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| off | 13.3K | 16.1K |
| without | 8.2K | 9.4K |
| working | 8.9K | 10.5K |
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I'm not really sure how to feel..Well, everyone, I did it. I got the score required to get me into the school I'd like to go to. Ultimately I'm still not sure how I feel about it. Fo…
... pays I can see myself taking a year off (my father would support ... I want to be a family attorney and do my ... for commenting, it helped me a lot. Also, I'm ... having undergrad loans (not a lot but I do) I ... I found my window into taking a year off, but it all depends ... -
Want to know if NYU is realistic.So here's the thing. According to NYU's website, their 25% LSAT is a 167. I got a 166. I have slightly above a 4.0 in my undergrad major, however, fo…
@alexandergreene93 who said anything about taking a year off? He's got October and ... it's worth no first year associates are making close to ... -
What's the word on being a Splitter?I've been reading a bit lately about the "attractiveness" of splitters. How does being a splitter work in relation to T14 or hey...15-75ish? Does hig…
... Of course, if you're a URM then these dynamics are ... applicants. If you have a high GPA there is really ... score. Even if it means taking a year off, getting your LSAT score ... at least at a school's median will ... waste it by applying with a low LSAT. Take the ... -
154 on first test.. What should I do?So I took the December LSAT with no preparation. I'm torn between getting an MBA and going to law school, so I just wanted to see how I'd do. I manag…
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Is it a good idea to wait a year between undergrad graduation and law school applications?I got a 153 on my first attempt at the LSAT this December. I feel I can do a lot better than this if I continue to study. The problem is, I didn't re…
... (and show yourself). By getting a better score you can get ... more scholarships or attend a better school. By taking a year off, you could add ... -
Is it a good idea to wait a year between undergrad graduation and law school applications?I got a 153 on my first attempt at the LSAT this December. I feel I can do a lot better than this if I continue to study. The problem is, I didn't re…
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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…
UC Berkley, UCLA, UCI, Loyola, Pepperdine. If I end up taking a year off to study to aim for a 170+, then I'll throw Stanford in there. -
Greetings from 1LHello friends. I am eyeballs deep in 1L. I just wanted to pop in and say that: 1) Law school is insane but insanely beautiful 2) Enjoy your life …
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Take time off-will I forget "LSAT"?Hey--- I'm thinking to take some time off and concentrate on working... I'm worried, if I leave from studying LSAT, will I forget about what I've…
... you are going to be taking a break. I studied in 2014 ... for a brief period before I found 7Sage this year. I ... the curriculum this year after taking a year off and it was a great investment of ... 2014 studies translated into this year of studying except for ... -
Finish up every problem set for each section of curriculum or move on to the next module?Hey everyone! I started the core curriculum on Sept. 26th and so far I've only completed about 10 percent of all the curriculum. I'm currently on…
... , even if it means taking a year off after undergrad. I have ... certainly lead you to a poorly ranked law school ... you should take time off before law school to ... to do. Find a job as a paralegal or law ... prefer candidates who have a couple years work experience ... -
5 Reasons to Ditch LSAT this Weekend :)Hey fellow 7sagers : ) I am seeing a lot of posts about people knowing they are not ready for the test but still taking it or realizing by answer…
... post and I appreciate you taking the time to write it ... me in the future, taking a year off is a sacrifice I'm willing to ... -
5 Reasons to Ditch LSAT this Weekend :)Hey fellow 7sagers : ) I am seeing a lot of posts about people knowing they are not ready for the test but still taking it or realizing by answer…
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Sunk?Hey all, First off, thanks to all of you in this great community for being such an awesome resource and support network for this process of getting t…
... financial decision to make. If taking a year off means tough financial choices and ... be it. Going to even a top 14 for sticker can ... -
StressingHello 7Sage (: I have been studying on and off since January, with school making studying a bit difficult. Regardless, it is now 72 days until the…
... I will have less of a chance of admission at HSY ... case?
I am a soon to be senior with ... a 3.95+ GPA, considered a MA URM as well. Taking a year off has ... -
StressingHello 7Sage (: I have been studying on and off since January, with school making studying a bit difficult. Regardless, it is now 72 days until the…
... a 3.95+ GPA, considered a MA URM as well. Taking a year off ... you'll probably have a great shot no matter ... postpone until next year. You'll be a hot commodity ... absolutely have to. A gap year can also be attractive ... hurt yourself by taking the time, either. -
Reverse Splitter HelpHi all, I am in a bit of a quandary: I had a ugrad gpa of 3.84 from a top 30 undergrad (graduated with many national honors), currently am working…
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Taking a year off can be good, I recommend ... it so you can get a higher score to accompany that ... GPA! Plus, if you take a year off, you can pace yourself with ... -
Should I wait to apply for Fall 2019?Hi 7sagers, So I was initially planning to write my exam in Sept but then I decided to push the exam to Dec. Now that applications are in full for…
I am taking a year off! I think that it'll ... I needed to start next year. I just don't want ... "I might have gotten into a better school (or not lost ... -
Should I wait to apply for Fall 2019?Hi 7sagers, So I was initially planning to write my exam in Sept but then I decided to push the exam to Dec. Now that applications are in full for…
... incredibly stressed! I say take a year off. I was SO stressed when ... 'm glad it did. Taking a year off is not a horrible thing at all ... -
Is too late to take to the February LSAT for Fall applicationsHello, Just wondering, is it too late to the February LSAT for fall applications. Most schools I have chosen, have deadlines starting in March. T…
... of luck. You might consider taking a year off if you need the money ... , they would of course make a lot exceptions for you. Good ... -
Is too late to take to the February LSAT for Fall applicationsHello, Just wondering, is it too late to the February LSAT for fall applications. Most schools I have chosen, have deadlines starting in March. T…
... of luck. You might consider taking a year off if you need the money ... , they would of course make a lot exceptions for you. Good ... -
Should I postpone? Advice please.Hi all. I'm registered for the December test -- but don't feel like I've maximized my potential. I am getting in the 171 - 175 range, but consistentl…
... if the December administration has a games section that's super ... should be weighed against the year's time that you'll ... your time and the whole year you could "save" if you ... is different from saying that taking a year off would lead to regret; I ... -
Gap Year DecisionsHi Guys, I need your help and perspectives with my gap year activities and will it affect my school application for 2018-2019 I graduated Chemical…
... LSAT and law school admissions. Taking a year off to study for the LSAT ... . Bad economy? Perfectly acceptable (per a T13 admissions dean during the ... you happen to be a game developer, a professional gamer, etc). Duration ... -
I quit my job to study. Will this be alright?I quit my job to study LSAT(commuting was a burden so I thought this would be time-efficient). Which will give me a min.6months to max 1year blank on…
... Ultimately, if you took a year off but got a 169/170 (median for ... listened to where they mentioned taking a year off to relax, travel abroad, ... once read/heard about a gap year causing someone to under ... you are willing to take a year off you are aiming for ... -
Kind of embarrassing... need adviceI have been telling everyone that I will be going to law school this year (including someone who is going to the same school I plan to go to as a 1L)…
... tell people you are holding off to get your LSAT score ... can get more scholarship money. A 10 more points can mean ... cost, not at any cost." Taking a year off never killed anyone. Some who ... are going this year could stand to gain if ... -
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... . That would put you at a disadvantage. Were I in your ... try to find a full-time job for a year before law school ... you don’t think that taking a year off between undergrad and law school ... for me (to forego another year). What’s the rush? -
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... try to find a full-time job for a year before law school ... you don’t think that taking a year off between undergrad and law school ... best solution is to take a year off to work after school and ... scholarship money. (I applied last year in late January and February ... -
How much does the law school you attend really matter?Hi everyone, I'm in a bit of a dilemma and I'm wondering if with your experience, you'd have any advice for me. I began studying for the LSAT in Jun…
... be so resistant to taking a year off. First, it will help ... if you plan on taking out loans to pay ... average salary of first year associates is skewed by ... applications process and avoid taking on huge debt unless ... also mentioned going to a lower ranked school and ... -
How much does the law school you attend really matter?Hi everyone, I'm in a bit of a dilemma and I'm wondering if with your experience, you'd have any advice for me. I began studying for the LSAT in Jun…
... t be so resistant to taking a year off. First, it will ... if you plan on taking out loans to pay ... applications process and avoid taking on huge debt unless ... the benefits of taking the gap year that I fear ... so much, lol. You definitely gave me a ... -
⚡Official November 2018 LSAT Discussion Thread⚡Hey 7Sagers, Here's the official November 2018 LSAT Discussion Thread. <center><font color="red">**Please keep all discussions of the November…
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Taking some time off from the LSAT and ... revisiting it later on may be a ... doesn't work out, taking a year off is good for gaining ... . I ended up taking 6 years between undergrad ... -
⚡Official November 2018 LSAT Discussion Thread⚡Hey 7Sagers, Here's the official November 2018 LSAT Discussion Thread. <center><font color="red">**Please keep all discussions of the November…
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