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Has anyone hired an advisor/consultant for their applications?And if so, could you make any recommendations? Thinking of looking into consulting but it's very expensive! All this work however, along with LSAT/la…
I do some admissions consulting (usually as a result ... (specifically getting students into good law schools, not just nebulous stuff ... you are to put your law school admissions on the line to save ... -
PlateauingHi all, I've been studying for the LSAT rigorously since about mid-March. My diagnostic test was a 154 and since then I've gotten up to the low 16…
... speed, always helpful), work on law school admissions stuff (like your personal statement ... , rec letters, school research, etc - keeps you motivated ... -
Undergrad major GPA comparsionHow does adcom view a 3.0 in chemistry or physics versus a 3.5 or 4.0 in Com/English/Business? The grades would be coming from a T30 undergraduate i…
... on the bright side, the law school admissions office at the University of ... (the few that apply to law school) scored better on the LSAT ... -
LSAT as a poor predictor addendaMy pre law advisor said to submit an addenda explaining that my LSAT is a poor predictor of my future promise at law school. I am applying this cycle…
... law school admissions personnel actually view the LSAT as a better predictor of law school ... -
LSAT as a poor predictor addendaMy pre law advisor said to submit an addenda explaining that my LSAT is a poor predictor of my future promise at law school. I am applying this cycle…
... I have been through the law school admissions process before. It is strict ... and unforgiving. Law school, even more so.
school they can, or at least ... to get into a T14 school is not the same as ... -
Fee waivers from Top Law SchoolsSo I heard from a few people that Top Schools were sending them fee waivers to apply even though their LSAT scores were below (some even 5 points les…
... News ranking system has driven law school admissions to do these kinds of ... e-mails already from top law school where my LSAT score is ... -
Need your help -- Still strugglingI took both the September and December 2014 LSAT administrations, and I got a 171 each time. In both instances, I got a -5 on the logic games, which …
http://spiveyconsulting.com/blog/law-school-admissions-data-the-first-of-2015/
Applicants with 175-180 are down 20% YTD. -
Score JumpHi 7Sage community! I have a quick question for you guys: I took the LSAT for the first time two and a half years ago and I really didn't do my be…
... has this question, most top law schools' websites say something like ... average score. The ABA requires law schools to report score information ... , because data provided by the Law School Admissions Council suggests that it has ... -
Major fluctuation in Prep-test ScoresI'm really starting to worry.. 3 months ago I was scoring in the 150s. I've studied extensively since. Over time that got up to 160, and over the cou…
... meaning to this test (not law school admissions meaning, cuz your PT's ... -
Should the LSAC be allowed to disclose to law schools extra time given for disabilities?Arguments welcome. You can simply say yes or no. I think the "yes" case is harder to make.
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If a law school wants this information, LSAC should ...
If I’m a law school admissions decider, I can’t imagine ... .
Each law school is also unique. Uniqueness including ... that I’m the admissions guy at Law School State, I might ... -
Retake disaster/need help from a mod..So I have now taken the LSAT 3 times, and I'm beyond frustrated. I took the LSAT for the first time OCT, 2013 after 6 months of study self-study and …
... you wish to go to law school this year than UIUC ... it as a top 20 school... it is a great ... a huge game in the law school admissions process and although it ... is that the transfer school will not give you ... have had at your earlier school such as increased money ... -
Retake disaster/need help from a mod..So I have now taken the LSAT 3 times, and I'm beyond frustrated. I took the LSAT for the first time OCT, 2013 after 6 months of study self-study and …
... Northwestern, especially considering how formulaic law school admissions are. Also, let's say ... where Northwestern becomes a safety school and you're aiming for ... to those outside of the law school/LSAT community. -
LSAT prep can change your brain (or so they say)Fun tidbit that I found online!!! http://www.dailycal.org/2012/08/23/study-shows-studying-for-the-lsat-can-change-brain/
Same source I believe... Pretty interesting! :)
http://newscenter.berkeley.edu/2012/08/22/intense-prep-for-law-school-admissions-test-alters-brain-structure/ -
Diversity Statement on Occupation?I recently began writing a diversity statement on what I believe to be a unique and transformative job. I've noticed, however, that most if not all a…
... you show that to an admissions committee. I do have ... example in a law school admissions book asking if a law school called you ... Optional Statement
"The Admissions Committee makes every effort to ... diversity of the Harvard Law School community." -
Feel like I bombed..Everything that could have gone wrong, did go wrong. On RC I just could NOT get in the zone. It's easy to practice getting in the zone where you …
@ashley.. well tis true that law school admissions as a whole are decreasing.. ... -
Scholarships and number of schools applied toDoes anyone think it hurts your chances of scholarship if you only apply to one school? my question is basically: Does having multiple applications a…
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7Sage and LSAT TrainerHey! I'm thinking about starting July1st studying for the October write. I already bought the LSAT Trainer and was wondering whether I should do the …
... and 170's since American law school admissions is very different than Canadian ... in terms of having tiered law school systems and the huge amount ... .
Canada for every school you need 160+ coupled with ... -
LSAT vs. GPAI know LSAT is the most important part of the admissions decision, in most cases. For pretty much all of the schools I want to apply to, I am in t…
Absolutely depends on the school and also how long you ... open yet and to call law school admissions rolling is somewhat misleading since ... -
Considering Quitting Job To Study For LSATHi, I am 23 years old and currently living with my parents while working/studying for LSAT. I have cut out drinking and going out and focused on my s…
... do you want to start law school? Are you happy with your ... as an applicant in the law school admissions process down the road? -
Considering Quitting Job To Study For LSATHi, I am 23 years old and currently living with my parents while working/studying for LSAT. I have cut out drinking and going out and focused on my s…
@tamnRNC2 said:
Will this work experience benefit you as an applicant in the law school admissions process down the road?
This could be an important consideration. WE is a great soft to differentiate yourself from K-JD folks! -
Applying as a URM HispanicI know that Black and Mexican/Puerto African URMs get the most significant boost... But will applying as a URM Hispanic give me a boost? I'm 50/50 It…
... following link: http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php ... people who have worked in law school admissions offices, Blacks/AA receive the ... -
Thoughts on Balancing the LOR SituationHi All, I recently reached out to an undergrad professor, with whom I had the closest relationship due to completing a scholarly research project …
... a short story from a law school admissions representative who told me about ... and would do well in law school'. I'm sure the applicant ... -
Question About Applications HELPSo I'm a little worried regarding the background check. Serious question: just how thorough is it? See when I was on spring break a few years ago in …
... , but I'm also no law school admissions expert. Just seems to me ... or the violation of any law, except minor parking violations, or ... -
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…
... problem is not unique to law school admissions. This doesn't mean that ... -
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…
... problem is not unique to law school admissions. This doesn't mean that ... -
Side effects of studying for LSAT :-)I have found myself getting irritated and impatient when people make illogical arguments during general conversations. I am also painfully cognizant …
This is the best side effect: http://news.berkeley.edu/2012/08/22/intense-prep-for-law-school-admissions-test-alters-brain-structure/ -
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…
... /intense-prep-for-law-school-admissions-test-alters-brain- ... practice of law.
If admissions believed ... law school and the legal profession is the test itself. However, admissions ... , its weight in admissions) and simultaneously acknowledges ... -
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…
... your performance. LSAC and law schools take this stuff into ... the barrier to entry into law school, than the prestige and ... from even going to law school due to the institutional barriers ... 08/22/intense-prep-for-law-school-admissions-test-alters-brain-structure/) ... -
How to get timed score to BR score? (BR mid-170s, timed plateau at 163)Hi all, This is similar to a post below so apologies if it's just askig for redundant advice. I did read that thread but thought I might post my o…
... is weighed more heavily in law school admissions, GPA or LSAT? LSAT. Duh ... -
How long is/was your personal statement?I know that there are recommendations about length here on 7sage, and that there are vague guidelines in other places. However, I want to know how lo…
... few things that annoy admissions officers as much as ... is part of the admissions process. Law is in large part ... Now imagine showing a law school admissions officer a penchant for such ... always highly valued in the admissions process... barring perhaps Berkeley ...
