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olineali684
Friday, Jul 13 2018

I'm starting my second year of law school in Canada and I can also help with any questions.

I'm at an Ontario school.

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General · Ramadan Mubarak!
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olineali684
Monday, May 29 2017

Fasting on its own isn't easy, and we all know studying for this test isn't easy; put them together, and that's a very tough combination for most people. I honestly can't imagine. I'm happy to know you're not having a tough time and have a positive outlook. BUT let's be real, it's TOUGH. Good luck! Ramadan Mubarak :)

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General · Accepted to law school...
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olineali684
Friday, May 12 2017

@7sagestudentservices said:

Grats on being accepted!!

Thanks:) > @tristandesinor505 said:

To those studying, good luck! Believe me, all the hard work will pay off. There were so many days when I thought there was no progress and that i'd be lucky to get into ONE law school, and now here I am unable to make a decision about my law school acceptances and stressing out. It's kinda crazy.

Aww yay! I'm so glad to hear you say that lol. 'Cause I feel that way practically everyday lol. Glad you're feeling better! Go out there and rule the world! :)

Thank you! if you ever need any advice or encouragement, i am here!

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General · Accepted to law school...
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olineali684
Wednesday, May 10 2017

@jordankennedy480 Thank you so much!

@7sagestudentservices Thank you so much! You're right.

@tristandesinor505 Thank you!! haha I'm excited about new school shirts :) It may be the FIRST time ever I develop school pride because law school is something I worked so hard for. it's not the same as getting into an undergraduate or MA program. By the way, I appreciate your analogy!

@jordankennedy480 Thank you so much! I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels this way. You telling me you felt this way and understand my thoughts is very reassuring. There are lots of things to be excited for :)

@gregoryalexanderdevine723 thank you! You're right. I should schedule a trip to the school... that will help me visualize my life there as a law student.

To those studying, good luck! Believe me, all the hard work will pay off. There were so many days when I thought there was no progress and that i'd be lucky to get into ONE law school, and now here I am unable to make a decision about my law school acceptances and stressing out. It's kinda crazy.

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Monday, May 08 2017

olineali684

Accepted to law school...

Hey all, i've been accepted to 4 law schools in Canada and wait listed at 2. Waiting to hear back from 3 others.

I don't know why but i've lost my excitement. I start in September and I need to get excited about law school again before i start. I've started to feel more and more nervous and I don't know how to shake it off. Part of the reason I am nervous is because I have yet to make a decision about which school to attend. I feel like i am at a crossroads in my life and big changes are about to happen. I'm sure there are other 7sages in this situation so if you've found a way to get excited and cope, please share!

Thank you.

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Admissions · Botched Personal Statement, Great Index Score.. what do I do?
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olineali684
Friday, Feb 10 2017

@danielznelson160 said:

Hi guys,

I really need some advice. I applied to the University of Victoria in BC, Canada. My index score (based on my GPA and LSAT) is quite high compared to most of the students who have posted about their acceptance on lawstudents.ca. BUT I applied on Jan 15, five minutes before the deadline... I did not do a good job on my personal statement, despite being a good writer, because I was anxious and procrastinated for far too long. I have this uneasy feeling that this HUGE mistake (which I know was a major fuck up) might have cost me my acceptance. What's the best thing to do now? Just wait patiently and hope for the best or get in contact with the admissions team? I mean, I don't know what I would say, I just know that I really want to get in...

At a loss for next steps... has anyone had this happen?

Thanks so much ♡

P.S., no I am not being hard on myself. My PS actually sucked.

what makes you think your personal statement sucked? unless there are gross spelling and grammar errors, i think you'll be fine since you said you're above their lsat and gpa average. are you above it by a lot? if not, then yeah maybe there's something to worry about.

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PT134.S4.P1.Q1
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olineali684
Tuesday, Feb 07 2017

haha ok but i still think it's deliberate. deliberate means intentional and in that example you intentionally grabbed a rock and threw it at his head. it was not an accident.

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General · Thank You 7Sage
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olineali684
Saturday, Feb 04 2017

@deepikaraj2398 said:

I have a story to share for those who are at a crossroads. Keep in mind that I am overwhelmed with emotions that my grammar & steneces may be off. But I knew the best time to write this would be when I was in this state of mind. I took the LSAT October 2015 & did not perform well-at all. I was devastated because that meant I had to take a whole year off & I didn't know what my next should be. I decided you know what I'll try this 7Sage curriculum-what else do I have to lose. After relearning the LSAT, rigorous hours of prep tests, & preptalks I decided to retake the LSAT in December 2016. I promised myself that no matter my score I would write about my experience with 7Sage to help other students that are in the same boat as I am. Because trust me, I had thoughts about whether I should quit on my dreams & just settle. Well I just found out, like five minutes ago that I got accepted into the school that I had been wanting to since I began this incredible journey!! So those of you that can relate don't give up, keep trying, & have faith! So with alllll that said, THANK YOU SO MUCH 7Sage you seriously were a huge part of the beginning of my legal education!

Sorry so long!! :)

YAY CONGRATS!!

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LSAT · I'm one with the force, the force is with me!!!
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olineali684
Saturday, Feb 04 2017

@eepoon831 said:

@staciaglee275 Hi! Ok thats great to hear, I wasn't sure if it would be the same test all across the board or different one's for those of us writing at a different time/date. I will probably be on here creeping the boards because I feel like it would be way too challenging not to!

maybe read some posts but with a grain of salt. a lot of people will complain about the lsat and say it was unfair or harder than usual blabla, so it's expected. Just remember that if you're ready then you're ready and what people say doesn't affect that.

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LSAT · when was the last time you closed your eyes and didn't start visualizing solving made up LGs?
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olineali684
Saturday, Feb 04 2017

thank goodness those days are over for me :D it's not a restful sleep when you're still solving puzzles in your head

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General · How many pencils can I bring?
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olineali684
Saturday, Feb 04 2017

lol so i took maybe 3 or 4 and trust me you do not need more than that. I ended up using 1.

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General · Should I withdraw?
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olineali684
Saturday, Feb 04 2017

@olineali684 said:

Okay, so here's my story, it's long, so bear with me.

In November 2015, I applied for September 2016 admission. I hadn't touched the LSAT yet and I tried to study; however, I quickly realized it was too difficult as I was also in my final year of school (fifth year) and working a fairly demanding job on my days off. I had registered for the December LSAT but I withdrew prior to writing it as I knew nothing about the LSAT at this point. By February 2016 (the last accepted LSAT for the 2016 cycle), I realized it was better to take a year off and study for the LSAT properly. To be honest, applying during this cycle was a complete waste; however, at the time, I did not realize what the LSAT entailed and was told an anecdote where a girl studied for 6 weeks and got accepted, so I was basing my studying on 6 weeks.

I finished school in April 2016 and did not start studying right away because I had just completed my undergraduate and wanted some time off. Around June, I started studying using the Powerscore books, with the intention of writing the October LSAT. However, the week of the LSAT, I still did not feel prepared enough and I also did not really think I was benefiting from the Powerscore books as much as I could have, so the week of the October LSAT, I joined 7Sage (LSAT Premium). In the meantime, I applied for admission to the September 2017 cycle.

I enrolled for the December 2016 LSAT but the day before I realized I was still not ready (I had not even finished the core curriculum of 7sage at this point), and I withdrew. One of my friends ended up having a disturbance during their LSAT, which essentially wasted a take for her. As I only withdrew the day before the LSAT, I actually didn't tell my family and went to the test centre and wrote a PT instead that day in the library of the college I was supposed to be writing in. I also upgraded to LSAT Ultimate+.

Fast forward to today, I have improved a great deal (thanks to 7sage!!!) but I still do not feel completely ready. The first time I kind of rushed through the curriculum but now I have been going through the curriculum more slowly, as a result, I have not finished the Ultimate+, though I have finished the Premium Level. I went from a 147 LSAT in June to 161 on Test 64 two weeks ago. However, that is the only test I wrote where I scored in the 160s so far (I have not written any other PT since). Also, knowing the February LSAT is undisclosed also makes me slightly apprehensive because I won't be able to check my answers.

I know I can do better if I continue to study the way I have been studying now but I also don't know if I should waste another cycle and I feel like the girl who cried wolf in a sense that I always withdraw from my LSAT before I have written it, citing the need for more time. However, I would always apply for these tests prematurely, without actually being ready.

So, should I withdraw from tomorrow's LSAT or should I just write it? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

I also applied a cycle and never ended up writing the lsat for the same reason. I also ended up doing a 5th year and i was exhausted. I HIGHLY recommend taking a year off after finishing your fifth year-- it did wonders for me. You really do deserve more time.

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General · Should I withdraw?
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olineali684
Saturday, Feb 04 2017

@mjmaric224 said:

I just withdrew! I registered for the December LSAT, and realized I was not ready. Today, the same. I wanted to write it because I also feel like the girl who cried wolf. But the fact remains I won't be getting into the school I want to get in to with my current PT score. Since you scored in the 160s, I would suggest timing/practicing one or two of your weakest sections. After make your decision. If those sections are similar to your lower PTs, it is probably best to not write. But if they are similar to 160, then its up to you. So funny, I feel pressured from friends and family to write the test tomorrow, so I will also attend school tomorrow and just do some practice tests.. Haha. My ultimate decision was based on knowing there's a possibility I can score my desired mark, but with extreme luck. In my case, I know its better after reading thread after thread to postpone, and study smarter. If you decide to write tomorrow, good luck!

yeah i would not count on "extreme luck" and i definitely waited until i scored my desired range more than 3 times. I believe i scored it at least 5 times but i'm not entirely sure. I ended up getting that exact score on test day.

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General · Personal Statement
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olineali684
Wednesday, Jan 25 2017

sure!

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General · Time is always the issue for me..
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olineali684
Monday, Jan 23 2017

you'll be able to get through this with practice. It's a time sensitive test so don't look at it as a regular university test. gotta adapt to your circumstances.

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General · Can I PM on of you guys to check out this LOR?
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olineali684
Monday, Jan 23 2017

sure

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General · Law School Interview - who's done those before?
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olineali684
Wednesday, Jan 18 2017

@jennilynn89537 I think this is a wonderful opportunity for law school's to look at their applicants from a more personal viewpoint, and not just as numbers.

you'll do awesome! Just be genuine :)

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General · Difference in score between prep tests and actual test
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olineali684
Wednesday, Jan 18 2017

@jhaldy10325 you don't have to PT with 5 sections

i never did this and i scored within my range on the real test. I honestly don't think an extra 35 minutes will change anything. The test goes by fast after the administrative stuff is out of the way. I suggest doing PTs with the app because you have the option of including noise. That was my main concern on test day and thank goodness there was no out of the ordinary noise. The proctors were respectful and did not talk during the test but this is not a guarantee so getting accustomed to some noise is a great idea. Another thing to work on is getting sleep before the test and i think this will occur if you're adequately prepared for the test. The more prepared you are, the less stress you have to deal with. The more I hit my target score, the more i felt prepared and the less I stressed out about the test.

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General · Law School Interview - who's done those before?
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olineali684
Tuesday, Jan 17 2017

@olineali684 I don't think these take place in Ontario so unable to help on this one!

haha some Canadian law schools do interviews: Osgoode and Dalhousie for sure do interviews very late in the cycle. People who are admitted early on do not get interviewed by them. Interviews take place around April and May I believe.

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General · Cancelling test: Urgent response needed please.
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olineali684
Tuesday, Jan 10 2017

if you don't show up on test day then you don't lose an attempt. i'm 100% positive. cancelling has nothing to do with it. as long as you don't show up, you do not lose an attempt.

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Admissions · none of my apps have been updated to reflect my LSAT score has been received - WHAT DO I DO?
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olineali684
Tuesday, Jan 10 2017

@jeetibhupal396

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I completed my applications for three schools before writing the LSAT (Dec was my first and only take). BUT I checked today and they all show that my LSAT score is still outstanding.

Hi, same exact boat but there's no need to worry. I called a school today and they had my score even though it's not updated online. :) it just takes time, so be patient.

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General · Not LSAT related but we are all future professionals and some of us come from class so.....
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olineali684
Monday, Jan 09 2017

@riotnoob236 If you're gonna do it, make sure you ask the mom too. Because equality.

YES THANK YOU!

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General · Mention High School suspension to answer app question?
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olineali684
Wednesday, Jan 04 2017

NO, thankfully. That is not academically related. for example, plagiarism would be something to report on

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General · Is today Grey Day? [YES!!!]
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olineali684
Wednesday, Jan 04 2017

@caradouglas213 now realistically Western (I did my undergrad here and they love to take alum

interesting. how do you know they love to take alums? is this standard for most schools in ontario? also what was your major? i know business is their focus. when you say you did poorly do you mean less than 157? i know people who got into Western with 157

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