They only care about 3 things: LSAT, GPA, race. Trust me. Law school is a business and the above 3 factors count the most because they influence school's rankings.
@davidbusis895 said:
I recently posted a new lesson about waitlists: https://classic.7sage.com/admissions/lesson/what-to-do-after-you-get-waitlisted/
I hope it's helpful!
I'm unable to open the content. My membership expired:(
@jhaldy10325 said:
Hi! Ack! No word yet, huh? For the May-entry program - my guess is that perhaps you were not accepted to that program since its already May and presumabley classes would start in a few short weeks. You can always call the school and check in and tell them you applied for the May-entry program but have not heard. Perhaps the school is pushing you back to the fall?
What would be the transcript addendum? Final grades or another letter?
Explanation of all factors affecting my GPA
@jhaldy10325 said:
Waitlists don't start moving until after seat deposits are due, usually first week of May. Perfectly normal to have not heard anything back at this point. Hang in there, things are about to start shaking up!
What if it's a May-entry program at my top choice?
Long story short: I have been waitlisted at 5 schools. Sent 2 loci, visited. It's been 3 weeks with no answer. I want to keep in touch. Should I send a quick email? What should I say? Is it appropriate to send a transcript addendum?
I called. The lady sounded like my grandma. All is good! I hate how much I stress about this.
Thank you guys!
How would you guys ask... I don't want to annoy them lol
I don't know what to do! I sent it with my waitlist acceptance. They didn't even mention that I included one in the reply email? Should I harass them about it?
I'm waiting on15 schools!
Has anyone ever been in the initial review completed- no decision made situation ? It also states that the decision will be made later in cycle. This confuses and frustrates me, since it's my top choice school.
1 acceptance waiting on 19 more apps ... I'm refreshing my email every 5 minutes.
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@xlvovska162 said:
Did you make sure there is no minimum GPA stipulated in the scholarship?
That is really important because schools will sometimes stipulate a certain GPA which seems achievable and then use the law school curve and section packing to make sure some students lose their scholarships. If you are in a section full of other people with scholarships and all of you need above median grades to keep your scholarships, that scholarship can't be counted on at all.
First thing.
@williamjchun98 said:
Hey @oberdysz231 if your apps are already in then there's no need to check your score. The question becomes, however, are all your apps in? If so, then you're fine and you can take your time checking your LSAT score but if you haven't submitted all your apps then I'd lean on checking your score to help you find schools where you're in their median (safety reasons).
To be frank, I haven't checked my LSAT score from the Feb test as well. However, I've applied to all my law schools already so there really is no need for me to check my score (unless I want to go through an emotional roller-coaster). If this is you, then you're super fine.
Yup, all are in. 20 apps
@gloriaurbina7188 said:
@oberdysz231 said:
@gloriaurbina7188 said:
I have to agree with everyone else, you will eventually have to check the new score. A higher score can give you more possibilities to scholarship negotiations.
Regarding Golden Gate, I personally think it depends on:
What kind of law you hope to practice and
Where you'd like to practice (if you want to stay in SF/Bay Area or somewhere else)
I will find out the score, I'm aware. Just, I'm sick of stressing over this piece of information. I want to do it in my own timing. It's my decision and I don't feel like having to defend it here.
You're right. It's your decision and you should stand by it. That being said, sorry if you felt like I was attacking you or something ---- because that was never my intention. Best of luck to you!
It's cool! Lol. And don't worry I won't decide on anything without checking the score first. Good luck to you as well!
@gloriaurbina7188 said:
I have to agree with everyone else, you will eventually have to check the new score. A higher score can give you more possibilities to scholarship negotiations.
Regarding Golden Gate, I personally think it depends on:
What kind of law you hope to practice and
Where you'd like to practice (if you want to stay in SF/Bay Area or somewhere else)
I will find out the score, I'm aware. Just, I'm sick of stressing over this piece of information. I want to do it in my own timing. It's my decision and I don't feel like having to defend it here.
@mickeycaleb788 said:
@oberdysz231 said:
I don't know my second score yet.
LOOK AT YOUR SCORE! YOU ARE TRYING TO MAKE HUGE DECISIONS WITHOUT IMPORTANT PIECES OF INFORMATION! DONT BE A FOOL!
A fool?! I know where I practiced and where I applied. I don't want to judge my whole application by just one factor. I tend to overthink and think the worse. I'm happy with waiting for schools to decide on my whole app
@xadrianas6x881 said:
I'd look at your score before I decided something like that. Unless you absolutely positively must go to LS now, you might want to retake. It sounds like you aren't sold on this school.
You're right I'm not sold on it and will wait for other decisions. However, no debt seems tempting.
I took December and February lsat. I started applying with my December score. Golden Gate's aggressive email advertising and fee waiver made me apply there. I wanted to send a first-tester app, to a low rank school, just to give the process a dry run. Well, I got in with my fIrst score, almost full ride, and pre admitted for their honor student program... I took February lsat, but decided not to check my score. Apps are sent, schools know.
Now, the question is: would you consider going to a no-rank school for free? Would finding a job be an issue? Any of you with similar experiences?
Retake as many times as it takes for you to get your scores. Pressure during the test can affect some more than others. Remember, schools only look at the highest score.
Wait, we won't know the curve?
@ianrobertparkins157 said:
Is anyone who has gotten theirs on the east coast by chance
Ohio
@mmccoy796 said:
@oberdysz231 said:
They only care about 3 things: LSAT, GPA, race. Trust me. Law school is a business and the above 3 factors count the most because they influence school's rankings.
I'm assuming that wasn't a hyperbole. Softs can be a huge factor. Not only can they break you, but they can make you. But I think by the time most people are visiting the 7sage website, the only thing they have control over is their LSAT score.
And to answer the OP, I have never heard of a school giving weight to that.
I had amazing softs: 3 scientific publications (nature, cell) not American citizen( permanent resident), graduated high school in a different country, learned English at the age of 18, single parent household, worked full time while doing 30 hours of research and full time school and Dean's List. Previous professional degre and work experience....etc And take my word for it, it counted for maybe ONE lsat point... I got accepted to schools where I was around the average. Maybe two in 25% lsat/gpa. I applied to 23 schools. No great surprises.