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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…
... come out successful on the other side does not suddenly mean ... based on a plethora of factors. One could reasonably infer that ... /08/22/intense-prep-for-law-school-admissions-test-alters-brain-structure ... -
Soft Factors?So I'm curious what everyone believes are soft factors that help with getting accepted into law school. I had built my undergraduate life under the i…
... health professional aid for two years, and several other involvements/memberships in ... this matters? What soft factors are they looking for?
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YLS on Retakes and Cancels?I've seen a number of references on 7sage forums indicating that Yale cares quite a bit about retakes and cancels on the LSAT. I'm just curious as to…
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But beyond this admissions platitude, what reason is there ... or index to weigh various factors (like LSAT scores). We ... https://www.law.yale.edu/admissions/jd-admissions/frequently-asked-questions
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YLS on Retakes and Cancels?I've seen a number of references on 7sage forums indicating that Yale cares quite a bit about retakes and cancels on the LSAT. I'm just curious as to…
... is different for Yale/Stanford, since it seems as though admissions are ... by their own rules. In other words, they are still greatly ... they will lose applicants to other law schools. So a ... more comprehensively, so the soft factors carry additional weight there. I ... -
In pilot program, Harvard Law will accept GRE for admissionhttps://today.law.harvard.edu/gre/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hls-twitter-general I wonder how many other schools will ma…
... more STEM, international, and other students studying for the GRE to apply ... study for different tests. I think what they are saying about admissions ... be more factors than just the LSAT and your GPA in admissions. -
The Softs that MatterI've been reading a lot that most softs don't matter at all except in tie breaker situations. Is this true? I just did my LSAC GPA calculation and it…
... reliable intuitions from admissions officers. Numbers are king, for sure, but ... it. My luck with other schools may reveal more ... anyway because there were other countervailing factors that made me ... are at stretching yourself to other disciplines._
The Softs that MatterI've been reading a lot that most softs don't matter at all except in tie breaker situations. Is this true? I just did my LSAC GPA calculation and it…
... reliable intuitions from admissions officers. Numbers are king, for sure, but ... it. My luck with other schools may reveal more ... anyway because there were other countervailing factors that made me ... are at stretching yourself to other disciplines._
> ...Should law schools do away with the LSAT?https://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2013/12/13/study-high-standardized-test-scores-dont-translate-to-better-cognition http://worklife.columbia.ed…
... written, and thank you for taking the time to ... on one particular day for taking this test? There ... as it is in the admissions process. I think our ... games perfectly and not other times. I miss a ... relying more heavilly on soft factors where classist, sexist, and ...Northwestern Pritzker to accept GRE Fall 2018Hey y'all, We got an email from Dean Rodriguez this morning that provides in relevant part: > At Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, we are f…
... many and better ways other than a standardized test ... schools consider a range of factors, including
academic ability ... an admissions test,
why should it be required for ... The requirement of a standardized admissions test negatively impacts efforts ...Northwestern Pritzker to accept GRE Fall 2018Hey y'all, We got an email from Dean Rodriguez this morning that provides in relevant part: > At Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, we are f…
... t see this being bad for law schools or future ... m pretty sure those from other backgrounds will also find it ... better.
Law school admissions have generally always been cyclical ... were a result of several factors. I'm guessing job prospects ...Northwestern Pritzker to accept GRE Fall 2018Hey y'all, We got an email from Dean Rodriguez this morning that provides in relevant part: > At Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, we are f…
... t see this being bad for law schools or future applicants ... m pretty sure those from other backgrounds will also find it ... /> >
> Law school admissions have generally always been cyclical ... were a result of several factors. I'm guessing job prospects ...Northwestern Pritzker to accept GRE Fall 2018Hey y'all, We got an email from Dean Rodriguez this morning that provides in relevant part: > At Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, we are f…
... t see this being bad for law schools or future applicants ... 'm pretty sure those from other backgrounds will also find it ... ;
> > Law school admissions have generally always been cyclical ... were a result of several factors. I'm guessing job prospects ...Minority Question...does this matter?Let me preface this by saying, I am a minority. The purpose of this is in reference to an article I read a couple days ago regarding affirmative acti…
... take the same steps that other demographics such as White ... and other Asian groups take to prepare their children for standardized ... one of the most important factors to being accepted into ... the top of their class. Admissions offices then are tasked with ...The cost associated with LSAT prep & law school is classist and discouraging.
... aimed at 7Sage or any other paid test prep company, ... test, but law school admissions are not standardized operations. ... even more drastic for undergrad admissions, where hard factors play far less ... of a role for ...URM AdmissionsSo, as a URM myself it's pretty awesome to hear that your chances of admission to harder schools with lower than the median scores at those schools i…
... are inherently dumber than other minorities. URM's may ... There are plenty of other ways in which such ... some benchmark for diversity, and because the aforementioned factors would inhibit ... the idea that better admissions chances reflect an acknowledgment ...LSAT Addendum?I took the September LSAT and decided to cancel and registered for the December one. I was scoring in the range of 165-168 before the December exam a…
... reader WANT to know about factors like this that might be ... sure there are lots of other applicants who try to get ... your applications while telling the admissions offices to table your application ... come out. Then then register for the February exam. (do these ...Yale PS Editing AdviceSo I am currently debating whether or not to use the 7sage one time editing package for an edit of my personal statement. My dilemma is coming from t…
... balance, law school admissions are heavily merit-based. For many things in ... with someone graduating from even other public schools in my city ... 's one of the main factors that allowed me to seriously ... do think basing law school admissions mainly on GPA and LSAT ...Yale PS Editing AdviceSo I am currently debating whether or not to use the 7sage one time editing package for an edit of my personal statement. My dilemma is coming from t…
... admissions landscape, the way undergraduate institutions are funded, and many other ... choose instead to first fight factors increasing inequality. If in ... inevitably be forced to settle for second rate helpers. Since ... Bibles which I used for my first take but ...Addendum or No addendumI took the December LSAT and scored a 150. My last score reported was in Decemeber 2016 with a 141 and before that in 2013 with a 143. Should I write…
... me to become a guardian for my youngest sibling so my ... would have been portrayed to admissions.
Hmmmm if I ... job and LSAT prep. In other words, focus primarily on the ... and the very legitimate mitigating factors that affected your scores. Let ...Distance from GPA/good work experienceI have a solid but not amazing undergrad GPA, with a double major and a lot of on-campus involvement and leadership activities. I will have 3 years o…
... help you, both for law school admissions and OCI, but ... be in play. T6 (other than CLS) will be ... have some real mitigating factors (like 2 STEM majors ... prestigious undergrad institution known for grade deflation, URM or ... isn’t a good move for most people.
< ...DebtI am struggling with the idea of taking out student loans. I'm fortunate to have none for undergrad, but I'm so concerned that taking out loans of $1…
... factors in loan fees and interest. http://www.bu.edu/law/admissions ... have been the best choice for me and my goals. ... fees/books/room/board and other COA) and that helped ... be all. You'll still other COA items.
for it and it's ...Timeline for law school application/ scholarshipsMy original plan was to take the upcoming LSAT in June, but I realized the error of my ways and decided I could use a LOT more time to study. My GPA …
... most schools operate on rolling admissions.
Most ... and LSAT are the main factors and hence should be ... point.
Having done other courses 7sage is pretty good ... figure out the admissions process/important dates for the schools you want ...International students fare worse wrt admission outcomes?https://7sage.com/admissions/lesson/affects-chances-getting-law-school/ I am talking with reference to this post by @"David.Busis" . What are s…
... admissions is likely because there admissions package is, on average, worse than other ... for this is probably a bunch of direct and indirect factors ... to resources to study for the lsat, like ... expensive courses. For all these reasons, international ...(deleted)deleted
... recognize that "soft" admission factors can be the differences ... you look at the admissions stats for other people's GPAs/LSAT ... personal statement or resume that admissions committees really like! Anyway ... energy comparing yourself to other people when you don ...UVA vs Berkeley (advice please)Let's assume total COA will be the same (edit: negligibly different). I know the numbers from LST, but I was hoping I could gain some more anecdota…
... about where you live/work other than not Texas, and you ... me reach big law (accounting for factors like self-selection)? I'm ... to LST and law school admissions, so I was hoping to ... gain some idea about what factors could influence BL+FC rates ...Diversity statement topic helpHi guys! I'm getting ready to apply to a few schools before December 25, and am considering writing diversity statement. I am the daughter of immi…
I completely disagree with the other commenters. I was in ... came down to three main factors.
1) Diversity ... unique diversity topic out there. Admissions committees have likely seen more ... story.
2) For some schools, there may be ...URM?I'm not sure if I am considered a URM. I've always considered myself a minority being that I was born in Ecuador and moved to the US when I was youn…
... higher education" because for colleges (and many other professional programs) it ... because a lot of factors matter in admissions other than being URM! < ... population. Getting a boost for being a non-white, non ... to getting a boost for having a unique experience ...URM?I'm not sure if I am considered a URM. I've always considered myself a minority being that I was born in Ecuador and moved to the US when I was youn…
... "higher education" because for colleges (and many other professional programs) it is ... , because a lot of factors matter in admissions other than being URM!
for different reasons.
URM ...Is the 7Sage Admission Course worth it?Has anyone purchased the 7Sage Admissions Course? Is it worth the sticker price? We're down to one income due to Covid-19 and $3K for me right now mi…
... to create the best schedule for myself in the upcoming ... for the LSAT, while juggling a full time job and other ... my personal statement and other necessary essays was absolutely ... other soft factors, you really need someone with the expertise in law admissions ...Writing addenda for both GPA and LSATIs this a bad idea? I have a low UGPA due to abuse, forced marriage. Low LSAT b/c COVID work, and having to homeschool/care for my children full ti…
... both. For the LSAT, it's a curved exam -- and other test ... I don't think any admissions committee is going to be ... you improved since?
For both of these components, no ... the other parts of the application package, these are the determinant factors ...
