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Preemptive LOCI?Hi all, Wondering what your thoughts are on sending a preemptive LOCI. I was rejected from my first choice school (which I applied to ED 2). D…
@westcoastbestcoast thank you! This is really helpful. I only submitted on January 10, so it wasn't too long ago, but I'll at least start putting together a Why X letter/essay (I chose a different optional essay to submit with my application). -
Preemptive LOCI?Hi all, Wondering what your thoughts are on sending a preemptive LOCI. I was rejected from my first choice school (which I applied to ED 2). D…
... you! This is really helpful. I only submitted on January 10 ... least start putting together a Why X letter/essay (I chose a different optional essay ... -
Responding to email acceptances/scholarship offersHi there! Quick question - are we supposed to respond to acceptances and scholarship offers received via email? Thanks!
... I think is a good point. It's almost sort of like a Why X ... /LOCI... expressing particular interest. I was thinking the ... something important to say or a question, so you're not ... sense that it would convey a little extra dash of interest ... -
Responding to email acceptances/scholarship offersHi there! Quick question - are we supposed to respond to acceptances and scholarship offers received via email? Thanks!
... I think is a good point. It's almost sort of like a Why X ... /LOCI... expressing particular interest. I was thinking ... important to say or a question, so you're ... that it would convey a little extra dash of ... br />
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Wtf Duke?I got an email from duke on the 8th saying I was in priority track for admissions and would have a decision within 10 days. Well now the 19 is slippi…
... hard to know what a “slam dunk” is. I have similar numbers ... )
Looking back, I should have written a “why duke”—hopefully, you made ... your interest clear in your LOCI. I should ... -
Late "Why School X"?First congrats to everybody who got into their dream school, received the massive LSAT score you all deserve, or just survived another week at the jo…
I'd send it. I'm not a splitter, but I think having a Why X for almost ... every app really helped me.
Your Why X ... and your LOCI can be different if you do a lot ... specific. Happy to read over a draft if you want another ... -
Late "Why School X"?First congrats to everybody who got into their dream school, received the massive LSAT score you all deserve, or just survived another week at the jo…
Maybe write both a Why X and an LOCI now. If ... the school ideas in your Why X. The LOCI could include half ... about the school and the Why X the other half. -
What's your BR process like?I have a google doc that is dedicated to BR. Depending on the question type I type up the necessary information in the document, for example if it's …
... matches my actual choice. I write out why i had any doubt to the ... . I then enter anything i got wrong into a spreadsheet. And anything i circled i ... take a picture ... -
Why X EssayLike most of us, my applications are all submitted and complete or under review. I have maybe 2-3 schools that I am still waiting on and would defini…
... they accept additional application elements. I would send an email to ... you can attach it as a addendum to your application. The ... />
Here's a helpful guide to writing a Why X essay. It's ... /> https://www.collegeessayguy.com/blog/why-this-college-essay -
Personal StatementGood afternoon 7sage community, I have been brainstorming ideas and thoughts for my personal statement. Is it recommended to personalize each pers…
... same as well, but I wrote additional Why X essays where appropriate. ... My diversity statement was tweaked a ... bit for each school. I have heard ... and are not necessarily expecting a personal statement tailored to ... -
Seeking Advice/Review on "Why X School?" Essay for Various SchoolsHello all, I was looking for another person to review with/give advice on "Why X School?" statements. At this time I have written two "Why X Schoo…
... at least for the schools I've marked for my cycle ... prompts as other options, but a "Why X?" essay is often one of ... demonstrate your interest and why the school would be a good fit. -
Researching SchoolsWhat do you guys use? The sites I found like US news make you pay to see a lot...
... recommended it. Every single person I've messaged has gotten back ... alumni from your undergrad. I just search the law school ... I'm interested in and ... cold message those I can find who have ... s also great ammo for a Why X or LOCI ;) -
How to Read LRHello 7sagers, Iv been studying for 8 months. Went through the CC, did Powerscore, did Manhattan Prep, and I'm still getting -8, -7, -6, with my B…
... and go through them for a couple of days 2× times ... br />
Also make it a habit to employ identifying cookie ... during my own personal BR I write down the conclusion first ... me loads.
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How to Read LRHello 7sagers, Iv been studying for 8 months. Went through the CC, did Powerscore, did Manhattan Prep, and I'm still getting -8, -7, -6, with my B…
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Anxiety messing with my sleep scheduleI've noticed the past few days it's impossible for me to sleep early. I can shower and throw myself into bed at 9pm but I just can't fall asleep. It'…
... i can remember. i rarely get a good night's sleep, but i have a ... days where i exhaust my body. I recommend running. its a solitary and ... dependent on anything. That's why I was trying to stray from ... perform as well as it should. I took a PT on Tuesday with ... -
BR score 10 points greater than timed PT score-How to close the gap?I am scoring in the 165-170 range and my BR score shot up by +10 points. Granted, I did my BR across 2 days, 2 sections each. I was plateauing fo…
... appealing ones, I write a short note on why I did that. I do this immediately ... after my PT lest I ... at all. But I have notice a difference with a workout after my ... sense. So that is a mental barrier I am unable to shake ... -
Fee WaiversHi everyone. Just sharing my positive experience so far in case any of you find it helpful. I received an unsolicited fee waiver from UCLA on 8/20…
@"surfy surf" I think you can potentially get ... be more competitive though though I'm inclined to say no ... are accepted or something like. I would make sure to write a why Duke. -
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…
... as high as possible and write outstanding essays.
> ... my situation warrant that I write a Diversity Statement? I immigrated to the US ... US, but because I'm a naturalised citizen I don't count ... 14 schools.) So **I think** that's why the analyzed data ... -
PMOR HelpHey all, quick question for everyone in here: has anyone come across a set of 'rules' like we have for parallel flaw. In paralllel flaw we have the 1…
... questions that I am doing. For example, "This new thing should happen ... bad thing". After I write a bunch of these out, I'll let you ... know if I see any patterns ... . Sami might have a suggestion as ... -
Is anyone else really deadset on one schoolI’m trying to write Why Xs for other schools and really struggling bc I’m not as interested in the faculty/clubs/clinics offered by other schools. I …
Instead of focusing on a school's faculty/clubs/clinics, could you focus on the market a school serves as a "why X" reason? I'm really focused on 2 schools, each for very different reasons and have 1 "meh" school. -
LSAC GPA .5 points below real GPABecause I’m 34 and have gone to three colleges over my lifetime (including one that has since shut down) my LSAC GPA is a full .5 grade pints below m…
... .51. I feel your pain.
You can and should double ... , etc. If so, you should definitely write a brief addendum explaining. If however ... able to show them that I had in fact matured over ... time. So I wrote an addendum explaining that ... -
Has anyone ever used Law School Admission consultants ?I’m thinking of hiring a law school admission consultant, and I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations. I’m interested in Ann Levine, but I …
... published his results in a science journal probably won ... the 7Sage consultants promise a 48 hours turn-around for ... that when you submit a draft, they promise to ... my addenda and Why X. I don't think a college professor ... you are approaching a Why X correctly. -
Columbia Optional EssayHi guys, for Columbia's optional part, they say you can include a "brief" supplement diversity essay if you'd like, and the website says to use "best…
Does Columbia have a Why X essay? I’ve heard Columbia specifically likes to hear about ties to NYC or desire to live in the city for yield protection. Has anyone else heard this? -
Unsolicited Why X Essays Necessary?I read somewhere that some schools like to see "why x" essays even if the topic is not specifically listed as an optional essay. I’m concerned becaus…
... writing an optional statement or a Why Georgetown, because they want to ... them and not just submitting a generic application. You submitted ... />
I won't really encourage you to submit a Why X essay after ... . that people suggest writing Why X's for them. -
Mention family connection to a school?My sister did her undergrad at one of the schools I plan on applying to and currently does research for the university. She is also applying to one …
Same as above. I don’t think it’s ... in general, except in maybe a Why X. Like if you are trying ... to convince a school that you are serious ... your sister has told you a lot about the school and ... well as being close to a family member. -
✏️ Official January 2019 LSAT Discussion Thread ✏️Hey 7Sagers, Here's the official January 2019 LSAT Discussion Thread. <center><font color="red">**Please keep all discussions of the January 2…
... was experimental. Because I had a rough go at the ... ones. I'd guess I went -3 or -4, a couple ... lower than my average. I'm not sure why the ... the beginning. Also, should I file a complaint with LSAC regarding ... an exception for taking a pee. If you're ... -
✏️ Official January 2019 LSAT Discussion Thread ✏️Hey 7Sagers, Here's the official January 2019 LSAT Discussion Thread. <center><font color="red">**Please keep all discussions of the January 2…
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... com/lsat/which-lsat-should-i-take-for-a-fall-2019-start-is ... scores are published before making a decision.
Keep ... you will be counted as a reapplicant, meaning that you may ... this year.
> Should i write some kind of adendum?
Question about modifying Personal Statements?Hi! I have a "general" PS that I'm using for most schools/modifying based on word count restrictions, but I'm wondering if schools want every PS to m…
... a professional school like law school should clearly answer the questions: Why law? Why ... you? Why now? and ... show detailed interest in a school by including a Why X essay. This essay ...LSAC: May LSAT-Flex (April Canceled)Announcement from LSAC: <ul> <li>The April LSAT is canceled</li> <li>Students can take the LSAT from their home computers in late May</li> </ul> …
... didn't submit a test date change form a week or so ... test date will change, or should I write the LSAC?
Edit: Probably ... logged in in a while on LSAC.org, I just thought it ... something else. Sorry I'm just freaking out a bit.
