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Why do you want to be a lawyer?Sometimes I have to take a breath and remind myself of why all this studying, hours, tears and heartburn is worth it. For me, the drive comes from en…
... s really all I though about back then. My schooling ... college and the second finishing high school. Both are transgender. I ... d come a long way in my life time with ... and heading back to law school for the second time when ... I can do some good in the time I have ... -
Why do you want to be a lawyer?Sometimes I have to take a breath and remind myself of why all this studying, hours, tears and heartburn is worth it. For me, the drive comes from en…
... s really all I though about back then. My schooling ... college and the second finishing high school. Both are transgender. I ... d come a long way in my life time with ... and heading back to law school for the second time when ... I can do some good in the time I have ... -
Personal Statement StrugglesAlright guys, I've been attempting to write my PS off and on for the last 2 months with no measurable progress. I've written two full PS's which I sc…
... am in the same boat right now. Have literally wrote three personal ... personal statement even after submitting it. All in all, it's tough writing about ... -
Irrational FearHey so I have this irrational fear of being overlooked in the admission process because I am a Chinese-American who's family is solid middle class (s…
... fear of being overlooked in the admission process because ... undergrad) who had outstanding achievements in high school (like A student, SAT ... 2400, and national champion in math or something) but really ... for a top school, all they care about is numbers, that ... -
Irrational FearHey so I have this irrational fear of being overlooked in the admission process because I am a Chinese-American who's family is solid middle class (s…
... undergrad) who had outstanding achievements in high school (like A student, SAT ... relatively recent articles in which this is talked about. Personally, I ... discrimination have no place in any form of academic ... possible and don't worry about the things you can' ... -
Irrational FearHey so I have this irrational fear of being overlooked in the admission process because I am a Chinese-American who's family is solid middle class (s…
... irrational fear of being overlooked in the admission process because ... undergrad) who had outstanding achievements in high school (like A student, SAT 2400 ... reverse discrimination have no place in any form of academic ... . Cant say the same about the last two -
Irrational FearHey so I have this irrational fear of being overlooked in the admission process because I am a Chinese-American who's family is solid middle class (s…
... undergrad) who had outstanding achievements in high school (like A student, SAT ... relatively recent articles in which this is talked about. Personally, I ... discrimination have no place in any form of academic ... possible and don't worry about the things you can' ... -
Irrational FearHey so I have this irrational fear of being overlooked in the admission process because I am a Chinese-American who's family is solid middle class (s…
... undergrad) who had outstanding achievements in high school (like A student, SAT ... relatively recent articles in which this is talked about. Personally, I ... discrimination have no place in any form of academic ... possible and don't worry about the things you can' ... -
High school volunteering activities - when to leave it off a resume.During my final year of high school I volunteered every Saturday morning for a local charity until I left for college. I know the advice is to leave …
... and was advised not to in the past. I am a ... attended grad school/medical school and did not include any high school activities when ... it to include college activities in the application if we are ... 'll want to talk more about what you've been doing ... -
Where do you want to go to law school and why?And don't say "because of it's ranking". I'm just curious based on your goals why you're choosing a particular school(s).
... has been since I was in High School). They are huge on soft ... ! Really nice to hear that about Stanford. They'll definitely be ... -
What questions to ask at a Law School Forum?I am attending the JD Law School Forum in Houston next month and wanted some advice on what questions were appropriate/inappropriate to ask. I'm …
... 3.58 isn't that high for the top schools, ... one. People have gotten in with way lower GPA's ... that are specific of each school (e.g. what ... about that school, maybe do some research on stuff about each school ... that you'd like to know more about ... -
Law School Predictorhttp://www.lawschoolpredictor.com/wp-content/uploads/Law-School-Predictor-Full-Time-Programs.htm What are the chances JY and the gang @"Dillon A. …
... want to chat more about maybe collaborating in the future on ... wanted to see where your high degree of confidence is ... insists that their own personal preferences about data views is statical ... the relevance of a degree in statistics to discussing statistical ... -
How to Write a Personal Statement Without (Almost) Any Notable Experiences?Disclaimer: I _do_ have one personal experience that may be worth writing about. I had something of a nervous breakdown on campus, and it served a ca…
... and how to go about writing really personal topics or issues that were ... also really liked a section in the course that looks ... a really helpful brainstorming exercise in the course that may ... you aren't sold on writing about your experience with depression. ... -
Transcript CatastropheI know, i'm dramatic. But guys i'm freaking out. So, i'm a senior in college and my school just finished my "grad check" so that i'm set to g…
Yes dual enroll classes will factor ~ i had dual enroll in high school that I didn't give a crap about and it brought the LSAC GPA down. -
Transcript CatastropheI know, i'm dramatic. But guys i'm freaking out. So, i'm a senior in college and my school just finished my "grad check" so that i'm set to g…
> @sillllyxo said:
> Yes dual enroll classes will factor ~ i had dual enroll in high school that I didn't give a crap about and it brought the LSAC GPA down.
I'm gonna go cry, but thank you so much for your answer! -
Transcript CatastropheI know, i'm dramatic. But guys i'm freaking out. So, i'm a senior in college and my school just finished my "grad check" so that i'm set to g…
... dual enroll in high school that I didn't give a crap about and ... :( I was actually just thinking about this. -
Question about which transcripts to submit to CAS - high school courses counting as college creditI know this probably seems like a silly question, and the only reason I'm putting it out there is because my wonderful albeit helicopter-y mother has…
... were acquired during high school), and they were pretty blunt about it.
in your eyes is a harmless ... have assurance that you're in the clear for that for ... -
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…
... about it, I'm not jumping for joy. My dream school ... exam. I was PTing in the 170s (took a ... high as you would have liked. If your dream school in ... NU, then do everything you can in your ... better. But a high LSAT score in December/Feb will likely ... -
Am I diverse?Hello! First, wanted to say how much I've appreciated this community. Haven't said much, but through prepping and then waiting for the LSAT results, …
... most people, I say write about it!
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about how someone homeschooled interacts ... s some distance from high school, it's cool to ... am just now thinking about how this makes me ... lament, 7sage pretty late in the lsat game, but ... -
Studying at the GymHas anyone had luck studying while working out - particularly doing cardio? I've tried drilling while on the treadmill but find it tough to write ste…
... thing I tried was brainstorming personal statement ideas while on a ... , it kept me thinking about law school applications. But I can' ... bike brainstorming sessions.
In short, I'd say experiment ... to do any hardcore studying in the gym. But maybe you ... -
How to shake the defeatist mentality?So since the September scores came out I've tried my very best to keep a positive outlook and mentality. I took a few timed sections and did fairly w…
... to a T-14 school solely on your undergraduate ... to a good school that's in the top 25 ... school. Just keep these things in mind. A high GPA or high ... I went to school right after high-school and was not ready ... to care about school. I went back to school and got ... -
What I've learned from trying to write a personal statement...I am the worlds most boring individual. https://media.giphy.com/media/Dbo31UlQgVIdO/giphy.gif So...how did you guys decided what to write ab…
... to law school and after a year of thinking about it ... it so I'll be writing about that event.
> & ... ; > Me too...I wrote about that.
> > ... trying not to get discouraged about the possibility of my ... having to be adjusted in the future. -
T14 or Bust?Is going to a t100 law school like Syracuse or Buffalo for example worth it? I've been told that if you don't kill the LSAT and get into a top ranked…
... through to the NFL. In high school and college their resumes and ... time their stories are about overcoming hardship or out ... Loyola New Orleans law school and graduate with a ... ten years out of school and I know a ... Where you go to law school does not define you, ... -
Crazy to hyperlink in PS?I wrote one of my PS about an experience that really solidified my interest in becoming a lawyer; spending a summer doing an independent research pro…
... .burdakin" said:
> The writing should stand alone.
school admissions committees are full of ... 'll care about that. Remember, the personal statement is all about you. The ... -
Taking the LSAT after graduationSo I decided to wait till after graduation from college to officially start my law school journey. I pushed my LSAT back and then withdrew. I do stil…
... leadership roles on campus, participating in different organizations, and taking ...
I studied for about a week in spring of 2015 during ... to keep my GPA as high as possible. All that ... would recommend that anyone thinking about law school go out and get ... -
What do you want to be when you grow up?Hey guys! So I'm taking the test next Saturday and as it gets closer, I've had to continually remind myself of WHY I want to go. What's my drive for…
... work, normally I was already in bed, and the cycle continues ... that all through my mid/high school and he saved all those ... exposed to different things in law school. But in all honesty, I'm ... of pursuing a personal interest.
Oh any school from T14 ... -
PS Swap?Anyone game for a PS swap? I'm about to hand my PS off to my LOR people and feel like it needs a final and brutal review. Anyone interested in a …
... an immigrant struggle story about finding family in the surf community and ... philosophy major with all As in my major so I can ... written my essay is as personal writing is new for me. -
Advice on application timing? Send in December, or January after LSAT results?I had a strategy for when to submit my applications but I'm kind of questioning it right now. So would love advice from anyone out there! The situ…
... area, and both schools are about what I expected. I really ... USC. Haha. Great school but the location in town is obviously not ... be an agricultural school), it is actually very high on my list ... ranked the "#1 bike friendly school" in the country. Take that for ... -
Case Study: Why is Columbia's GPA So (Relatively) Low, and what does this mean for Splitters?Hey everyone, Columbia is currently the #5 law school in the nation. But relative to other schools within its ranks, its 25th/50th/75th percentile…
... 've heard, it's all about strategy to maintain their ranking ... protection. Columbia tries to attract high lsat + meh gpa type applicants ... , their peer school in terms of ranking, tries to attract high gpa + meh ... -
Case Study: Why is Columbia's GPA So (Relatively) Low, and what does this mean for Splitters?Hey everyone, Columbia is currently the #5 law school in the nation. But relative to other schools within its ranks, its 25th/50th/75th percentile…
... ve heard, it's all about strategy to maintain their ranking ... protection. Columbia tries to attract high lsat + meh gpa type ... their peer school in terms of ranking, tries to attract high gpa + meh ... try to attract high LSAT scores in lieu of high GPAs. Still, ...
