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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…
Plus, I thought that the FAFSA just determines how much Stafford or PLUS I get. That's what I want to avoid, where possible. I've been out of grad school since 2008, though, so I may be remembering incorrectly. -
Wall Street Journal's article about the LSAThttp://www.wsj.com/article_email/lsats-grip-on-law-school-admissions-loosens-1455964203-lMyQjAxMTA2NTI2MjYyMjI5Wj Interesting article. Part of me…
... sure others here) went to grad school which required the GRE and ... -
Had a bit of a meltdownStudying was going well for about 5 months, had a bit of a meltdown at my job - wasn't sure if I wanted to try go to law school anymore and stopped f…
... studied anything in undergrad. or grad school). It's an entirely different ... in the social aspects of school and doing what came easiest ... a tech company, go to school, etc. You might as well ... -
Too much debt?Hi everyone, At the end of this long journey of applying to law school, I've had the misfortune of second-guessing myself. I got accepted with no …
... , but I"ve been to grad school for another subject and already ... NYU or another top tier school that comes with a top ... to go to a T15 school to do this. I also ... public defender, and my top school is UNM, which has an ... go to a top tier school. If it comes with the ... -
Question about LORSHello, I am getting ready to send out a few emails to ask for LORS. I know a little unprofessional, but its summer and most of my professors are ou…
... behalf for my law school applications. While you're ...
Recommendations in the law school process are extremely important, and ... than they are in other grad school application processes, so if ... Assembly Service with the Law School Admissions Counsel, so it ... -
How much have people increased their scores by and in what timeframe?Hi! I thought it'd be interesting to get a general feel for this question. I've increased my score by about 3-4 points on average through a month of …
... June or September. I did grad school right after undergrad so I ... the amount that the law school offers affect chances of prestigious ... -
[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…
... below the 25th at every school I'm currently considering.
grad school), but now I realize my ... -
What information did you provide your LOR?Ideally, I wanted to be able to send my LORs my personal statement but I realized this isn't going to happen. I already asked them a month ago and th…
... standard at my school. A statement of purpose, for grad school, seems to ... interested in studying this in grad. school". I've read those "personal ... got in to [whichever law school]" and a lot of those ... did not even mention law school or why they want to ... -
Where is everyone applying?Just curious where people on this forum are thinking of applying to for this fall! I'm hoping to apply to Vanderbilt, Baylor, Georgetown, and Alabama…
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Loved it; Kelley is my alma mater for undergrad and grad school -
Social Media and Applications How-To?Hey there, folks! As I'm finally gearing up to send out my applications (fingers crossed!), I'd like some quick info on how to handle my social media…
... way: With respect to law school apps what have you got ... applied and been accepted to grad school has done this. -
[Ended] Live Lightning Consultations—Weds, Nov. 16 @ 9 pm EST<p>7Sagers,</p> <p>On <strong>Wednesday</strong>, November 16, at <strong>9 pm EST,</strong> I’ll do a round of live lightning consultations.</p> …
... back in India and finished grad school at UofPenn. I'm targeting ... .6/4.0 at Penn (grad school).
3. Idea 1 ... my decision to attend law school
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I heard that Law schools' LSAT standards are declining. Is there any data supporting this?Hi everyone, Anecdotally I have heard that the LSAT standards for law school have already, or are currently slightly declining. My understanding i…
... . The secret is out. Law school is expensive and the job ... small home's worth of grad school debt. -
Postponing and trying to think positivelyHi everyone! I've been studying on and off (mostly off due to work, etc) for this test for the past 3-4 years or so - I have a cancellation from 2013…
... Unless they have researched law school, job prospects, studied for ... the LSAT, law school admissions, and anything and everything ... who decided to attend law school 3+ years before taking ... go to school. Law school isn't like medical or grad school. We ... -
Studying for The LSAT While in Grad SchoolAny current graduate students that's studying for the LSAT? What is your weekly schedule like? Do you feel that you are getting adequate LSAT prep ti…
... working this semester thankfully -- work + grad school + LSAT would be horrific. Overall ... -
[Ended] Last-Minute Application Questions: Tuesday, Dec. 13th, 9 PM EST<p>7Sagers, </p> <p>On <strong>Tuesday, December 13th, at 9 p.m. EST,</strong> I’ll answer all your last-minute application questions. Still tryin…
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I need some fellow 7Sager opinions on the Feb LSAT...So I just got my December LSAT results back, and as expected, I didn't do very well (155), I knew right after that exam that it hadn't gone great. I …
... LSAC only calculated your GPA based off of the ... .4 cumulative (at this school) GPA with a 3.75 for ... ) with about a year of school to go.
... results are? Maybe a school that you would like to ... when I'm applying to school, and would be matriculating ... -
Low(er) than average GPA, but high LSAT scoreHi all, After looking through the UGPA/LSAT score search feature on LSAC, I am discouraged that even with a hypothetical 180, my GPA brings my cha…
... lower than average (based on school) GPA?
It is absolutely ... that 180, pretty much any school is going to try and ... work with you on the GPA. @"Nicole Hopkins" got into Northwestern ... neighborhood of a 2.9 GPA from Princeton.
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Low(er) than average GPA, but high LSAT scoreHi all, After looking through the UGPA/LSAT score search feature on LSAC, I am discouraged that even with a hypothetical 180, my GPA brings my cha…
@sokarpf said:
Is it true that a high LSAT cannot compensate for a lower than average (based on school) GPA?
Not true in the slightest. The LSAT outweighs your GPA/PS/DS/LORs. Give the LSAT another shot and keep your head up. -
Should I explain why I studied a different major in grad school?Hello, I have a question, in my PS I discussed I have been interested in law for a long time, but I studied a totally different subject in grad scho…
... of background apply to law school, not just people who just ... and won't question your grad school concentration. I don't think ... -
admissions advice: 6+ month unemployment gap, still not LSAT readyHi Guys, I am having some trouble right now with LSATs/admissions, and since I've found this community to be overwhelmingly kind and wise, I thoug…
... won't be starting law school until this year.
... straight through from undergrad to grad school. And then, when I ... eight months out of school and unsure where you' ... re going law school yet. Being a KJD ... and enjoy your break from school for now. Best of ... -
Average amount of growth over time?Good morning! I hope all of you are doing well. I am sorry to bother you, but I was wondering what your average growth is? I took an LSAT practice wi…
... score on my comps for grad school, but this test man. It ... -
Canada/LSAC GPAHey everyone, My school in Canada only gives out percentage grades on my transcript. They also have a chart that converts your percentage grade to…
... is your official GPA when applying to law school. You're definitely ... not the only person whose LSAC GPA ... much lower than their official school GPA, that even happens to American ... coming from a major Canadian school and applying to a ... -
What type of profession would you choose if not law?If not law, what would you be pursuing career wise?
... the urge to go to grad school, and in such an obscure ... get tenure. As for law school ... that's always also been ... -
What type of profession would you choose if not law?If not law, what would you be pursuing career wise?
... the urge to go to grad school, and in such an obscure ... get tenure. As for law school ... that's always also been ... -
Letter of Recommendation...RecommendationsSo I've found myself in a bit of a pickle with regards to letters of rec. One of my own making, but still. I am nearly six years removed from college…
... stretch. Thankfully I applied to grad school a year after college and ... for company A right after school for a few years before ... />
Keep emailing. Call the school dept office and find a ... pressure to apply to law school right now? Perhaps get some ... -
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…
... this thread and had a GPA question: does anyone know ... your 'actual' GPA differ from the GPA LSAC calculates and ...
Your GPA _can_ differ depending on how your school calculates + and ... calculated into your school GPA. You can use the GPA calculator here ... -
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…
... this thread and had a GPA question: does anyone know ... your 'actual' GPA differ from the GPA LSAC calculates and ... > Your GPA _can_ differ depending on how your school calculates + and ... calculated into your school GPA. You can use the GPA calculator here ... -
Too old?Hey guys, I'm 25 years old and have been studying for the LSAT well over two years on and off. I've sat in the exam 3 times already and my scores …
... age to go to law school. You have experienced life a ... now wait to go to grad school and take time off to ... -
Older Letters of rec? And other questions...I'm applying after already finishing my MA a few years ago, and am trying to figure out the best approach for letters of rec. I was hoping some of yo…
... graduate recommenders? Obviously my grad school professors have more recent memories ... previously recommended me for grad school, would it be absolutely ... the existing letters for law school?
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& ... 'm applying to law school, since I wouldn't ...
