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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…
... a way that does not accurately reflect the candidate. Even a high GPA ... in a rigorous degree program could ...
Additionally, there is already a surplus of attorneys in the ... into the career field are low. Although I work with ... -
This may be uncommon...What are the chances or likelihood of transferring law schools after first year? Does anyone know what factors into it? If its desirable choice at …
... law school.. grades and GPA are just predictors for ... to transfer from a low tire 2 to a top school... ... than it is from a Boston to a Berkeley (someone who ... largely a function of your UG grades and GPA ...so ... chances of transferring to a better school and having ... -
What's the lowest ranked law school you would attend?Whats the lowest ranked law school you would attend and why?
... . You're looking at a successful lawyer first, and ... about how going to a lower ranked school is ... still respectfully disagree with a good amount of what ... 've gotten my undergrad GPA as high as I possibly ... everyone should just go to a low ranked school & why" ... -
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…
... factor. Plus, since you took a little time off from school ... addendum might also mitigate the low GPA, depending on whatever your circumstances ... make your case a lot stronger by showing a solid LSAT score ... think you're underestimating what a good score can do for ... -
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…
... get in then wait a year and take it ... have to. Apply to a handful of peer schools to ... some negotiating leverage and write a concise GPA addendum.
... the number one factor for getting into law school so ... time and effort into getting a higher score. -
LR timing Strats: when to skip and whyI'm currently scoring in the low 160s, aiming for a 170. I want to know what you guys do for skipping questions and when you skip questions in LR. Do…
... " thought in my mind, its a skip. Right there. Come back ... jive and this feeling is a huge indicator that I have ... and prevents you from getting to other low hanging fruit. Those are ... />
@nicole.hopkins I think a workshop on this would be ... -
LG AdviceHi guys, I'm retaking the LSAT in February. I scored a 155, but that's after getting -16 on logic games (yeah I suck at them). I'm aiming for a 16…
... .iskander You are in a decent spot to excel ... . With you having such a low score on LG, you ... four he prescribes. Its a great strategy though and ... just a genetic clone of another one, repetition and getting your ... first take. You have a long few weeks ahead of ... -
Addendum or no?Before I transferred to my degree granting school, I was cramming in a lot classes in the last semester before I transferred, and I ended up making a…
Personally, I have never seen that to be the case and was not told to write one by my consultant and one grade out of ~40 is likely not going to make too much of an impact on your GPA. GPA addenda are for addressing low GPA, not addressing a single grade. -
Efficient Blind ReviewHello again I have another question. Ever since I began my prep I've been able to raise my PT scores by ~9 points from the low 140s to the low 150s. …
... the proper method allow for a lot less stress?
... was consistently hitting the low 160s but lately I' ... already :) BR is not a silver bullet. It's ... always take later. Your GPA will be set in stone ... received your grades. A higher GPA is a much, much better ... -
I got in...so, now what?Hi All, I'm happy to report that I received an email on Friday that I was accepted to one of the schools to which I applied. I'm waiting to hear o…
Thanks. My GPA is 3.8 (median 3. ... , I guess that I'm a low-high splitter since LSAT is ... do just the same for a JD. I don't really ... -
New study schedule after terrible 1st LSAT try/open for suggestionsHi 7Sagers, I'm looking to get some input from you all. The community here is amazing, so I'm looking forward to some great suggestions. To give …
... ! I started working out a lot more, and started ... -150s (if I had a low 150 score for the timed ... test) to low 160s. I usually gained ... . I also found myself getting burned out toward the end ... single day, taking maybe a day off during the week ... -
Tips on Pushing to 170+Hi 7Sagers, I'm taking the June 2016 LSAT. I'm currently PT'ing in the high 160s, and BR'ing in the mid-high 170s. Any additional study tips on ho…
... . That's a pretty common breakdown for a low-170s score. ... why aren't you getting a 180 BR every time out ... for -12 on the low end (170) to something ... goal), nothing short of a perfect BR is acceptable. ... Start there. If you want a low-to-mid 170s score, you ... -
Leveraging your acceptance letters/scholarshipsi was wondering what peoples thoughts were. Basically taking an acceptance from one school and show it to competitor schools in hopes of the competit…
... if you apply to a school with numbers well above ... attend, they should offer you a scholarship.
I know ... that BU offers a full ride for students ... though). 170 coupled with a good GPA should put you in ... But yes, focus on first getting that 170. -
after I got rejected: should I email/call the school to find out where my application was weak?Last year, I applied to a law school and got rejected. (Because of personal reasons, I could only apply to one school. But this year, I will be apply…
... , if a relatively low LSAT score can be compensated for by a high GPA ... because your numbers were too low. It could have been the ... -
Veterans Applying to Law schoolHello everyone! First off, thank you for making the discussion forums extremely beneficial and realistic, the investment in 7Sage has been for it …
... don't rely on it getting you somewhere.
a Harvard GPA then don't waste that by rushing and getting a ... story and I think a lot of veterans make ... would call Mike Spivey for a free consult. He will ... />
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[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 decision to follow through.
My biggest worry: My low GPA ... . I graduated college 10 years ago and was in a ... my application to outshine my GPA.
Personal Statement ... dedicated I am to making a difference in lower income ... -
When can I find video of David's webinar about PS?I missed that webinar, unfortunately, but I really want to see the recording.
... life where you took a new direction, a big inflection point. ... sincere interest in becoming a lawyer, not a boring reason such ... interesting
2) Defending a Neo-Nazi - a African American who ends ... make up for low LSAT scores or low GPA, but could help ... -
When is the best time for me to apply for Law School?I took the LSAT last December with the attention of going to Law School in Fall. I was extremely busy when I originally took the test and barley stud…
... cycle and after not getting into a T14 (I should ... br />
Now, being a URM (Hispanic/Puerto Rican) I ... in. I have a 3.45 gpa, finance major, and ... Whereas schools that I either A) applied to late ( ... mean time and consider you a matriculation risk.
When is the best time for me to apply for Law School?I took the LSAT last December with the attention of going to Law School in Fall. I was extremely busy when I originally took the test and barley stud…
... come to believe that a low-LSAT addendum is ... beyond. Imagine explaining your low GPA or LSAT score to ...
Example of a valid low-GPA explanation: You had to ... for a sick relative. (Only works if your GPA ...
Example of a bad LSAT explanation: Someone's ...Choosing a topic for PSI'm an old 7Sager who's (f i n a l l y) done with the LSAT but has returned for some much needed advice on personal statements! I've started writing …
... life where you took a new direction, a big inflection point. ... sincere interest in becoming a lawyer, not a boring reason such ... interesting
2) Defending a Neo-Nazi - a African American who ends ... make up for low LSAT scores or low GPA, but could help ...[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…
... MBA while working for a start-up, few years ... a low- income family in Middle East.
2) GPA ... me could not afford a lawyer and got shortchanged ... which gives me a very personal reason to ... become a lawyer.
...How much can I imporve my LSAT?I know this is a common topic, however I'm new to this forum sooooo I figured I might as well share my diagnostic and see if anyone has any advice or…
... 23 I believe! I wrote a second one shortly after ( ... 160, it's a lack of confidence, a lack of belief... ... t learnable and such so getting to 160 seems almost ... , I feel as though a course can get me into ... , when you get such a low diagnostic...it makes you feel ...How much can I imporve my LSAT?I know this is a common topic, however I'm new to this forum sooooo I figured I might as well share my diagnostic and see if anyone has any advice or…
... It's normal to have a low cold diagnostic because the LSAT ... truly is such a foreign concept to many of ... on keeping up that killer GPA and try your hardest to ... accept the invite to write a letter or if it will ... even be a good one! those letters ...How much can I imporve my LSAT?I know this is a common topic, however I'm new to this forum sooooo I figured I might as well share my diagnostic and see if anyone has any advice or…
... learnable and such so getting to 160 seems almost ... when you get such a low diagnostic...it makes you feel ... t set the bar so low, you'll see for ... yourself what maintaining a good study routine with ... maybe I should hehehe @"Dillon A. Wright" LOL jokes!) but ...[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 a few schools in New England with the hope of getting ... back home working as a personal assistant for a construction business as ... experiences have propelled me towards a career in business law. Maybe ... to be able to afford a low budget apartment near school for ...The importance of essays other than the PS?Can you give percentages of the importance of the "Diversity Statement", "Why us?" résumé,and maybe the addendum?
... 've come to believe that a low-LSAT addendum is just as ... or beyond. Imagine explaining your low GPA or LSAT score to that ... .
Example of a valid low-GPA explanation: You had to travel ... care for a sick relative. (Only works if your GPA is lower ...DELETEDDELETED
... a 180 (Crazy right?) with a 3.6 and accepted a ... MYLSN. Don't let a low score stop you from applying ... story is, up your GPA as high as possible. ... a Nobel with your senior project.
Pad your GPA ... be good to go for a top school.
Uconn Law freeok so im a veteran so i get tuition waiver for CT state schools, but my gpa sucked imean it was terrible, after Afghanistan i mustve gone to school j…
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With a 2.6 GPA I'd say you ... , your military status and a well-written addendum may go ... to compensate admissions for your low GPA.
So ... , but 165 would probably be a lock.
... service, Ron Swanson is a huge fan of the ...Need good advice on September LSATHi there! I am scheduled to take the September 24th LSAT and I am needing advice on whether I should postpone and take the December LSAT or go ahead …
... run is a good idea. It is a waste of a take. ... s a week until the exam date and strengthen my low ... I think you have a large gap in your fundamentals ... WAY WAY more than your GPA. This is something I ... And they can often overcome a bad GPA. So dedicate yourself to ...[Webinar—Ended] Live Lightning Consultations—Mon @ 9 pm EST<p>7Sagers,</p> <p>On <strong>Monday</strong>, September 19, at <strong>9 pm EST,</strong> I’ll do another round of <em>live lightning consultatio…
... graduating from UNLV with a degree in Philosophy in ... through undergrad and have a very low GPA of 2.8 but ... would seem to be that low GPA, however as an URM ... school, UNLV or attend a lower ranked school in ... mother raising her children in a poor part of town, ...
