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Success in Fine Arts vs GPAHi all - Having graduated with an Undergraduate degree (B.M.) in music performance in 2010, I am now set on applying to Law School for the 2018/1…
... relates to the fact that what I feel was my ... , including winning a state wide competition, winning a school wide concerto competition ... student per year at my school for excellence in music ... GPA does not reflect this success. My GPA was much higher as a ... -
Should I get a consultant? How to choose one?Hi all - I'm panicking about everything - June test, applications, LORs, emails to schools, strategy. I'm trying really hard to stay as calm as p…
... really hard to stay as calm as possible and focus on ... Busis is an option as well as a few others. I just ... to get in to a decent school but I don't ... going to get into a decent school. What I DO want is ... to talk to a professional ... -
Some unsolicited advice from a high scorer who owes a lot to 7SageHi All, I got my February score back, and I'm nothing but ecstatic about it. I went from 160 in December to 171 in February. I owe a lot to this c…
... life (I'm still waiting as of writing this post). ... jet not in a Dean's office. What had butchered my ... like I was in high school, so I'm not ... . Analyze. Your. Mistakes. Or as millennials do, Analyze (clap emoji ... went to the gym as much as I wanted and then ... -
Lessons learned: Giving up on my diagnostic to a 175I’ve benefited greatly from the 7sage course and community, so I’d like to contribute a few lessons learned from this all-too-often infuriating proce…
... the June ‘07 test as a diagnostic, but I found ... RC and even down to what question types).
... exam for a 4th time in June. Most of what I’ ... ve read online says that being at or above a school ... ’s 75th (as 175 is for ... -
Going on exchange to England, not sure how it will affect my LSAC GPA calculationI'm 80% sure I'm going on exchange to the University of Manchester in the fall. I was looking at their grading scale, and they grade on a 0-100% scor…
... .
My questions are as follows:
1) Is there ... will 70% from a UK school be considered a C- by LSAC?
count in the GPA conversion, correct?
3) If my school reports ... only letter grades on a 4.33 scale, does LSAC ... -
Does this warrant a diversity statement?Apart from the schools that specify you have to be a URM. I know that some schools leave the prompt for a diversity statement open. I wanted to get …
... get the concensus of what you guys think about ... this justifying a diversity statement.
... currently reside) in a home that doubles as a synagogue. For ... of this. I do it as a community service
... who i am today as a person and that it ... -
7Sage Fam, help a dude out with an admissions decision...Hey everyone! After about 2 years studying inconsistently for the LSAT while working full-time for the past 4 years as a bilingual teacher, I ende…
... for the past 4 years as a bilingual teacher, I ended ... with a lousy 148..
what I've heard overall ... who have graduated from that school.
My ... dreamed and aspired to become a sports agent, so I ... -
No Interest in BigLaw - Does School Ranking Matter?Question: I'm curious if people have opinions/advice regarding whether attending a lower-ranked law school would be a bad idea (e.g. would significan…
... regarding whether attending a lower-ranked law school would be a bad idea ... am working full-time as a paralegal at a boutique law firm that ... at applying to Mitchell Hamline School of Law. With my ... importance/necessity of attending a top-tier school if I have ... -
UChicago Law Interview - What to ExpectHey everyone! I was recently admitted to UChicago and I've gotten a handful of questions about the UChicago interview, so I thought I'd write up a…
... as an interviewer. Someone once told me _people rarely remember what ... What am I doing between now and law school (I was a ... ALWAYS asked these questions. As such, prioritize constructing good ... it!
**5. As always, bring questions.**
Like ... -
For those with T6 aspirations, is it 175+ or bust now?This is something I've been thinking about recently. Has the 'meta' changed for those who hope to go to a T6 law school? This past cycle, we've s…
... hope to go to a T6 law school?
This past ... /new-2017-2018-cycle-data-as-of-3-27-18/)
does seem to give a distinct advantage to those ... the new 'meta' for T6? What do ya'll think, I ... -
Where to go from here (back to school, work) input please? :)Hi everyone! I am looking for some honest advice. So to start off, I have taken the LSAT four times; my most recent score was a 147 (Feb. 2018). I…
... school for a little over two years now, and have since worked as a ... legal advocate for a domestic abuse shelter; a courtroom ... s. **So, I am wondering what would be the best option ... idea of going back to school - either another Bachelor's ... -
Low GPA Splitter, where can I go?Hi all, I am 3 years out of undergrad and have the following numbers: 2.71 GPA. (from top UC School) 165 Feb 2018 LSAT I am URM, and have …
... experience. (3 years as a litigation Paralegal at a respected medium-sized law ... to practice in California, **what are my chances at Cal ... should I just take a scholly at a school like Santa Clara?** Wouldn ... go until Fall 2019. **Does my work experience make my ... -
September 2018 BR GroupHello all, We will have our first SG BR session on Thursday June 14th, 7:30 PM EST of PT 39. We will be using GoToMeeting as our platform - access…
... peoples mistakes and regrets (and what they learned from it), listen ... on the test. If it does, then you probably weren't ... 's fine. The test, law school, application dates, lsac, etc. aren ... search 'burnout'
Fourth, as a reward for getting this far ... -
Should you go to a law school you don't want or should you try the LSAT again?Hello sagers. I am in doubt about this. I have a terrific GPA in undergrad. 3.85. My LSAT performance is dismal. I am thinking of accepting an offer …
... of accepting an offer from a school which accepts lower tiers LSAT ... transfer from there to my school of choice later. is that ... my rearviewmirror and start law school asap. I know I will ... a school that is not really a choice.....and try to transfer.
What ... -
After CC PT 61 Score 146 BR 160…where should I start?So I have been off the discussion forum for the most part while I was going through the CC but now I am ready to jump in and get some advice. I have …
... me more than anything. As soon as I hear 5 minutes are ... on LR and RC first. What does everything think?
Also ... not plan on going to a t14 school nor do I expect ... want to get into school and get a scholarship. I’m hoping ... -
Admissions Holding App. Until June LSAT Scores- Will Be July Before I Know Anything. What Do I Do?My situation involves the following: 1. I applied to the University of Arkansas School of Law, Tulsa, and OKC (All 3-5 hours away) 2. I do have …
... been working since in 2015 as a Legal Assistant and Paralegal. ... attend and do my best as a student.
However ... ANYTHING until July and orientation / school starts in August.
... else been in a similar situation? Does anyone have words ... -
Avoiding Distractions - What do you do?Hi 7Sagers! I am going for the September LSAT, so for me it's crunch time. I am wondering how everyone gets into "the zone". I am planning on de…
... poses as a distraction during my weak moments. I was just wondering what ... everyone else does in hopes of gleaning ... -
In need of advice/tough love re: GPAI have a cumulative GPA of 3.4 in a Bachelor of Arts degree from Cornell University ('17). I double majored and double minored (if that counts for a…
... the struggles of navigating university as a first-gen student. I ... my law school prospects but would love to consider Michigan or ... hopeless). I know that with a near-perfect LSAT score, ... question? If T14 is a possibility, what LSAT should I strive ... -
A dream so difficult to accomplishTears. That's how this all started and feels like that's how it's just going to keep continuing. The thought of wanting to be an attorney never occu…
... attorney never occurred to me as a child until I had to ... frustrating.
I have a UGPA of a 2.88 (upward trend ... . As much as everyone hates it, I wish I was in law school ... just .. I don't know what I"m doing posting this ... -
Low GPAHi All, I'm in a bit of a unique position. I'm wondering what the impact of my low GPA would be. I have a 2.83 undergrad GPA and a 159 on the LSAT. …
... in a bit of a unique position. I'm wondering what ... m competitive at etc. What does it look like to admissions ... around the median? For what it's worth, I ... I care more about a school having a good health law program ... selectivity. Also, I feel as though I could've ... -
A New LSAT Study MethodIf you have ever learned a new language, you know that after translating a new word, phrase, or sentence, you don't just stop there. You write that w…
... you have played a song perfectly once does not mean you ... new songs.
So what does this mean for the LSAT ... processing, comprehending, and retaining a lot of information. They also ... questions, read the explanation as you go through each question ... -
Considering a Withdraw - Seeking AdviceHi Friends, I'm calling upon the collective wisdom of the 7Sage community. Long story short, I don't feel prepared for Monday's test. I haven'…
... etc. I work a full-time job, as a lot of 7Sage folks ... to start law school in fall 2019. What do you all ... in September? I feel a bit stuck because even if ... still doesn't leave me a lot of time considering ... I will still have a full-time job.
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Need MomentumSenior in college, 4.0 GPA in a finance major, and just burnt out. Was PT'ing 156-157 before June LSAT and received a 150. Taking the test again in S…
... before June LSAT and received a 150. Taking the test ... sense, but does not translate to PT, as I feel I ... have gotten worse. Honestly just need a ... 153, but would like a 157 (What I need ... for full-ride at school I ... -
Letting go of what does not serve me on this LSAT journeyI started studying for the LSAT in October 2017. It is currently August 2018. With the passing of ten months, I have realized that my goal of reachin…
... reaching law school is a marathon and not a sprint. Taking ... train of thought, however, does nothing to serve me. ... train of thought, however, does nothing to serve me. ... nothing. Acceptance into law school will not be served ... back when, I scored a 147 on my first ... -
Worried in crunch Time.I take the Lsat in about a week. I haven’t scored over a 148 yet! I’ve been doing blind review, I’ve been through the videos which are great and real…
... and i know that Law School is going to be tough ... I really don’t know what to do. Am I crazy ... 20 practice tests now, when does it click? I started this ... had a really high paying job working as a finance manager at a big ... I am willing to do what it takes but this ... -
Detour in my plansSo, as a military spouse, I am always at the mercy of the Air Force. We live in Japan, and are scheduled to leave here in May 2019. We had intended t…
... plan to take it. It does take some pressure off, since ... get it right before law school applications. However, I want ... move as an opportunity to move into something else - but what? I ... stay on track towards law school and continue building a strong application? -
Telling schools who their competition is (Updated w/ answer directly from law school admissions)I'm applying to 3 schools total, 1 much higher ranked out of state (obvious reach for me) school and 2 schools local to me that are obvious competito…
... ), I answered openly. **However, does answering the optional question on ... to apply to?" benefit me as an applicant?** I realize ... hear @"David.Busis" 's opinion as well :)
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ETA: I visited a law school today and asked this question ... -
Who counts as an academic recommender?As of now I have two LORs. One from one of my favorite professors and another from a Dean who mentored me throughout undergrad. Does the letter from…
As of now I have two LORs. One from one of my favorite professors and another from a Dean who mentored me throughout undergrad. Does the letter from the Dean in this case count as an Academic LOR? -
Tips on what to discuss when meeting with an admissions advisor at a law schoolI’m visiting my TC next week and have a meeting scheduled wth an admissions advisor. It’s a 20 min meeting...really short. Do I just ask them what th…
I’m visiting my TC next week and have a meeting scheduled wth an admissions advisor. It’s a 20 min meeting...really short. Do I just ask them what they’re looking for in an applicant and let them talk or am I trying o sell myself orrrr -
How much does GPA help/hurt?First things first, I understand that the LSAT score is definitely the most important piece of quantitative information on a law school application. …
... information on a law school application.
That being said, does anyone ... ? Is it given almost as much consideration as the LSAT, or is ...
