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Should I even apply this year?I graduated last June and took the December test, short story is I am 95% sure that I did poorly. I am currently registered for the February test.I h…
... the summer to improve your LSAT score, and even ... br />
Your personal statement alone should take you AT LEAST a few ... if you're really busting your ass. That puts you even ... your statement everything it deserves.
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My really bad looking AA degree dilemmaSo I did a program called running start in high school and took some college level classes, starting in Fall of 2004. I started with just one class t…
... built up a career. My personal statement discusses the path I chose ... . If you are worried include some of it in your personal statement or in ... -
My really bad looking AA degree dilemmaSo I did a program called running start in high school and took some college level classes, starting in Fall of 2004. I started with just one class t…
... built up a career. My personal statement discusses the path I chose ... . If you are worried include some of it in your personal statement or in ... the applications ask you to explain any gaps in your education timeline ... -
Reapplying next cycleIf you're accepted, waitlisted, or denied at a certain school and you apply to law schools again the next cycle, do law schools view the applicant in…
... show schools how serious you are about attending. It would be ... />
You would definitely want a new personal statement. Maybe not completely ... a refined version of whatever you submit this cycle, regardless ... of how much time you may have put into it ... -
Add your info to My Law School Numbers!Doing so will help crowd source really important data that will help future law school applicants realistically find the schools that best fit their …
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Interesting elements of your applications ... , too. I'd be curious to ready your personal statement! -
Add your info to My Law School Numbers!Doing so will help crowd source really important data that will help future law school applicants realistically find the schools that best fit their …
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> Interesting elements of your ... 'd be curious to ready your personal statement!
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Advice on which schools to target?Hi friends - now that I _finally_ have an official LSAT score, the fee waivers are rolling in and I think my head is getting jumbled up haha. I know …
... not shoot for the moon? You have an LSAT score that ... not try? If I told you that you had a .1% chance ... of your time, would you not try?
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Re-Applying to a Rejected SchoolI am looking for tips on re-applying to the same school I applied to last year but got rejected. I took the LSAT and improved my score by 5 points. S…
... your LSAT score improved.
If you have an average or mediocre personal statement ... (PS), don't resubmit it. If you didn't have your ... PS reviewed by others the first time around, then you ... />
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Should I write a diversity statment?My PS is all about being a minority. You read it, and you know I'm an URM. So do I need to write a diversity statement? The only topic I was thin…
Either write the diversity statement about something else or don't ... no reason to steal the personal statement's thunder. That said something ... 't just have to be about your minority community from your personal statement. -
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Crack the joke in your personal statement or somewhere else where it will be clearly a joke! That is a great way to start a PS about any number of things. Your resume, though, is not the place. -
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Jumping in late to the fray—no, but you already know that by now. I think it's okay to show self-awareness and a sense of humor in your personal statement, where it's possible to provide a sense of context, but jokes as such are just too risky. -
So I got rejected from a safety school...So my first rejection was from a safety school. I am a little bit confused by the fact that I got rejected from Boston College Law. I mean, thank God…
... , this statistic can tell you how desirable that school is ... d (and to just bolster your application overall) is to ... This Law School" section to your application, either in an ... of your personal statement. This gives a really strong impression that you're ... -
Just took the LSAT - Should I apply for this cycle?I'm wrestling with the idea of applying to Yale by Feb 28. I just took the LSAT 2 days ago. I think I did okay (my gut says it was between 13-15 miss…
Do you have your personal statement,LORs and all other app materials ready? If not, i would apply next cycle. You will have more time to polish your app, and gain additional points on a retake if need be -
Weird Personal Statement TopicI was expelled from high school for getting into a physical altercation - it was in self defense and there were racial elements involved. I think thi…
p.s. this could also make a fantastic diversity essay. if you ever decide to write on a different topic for your personal statement, don't throw your original idea away as it could fit into essays other than your personal statement. -
Do i have a shot or is this bad?i applied to one law school late in December right when my lsat score came out. My application currently is on Hold- under second review. When i visi…
... get denied based on your numbers alone, you would have been denied ... to your softs whether or not you get admitted. Fingers crossed your recommenders ... wrote good letters and that your personal statement ... -
Diversity Statement QuestionMy personal statement covers a situation in my background that has influenced my decision to attend law school. Should I write a diversity statement …
If it's already covered in your personal statement then don't use it in your diversity statement to avoid being redundant. If you have another option for your diversity statement that would be much better. -
LOCI Help!Hi! Does anyone have a good LOCI that you would be willing to send me as an example? I have looked online but still struggling with the direction I…
... have to come from your own personal reasons why you want to attend ... unique to you and something you haven't already mentioned in your personal statement. Its ... not easy so I suggest brainstorming so you can ... -
Admissions consulting. Worth it?I am very reluctantly considering paying for a admissions consulting company's help. I think $3000+ is insane. However, if I could get $3000 more i…
... 's probably worth it if you think your application can be competitive ... . Yes, even, and especially, if your personal statement is "personal" in nature. -
Making sure I get the most out of 7sageI want to make sure I'm not missing out on any valuable tips, tricks, etc. Besides following the study guide and using the videos to ensure I "get i…
This forum is incredibly valuable, especially during the admissions process. Have members of the community read and re-read your personal statement, advise you on letters of rec, LOCI, etc. This community is super powerful - use it! -
study schedule /'competitive score'Hello All, Hope all of your studying is going well wanted to address 2 things . One of the other schools I'm applying to is stating 160+is thei…
... range. Not sure why you wouldn’t just take one ... LSATs in the fall if you’re so close to ... the score you want to reach, don’ ... etc and upload your personal statement and resume...if you really aren’t ... in that bare effort then you don’t really want ... -
Admissions Webinar + Editing Giveaway! Weds, Jun 27 @ 9 p.m. ETHi everyone! The webinar is up here: https://7sage.com/admissions/webinar/ ---- **Update** Thank you to everyone who left a comment! The winner …
I vote for How to Pick Your Personal Statement Topic. Thank you for giving the webinar! -
Admissions Webinar + Editing Giveaway! Weds, Jun 27 @ 9 p.m. ETHi everyone! The webinar is up here: https://7sage.com/admissions/webinar/ ---- **Update** Thank you to everyone who left a comment! The winner …
Thank you for the answer to ... to calm my nerves about writing my personal statement on my previous ... and portion concerning the personal statements was the most ... me. I am glad you broke it down into ideas ... in time that made you realize you wanted to go into ... -
Admissions Webinar + Editing Giveaway! Weds, Jun 27 @ 9 p.m. ETHi everyone! The webinar is up here: https://7sage.com/admissions/webinar/ ---- **Update** Thank you to everyone who left a comment! The winner …
Thank you so much for this ... didn't feel that you were trying to up- ... anything; I felt that you were sincerely just sharing resources ... course does - where you pick the date you plan on taking ... me; I get nervous about writing a personal statement. I keep reading/ ... -
Admissions Webinar + Editing Giveaway! Weds, Jun 27 @ 9 p.m. ETHi everyone! The webinar is up here: https://7sage.com/admissions/webinar/ ---- **Update** Thank you to everyone who left a comment! The winner …
I vote for How to Pick Your Personal Statement Topic. Thank you for giving the webinar! Tons of useful information. -
LOR adviceGood evening, I already have individuals who have agreed to write letters of recommendation for me. In addition to my resume, what other informat…
... these professors? If so, did you write any papers or other ... , in terms of personal information, if your Personal Statement is not too personal to share ... to complement or accentuate how you are presenting yourself to law ... -
Ethnicity questionSo slightly ridiculous question, but I’m basically half Eastern European and half Filipino. I’ve always been confused on whether I should be describi…
... really thought much about what to write for my personal statement yet so ... consideration!
Maybe not your personal statement; there may be something way ... more personal and compelling. But certainly a diversity statement. -
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…
I would write about your age in your personal statement. It's extremely unique and could be a great story while showcasing your strengths as a student. -
Scoring around 157, what are the chances of improving to 163ish in 1 month, should i push exam date?i take the lsat in September, I am scoring around 157 in practice testing, what are the chances of scoring in the mid 160's in 1 more month. I study …
... admission. This will give you a better chance overall of ... points of your goal score by test day, you're better ... incorporate that into either your personal statement or a diversity statement. I am not ...
I think that you need to make a contingency ... -
When reapplying can you..?Hi is there anyone who is certain of the answer to this question - when reapplying to the same school that you didn't get into the first time, can…
You "can" but it's usually a good idea to at least revisit them and polish them up a bit. I'd say you're fine on the LORs, but maybe revise/rework your personal statement a bit so that it seems fresh and more reflective of where you are now in your life. -
Ridiculously personalized question about application window. Read me if you dare.Hi all, I have a weird question. I’m a 34-year old active duty Marine looking to apply to law school on the GI Bill. I have four classes left to …
... somehow incorporating it into your application (probably your personal statement). For a real shot ... GPA under the 25th percentile, you would need an LSAT score ... you want a chance at applying early decision somewhere and increasing your ...
