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LSAT and admission issues thread for non-traditional OWLSHello all, long time lurker here. I am a non-traditional student finishing up my applications for Fall 2017. I thought a thread dealing with probl…
... due to family situation and finances I absolutely have ... to go ahead and apply now for 2017 ... like comparing ancient apples and oranges, plus these things ... many pages as I need and list pretty much everything ... . Thanks in advance, and to any admissions pros ... -
ADD and test day?Hello all. I've been prescribed adderall for a while now and I'm fully aware of its effects. I've studied for the LSAT with and without adderall wher…
... it's use without a need...and this is not what my ... have no issues with timing and accuracy. I finish sections with ... t absorb information so readily and I miss words because I ... with stimulants like coffee and energy drinks and increased stimulation never leads ... -
Anyone applying to any school-specific scholarships or programs?Hello! Just wondering if anyone is planning on applying for school specific scholarships or programs. For example, Georgetown has the Global Law …
... on applying for school specific scholarships or programs. For example, Georgetown ... similar programs? I realize most merit scholarships you don't actually apply ... -
Following instructions/Colorado law applicationHi all! I have a silly question that I couldn't answer on my own, and I feel it's worth the risk of looking foolish on here just to ensure I end u…
... of character, diversity, leadership, and commitment to service.
... you have overcome; and your reasons for applying ... academic merit, but also economic need and obstacles, personal background, and ... degree; and/or (d) your financial need for increased ... -
Tuition Waiver Taxed???Apparently there has been talks of a GOP tax plan to tax tuition waivers for grad school as income. If this proposal gets passed, does this mean that…
Apparently there has been talks of a GOP tax plan to tax tuition waivers for grad school as income. If this proposal gets passed, does this mean that merit scholarships and stipends will be subject to tax for law school? -
Law School Scholarship questionSituation..... A certain law school has three levels of merit scholarships based on GPA/LSAT Level 3- 5000, Level 2-8000, Level 1-12000 If y…
... school has three levels of merit scholarships based on GPA/LSAT
and submit a seat deposit, would ... retake the lsat and with a higher score and get a higher ... -
Usc?I went to Top undergrad known for having a tough curve. I double majored (math and Econ), am a urm. I have an exact 3.0 gpa. I took the lsat in dec a…
... . I double majored (math and Econ), am a urm. ... high at a 168/169 and just bombed that day. ... I spoke to the and they say taking the feb ... would I need to overcome that? And are scholarships now not ... in play? Their avg is 165 and ... -
Just took July Flex. Now do I take August or October?Hi everyone! I just took the July flex (my first time). It felt good overall (not terrible, not great) and I went into the exam assuming I would regi…
... overall (not terrible, not great) and I went into the exam ... sense to not do August and potentially register for October?
Background info: Aiming for 170+ and have been scoring between 168 ... early to be considered for merit scholarships so I don't know ... -
In Need of Advice...Hi everyone, So I am currently registered for the August Flex. I've been studying since May and I've averaged a 154 across 7 prep tests post CC a…
... 7 prep tests post CC and this has been while ... passage, an entire LG and probably 5-7 LR questions ... my GPA I really only need a 157 or 158 ... cycle, write in August and potentially again in October/November ... as much time as I need and just apply for the following ... -
My Anxiety Is Through the RoofHi everyone! I'll be taking the LSAT on Monday and I'm freaking out a bit. Everyone keeps telling me i'll be OK and that it's just another test. Fran…
... Latina in my campus community), and I am undocumented. This ... do not qualify for any merit scholarships from any public institution because ... up. This included deportations, and separations within my family. I ... I feel so much pressure and I am afraid this ... -
lsat, transferring, my storyThought I would share my story, if it's helpful to anyone, of how I navigated the LSAT and transferred into Georgetown. I took the LSAT in Nov 202…
... of offers, including Davis, and got amazing scholarships from UC Hastings (UC ... , and learned a lot. Despite the scare tactics, you don't need ... about it. The curve and conditional scholarships make it a very competitive ... -
Having trouble balancing studying and working FT -- help!So I've been studying for the LSAT since about February, only really studying in earnest since April. I have the premium course but I am still only …
... of all, while merit aid is to some ... a decent amount of aid and, more importantly, significant ... a splitter and an adcom figures out they need reverse ... that's what you need.
And finally, don't ... self analysis, you definitely need to make sure that ... -
Should I retake in December?Got my October score back, and it was more or less what I expected - 172. However, my average for the last 10 full, timed 5-section PTs was 176 and I…
... crafting a great personal statement and send in a great application ... and potential scholarships in mind.
HYS do not offer merit-based scholarships ... -
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@LSATKingsman said:
This question is so un-answerable
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Also, merit scholarships come from your numbers, your leverage, and your ability to negotiate. -
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... since they don't award merit scholarships. And as I said before, just ... the cart before the horse and should probably be prepping rather ... . Devote enough time and energy into your prep and get your score ... and then the rest ... -
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…
... I finally start school, and if you look at the ... or are like me and are transitioning careers after 20 ... of law schools even on scholarships, when you figure in ... two months, now I need to push back to a ... work towards the score you need and dominate law school, if ... -
Really random question...I was just wondering if it's possible to apply to different law schools with different LSAT scores? For example, hypothetically, can i apply to a sch…
... it right the first time and not have to retake in ... me get to where i need to be. So i just ... make sure i get in and get scholarships, etc... while still taking ... perform for one last time and get this over with. Good ... -
Any international students studying in the US?Hi folks, If you're an international student and you didn't receive a full ride, how did you fund your studies? Have you come across any good loa…
... law school through partial merit scholarships and generous parents. I haven ... international student thread archives and see what others did ... scholarship money came in) and I am sure there ... Oh, and you can always try to negotiate scholarships between different ... -
For those of us studying "Full-Time" ....What hours do you full-timers usually study?
... m missing PTs 1-6 and #8. Other than those ... expensive than printing yourself and buying ink and blank paper?
and double sided is 963 ... just accepted I would need to spend some money ... scores, great acceptances, and great scholarships! -
What do I do now?So I re-wrote the LSAT and my second time I got 162 in June... and my first test I got 157 in Sept 2016. My top preptest through my prep was 163, so …
... competitive in your dream school and for scholarships or are you set ... blind review score and actual score you might need a good ... section strategy that lets you skip and ... />
Additionally, you might just need a tutor to guide you ... -
How do you plan on paying for Law School?Unless your hope is a full-ride (do they give those anywhere?), how do you plan on paying for law school? Outside of taking a cue from Kim K's surrog…
... obtain some sort of scholarship and the rest student loans. I ... finally make this giant leap and I've always known student ... off his wages and then probably use loans and whatever I can ... for the rest outside of merit scholarships.
...or like @ ... -
Canadian Applying to Ivy League Schools - Is it worth it?Hi everyone, I just got my lsat score back and I scored 177 (which was above my highest prep test by 3 points lol). I never expected to score thi…
... definitely going to do biglaw and will see a massive paycheck ... interested in are very competitive and for the most part not ... and obviously a great school.
I would assume that merit scholarships ...
Best of luck and keep us posted! -
Best places to apply for possible full or close to full merit?Where are good places in the Northeast for someone with a 175 LSAT and 3.8 undergrad GPA to apply if they're hoping for full or close to full ride me…
... someone with a 175 LSAT and 3.8 undergrad GPA to ... or close to full ride merit scholarships? Thanks for your thoughts!
NYU, Columbia, Cornell, and uPenn are probably good places ... -
Best places to apply for possible full or close to full merit?Where are good places in the Northeast for someone with a 175 LSAT and 3.8 undergrad GPA to apply if they're hoping for full or close to full ride me…
... be hard to give out merit scholarships when such a large amount ... . Also, they don't really need to because they lose such ... -
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 …
... the exception of HYS (no merit scholarships) & CCN -- I just don ... 're likely to get big scholarships at these schools. Then again ... the rest of the T13 and very strong for schools 14 ... -
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 …
... birth control coverage for employees and students. I wonder if ... wherever. HYS don't give merit scholarships though. I know their ... leveraging not just scholarships but acceptances too. And I'd thought ... not great with number crunching and TLS is not usually ... -
Merit Aid/ FAFSAFor people who received acceptances already, did you also receive merit scholarship offers before FAFSA
Yes, I got merit scholarships upon acceptance and haven’t even applied for FAFSA. -
In at my dream school, Michigan----THANK YOU 7SAGE!!!!!Hi friends, I just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone behind the scenes at 7Sage, and everyone who is part of this incredibly supportive c…
... by any means. And haven't gotten any merit scholarships from Berk yet ... -
Take the June LSAT and apply for the current cycle - Fall 2018?Hi all - this convo came up in another post and @TheMikey kindly posted the link to an article and kindly gave me his thoughts on it. I wanted to sha…
... school rather than maximizing their scholarships.
If you share ... have depleted their merit scholarship funds significantly by then and you will ... Harvard which doesn't offer merit scholarships, but at most schools for ... -
Take the June LSAT and apply for the current cycle - Fall 2018?Hi all - this convo came up in another post and @TheMikey kindly posted the link to an article and kindly gave me his thoughts on it. I wanted to sha…
... the better school and they typically leave behind scholarships. For this reason ... 'schools with waivers and "potential scholarships up to and including full rides because ... year? If you fill a need that they have, it'll ...
