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Retake disaster/need help from a mod..So I have now taken the LSAT 3 times, and I'm beyond frustrated. I took the LSAT for the first time OCT, 2013 after 6 months of study self-study and …
... one of the issues. My GPA isn't great. It's ... under my belt, and currently work with legal. However, I' ... thought with a 170+ and work experience I'd be able to ... in the evenings as I work full time. So late ... time around, 20 the second, 10 the last.
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in need of helpHello everyone, hope all is well; I am writing this post after taking a PT, (my 8th total), and i am literally heart broken. After spending the la…
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2.6 GPA, Quit $65k/year job, ... have a lot of experience and are helpful. If ... , do it. I work full time and study ... you need some work experience and life experience to give your ... resume a boost to compensate for the low GPA ... -
Lawyers and happiness"The problem with the more prestigious jobs, said Mr. Krieger, is that they do not provide feelings of competence, autonomy or connection to others —…
... work for the government or in any public interest role for 10 years ... balance will be forgiven. Your 10 years in the government or public ... you serve a total of 10 years of public interest, you're ... in public servic given the low salary (coupled with tens of ... -
Having trouble balancing studying and working FT -- help!So I've been studying for the LSAT since about February, only really studying in earnest since April. I have the premium course but I am still only …
... splitter as my undergrad GPA (from a well respected ... can usually get about 10 on the weekends and ... of undergrad for 5 years now and had plenty ... will be for the next 10 years.. and these are lawyers ... + salaries and 60ish hour work weeks and can take vacations ... -
Getting nervous!I am in need of some advice from fellow LSAT takers and law school applicants. Just a little background about myself. I graduated with a 3.8 GPA wi…
... care one bit about your GPA or work experience unless it pertains to ... want to complete at least 10 PTs before you take an ... -
What's the word on being a Splitter?I've been reading a bit lately about the "attractiveness" of splitters. How does being a splitter work in relation to T14 or hey...15-75ish? Does hig…
... took you ~4 years to get that GPA, which may or ... actually show up and do work, which is far more than ... would you waste those four years by settling with a ... time you spent getting that GPA! And the difference between ... out of the T14 versus 10 out of the T14, ... -
Advice neededHi all, I just got back my Oct score yesterday, which turned out to be very disappointing157, 6 points below my average score, 163. I've never gotten…
... this cycle and keep your GPA up. Than focus on ... I am getting EXTREMELY valuable work experience and building networks that will ... chance once I start. Gap years are great and unique opportunities ... really nice year to get work experience or travel or whatever, ... -
Advice neededHi all, I just got back my Oct score yesterday, which turned out to be very disappointing157, 6 points below my average score, 163. I've never gotten…
... always wanted to do, get work experience, travel, build networks. All things ... the LSAT for 2 years or taking 10 years off before going to ... -
Why are LSAT scores given so much weight for admissions decisions?Dear JY, I love your website. The explanations for the logical games are carefully thought out and well presented. I wished I knew about your web…
... is based on around four years of data concerning your performance ... absent legit reasons for a low GPA (e.g.-serious physical or ... .
I currently work as a teacher, where the ... the career field are low. Although I work with some amazing teachers ... -
Is it silly to work towards a high lsat to compensate for a really low gpa?Hi 7sagers, A little bit of background. I have a 2.4 ugpa. Needless to say, my chances ride or die by my score on the LSAT. After working as a par…
... at least 4 years of undergraduate. Because GPA is dependent on ... from school to get real experience you can further remove ... addendum might also mitigate the low GPA, depending on whatever your circumstances ... little to do with your GPA and everything to do ... -
Point at which professional references become something of a mustI currently have three (of what I would presume to be solid) academic references, all from professors. I have been out of school and working at my cu…
... LOR. Even though I'm 10 years out of undergrad I am ... had a sub 3.0 GPA in UG versus a 4 ... my education. I added a work LOR from a former commander ... good idea for someone with 10+ years of WE. In your case ... be a great way to work the WL since you can ... -
The 6+ years of experience question in Personal Statement webinar by David BusisHi everyone. Just attended an amazing webinar by David Busis about writing law school essays. However, the questions round had to be limited to 20 mi…
... translate my work experience (6+ years of work experience or in my case almost 10 years) into ... you've been in the work force for a while, you ... -
2016 Law School RankingsU.S. News is going to release the new law school rankings on Wednesday, March 16th.
... actually looking at UofA about 10 years ago as they were much ... pretty much do all bonobo work for the community. Sounds like ... a full ride with no GPA requirement from there. -
To give up or not to give up...I haven't had it easy to say the least. Without delving into my life story, I'll just sum it up to, my goal is law school. I'm trying really hard. …
... —with a sub 3.0 GPA and a 170. If they ... with a sub-3.0 GPA (HYS, Chicago, Berkeley) but many ... and consider taking several years to get substantial work experience. Those things are ... -
What is considered a strong soft in law school applications if you don't have an UG GPA?I am aware that the most important factors in the law school admissions are LSAT scores and undergraduate GPA. However I don't have an undergraduate …
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An international "superior" GPA would tell them that you ... it won't help their GPA median. It won't hurt ... " like a reverse splitter (low LSAT, high GPA) would.
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Scared into Registering for the Wrong Date??Before I can get into my actual concern, I have to setup a sort of lengthy background story, so you lovely person taking your wonderful time to read …
... congratulations on your GPA, that came from hard work and dedication so ... people on here who are 10+ years out or undergrad and are ... -
Start drilling LR?OK I should finish the LR curriculum tonight. I am really feeling much better about my grasp of the concepts, however I am still falling for traps.…
... needed in regards to my GPA. I feel I can ... for me, I typically work 60 hour work weeks except now, ... the law school route for years... and I shouldn't ... now. So therefore I am 10 years removed from college. I ... and I do technically work in the legal field ... -
[Ended] Live Lightning Consultations—Tues, Aug 2nd @ 9pm EST<p><strong>Update:</strong> Thanks for your amazing responses, everyone. I’ve been pouring through them, trying to figure out how I would choose from…
... a low GPA but have shown steady improvement every year for four years ... . Nonetheless, it's a low number.
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... from an early age to experience the culture, people, language, and ... in attention to detail, hard work, and ability to connect with ... I will ask a former work supervisor for my second recommendation ... hardened face made him look 10 years older than his was while ... -
[Ended] Live Lightning Consultations—Tues, Aug 2nd @ 9pm EST<p><strong>Update:</strong> Thanks for your amazing responses, everyone. I’ve been pouring through them, trying to figure out how I would choose from…
... enforcement for the last 8 years. I have wanted to practice ... law since I was 11 years old but I have only ... biggest worry: My low GPA. I graduated college 10 years ago and was in ... my application to outshine my GPA.
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LSAC International Grade ConversionsHi! So sorry if this topic has been covered before, I just can't seem to find any information online whatsoever! I've completed my undergrad at a…
... is good for 5 years and gets renewed every ... your high GPA. For an international "superior" GPA, your GPA doesn't ... because you're damaging their GPA percentiles.
... The GPA will be more of a "soft" factor, like work experience, accomplishments ... -
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I am 32 years old, married, and have ... children. I graduated three years ago with a BS in ... combined total of ten years of work experience, seven of which are ... the dip in my GPA when my father passed ... my father for seven years and not only did ... -
[Webinar] Live Lightning Consultation—Mon @ 9 pm EST<p>7Sagers,</p> <p>This <strong>Monday</strong>, at <strong>9 pm EST,</strong> I’ll do a second round of <em>live lightning consultations.</em></p…
... -American, and have five years of work experience in financial services (client ... plan but with my professional experience now have a specific ... .
2. UG GPA (3.3) and LORs (no ... for financial services from my work experience. During that time, I ... -
[Webinar] Live Lightning Consultation—Mon @ 9 pm EST<p>7Sagers,</p> <p>This <strong>Monday</strong>, at <strong>9 pm EST,</strong> I’ll do a second round of <em>live lightning consultations.</em></p…
... Worked in sales for 10 years while and after doing undergrad ... Sociology major, and am 30 years old.
... a 3.5 GPA in my last two years of college. ... and a somewhat traumatic experience with school because of ... a 3.5 GPA in my last 2 years of college ... -
[Webinar] Live Lightning Consultation—Mon @ 9 pm EST<p>7Sagers,</p> <p>This <strong>Monday</strong>, at <strong>9 pm EST,</strong> I’ll do a second round of <em>live lightning consultations.</em></p…
... to the US 8 years ago for college. I ... your application
College GPA (below 25 percentile for ... /> As a consultant: have experience in digesting new regulations, assessing ... having a bad boss / work experience taught me about professionalism, resilience ... -
[Webinar] Live Lightning Consultation—Mon @ 9 pm EST<p>7Sagers,</p> <p>This <strong>Monday</strong>, at <strong>9 pm EST,</strong> I’ll do a second round of <em>live lightning consultations.</em></p…
... am a photographer for almost 10 years, the eldest of 5 sisters ... and a mature student (34 years old)
Two ideas ... personal statement.
My experience growing up in a fishing ... take a lot of hard work, determination and never giving up ... -
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I am 32 years old, married, and have ... children. I graduated three years ago with a BS in ... combined total of ten years of work experience, seven of which are ... the dip in my GPA when my father passed ... my father for seven years and not only did ... -
[Webinar] Live Lightning Consultations—Mon @ 9:45 pm EST<strong>Update: Event delayed by 45 mins. New start time 9:45pm EST.</strong> <p>7Sagers,</p> <p>This <strong>Monday, August 29,</strong> at …
... with a degree in Economics 10 years ago. Since then, I worked ... 's on my transcript. My GPA is about 2.9 by ... .
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Please help!Hi everyone. I am struggling with what to do. Here's my story: I have been studying on and off for the LSAT since January. I originally intended t…
... keeping up or raising that GPA. Whatever ends up on ... scores do last for 5 years so that'll be ... Law schools like candidates with work experience, provided that it is ... student, finding meaningful fellowship/work experience, maintaining/boosting your GPA). -
[Webinar] Live Lightning Consultations—Thurs @ 9 pm EST<p><strong>Update: We’ve moved this webinar from Wednesday to Thursday, October 13.</strong></p> <p>7Sagers,</p> <p>On <strong>Thursday</strong…
... in Public Policy (4.0 GPA), speak Cantonese Chinese, French, ... research, and also my work experience in federal and provincial environmental ... .
Biggest worry: GPA + LSAT combo not being high ... my strength in first two years, and my grades in ...
