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Admissions · Decision Help! JD or JD/MBA?

lili920216287

Thursday, Dec 13 2018

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You're above both 25ths at Northwestern, so it's not like there's zero chance for you to get in with your numbers. If you were waitlisted last year then there must be something they liked about your application, so you LSAT score might be enough to push you through. If you're dead set on Northwestern, I would apply this year, maybe retake the LSAT in January since your PT average was so much higher than your actual test. If you don't get in, apply again next year, or go somewhere else.

Northwestern's JD/MBA program is one application through Kellogg. So I guess my question is, which one would I have the better odds of getting in: apply through Law School doing JD alone? Or apply through Business school through JD/MBA program?

AND thanks for the advice! I really need them now.

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Thursday, Dec 13 2018

lili920216287

Decision Help! JD or JD/MBA?

Hi guys,

I really need you guys' input on what I should do with my application. Here's the background:

I've had a background in business, and have 6 years of work experience. I've initially thought about going into Bschool. But last year, after some serious consideration, I decided that business law is what I'm really interested. And decided that I was going to take the LSAT and apply this year, to law school alone. I was confident that I'd be able to get into the 170s, and did PT really well in my last few tests. But life slapped me in the face and I got a 166. I had a meltdown because it was 8 points below my average PTs. I know it's not a bad number, but I REALLY want to get into Northwestern.

Numbers about me:

GMAT: 750

LSAT:166

GPA: 3.6 ikr =(

So, should I a) bet my luck and use 166 to apply to Northwestern law alone? or b) reapply to their JD/MBA program through Kellogg?

I did apply last year to the JD/MBA program but I didn't have a LSAT score. And I was waitlisted. I just really want to get into the school this year. I could retake the LSAT and apply again next year, but the thought of waiting another year really scares me.

Admissions · My take on admission consulting

lili920216287

Thursday, Jul 11 2019

Hi guys,

A quick follow up on the questions I've been getting through messages (and thanks for messages!)

Timing: I started after getting my first LSAT score. But I'd say you can start earlier because my advisor had a 170+ LSAT score and could provide meaningful insight into studying LSAT if needed.

Consistency: I worked with one advisor throughout the process. Super helpful since she knows my story and my procrastination.

Expertise: Although my advisor was my primary (and only?) contact, she did send my applications to David to review, then they had a team of proofreaders to make sure your application is pristine - saves your friendship too because you won't be begging them to proofread your Draft_v28.

-Availability: My advisory was available through call, text and email. Very responsive. Very structured approach.

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Wednesday, Jul 10 2019

lili920216287

My take on admission consulting

Short summary: DO IT. It's money well-spent.

A quick shoutout to 7Sage's courses and admission consulting service. Saved my sanity after my first LSAT being way below my expected score. I came from a non-traditional background for law school, and 7Sage was able to guide me through school selection and essay drafting. Most importantly, follow ups from schools (additional essays, interviews) that made all the difference to my application. My advisor, Sarika, was patient and proactive. She fully allowed me to dig my own story while guiding me in the right direction - which was significantly easier and more efficient than wandering on my own!

My take on admission consulting is that, for a fraction of the tuition you are about to pay, you get the peace of mind that you will be able to show your best side to admission officers, which may end up in huge saving if you a) got into a better school or b) got a scholarship.

And if it helps clarifying my stand, I DID get into my dream school. And I compared 7sage vs. other Admission consulting firms.

7 Sage is probably the most reasonably priced service, but you do get (a lot) one-on-one working time, and you can feel that attention (Procrastinator alert!). And I would be happy to answer any questions if you want my grain of salt on 7Sage's service.

Hope this helps!