This may be a dumb question, but I wasn't able to find a clear answer to it.
I find myself bubbling in the answers straight to my scantron, without marking on the test. This is how I take tests in general. Now, would this be penalized on lsat? Can I just leave the test blank? I feel like this would save me some time, and decrease the chance of misbubbling.
Ouch! According to Dave K.
Hi!
Two questions:
One: I have been doing neuroscience research for 2.5 years and have 3 publications (coauthored) coming out. One possibility in Nature. My worry is that all of this will only make a mediocre soft for law schools. Any of you have had experience with how do law schools count this "extracurricular?"
Two: I received an associate degree in dental hygiene from a community college. They had a completely different grading system ( A-93% , B85%) no +_... how will this transfer on LSAC? Also I retook 3 classes and only have the second grades showing on my transfer to the 4 yr college. The first takes show as zero hours zero credits.
Thanks!
Anxious lsater
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
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 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!
Hello,
I just went to a pre-law advisor in order to have my essays and resume reviewed. I have done quite extensive research beforehand on how to write them and what to include. The, very nice guy, told me to delete half of my resumé and not to include things like interests, or Dean's list; while sipping coffee from a blue Cooley Law cup. I hoped he would give me some valuable advice, but I have a gut feeling not to follow most of his revisions.
My question is: I only have one more person who can read my essays. Are any of you willing to read and help me proof read them?
English is not my first language and I'm aware I make a lot of mistakes I can't catch myself.
Hi! I need advice on drilling materials for LG and LR. I have heard good things about Cambridge and lsat trainer. I also don't want to blow too much money.
I took September lsat with a cancellation mindset. I've studied 2 months and realized it wasn't enough few weeks before the test. Since I've already paid for the test, I decided to take it and see what my soft sports on the real deal are. I am so happy I did. The experience made me realize that I need to be stricter on timing myself.
I can do 93-96q correctly without a stopwatch, but during the real deal I got very nervous and the need to perfectly answer every question killed my pace.
Esp games :(
Any advice for December study? And drilling materials?
I don't even know how to react to this... my score has decreased 13 points from my pt average. I have timed myself every time and took about 30 timed pt. I took a pt one day and spent 8-10 hours on reviewing the next day. Has this ever happened to any of you? Also, please give me some advice on what is the best road to take.
#christmasruined
I just requested and received a fee waiver in an email. Should I send a "thank you" email? What should I say?
I have two pending publications. I've spent over two years of research to complete them. I would really like to include them on my resume, but don't know if that's appropriate, or how to include them. Please help!
I just made the mistake of looking at past grey day threads. Now I feel the anxiety. How do you guys deal with waiting? Any grey day drinking games? Take a shot every time you read "grey."
So to aid in test anxiety and stimulate real life test conditions I was thinking of forming a real life test taking group.
We meet at the library and take the lsat pts together, someone act as the proctor, keep us accountable for the timing etc
Thought this could be very helpful.
Any lsaaters from Columbus and neighborhood let me know !
Overheard:
How many questions guessed:
#real lsats taken prior:
Expected score:
Cancel - y/n:
Timing issues y/n
Sorry for the randomness;)
Helo 7sage friends,
I just wrote a gpa addendum and need help with proofreading. English is not my first language. I can't afford making basic mistakes in my apps, so please can someone just check it for grammar and composition?
I promise it's very short!
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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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Is there an official thread for this? I need a distraction (or destruction)
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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.
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Hey @ 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
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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!
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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.
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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
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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?
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Is anyone who has gotten theirs on the east coast by chance
Ohio
Just got my score emailed. Deleted the email without checking. I like my safe space of denial.
This also could mean more time to register for lsat... but why? Is the pool of applicants shrinking? Or maybe LSAC fears the GRE?
I'm spent at this point
I graduated 2 years ago and need a rec letter from my law psychology professor. I got an A and this class strengthened my decision to study law. However, I never went to office hours, or talked to the professor. Also, it's been 2 years. I need to send him an email, but I'm starring at a blank page. Please help? What should I say?
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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.
I'm about to start writing my personal statement, cv, and diversity statement. I would like a professional to have a look at it. Someone who knows a lil bit about law school stuff. Unfortunately, I don't have hundreds to blow, and going to a school English tutor seems pointless.
I live in Columbus oh. Does anyone know about law school admission peeps in my area who could lend a hand?
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.
They love military applicants!
Any pre post during lsat - funny stories? Share them here!
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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:(
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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
Also, score release is by automated program, so they still may be released
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Ok to be honest I'm kind of grateful * if* they don't release today because I want to enjoy my weekend
I feel the same. I think we are the only ones tho
Any thoughts?
So I was just contemplating about tomorrow. I'm done studying and the stress sets in. But,despite it being one of the most stressful days in my life, I look forward to tomorrow. First, and most important, it will be all over! Second, I really enjoy getting to the test site early to people watch. Yes PEOPLE WATCH! If you are an avid people watcher, you know you'll see some gemstones tomorrow.
People watching can also be a great way to calm yourself down.
Like when you go to bed and can't fall asleep you count sheep, same when you wait for lsat you can count people's pencils.( I brought 10 last time myself) People go to extremes to feel ahmmn "secure" is the word? Especially the first time takers! Another thing that calms me down before the big L (no pun intended) is talking with people about the way in which they studied or how long they prepared. I go into every test feeling like I haven't studied enough, like maybe I don't know this stuff and all PT I've taken were for nothing. I sit biting myself down, when I hear "oh I haven't studied at all" or "I thought the experimental section was noted so we know which one it is". People tend to be so confident. I'm jealous of their "no fucks given" mentality, but it boosts my ego just to know I may be ok afterwards ?
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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?