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Waitlisted: Updated ResumeI hope everyone is keeping their heads up in these times. I got waitlisted and would like to send an updated resume. Since I finished the LSAT, I…
As a former admissions officer, I think there are better ... -
Admission Q, break from school?When colleges ask "Has your education in college, university, or professional school been interrupted for one term or more for any reason?" what exac…
Speaking as a former admissions officer, this question is asking about pauses during the course of your degree studies, not pauses between degrees. -
Should I update law schools about a part-time internship?Hi, hope all are doing very well <3 I already sent my apps in. For health reasons, I have been unemployed since graduating in 2019. Apart from rec…
Speaking as a former admissions officer, this is new, substantive information ... that could help an admissions committee evaluate your candidacy. It ... -
Should I update law schools about a part-time internship?Hi, hope all are doing very well <3 I already sent my apps in. For health reasons, I have been unemployed since graduating in 2019. Apart from rec…
... /> > Speaking as a former admissions officer, this is new, substantive information ... that could help an admissions committee evaluate your candidacy. It ... -
Do I tell schools if I scored lower this time..?Hi everyone, so I’ve been waitlisted to 2 schools and wanted to shoot my shot by taking the February lsat. However, I did not do better than my Novem…
... the time of an admissions officer with that email. Admissions officers are really ... -
Do I tell schools if I scored lower this time..?Hi everyone, so I’ve been waitlisted to 2 schools and wanted to shoot my shot by taking the February lsat. However, I did not do better than my Novem…
Speaking as a former admissions officer, new LSAT scores are automatically ... the waitlist. https://7sage.com/admissions/lesson/what-to-do-after ... -
Work Experience for ApplicationsI recognize that stats are the most important consideration for any law school, but do you feel it's important to have 'professional' job experience?…
Speaking as a former admissions officer, a candidate can position/market ... law school application resume. The admissions committee is looking for a ... -
Submitting an updated resume (new job)I submitted all of my applications in late November, and I'm still waiting to hear back from a bunch. I recently started a new job - would it be a go…
... former admissions officer, I agree with JDream2020. Send an email to admissions with ... -
Application updatesI submitted my law school applications in February and just last week found out that a research paper I wrote along with other research lab team memb…
Speaking as a former admissions officer, admissions committees love to see publications. ... revised resume to all the admissions offices where your file is ... -
Choose school based on overall rank or specialty rank?!It’s time to make a decision and I’m so torn. Is it better to make a decision for school based on overall rank or the specialty rank?
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Letters of RecommendationHi all! I plan on taking the June 2021 LSAT for the first time and hoping I won't need to take it again. I've been out of undergrad for 3 years, and …
... be helpful: https://7sage.com/admissions/lesson/how-to-get-the ... /.
As a former admissions officer, I would say that if ... perceived as "stale" by an admissions reader. Good luck! -
Question about depositsHello everyone, I applied to the University of Illinois about a month ago, shortly before the deadline. I have not heard back yet. On their websit…
Former admissions officer here. The deposit deadline is ... -
Question about depositsHello everyone, I applied to the University of Illinois about a month ago, shortly before the deadline. I have not heard back yet. On their websit…
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Since you were an admissions officer, what do you think my ... -
Law School LOR: supportive & professional vs neutral & academicHi folks, I am currently preparing for my law school applications this fall/winter and dealing with the Letter of Recommendation part. So far, …
Speaking as a former admissions officer, you should follow the application ... -
Retaking June LSAT to get off the waitlistHi everyone! I was waitlisted at my 'dream' university this cycle. While I received a 156 LSAT score on my most recent exam, I'm below the school'…
Former admissions officer here. You may have been ... 't need to inform the admissions office of your plan to ... -
Do I have to pay the first seat deposit?Or can I pay the full deposit at the second deposit deadline? Also, if I pay only the first deposit - will that be guaranteed to hold my spot until a…
Former admissions officer here. Paying a seat deposit ... 2 deposit deadlines, unless the admissions office has affirmatively waived the ... -
Question about Completed and In-Progress BA DegreesHello all! Am I eligible to apply/be considered to law schools if I have one out of two majors completed? I will have my first BA this fall, …
Speaking as a former admissions officer, you need to have completed the academic requirements for your BA by the time you matriculate at your law school. You can still be taking classes when you submit your application for consideration. Good luck! -
Timing w/ LSAT and ApplyingQuestion: Is it better to apply later (November/December) w/ a slightly higher score than applying in October w/ a slightly lower score? For example.…
Speaking as a former admissions officer, you may receive less benefit from applying in October with a lower LSAT than applying before Christmas with a 170+. Good luck! -
August LSATIs taking the August 2021 LSAT too late to apply for the fall 2022 cycle? I know most applications open in September, but if I take the LSAT in Augus…
Former admissions officer here. Taking the August or October tests are fine for the Fall 2022 cycle. If you submit your applications upon receipt of your results, it would still be considered "early" in the application cycle. Good luck! -
Typo in Writing SampleHey everyone, So I just wrote my writing sample (my test is tomorrow) and everything went really well, I had strong arguments etc. But with 5 secon…
... samples he encountered as an admissions officer, he read two of them ... -
Should I include a diversity statement when my PS addresses divsersityI wrote my PS about being gay in rural America, and how that makes me want to pursue public service (in a nutshell) Should I write a DS about how bei…
Former admissions officer here. The personal statement is ... provide additional context for the admissions committee about you as a ... -
Should I include a diversity statement when my PS addresses divsersityI wrote my PS about being gay in rural America, and how that makes me want to pursue public service (in a nutshell) Should I write a DS about how bei…
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> Former admissions officer here. The personal statement is ... provide additional context for the admissions committee about you as a ... -
Personal Statement font size requirementsHi Everyone. I've just spent the last few weeks crafting my personal statement (with a 7sage editor) and have an essay I'm very proud of at 2 page…
As a former admissions officer, I strongly encourage candidates to ... to read and follow directions. Admissions officers want to see that ... -
Graduate program situation--disclose on app or not?Hi! So I was admitted this March to do an M.A. program at my undergrad which would allow me to work toward my BA and MA at the same time. However, de…
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2 test scores ??If you have two test scores, do law schools take the highest score or the most recent?
Former admissions officer here. The LSAC CAS Report will show the admissions reader your entire LSAT history. If you have multiple scores, the school will report the highest score but will consider the LSAT history when evaluating your file. -
Where can I find the most up-to-date LSAT law school medians?I keep hearing how LSAT medians are rising for many schools/the application cycle is more competitive than ever before, & that we should expect a ris…
Former admissions officer here. You can check the websites of your schools under "Class Profile" in late August or early September for stats for the most recent incoming 1L class. The official medians will be released later in the year. -
When to Start Applying to Law SchoolHi, Im about to take my second LSAT this august. I was wondering when I should have all my applications pretty much finished?
Former admissions officer here. I agree, submitting your applications at any point before Thanksgiving will put you in the early part of the application cycle. -
education section of resumeI received 24 college credits in high school through 4 different colleges. They were just normal high school classes that I was then allowed to pay a…
Speaking as a former admissions officer, I would not expect you to list all the colleges in the Education section of your resume. Good luck! -
education section of resumeI am wondering how to format my double major. I majored in criminal justice and psychology and ideally want to list both individual major GPAs along …
Speaking as a former admissions officer, it is unnecessary to list ... ) on your resume as the admissions reader will have access to ... -
Application Question?I plan to submit a diversity statement and LSAT addendum. Should we submit a short adversity addendum like around a page as well? In my short…
Speaking as a former admissions officer, it seems like the material ...
