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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…
... 2018, Northwestern Law will allow JD applicants to submit either the ... br /> >
> This decision was made after careful evaluation ... and not distract you from your LSAT studies. LSAT remains ... the skills you need to succeed in law school. One of the ... -
How to know when to postpone?I might be losing it. I'm plateauing in the low to mid 160's (162-166) and I'm aiming for a 172+. With only weeks left to go to the September exam, s…
... 172+. With only weeks left to go to the September exam, should ... I postpone to December? Is it even ... in September *and* December (aiming to apply for Fall 2018 cycle).
to -6 though.
What am I doing wrong? People who ... -
Not sure what to report as my ethnicityHi all, I'm in a bit of a conundrum. I will preface this post by saying for most of my life race/ethnicity was not a big part of my identity, nor …
... ethnic background and ancestry has become more important to me. In fact ... 's immigrant history pushed me to pursue law.
I ... was colonized by the Spaniards, has pretty evident Spanish influence (a ... to lay all my cards on the table and get a decision ... -
Anyone applying to any school-specific scholarships or programs?Hello! Just wondering if anyone is planning on applying for school specific scholarships or programs. For example, Georgetown has the Global Law …
... programs. For example, Georgetown has the Global Law Scholars program that requires ... is a program you have to apply for from the beginning (can ... as a 2L).
Has anyone come across similar programs ... -
No Resumes Allowed... and the Personal Statement QuandaryThis post comes from an Ontario student, but it may apply to certain students applying in America/elsewhere as well. U of T and Osgoode Hall, two…
... student, but it may apply to certain students applying in ... nay, Canada's -- premiere law schools, do not want their ... seem as applicable to Canadian students who wish to apply to schools like ... highest GPA in your department to talk about your (almost invariably) ... -
Different paths....It's been awhile since I have done one of these, mostly because I took the REAL FREAKING LSAT last Saturday. Today I've decided to go with a theme I'…
... It's not fair to belittle the person who has a harder time ... comparing ourselves to others then things become more clear. Your personal ... up to you to focus on what you need to do to achieve your goals ... you can personalize a path to your goal, and you can kill ... -
Thank youI just want to say "thank you" and give well wishes to everyone involved in this site and community for providing a sense of direction, instruction, …
... difficult journey and relationship to the test now, ... to handle the obligations of life would not have allowed me--who has ... hats off to the parents out there)--to progress at ... 'm so glad to have had your help and guidence; ... I can. All anyone has to do is reach out ... -
Chances of getting waitlisted at Northwestern?So I got my score, and although I'm not sad about it, I'm not jumping for joy. My dream school is Northwestern, and my score is one point below the m…
... the perfect example of someone who should retake.
However ... apply, the better your chances, but how much should that factor into your decision ... -
September LSAT: Support Group (October 13, 7 pm EST with "Cant Get Right")Thank you to everyone who was kind to me today and showed me a lot of support. I noticed that for those of us who underperformed on September we have…
... one on one questions directly to someone who has been there.
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
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Question about LORsEdit -- now I'm realizing youre supposed to waive your right to read the letters. so do I ask 2 professors who I was very friendly with often wen…
... 'm realizing youre supposed to waive your right to read the letters.
or 2 professors who I took 2 classes with ... Year Student Award). The professor who gave the 1st year student ... write..she's cool but has a bad attitude ??
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Is It Too Late?So I was really hoping that my Sept score would be enough for me to comfortably apply to the schools that I'm targeting but, like many of those who s…
... but, like many of those who sat for the exam, ... that month to get my score back, it has taken a ... lot out of me to get back ... to apply next cycle, that would essentially mean I'd be starting law ... Also, I don't want to apply any later than after the ... -
Final Verdict: Feb a good idea? Or should I wait till next cycle?I imagine this question has been addressed before, so I apologize; however, I'm asking your final, personal opinion on the question of taking the Feb…
... has been addressed before, so I apologize; however, I'm asking your ... it? Or should I wait to apply next cycle?
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Updating applications--From admissions officeI recently emailed back a forth with the admissions office at UofM, and I thought the correspondence might be useful for those of us retesting in Dec…
... LSAT score. I would like to apply as early as possible both ... and your interest in Michigan Law. I would encourage you to submit your application ... a negative decision, then they would know to wait for your December score ... -
Mentors For "Non Traditional" Prospective Law StudentsHello 7Sage Community! As a non traditional prospective law school student who has been out of school for awhile (94) and thinks this is a necessity,…
... a non traditional prospective law school student who has been out of school ... experience with applying to law school and attending law school. I truly ... area that you are pursuing your dream/passion is vital. I ... I would like to know if anyone has any ideas and/ ... -
Submit Harvard app now—or wait for better letter?Hey folks. I'm planning to apply to Harvard, and I've finished the application and have my letters of recommendation already—two from professors, one…
Hey folks. I'm planning to apply to Harvard, and I've finished ... months, but my thesis reader, who I initially thought would be ... question here essentially boils down to this: What is the ... letters?
Curious what your thoughts are. What would you ... -
Boost from Early DecisionHi everyone! I've been following the forum but this is the first time I'm posting. I'm not planning on applying until next fall after completing eith…
... from applying ED? I want to apply ED to Georgetown. I'm also ... school no longer has the incentive to give it to an ED applicant ... -
First Question of each Logic GameI just wanted to bring it to people's attention who may have not gotten to the later PTs, that for the first question of logic games (The one usually…
I just wanted to bring it to people's attention who may have not ... gotten to the later ... check of the rules) JY has been eliminating answer choices when ... transitioning to this method, I think it will speed up your time ... -
done with this?I just stopped at the end of section 2-- logic games-- in a prep test, after leaving one game almost completely unfinished. I think I'm ready to give…
... I really want to go to law school (a good law school, of ... . My score has improved from a 155 to a 162, ... but it has stagnated at ... I perform when I try to apply what I've learned.< ... read some stories from people who have scored really well ( ... -
Thank you - I'm in! Thank you 7sage Community! I recently learned I got into my top choice school. When I first started studying about a year and some change ago, it re…
... , it really seemed impossible to get to this point. I read ... writing of people getting into law school and never thought it ... to stay that if you are at the start of your ... Good luck to everyone and congratulations to everyone else who has recently been admitted ... -
Should I take that chance and write about this in my personal statement?This is hard for me to write about or even think about, but I thought turning to other 7sagers is the safest I'll feel. I'm trying real hard to think…
... ". People say to write your personal statement on ... something you've experienced that made you who ... you are or that has given you reason to go to law ... admissions counsel grounds to throw my application ... truly is NOT who I am at ... -
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…
... in sociology (concentration of law) with a forensic sciences ... any influence in the admissions' decision?
3) I received ... a drug-addicted relative who has negatively affected my family ... testing. However, I decided to forego testing accommodations and ... -
Breaking Binding Early Decision AcceptanceHypothetically speaking, what happens if you break a binding early decision acceptance? I know ethically it's not a good idea but are there any actua…
... I now have the possiblity to apply to much higher ranked schools.
decision?
Should I just wait until next cycle to apply to different law ... schools?
If I defer and apply to different ... -
Okay, I'm going to retake. Now what?I'm not sure where to turn/what to do, except that I know I'm re-taking after scoring a 151 in December (first take). My highest PT was a 154 with a …
... not sure where to turn/what to do, except that ... my studying history which has been a little crazy ... , which ultimately led to confusion and anxiety about ... ultimate goal is to practice immigration law. I'm also ... cycle? Should I wait and apply next year?
Worth it to apply ED Round 2 at Penn?I've got a 3.94 out of WashU, and a 171 LSAT, currently finishing my senior year and applying in the next week. These normally seem like pretty safe …
... before, and some schools like to average. I had just flown ... feel like this is going to hold me back in some ... 'm a Finance major, heard law schools aren't such a ... play it safe and apply ED round 2 to Penn? Or roll ... and such, but really hard to get a feel for my ...Advice on which schools to target?Hi friends - now that I _finally_ have an official LSAT score, the fee waivers are rolling in and I think my head is getting jumbled up haha. I know …
... schools I should be applying to from the upper ranges ( ... competitive. Ultimately would like to live/work anywhere on the ... Northwestern, and just recently decided to apply WUSTL too. I'm ... should be more open to considering? Berkeley, Cornell, and BU are ...Strategic Application and scholarship help! (student of color)Hello All! I am seeking out anybody who has done more research than I have on schools and esp if you are a minority. So stats first my highest LS…
... /> I am seeking out anybody who has done more research than I ... in public interest law. I'm mostly applying to schools in CA ... of them seem to be targeted for current law students (1L, 2L ... merit ones right when you apply so you don't need ...How to Record Yourself?Hey guys, For those of you who video tape your PTs, can you describe your method? I want to record myself PTing – like the videos of JY's live c…
... you who video tape your PTs, can you describe your method? I want to ... commentary. Do you all use your phone or a tripod or ... ...?? lol Cant seem to find a good way to do it..
It has been a while....motivation time!Hey! So it has been a while since I've posted a motivation post for everyone. I've been caught up in getting my applications ready to submit (I think…
Hey! So it has been a while ... . The LSAT has this strange ability to make it feel ... you are still honing your skills and improving on ... that using your score as a metric to judge your progress ... will only lead to unbridled ...Got the call from U of T!For the non-canooks out there, that is Toronto. That is our bread and butter. Our maple syrup and poutine. Our HYS. That is a dream of mine fulfilled…
... inspiring to see what it has done and can do for prospective law ... you possibly can. To the frequent chatters who made this community feel ... as well. I'll have your usernames and profile pictures ingrained ... in my mind for years to come.
Best, < ...My Interview With WUSTLI had my interview with WUSTL last Friday and I wanted to tell you about my experience! It was a Skype interview but the connection was terrible s…
... about why I wanted to go to Law School and why WashU ... in law school other than academics? How will you use your skills ... gained after law school? What is most important to you ... answer to it.
I hope this helps anyone who has an ...
