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Wanted: Advice for my personal statement strategyHey 7sagers, As a collection of insightful and helpful people, I thought I would ask for some general advice on my personal and diversity statemen…
... experience of raising and adopting children impacted your career trajectory and decision to ... probably just skip the GPA addendum or recap very briefly in ... just mentioning it in the addendum because I don't think ... be in law, but the addendum isn't a place for ... -
5th retake?I know I'm in a tough spot. I decide to take my first lsat without much study while I was in undergrad and scored in the 140s. After that, I decided …
Maybe stay in the game, read the Spivey blog, as I'm pretty sure there's articles on this situation, and consider writing an addendum with your improvement story after this happens. It sounds like you're going to improve. -
5th retake?I know I'm in a tough spot. I decide to take my first lsat without much study while I was in undergrad and scored in the 140s. After that, I decided …
... on exam day than on your PTs. (There have been ... if you can get your PTs to average a ... be prepared to write an addendum explaining your 140ish score, along with ... stress will this add to your life? If you can ... you're moving and prepping for your first law school ... -
I have 14 Withdrawals on my college transcript, how much will this hurt me?Yeah, that's right not a typo. Sorry for the long post, but allow me to explain. I have been working on my BA for almost 10 years, and have made many…
... of the LSAC calculation of your GPA, they will only hold ... addendum explaining your circumstances. Since admissions are largely a numbers game (LSAT and ... be just fine considering both your numbers are likely to be ... -
Four Takes, Two are Cancelations. Addendum?So I came across a previous posting on 7sage regarding topics and circumstances that are appropriate for an addendum: https://7sage.com/admissions…
Those are some extenuating circumstances, so I would definitely write an addendum. It's better to write and explain as opposed to letting them jump to conclusions. Life happens. Make sure your personal statement and everything else is solid. I -
Questions From A Younger ApplicantHello, I am currently 19 years old. I worked my butt off and took 60 credits of college classes from a community college while I was in high schoo…
... this year; now your task is to frame your story.
... of your inexperience is your obvious drive and maturity, to which your age and ... through college. That depends on your other options. Even if ... about yourself. Write an addendum if you need to explain ... -
explaining four takes in two years.
... write an addendum. With the difference between your lowest score and your highest being ... influence it can have in your life's course. I just ... school/motivation because of depression and it hasn't gotten better ... -
Hello Everyone!What's up everyone! I just wanted to introduce myself. I am just starting to realize how amazing this community is and it is time for me to be pro…
... you are focused and dedicated, you can achieve your dream score, school ... long as you stay patient and take your time. I know it ... always attach an addendum explaining your situation along with your law school application ... -
Identifying as Native American and Latino/aHi everyone, I identify predominantly as Latina (Mexican-American and Spanish) but I also identify somewhat as Native American because my father (…
... should add some type of addendum discussing your decision to check the ... my mom is African American and my dad is from Central ... how I could be black and the daughter of a Central ... sense of identity has strengthened and grappling with my identity is ... -
Diversity Statement: Ethnic or Socioeconomic?I originally wrote a diversity statement about the challenges of being an ethnic minority but I wrote another after learning UCLA has a section for s…
... should hit on both in your essay. You can't ... other; race informs your class status (and how you negotiate it ... of who you are and what sets you apart ... to focus this without just listing facts. Have you read ... walls with racist phrases and swastikas. This felt like ... -
Admissions Webinar + Editing Giveaway! Thursday, Sep 20 @ 9 p.m. ET7Sagers, On **Thursday, September 20, at 9 p.m. ET,** I’ll walk you through the factors that affect your chances of admission. Afterwards, members…
... a similar situation like me and have a lower than expected ... an overall upwards trend throughout your years of university, make sure ... can also write an addendum explaining your GPA and emphasizing that whatever caused ... ! Good Luck everyone, keep your head up! -
Apply now with current LSAT or wait till November results?Hi again everyone, So according to the Law School Predictor tool on here, I have a 77% chance to one of my target schools, Texas Tech if I were to…
... personally would submit with an addendum that acknowledges you are signed ... pre-law dean at your undergraduate institution and ask them for advice ... closely with many students at your school and can give a better ... -
How to explain gap years in résumé.
... gaps” literally in your resume. Just fill out your resume like a ... regular resume with bullet points listing out ... been any gaps in your education, explain” and either a text ... your education means that you took a semester off of school and ... -
Application Question about the Education SectionHi guys, I am filling out the applications for schools, and under the Education Section, there is a question that says: "List the academic honors and…
... are. They also ask for your work history, which obviously is ... on your resume. I did include Latin honors on mine ... haha.... pretty much just Latin honors and Dean's List, so I ... -
Apply this cycle + next cycle? or just next cycle?!**Will it hurt my chances for next cycle if I apply for this cycle?!** I have a low uGPA ~3.2 but a great resume/story. (URM, military service, UC…
... /> 2. Start working on your essays now and give yourself months to ... all of your application materials ready to go and submit the day ... overvalue how much you think your "story" will matter in an ... paid lip service to the achievements I made in my 25 ... -
LSAT Score addendum?So, November scores are out! Unfortunately for me, it was a bummer. I scored 166 in October in Asia but in the hopes of get at least 1-2 score bump…
... the admissions policies of your schools you applied and see what they ... you write an addendum, it should address your last score, and not the ... not really worth writing an addendum if your just going to say ... -
Admin please delete (so sorry!)Hello admin, please delete this post. I’m so sorry about the inconvenience!
... I identify primarily as Black and am perceived almost 100% of ... check both boxes, and update them with your tribal I.D. ... very short addendum explaining your situation with the I.D. and write a ... DS highlighting both of your background. This ... -
Retake or Apply Anyway?Hi All, I'm having an issue deciding on whether to apply with my current score or wait until the Jan retake. A bit of history: I took the LSAT…
... proud of your self. A 158 is a great score and you ... @egrivera2 said figure out your weak areas and put some work into ... . You can explain your retakes in an addendum by indicating how you ... -
So. Much. Toast.Just thought I'd share this really weird article about someone who's about to become human toast. https://abovethelaw.com/2019/02/lawyer-alleged…
... just written an addendum saying he studied harder and took a prep ... 's because I like babies and children... I don't know ... a sick foster child for your personal benefit. What an awful ... -
Light Course LoadI currently have a 3.9 GPA at FSU with hopes in getting into a T14 law school. My only concern in regards to my transcript is that I have a relativel…
... ), factual GPA addendum explaining your situation (health, family matters) and how they were ... will be able to attend your classes, participate in all law ... , and finish the program on time. The great news is that your ... -
"Exceptional Circumstances"Hello, I will be applying for law school in September for early admissions at a few schools. During my undergrad I lost my mother unexpectedly…
... your family circumstances and your depression had a negative effect on your academic performance and ... a GPA addendum that is concise and factual (about ... to write about in your personal statement, it ... help you succeed, and state your professional goals. Good ... -
I don't know what to do :(I've written the LSAT twice before (2017 and 2018) - I scored in the 140s both times. I've been studying on/off for 2-3 years but for the past couple…
... two suggestions for you (and honestly you should consider ... an IN-PERSON class and use their materials ALONG ... , work very hard, and transfer out to another ... that to you, and honestly everyone was saying ... not to include an Addendum about your low LSAT scores. ... -
Applying to Law school with online degree?I am getting my bachelors degree from a fully accredited online school (Excelsior college) How much (if at all) will this hurt my application?
... classroom experience, rigorous verbal debate, and interactions with other academic colleagues ... it relates to your online degree in an academic addendum. For example ... member can look up your college online and immediately see that it ... -
Do law schools care how many times you take the LSAT?I apologize since I know this question is probably asked alot. I just received my July score back (149) and canceled it to sign up for the October…
... positive increases over time and not huge up and down dips-- would ... lucky" with this damn test, and a lot can happen on ... #2).
Write an addendum explaining your situation. A 175 is a ... -
URM? International/non-traditionalHi everyone, I'm kind of an uncommon case and could not find an exact reply to my questions. So here we go: I've got a 162 in the LSAT and a 3.4 un…
... Personal Statement, Diversity Statement, and Grades Addendum you can. No idea about ... may be able to outperform your numbers with T14 schools. If ... you want to compare your chances with and without the URM box ... like for URM applicants with your stats to see how ... -
Help--Score Dropped by 5I'm devastated now. I scored a low 170s in the October test, and I screwed up the November test and got 5 points lower. I am aiming for T14s with a d…
... addendum.
Second, regarding whether the drop will "significantly affect" your ... the context of your entire application and that means applying ... how much it matters. And I think with that, ... having submitted apps recently and knowing how it feels ... -
Advice: Taking the LSAT for the 6th Time?Hi everyone, I just received my LSAT score from the January 2020 administration and am feeling quite disappointed. I was hoping to apply for Fall …
... my 4th LSAT and I have to say your situation isn’t ... . You can always write an addendum explaining your lower scores, depending on ... around. Be fully prepared and let your progress determine your date.
Anyone willing to offer free advice?Hi everyone, I am studying the second time around for the LSAT. I have taken it once before, a while back and scored a 146. However, I am looking …
... give you the Core Curriculum and this will help clear up ... want to write an LSAT addendum. As much as the LSAT ... applications. Also, work at your own pace and don't use up ...Academic DishonestyPlease help. For context only (not making excuses)- my last final of undergrad was during this covid nonsense, open note, open book, take home fi…
... or hearing and you need to read your schools academic ... want to include an addendum to your application. This is because ... include an addendum explaining the circumstances, what resulted, and how you ... are up-front, truthful, and can demonstrate growth you should ...Retaking a 174?The consensus online seems to be that retaking is always a good idea if you can do better, but I've been told by an extremely qualified and experienc…
What is your goal school? I've heard ... get into better ranked schools and because the matriculation rate is ... can ('cause like why not?) and are hoping to just get ... right an addendum just emphasizing that this is your #1 choice and if ...
