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Does Submitting an Addendum set your application back in line?Hey guys - quick question that I'm not sure anyone knows the answer to.... I submitted many applications on December 7th, followed by a CF addendu…
... depends on how any given school would or wouldn’t change ... app I don’t see why they would start over. But ... question about whether to do X or Y. Something has already ... -
Feeling so discouragedSo I have a 157 on file from July and I’ve been studying since then for the February test but haven’t been able to score over a 164. I just took a pt…
... is where supplementing with external sources can be most critical. Stubbornly ... how it’s used, and why it complicated things. On the ... PT/Section/Question number for reference. Pin the card to a ... eventually I just never needed reference my board anymore. At that ... -
Feeling so discouragedSo I have a 157 on file from July and I’ve been studying since then for the February test but haven’t been able to score over a 164. I just took a pt…
... is where supplementing with external sources can be most critical. Stubbornly ... how it’s used, and why it complicated things. On the ... PT/Section/Question number for reference. Pin the card to a ... eventually I just never needed reference my board anymore. At that ... -
Stanford admission requirements: school specific LORs and Why X essayI have two questions. On the SLS website it says "Please be aware of the high value Stanford places on school-specific letters of recommendation." I …
... if you don't have school-specific LORs is a stretch ... LORs specifically written for that school, so Stanford is just making ... point, you're overgeneralizing the "Why X" essay. Not all schools ask ... of any kind, including a why Stanford essay. The only exception ... -
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how important are optional statements, really?Knowing my own privileges, I don't want to try to pad my application with essays that falsely interpret minor difficulties and set backs as "adversit…
... understand, however, is that optional essays are another way of adcoms ... applicant's interest in the school. A lot of schools offer ... , what would it be and why?" Obviously, not writing one of ... an optional essay if the school allows it. -
If a person has to study harder for a good LSAT score will they be at a disadvantage at a T14?Are people who have to study significantly more to get a good LSAT score at a comparative disadvantage if they go to a top school? For example Bob st…
... advantaged for success in law school. I might be advantaged for ... between the LSAT and Law school is that one is about ... apply to X or why will be relevant in law school, but they ... will be required in law school because at any moment it ... -
Push out LSAT Test Date or Hope for a Miracle?This is seriously so embarrassing, but I have been studying for going on five months now, averaging about 15--20 hours on a good week and I have take…
... for law school? (1) Getting into law school, any law school, (2) ... should get you into law school, whereas 160+ should get ... is simply to attend law school, I think buckling down ... you're faltering (ie why the logic games seem to ...
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Any BEST prep routing/strategy to improve 10-20 pts?Hi! This is obviously a long shot, but my scores are in the 140s right now and I am trying to get to at least the low to mid 160s. I have finished mo…
... see the inferences and learn why the correct answer is correct ... and why the wrong ones are wrong ... this and you'll get X score. Part of this exam ... to know yourself because law school is not a joke and ... -
Application "Hold"So a school that is not really at the top of my list sends me an email today saying they "haven't yet made a decision" and I could send in supplement…
... want to know why you want to attend that school. They're ... limited in law school. They're probably looking for a why 'X' essay. -
Writing a "Why X" for Notre DameI wrote my "Why NDLS" which touches on issues such as catholicism, Amy Coney Barrett, and Notre Dame's Religious Liberty Clinic. My professor read my…
... likely be correct. However, law school is not the same as ... , insofar as a major law school is of a more conservative ... probably not valid for law school, where there are strong liberal ... the others. You want your Why X? to highlight the academic experiences ... -
Going overboard with "Why ___ Statements"...Is anyone else feeling the tendency to try to write out a 'Why ___ Statement' for each school they apply to. I've written two unsolicited ones to ess…
... they specifically addressed bad Why X statements in a info ... school.
With that said, some general advice about Why X ... a harder sell writing Why X statements though, because they ... for coming to our school". Any Why X statement like that is ... -
Optional essays when reapplyingHi! I'm a reapplicant and I'm thinking of sending in my apps this month. I was just wondering if I would have to rewrite my why x essays as a reap…
... time you applied the law school had a lack of open ... to re-write your optional essays, re-edit all of your ... be to rewrite those application essays. I liked what one of ... from one year ago and why that makes you a better ... -
Résumé AdviceHi all! Hope everyone is doing well. Quick Q: Some law schools (e.g. Boston U) request that we don't include high school activities in our resum…
... tip i got from multiples sources is that you shouldn' ... your senior year—noting high school accomplishments makes you look ... /> "adding accomplishments from high school will make you look slightly ... in one of my supplemental essays to communicate my involvement ... -
How do you know a question has the correlation-causation flaw?I have been having issues with missing out on these questions lately, and I am not sure why---I used to be able to get them immediately. Do such ques…
... strong relationship. this is partly why causality appears a lot on ... y is the result of x" (possible cause)
"y ... is probably the result of x" (probable cause)
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Thank you 7Sage!!-- got in Berkeley Law ED (with 75K scholarship)I couldn't have done it without the LSAT prep materials and the 7sage admissions advisor, Elizabeth Cavallari's help; to be able to go to law school …
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⚖ Official January 2021 LSAT-Flex Discussion Thread ⚖Hey 7Sagers, Here's the official January 2021 LSAT-Flex Discussion Thread. <center><font color="red">**Please keep all discussions of the Janua…
... the test makers use. Why should you be penalized ... them entirely different law school prospects. That doesn' ... " and more so why the LSAT goes so ... score is transferable to law school studies.
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⚖ Official January 2021 LSAT-Flex Discussion Thread ⚖Hey 7Sagers, Here's the official January 2021 LSAT-Flex Discussion Thread. <center><font color="red">**Please keep all discussions of the Janua…
... the test makers use. Why should you be penalized if ... them entirely different law school prospects. That doesn't ... score" and more so why the LSAT goes so ... than person X breaking down readings for law school, that's ... USNWR rank. That's why its used... easy and ... -
First denial (surprise)Last week I posted about my first decision where I got a full ride to one of my safety schools. Today I got an email from another comparable safe…
... full ride at a comparable school, you are most likely over ... and GPA. A lower tier school also cares a lot about ... mention the school or whether you write the optional Why X essay if ... -
Letting a School Know your Level of InterestIs it okay or even wise to let a school know that they're your first choice and you would withdraw your other apps if accepted (via email or during a…
... speaking up here. If a school is your top choice, definitely ... know this and any reasons why. You can put this in ... your personal statement, your Why X essay, or mention it in ... -
How to approach harder RCI've been PTing tests in the 20's and 30's because I've done PT's in the 50's and 60's already. However after getting back to practicing in the 50's …
... and if you need to reference the passage the low ... will give examples (evidence) why the new theory is better ... or why it should be adopted ... will give and example of why its better' and when ... your low res 'first example X better than Y' because ... -
PT in books vs. the LSAC LawhubAm I the only one who scores significantly better when I take the PT on paper vs the online version?! I can take the PT on paper and score 25-27/27 …
... and if you need to reference the passage the low ... will give examples (evidence) why the new theory is better ... or why it should be adopted ... will give and example of why its better' and when ... your low res 'first example X better than Y' because ... -
Can a Personal Statement be too personal?I am just beginning the brainstorm for my personal statement. I want to write about a traumatic event from my childhood. Essentially when I was 7, …
... past and present)
-why law school is the right next step ... : Why Law? Why Now? Why should we want you? Why do you want X School? What ... of interest in a PROFESSIONAL school. The committee is looking for ... -
Can a Personal Statement be too personal?I am just beginning the brainstorm for my personal statement. I want to write about a traumatic event from my childhood. Essentially when I was 7, …
... , "Why Law? Why Now? Why should we want you? Why do you want X School? What ... -
Application InformationHello! I have some questions about how the actual application process works (for next fall) and a few specific application related questions, but am …
... I am out of school and know who I ... better to address each school specifically? Or is the ... broad about me and law school in general?
3 ... then do a "why __" for each school, even if they ... do not necessarily mention optional essays? ... -
Application InformationHello! I have some questions about how the actual application process works (for next fall) and a few specific application related questions, but am …
... better to address each school specifically? Or is the ... broad about me and law school in general?
why law but not a ... then do a "why __" for each school, even if they ... do not necessarily mention optional essays? ... -
What level law school should I apply to? Splitter, lots of leadershipI have absolutely no guidance from my school and don't know anyone that has gone through this process, so looking for any guidance and advice you all…
... take advantage of the optional essays if possible.
I ... makes you attractive to law school and why they should want a ... -
Help! Should I write "why X school" ?I heard it is a common thing to write one like writing a diversity statement together with your personal statement. Some say it might help your app b…
... is advised to write a "why X" statement only if you actually ... there is something about the school that draws you to them ... reasons why you want to attend/ what's special about their school ... not necessary to include the why X statement (he specifically noted they ... -
Help! Should I write "why X school" ?I heard it is a common thing to write one like writing a diversity statement together with your personal statement. Some say it might help your app b…
... depend. Does the school limit how many additional essays you can have ... are going to attend their school if admitted. For most schools ... else. You should really connect why you want to go there ... -
Help! Should I write "why X school" ?I heard it is a common thing to write one like writing a diversity statement together with your personal statement. Some say it might help your app b…
... a favor and write the "why x" statement, particularly if you're ... actually interested in attending law school there as opposed to notching ... for wanting to attend law school there (you're from there ... some deeper research into the school...know a few of their ...
