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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…
... ." Basically, my understanding is that URM is a specific label that ... blacks, Native Americans, and Latinos. Is this correct?
> ... gt; The article is interesting. If it is true, then perhaps ... that are traditionally considered URM status in law schools. -
Are South Americans considered URMs?I've read through TLS/searched the web and can't seem to find a clear answer on this topic. I was born in Colombia and migrated to the U.S. at 8 yrs …
... who they consider URM. The operative term over here is "underrepresented." If ... body from a certain country is not underrepresented, then regardless of ... country, they will not be considered URM. There are quite a few ... -
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…
... to also know if there is any LSAT boost for non ... /> > PS: Sorry if this is out of topic but I ... -native English speakers aren't considered URM.
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HELP. PLEASE - Score dropped significantly this week...My average score for my last 10 PTs (before this week) was a 165. My LR average for last 5 tests was -3. I was feelin good about my improvements and …
... your average score is a good predictor on what you will probably score ... -
Bringing a parent to law school open houseHey guys, One of the schools that I am applying for is having an open house this weekend. This sounds like a silly question but would it look bad t…
... 't see how an adult is considered a child if they have ... an open house is to see what the school is all about. I ... - and if that best friend is my mom, then so be ... -
Writing your own LOR?Since I have to start writing my own LOR for an old boss I went to the internet to look for some samples and found this site that I thought was prett…
... it approved by someone else is considered "nonauthentic". Admissions committees will compare ... manager/teacher sign it but what are they supposed to do ... -
Writing your own LOR?Since I have to start writing my own LOR for an old boss I went to the internet to look for some samples and found this site that I thought was prett…
... it approved by someone else is considered "nonauthentic". Admissions committees will ... manager/teacher sign it but what are they supposed to do ...
No, the world is not perfect, but it does ... of rec, but where is the tremendous gain which makes ... -
Huge discrepancy between both LR sectionsOver my last couple of ptests I have scored in my goal range for one (ex -4) and then like 5 below that (-10). It's really hurting my score. I was wo…
... frustrating because I know what my potential is and I am ... gauge how hard the test is (specifically, how hard each ... one test's LG is significantly harder than the previously ... LR is no exception. That is why, typically, one LR section is considered "objectively ... -
Huge discrepancy between both LR sectionsOver my last couple of ptests I have scored in my goal range for one (ex -4) and then like 5 below that (-10). It's really hurting my score. I was wo…
... frustrating because I know what my potential is and I am ... gauge how hard the test is (specifically, how hard each ... one test's LG is significantly harder than the previously ... LR is no exception. That is why, typically, one LR section is considered "objectively ... -
Worth writing an addendum for one bad grade?Backstory: I took multivariable calculus as a junior in high school (yeah I know, I was pretty far ahead), and skipped any math my senior year of hig…
... math, and even though linear is considered the "easy one" (at least ... took another math course again. Is this something worth writing an ... write an addendum for this. What would you really say to ... -
Preptests were 170-174, got a 155, what do I do?Hi there, I had severe test day anxiety and froze up during the test. I just got my score and its a 155. My preptests were solidly 170-174. I have…
What is an “accommodation”? Is it the same as writing a petition to schools for your February score to be considered for this year-round application? -
Preptests were 170-174, got a 155, what do I do?Hi there, I had severe test day anxiety and froze up during the test. I just got my score and its a 155. My preptests were solidly 170-174. I have…
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> What is an “accommodation”? Is it the same as ... your February score to be considered for this year-round application ... time on the test. From what I understand, the process to ... -
Preptests were 170-174, got a 155, what do I do?Hi there, I had severe test day anxiety and froze up during the test. I just got my score and its a 155. My preptests were solidly 170-174. I have…
... .li" said:
> What is an “accommodation”? Is it the same as ... your February score to be considered for this year-round application ... one and the one there is the most concern about non ... and claiming disability to get is extra time. However, other ... -
Preptests were 170-174, got a 155, what do I do?Hi there, I had severe test day anxiety and froze up during the test. I just got my score and its a 155. My preptests were solidly 170-174. I have…
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> > What is an “accommodation”? Is it the same as ... your February score to be considered for this year-round application ... time on the test. From what I understand, the process to ... -
Is it inconceivable?I took the December LSAT and scored a 153. My scores had been averaging out at around 155-157, so I scored a bit lower than I would have hoped. Howev…
... other thoughts?
What type of URM are you? This will ... strong softs and URM status are low. Your GPA is really strong ... -
URM?Hey guys, I'm not sure if I'm considered a URM. My father is South Asian and my mother is African American. Are South Asian's URM? I'm applying t…
... ; AA definitely is an URM. South Asian I believe is as well. Per ... />
Yup, you'll be considered URM if you mark AA. -
URM?Hey guys, I'm not sure if I'm considered a URM. My father is South Asian and my mother is African American. Are South Asian's URM? I'm applying t…
Yeah, AA is URM for sure. I believe that Asian generally is not considered URM (minority ... not sure if South Asian is differentiated by schools or LSAC ... -
URM?Hey guys, I'm not sure if I'm considered a URM. My father is South Asian and my mother is African American. Are South Asian's URM? I'm applying t…
... gt; This is interesting. I'm curious to know what kind of ... percentile. Is there any truth to that? Or what boost ... . It depends on what kind of URM you are though, ... that count as a URM, that is). How exactly this ' ... boost' is put into action with ... -
URM?Hey guys, I'm not sure if I'm considered a URM. My father is South Asian and my mother is African American. Are South Asian's URM? I'm applying t…
... sensitive to the type of URM you happen to be, even ... , receive none). And, apparently still, URM boosts are even broken down ... " than AA females.
What is not apparent, but obvious, from ... all of this is that ppl spend a lotta ... -
Should I apply this yearI'm a URM (black male)
I know bein URM provides a pretty sizeable boost, ... studied for the test?
What is your goal for a job ... below the 25th. As a URM that would definitely get you ... -
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…
... ... Spivey's team should know what they are doing, especially with ... higher) LSAT, a GPA that is considered strong even by HLS's ... , and I'm interested in what others will have to say ... -
practice test scoresfrom those of you who have already taken the lsat after completing practice tests. how close is your practice score to what you scored on test day?
... > Haha! I never considered how it doesn't seem ... I think LSAC is a disingenuous organization that ... that their test is some great predictor of law school ... success, when the data shows that it is ... fame is that it's a better predictor than ... -
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…
... (math and Econ), am a urm. I have an exact 3 ... hurts my chances of admission. What min score would I need ... and 75% is a 166.
What type of URM are you ... -
AdviceEnglish is my third language. This makes the LSAT especially difficult for me. I need as much help as I can receive. I started studying in late Oct, …
... How high are you shooting? What branch of law are you ... of these things should be considered before moving forward with the ... English grammar skills first. Is your weakness the language of ... wrong and decide what is really tripping you up. Also, what is your Blind ... -
PT48.S1.Q06 - the pubic interest comprisesCan you someone please further explain why AC (C) is wrong? Please also let me know your thoughts on my explanations. Thank you! > P1: Public inte…
... argument says what "should or should not" be considered? We only ... . AC (C) could be considered an inference from the information ... . The stimulus also discusses what broadcast media must do, ... We only have statements about what is the case and the obligations ... -
7Sage Admissions!I just wanted to publicly praise @"David.Busis" and the incredible difference the admissions package has made in my cycle! If anyone is even remotely…
... reverse splitter. GPA is 3.92 and LSAT is 152
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> Oh wow this is amazing!
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URM boost and strong LORs. It ... to others though and exemplify what is possible!! :smiley: -
Applying as a URM HispanicI know that Black and Mexican/Puerto African URMs get the most significant boost... But will applying as a URM Hispanic give me a boost? I'm 50/50 It…
... is that higher ranked schools put more emphasis (to what degree?) on URM ... the article defines what a URM is or what "type" of URM it applies to ... is what percentage of admitted students under the median LSAT scores are URM ... -
Applying as a URM HispanicI know that Black and Mexican/Puerto African URMs get the most significant boost... But will applying as a URM Hispanic give me a boost? I'm 50/50 It…
... is that higher ranked schools put more emphasis (to what degree?) on URM ... the article defines what a URM is or what "type" of URM it applies to ... is what percentage of admitted students under the median LSAT scores are URM ... -
Amy Wax: UPenn Law ControversyEspecially for those who plan to go or want to go to UPenn, what are your thoughts on the Amy Wax controversy? Amy Wax used to be a 1L professor who …
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> But what if it is true? I have no ... assume that the average URM student performs at a ... the issue here is that it is not true and ... support that it is false. From what I can tell ... wrong, and ultimately revealed what is very likely to be prejudice ... -
Amy Wax: UPenn Law ControversyEspecially for those who plan to go or want to go to UPenn, what are your thoughts on the Amy Wax controversy? Amy Wax used to be a 1L professor who …
... > > But what if it is true? I have no ... assume that the average URM student performs at a ... when I said "what if it is true?" I wasn' ... she does either). What is more alarming is the apparent conclusions ... you suggest rather than what professor Wax appeared to ...
