Self-study
Hi! Before everyone tells me to retake.... I am :) I received my LSAT score last night and I got a 149. While this was a 10 point increase from my diagnostic and I should be excited about that, we all know that this isn't going to get me into a T2 or T1 school. While a T1 school would be AMAZING, I am totally okay with going to a T2 school especially the ones in my region. That being said a score in the high 150's - low 160's would be ideal. When I was PTing, I was in this range which is why my score is sort of a surprise. Funny enough, I am not depressed nor have I even cried because I KNEW that damn 1st LR really fucked my day up. I increased dramatically on timing but I think now my issue is accuracy (where before it was the opposite).
Anyways, I need help trying to put together a study schedule, who to ask to help tutor me ( & do you accept credit cards @"Cant Get Right" ), if I should totally scratch 7sage and do an in-class program? I have a 3.65 GPA, a URM, extensive work experience, and hopefully a good personal statement (if anyone wants to read it). I have signed up for December so let's get to it!
I completely understand this sentiment! If you want to apply now, make sure your apps are phenomenal. I went to a Duke admissions panel and the one thing that I took away from that experience was what the dean said to me. He said "as soon as I get an applicant's application package, I look at their personal statement and their resume". Yes, the rankings tell us this is not true but schools DO look at applications holistically and you are more than a number. If you truly think you have put in every ounce of blood, sweat, and tears into this test, then my friend move on and apply. Only you can really make that judgement call. Mylsn.com, TLS, & lawschoolnumbers are all great resources but they're USER generated. Remember that and take those with a grain of salt. Just saying, last week I went to an alumni HH with a girl who had a 142, 3.7 GPA and was accepted to Villanova. YA NEVER KNOW. But the most important part is is if you think you did everything and your best. Not everyone can dedicate three years of their life to this test to get the perfect score. What is your goal? To get into law school, to go debt-free, to be the best at the LSAT? You can achieve all three individually or simultaneously but that decision is up to you and what you're willing to do for it.