URM 2015-2016 Cycle Thread Forum

[LegallyAurora]

Everyone already have an LSAT under thier belt, or sitting in October/December?

Aiming for 170s this October

[180kickflip]

Everyone already have an LSAT under thier belt, or sitting in October/December?

Aiming for 170s this October

so much this

[MajinBuu]

Everyone already have an LSAT under thier belt, or sitting in October/December?

Aiming for 170s this October

so much this

Me too!

Lsat prep is taking over my life right now. My job is really quiet this summer so I'm getting all my work done in about 2-3 hours and spend the rest of the day drilling LR.

[cdotson2]

Me too!

Lsat prep is taking over my life right now. My job is really quiet this summer so I'm getting all my work done in about 2-3 hours and spend the rest of the day drilling LR.

It's good to focus on your weaknesses, but don't forget to do some of every section. During the last week before the test I mainly just practiced LG and I ended up doing well on LG on test day, but did weaker than normal in LR and RC and I think it was because I stopped focusing on them that last week.

[PoopNpants]

I need 1 more letter of rec but I don't really know any professors too well, I attended 3 different campuses in 4 years and always kept to myself in class. I'm e-mailing old professors from like 3-4 years ago and haven't gotten a single response back from any of them. Not sure what I'm gonna do at this point. I could get a letter of recc from the director at the YMCA I volunteer at though, you guys think that would be straight? I already got 1 academic letter of rec from a previous professor. Trying to get my apps in by December

[shump92]

I need 1 more letter of rec but I don't really know any professors too well, I attended 3 different campuses in 4 years and always kept to myself in class. I'm e-mailing old professors from like 3-4 years ago and haven't gotten a single response back from any of them. Not sure what I'm gonna do at this point. I could get a letter of recc from the director at the YMCA I volunteer at though, you guys think that would be straight? I already got 1 academic letter of rec from a previous professor. Trying to get my apps in by December

Depends on how long you have volunteered there and the level of engagement you have had with the director. Basically if the director knows you well that should be fine because your volunteering is virtually equivalent to employment if you have been there long enough. As long as your recommenders tie clearly back to your resume/transcript the content of what they have to say is what really counts.

[MajinBuu]

Me too!

Lsat prep is taking over my life right now. My job is really quiet this summer so I'm getting all my work done in about 2-3 hours and spend the rest of the day drilling LR.

It's good to focus on your weaknesses, but don't forget to do some of every section. During the last week before the test I mainly just practiced LG and I ended up doing well on LG on test day, but did weaker than normal in LR and RC and I think it was because I stopped focusing on them that last week.

You're right. I do plenty of LG and RC after work and during weekends I mix it up - it's just that while I'm able to study at work LR is the only thing I can do without it looking to obvious that I'm spending so much time doing non-work related stuff if that makes sense.

[chueca910]

Hey all, first time poster. AA female, sitting for the LSAT for the first time this October. Super nervous but if I'm not Pt-ing at my goals by September I'll most likely reschedule or wait til next cycle. Good luck everyone!

[TheodoreKGB]

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[cdotson2]

You're right. I do plenty of LG and RC after work and during weekends I mix it up - it's just that while I'm able to study at work LR is the only thing I can do without it looking to obvious that I'm spending so much time doing non-work related stuff if that makes sense.

I get you, that makes sense!

[180kickflip]

Everyone already have an LSAT under thier belt, or sitting in October/December?

Aiming for 170s this October

so much this

Me too!

Lsat prep is taking over my life right now. My job is really quiet this summer so I'm getting all my work done in about 2-3 hours and spend the rest of the day drilling LR.

I honestly haven't even opened up an LSAT book yet =( I'm retaking, so I won't have the same process as a first Timer, but I'm still mad at myself for letting July pass by without focusing on prep. I'm hoping to put in at least 3 hrs a day most of august. Happy to have my statements done at least.

[chueca910]

Hey all, first time poster. AA female, sitting for the LSAT for the first time this October. Super nervous but if I'm not Pt-ing at my goals by September I'll most likely reschedule or wait til next cycle. Good luck everyone!

You'll do good. Everyone's nervous the first time, but after the first section or so you'll be in your groove.

Best of luck in October!

Thanks! I'm having trouble with time but I've been stalking this site for about a month now, so I know that's where drilling comes in. But I'm def improving so there's hope

[shump92]

I honestly haven't even opened up an LSAT book yet =( I'm retaking, so I won't have the same process as a first Timer, but I'm still mad at myself for letting July pass by without focusing on prep. I'm hoping to put in at least 3 hrs a day most of august. Happy to have my statements done at least.

With the statements done you should be fine. Having 2 full months for prep is plenty, especially considering you know what you need to work on. Good luck squeezing out those extra points.

[GreekOmega12]

I need some personal statement motivation.... I have no idea where to start honestly. It's like so many ideas just bouncing around my head.

[cdotson2]

I need some personal statement motivation.... I have no idea where to start honestly. It's like so many ideas just bouncing around my head.

I wrote out about four different drafts then asked people which they thought was best then went from there.

[shump92]

I need some personal statement motivation.... I have no idea where to start honestly. It's like so many ideas just bouncing around my head.

Think about what is something that you do that you are really interested in. A personal statement should center around specific elements of your personality that you want to be highlighted. Why law can work but risks being cliche. I wrote mine on running to give you an idea. Being very focused is key too.

[180kickflip]

I need some personal statement motivation.... I have no idea where to start honestly. It's like so many ideas just bouncing around my head.

Don't waste time trying to think of the best idea now. Just pick one or two of the ideas you have and throw them together into something. Even if it's bad. Just get something together that you can build from. Before you're finished with 2 pages, you'll probably already know what parts are pretty good and which could be improved. Post it on here for people to give you some harsh feedback, revise based on the suggestions you've received, rinse and repeat. What you end up with will probably be very different than anything you're imagining now.

[JazzyLaw1]

Been creeping on this cite for some time now. Signed up to sit the October LSAT and was prepping well until I started my new job (8-16:30 Mon-Fri). Basically, I come home from work exhausted and have not really studied well. I was making substantial gains before the new job but now I really haven't touched my books. I am starting to figure out how to make time for LSAT prep and I have begun writing my PS. Is anyone else leaning more towards that December LSAT? Also how detrimental do you think December LSAT would be in regards to scholarship money? I know its more on the late side of the cycle.

[TheodoreKGB]

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[180kickflip]

Been creeping on this cite for some time now. Signed up to sit the October LSAT and was prepping well until I started my new job (8-16:30 Mon-Fri). Basically, I come home from work exhausted and have not really studied well. I was making substantial gains before the new job but now I really haven't touched my books. I am starting to figure out how to make time for LSAT prep and I have begun writing my PS. Is anyone else leaning more towards that December LSAT? Also how detrimental do you think December LSAT would be in regards to scholarship money? I know its more on the late side of the cycle.

Scholarships don't typically come out till Feb/March-ish anyways. December is not too late if you need it.

this. I applied in January last cycle, and my scholarship offers were at or above what I expected.

[MarshallMarshal]

AA Female Checking in after about a year of lurking in the 2014-2015 thread. 167, 3.67 retaking in October hoping to join the 170s club and get some interest from Y,H, NYU.

[shump92]

AA Female Checking in after about a year of lurking in the 2014-2015 thread. 167, 3.67 retaking in October hoping to join the 170s club and get some interest from Y,H, NYU.

Good luck! Based on sentiment I have seen on here, your odds at H are looking pretty good. But hitting your goal on the retake would probably help with $$($) at NYU.

[PoopNpants]

I need 1 more letter of rec but I don't really know any professors too well, I attended 3 different campuses in 4 years and always kept to myself in class. I'm e-mailing old professors from like 3-4 years ago and haven't gotten a single response back from any of them. Not sure what I'm gonna do at this point. I could get a letter of recc from the director at the YMCA I volunteer at though, you guys think that would be straight? I already got 1 academic letter of rec from a previous professor. Trying to get my apps in by December

Depends on how long you have volunteered there and the level of engagement you have had with the director. Basically if the director knows you well that should be fine because your volunteering is virtually equivalent to employment if you have been there long enough. As long as your recommenders tie clearly back to your resume/transcript the content of what they have to say is what really counts.

I've known him for about 1 year, seem him everyday etc. but he is a young dude I'm thinking late 20s/early 30s maybe? I don't think he could really write that great of a letter but at this point I'm just concerned with having the requisite 2 letters in order to apply for schools even a generic letter of rec wouldn't hurt me that much right? I'm just hoping my LSAT and diversity essay/personal statement can override that

[shump92]

I need 1 more letter of rec but I don't really know any professors too well, I attended 3 different campuses in 4 years and always kept to myself in class. I'm e-mailing old professors from like 3-4 years ago and haven't gotten a single response back from any of them. Not sure what I'm gonna do at this point. I could get a letter of recc from the director at the YMCA I volunteer at though, you guys think that would be straight? I already got 1 academic letter of rec from a previous professor. Trying to get my apps in by December

Depends on how long you have volunteered there and the level of engagement you have had with the director. Basically if the director knows you well that should be fine because your volunteering is virtually equivalent to employment if you have been there long enough. As long as your recommenders tie clearly back to your resume/transcript the content of what they have to say is what really counts.

I've known him for about 1 year, seem him everyday etc. but he is a young dude I'm thinking late 20s/early 30s maybe? I don't think he could really write that great of a letter but at this point I'm just concerned with having the requisite 2 letters in order to apply for schools even a generic letter of rec wouldn't hurt me that much right? I'm just hoping my LSAT and diversity essay/personal statement can override that

First, those last things you said will definitely matter more. Second, unless this guy doesn't have the most experience doing LORs I think his letter could actually be pretty good. If you have seen him every day for a year, he probably knows you well. One of my high school cross country teammates probably helped me get into my UG. I think you are fine.

[GreekOmega12]

Anyone who has written a personal statement already able to give me some constructive feedback on mine?