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Are there technically 2 application fees? One for the LSAC, and one for each school?
I've noticed that some of my target schools don't charge an application fee. So, would the LSAC still charge me to apply to those schools?
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msami1010493
Wednesday, Dec 28 2016
@mmaritzagarcia303 All of my recommenders knew me well prior to me asking for a LOR. So, they all knew why I was applying to law school. Had they not, I would have provided them with a 1-paragraph explanation as to why I want to practice law, a list of characteristics that successful attorneys tend to possess (that way they could comment on whether or not I have them), and reminders of the work I did for them.
msami1010493
Tuesday, Dec 27 2016
Most of mine have written a few law school recommendations, so, they knew what to do. For the others, I asked that they address it to "admission committee."
msami1010493
Tuesday, Dec 27 2016
I'm with you! Well sort of. I'm just filling out the "basic" info that LSAC auto-fills for you - so technically...I'm just double-checking the info and hitting "submit." Can't wait for the essay portion :D (sarcasm clearly intended).
msami1010493
Tuesday, Dec 27 2016
Of course it is. Just kill it on the LSAT. Also, keep in mind that law schools account for difficult majors. For instance, it's unlikely that they're going to treat the GPA of a theater major the same as they would the GPA of a bio major (sorry theater majors...not trying to pick on you).
msami1010493
Tuesday, Dec 27 2016
The LSAC states they will be released on Jan 4th. They could be released earlier, as @jhaldy10325 has indicated. However, don't expect them to be released before January.
msami1010493
Tuesday, Dec 27 2016
From what I've read, the simple answer is "no." Most schools, including those in the T14, will take your highest score. If there is a significant increase in score, you may want to explain what happened.
I believe Yale (correct me if I'm wrong) is one of the few schools that averages your score. So, in that case, a low first score could impact your chances of getting in.
msami1010493
Saturday, Dec 24 2016
@zkchrumz991 Truth be told, I didn't. I asked around, figured out what worked for most people, averaged it, and gave it a shot. My first time pre-PT drilling didn't go so well - I felt tired by the start of section 1. Second time, I didn't do enough - my brain wasn't "fired up." Third try was just right. I wasn't too tired, nor did I feel unready by the start of section 1.
msami1010493
Saturday, Dec 24 2016
I myself am holding off on sending my apps. They're pretty much ready to go, I just have to pay the fees and hit that send button. That said, I think you have to be registered for the Feb test for law schools to know not to begin reviewing your app.
Not entirely sure how this works, so maybe someone who was in the same boat can weigh in.
msami1010493
Saturday, Dec 24 2016
@gregoryalexanderdevine723 Agreed, 100%
The younger generation tends to hold a less conservative view regarding tattoos. They're so prevalent in today's society, that we (younger generation) don't see a problem with them. But, keep in mind, the person interviewing you for your first post-law school job probably won't be a guy/gal in his/her late 20's, early 30's.
Be mindful of where you get your tattoos.
That said, during my internship I met about 15 or so attorneys. I'm pretty sure I saw visible tattoos on at least 6 of them. Again...I'd still either avoid getting a tattoo, or get it somewhere where it can be covered up.
msami1010493
Saturday, Dec 24 2016
@seema731 This is a solid explanation. @gregoryalexanderdevine723 Agreed!
As a rule of thumb, if you were not 100% sure why the correct answer was correct, or why all 4 wrong answers were wrong, that warrants circling and reviewing the question.
Disclaimer: You don't actually have to be 100% sure...pick a number that works for you. For me, that number was 95%+
msami1010493
Saturday, Dec 24 2016
Enough to where your brain is fired up and ready to go. But, not so much that you begin to contemplate torching the PT before taking it.
@jhaldy10325 I do the equivalent of about 1 section. 1 RC passage, 2 games, and then the first 10 - 15 questions in an LR section.
That's basically what I did (at times). Although, there were times where I did 1 game, and only 8 LR questions (4 easy, 2 medium, 2 difficult).
msami1010493
Saturday, Dec 24 2016
Sure! Drop me a message here so I can give you my email. Unless, you can attach docs via the 7Sage messenger.
msami1010493
Saturday, Dec 24 2016
You're right about the correlation between physical activity and high scorers. However, one thing to keep in mind is that a ton of those high scorers claim that a simple 30 minute job sufficed during their prep.
One of the worst things about LSAT-prepping was going from a 6-day workout schedule, to barely cramming in 3 days of working out. But, it still helped.
If you can, try getting in a morning jog. Or, do a bit of cardio right before your late-night studies.
msami1010493
Thursday, Dec 22 2016
Correct. "Without" and "Unless" = chose either variable, make it the sufficient and negate it, and leave the other variable in it's non-negated form and make it the necessary condition.
msami1010493
Thursday, Dec 22 2016
You should research your target schools. I know that the majority of schools that I am applying to do not give you the option to start in the spring. Either you start in the fall, or wait for the next cycle.
msami1010493
Thursday, Dec 22 2016
I like to think of the premise as the explicitly stated sentence(s) in the argument. The "support" is how that premise aids in making the conclusion more plausible. Often, the support is something that they want you to assume - but, if the argument is solid, than the "support assumption" will be incredibly easy to make.
Example (with a not-so-great argument):
Penguins are incredibly fat. Therefore, penguins cannot fly.
Premise: Penguins are fat (explicitly stated)
Support: Being heavier = more difficult, if not impossible, to fly (that's an assumption that they're sneaking in).
msami1010493
Thursday, Dec 22 2016
Most people who see a significant increase after only preparing for an additional 1-2 months probably tanked one or more of the sections on the previous LSAT.
msami1010493
Thursday, Dec 15 2016
@476.rizeq and @lawschoolstuff16866 Thank you! I'm glad to hear that there aren't 2 $75 fees, haha.
I do have a few fee wavers, and I will be emailing a couple of schools to request waivers.
Unfortunately, I attended the 2015-2016 law fair, so the waivers I received have since expired.
msami1010493
Thursday, Dec 15 2016
@chgunns135 Both LRs were decent. The first somewhat easier than the second. I didn't have a second games section. My experimental was a RC...which was horrible (could have been the whole RC - LR - RC ordering that threw me off, though). Non-experimental RC was decent as well.
msami1010493
Thursday, Dec 15 2016
1) Like @gregoryalexanderdevine723 said, you request one transcript, and the LSAC will provide that transcript to whichever schools you are apply to.
2) If I'm not mistaken, the "hold transcript" option is for those who are still in school and have no received their final set of grades. In other words, "hold my transcript until my school inputs all of my grades from my final semester/quarter" - double check this, as I could be wrong.
msami1010493
Thursday, Dec 15 2016
The best advice I can give is, stick to the prompt. If they tell you to write about anything, than writing about anything (well...somehow relate it to law school). If they ask you why you want to attend their law school, that's what you'll write about.
19-35: Relevant enough to drill.
36-38: Relevant enough to use as full-length practice tests.