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Thursday, Sep 12 2019

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How to get those last few points in RC?

I've been able to consistently get -0 or -1 in LG, and I got my first perfect LR (both sections) yesterday. Best RC score I've gotten was -1, but I've been scoring -3 to -4 pretty consistently. I'm definitely doing better than when I started, and I'm usually able to catch most if not all mistakes during BR, but I'm having trouble nailing down those last few points while I'm timed (even when I'm not feeling rushed). Any tips on improving RC? Thanks in advance!

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Monday, Aug 05 2019

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3.49/173+ Splitter T14 Chances?

Hi all! My CAS GPA is a 3.49. I just finished my degree this summer, and I'm applying this fall (planning to have apps submitted by late October/early November). I haven't taken the LSAT yet, but I've been consistently score in the mid/high 170s on all practice tests (highest score 177). If I do get around a 175 in September, what are my chances for admission at a T14 school realistically? Most of the splitter info I've seen was regarding numbers closer to 3.0-3.3 GPA and 170-172 LSAT, and nothing closer to my numbers. Also, another question, what is considered a safe school for a splitter? At schools where my GPA is the median, my LSAT is usually far above the 75th percentile, so I'm not sure where I should be aiming for safe schools. Thanks in advance!

Additional info about my low GPA (some will be included on apps in an addendum):

  • My degree is a BS in Physics from UCLA.
  • I finished my degree in 3 years instead of 4.
  • My GPA increased each year: 3.05 first year, 3.5 second year, 3.75 third year
  • I worked part-time during the majority of my first and second years.
  • Other application materials I'll be including:

  • Recommendation letters from a UCLA law school professor, a professor from my major, a non-major professor, and current employer (depending on how many I can submit to each school, of course)
  • Resume detailing previous part-time work, current full-time work, and volunteer leadership position I've held for over a year
  • Hopefully killer personal statement (I'm a good writer, but I don't have any particularly exceptional life experiences/struggles to discuss)
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    Friday, Oct 04 2019

    sarahking0523575

    LOR from Supervisor in Volunteer Position?

    I already have 2 academic LORs, and I will be prioritizing those for schools that only allow 2. My academic recommenders have only known me for a relatively short time, but my supervisor has known me for about 6 years and can speak more to my leadership abilities. Is it worth asking him for a letter for schools that allow more than 2? I understand that most schools prefer academic letters, but would it be helpful to have a third letter giving a different perspective than the other 2? Thanks in advance!

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    Friday, Oct 04 2019

    sarahking0523575

    Diversity Statement as a Woman in Law/STEM?

    Before, I never considered writing a diversity statement, because I didn’t realize how broadly law schools defined “diversity.” I understand that women are becoming better represented in the legal profession than they have been in the past, so I don’t want to seem like I’m just trying to have an extra essay to write. Coming from a STEM background in undergrad, I have seen how underrepresented women are in STEM. I am considering some legal fields pertaining to this (patent law, IP law), but I’m not set on these fields. Would it be worth discussing this in a diversity statement (my potential to bring diversity to the STEM-related fields of law)? I just don’t want it to come across as not being genuine or anything! Thanks in advance!

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