing at the idea of taking time off, but rather at OP’s seeming inability to understand why everyone doesn’t take the time off. As I’ve said, if you have savings or parents to pay for your time off, that is absolutely fantastic!! But that can’t be a consideration for everyone, which is why I’m confused about the purpose of the thread. I just don’t even know what it’s accomplishing.

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General · why don't more ppl quit their jobs to study for the LSAT -- if they are financially able to do so?
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kimberleemcmillin935
Saturday, Jul 07 2018

I'm just not even sure what point you're trying to get across? Like, are you asking if you should take time off? You keep giving hypotheticals about ROI etc etc. But like... why? You said you want comment/feedback--are you trying to convince someone to stay home and study? The more I read the post the more confused I am lmao.

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General · why don't more ppl quit their jobs to study for the LSAT -- if they are financially able to do so?
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kimberleemcmillin935
Friday, Jul 06 2018

The more I read your post, the more offensive it becomes lmao. So, some points:

If you're working 60 hours a week, you probably need the money.You think someone working that much is just doing it for shits and giggles?

I understand what you're saying about the 175 vs 150 but I'm not sure what point you're making? Are you insinuating that the K-JD didn't work while studying (as if going to class isn't work enough)? I personally worked 15 hours a week while taking a 15 credit hour course load and managed a 173.

"why don't more people devote themselves to it" I'm confused. This whole forum is dedicated to those who devote themselves to LSAT study.

"We all know how much work the LSAT takes. Many ppl do upwards of 60 PT's before they take the real test." You're assuming people doing those 60 PTs aren't working full time. The two are not mutually exclusive.

"Why do people settle for less and allow a 50-hour a week paralegal job (for example) prevent them from reaching their goals?" Again, I'm not sure why you think 1) people are choosing to forego full time study in exchange for working 50 hrs/week. Most people have no choice. and 2) why you think the same people working 50 hrs/week can't reach their goals.

I think you're vastly vastly overestimating the number of people who can take off an extended period of time with no income. For most people it's not a simple choice between working for 30k/year and studying for the LSAT. You think if someone didn't need to work for peanuts, they would? Of course not---it's a necessity for the vast, vast majority of applicants. If you have saved, or have mom and dad, or a partner willing to finance your LSAT study, that's awesome! But I'd say that places you in the wealthiest 1-5% of test takers. Remember, 7Sage is so popular not only because it's an amazing course (it is!) but also because it's relatively cheap. Many people can't afford even the $800 course, never mind giving up their income for 6 months.

I can't imagine thinking "why don't people just give up their income to study for a test! It's so easy!" lmao

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Admissions · I have 14 Withdrawals on my college transcript, how much will this hurt me?
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kimberleemcmillin935
Thursday, Jul 05 2018

I don't have any advice towards the Ws, but are you absolutely sure you want to go to law school? It is not something you want to do for a semester and then withdraw from. It seems like you have a good head on your shoulders and have figured things out, but your past also tells me this "ah-ha" moment may have come a few times already. I recommend getting a few internships at a firm. I know you're a non-traditional student and a little older, so maybe you could even get paid work.

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General · Looking for some insight: Berkeley/Cornell, reverse-splitter chances/profiles?
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kimberleemcmillin935
Wednesday, Jul 04 2018

Have you looked at mylsn.info? That will answer most of your questions

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Admissions · Requesting and Sending Transcripts
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kimberleemcmillin935
Tuesday, Jul 03 2018

Have you poked around the LSAC website? It lays it out pretty clearly

https://www.lsac.org/jd/applying-to-law-school/cas/requesting-transcripts/?view=1

Is there anything in particular you're confused about? Also, I'm not sure why now would be too early? There's no downsides to submitting the transcripts now. I really recommend looking around the website, as it will most likely answer your questions.

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LSAT · 2018 June LSAT
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kimberleemcmillin935
Tuesday, Jul 03 2018

It won't be released until August

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LSAT · Prep Test 84
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kimberleemcmillin935
Monday, Jul 02 2018

Not to be a buzz kill, but people can get in trouble with LSAC if they share a test that hasn't been disclosed. Advance at your own risk, but it'll be released by August I believe.

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LSAT · Fool Proof one specific game all at once??
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kimberleemcmillin935
Monday, Jul 02 2018

Have you read Pacifico's post about Fool Proofing? It goes into detail. Please, do not do 10 times in a row lol. That's good for burnout and that's about it. Anyone can memorize a game after doing it 5+ times. The trick is to be able to learn how to make the inferences even after you've forgotten them.

If you haven't: https://classic.7sage.com/discussion/#/discussion/2737/logic-games-attack-strategy/p1

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LSAT · Still missing 4-6 on RC. Any advice?
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kimberleemcmillin935
Sunday, Jul 01 2018

Something I realized while prepping is that every single answer is in the passage. No, seriously. So when I would drilled RC passages, I started out by not timing myself. I would read the passage once and write the summaries for each paragraph. Then when answering the questions, I would write the line number that supported the correct answer, taking as long as needed to find the right answer. This really helped me.

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General · Researching Schools
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kimberleemcmillin935
Saturday, Jun 30 2018

@sjricke712 said:

@sjricke712 said:

@sjricke712 said:

I don't think I saw anybody mention http://www.top-law-schools.com/

some interesting stuff to look at there

I would pay more attention to old posts on that site. They had some sort of corporate takeover and most of the best users went over to law school life at the start of this year. A lot of them deleted their posts leaving incomplete posts after they started getting censored and edited.

There is definitely irreplaceable good advice in the older TLS forums though.

If you want people to try to talk you out of being a lawyer(which happened frequently on TLS) you could always ask for advice on the forums at JD Underground.

Thanks for the heads up! I actually just checked that site out myself for the first time the other day, so that's good know before I got too deep into it.

The users of the site have transitioned to www.lawschool.life. There is much less info, as they've only been there for a few months, but still a good resource non-the-less

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Admissions · Letters of Recommendation
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kimberleemcmillin935
Saturday, Jun 30 2018

Depends on how well he can speak to your abilities. Don't go for the title, go for the content. Depending on how long you've been out of school, some schools will require you to have a professional letter. The way you've done it--two academic and one professional--is typically recomended

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General · Researching Schools
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kimberleemcmillin935
Saturday, Jun 30 2018

@davidbusis895 said:

@kimberleemcmillin935 This cycle!

!! Awesome! Very exciting--thanks for always being so innovative here at 7sage :)

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Admissions · "Why School X" Essays
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kimberleemcmillin935
Friday, Jun 29 2018

Also Duke! I believe it's explicitly stated as an option essay (where other schools, UVA for example, don't even mention them even though they are strongly favored)

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General · Researching Schools
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kimberleemcmillin935
Friday, Jun 29 2018

Also--once you know where your numbers place you (e.g. T6, T14, T1, T2 etc), reach out to alumni of your undergrad!! This has been soooo helpful. My career center recommended it. Every single person I've messaged has gotten back to me. LinkedIn has an alumni tool, which allows you to search for employers, businesses, schools, etc amongst other alumni from your undergrad. I just search the law school I'm interested in and cold message those I can find who have that law school listed. It's also great ammo for a Why X or LOCI ;)

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General · Researching Schools
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kimberleemcmillin935
Friday, Jun 29 2018

@davidbusis895 said:

@ohnoeshalpme804 We are building a predictive tool! It's more or less a modern version of MyLSN. I'll announce it to everyone when it's ready!

When are y'all planning to announce ?This cycle?

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General · Admissions Webinar + Editing Giveaway! Weds, Jun 27 @ 9 p.m. ET
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kimberleemcmillin935
Thursday, Jun 28 2018

I felt that the lesson on Why X is the most helpful. Everyone says to write them, but few places go into detail!

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Admissions · What Questions Do You Have About Law School Admissions?
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kimberleemcmillin935
Wednesday, Jun 27 2018

Can I refer to schools as their abbreviation (e.g. UVA Law) or should I always use the full name when writing a Why X?

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Admissions · What Questions Do You Have About Law School Admissions?
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kimberleemcmillin935
Wednesday, Jun 27 2018

What constitutes real "work experience"? e.g. working part time in undergrad? Full time in undergrad? Or only full time once graduated?

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General · How do you stay calm until Grey Day?
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kimberleemcmillin935
Tuesday, Jun 19 2018

Focus on other law school things helped me. I was a year out from applying, but I wrote a draft of my PS. I contacted a professor to write an LoR. I started looking at what schools I should target. I channeled all of my nervous energy somewhere else that also felt productive.

Buttttt I also lost all motivation for school work after my test (Dec.) lmao. Which I was fine with, because I had been pushing myself way too hard. Maybe finding a nice long series on Netflix would do ya good--something people have been watching but you haven't been able to get to. I recommend Jane the Virgin, Breaking Bad, or Supernatural. All three very different shows, but all very binge-worthy :)

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Sunday, Jun 17 2018

kimberleemcmillin935

Yale 250 Revision?

Hi all, I'm back on the forums haha. In my last post, I was contemplating whether or not to retake. As it stands, I'm deciding to apply with my 173 and if I don't get into the schools I want, I'll sit out a cycle, retake, and reapply (I'm also K-JD, so sitting out would benefit me no matter what).

I'm hoping someone who has completed their cycle would be willing to look over the beginnings of my 250. I know it's early in the game, but this damn thing is such an enigma lol I'd love some feedback.

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