Advice for improving softs - applying next cycle
Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2010 12:35 pm
I've been lurking TLS for a while now and I would like to thank everyone for their contributions. I got a 179 on the Dec test and I contribute my success to all of the wonderful LSAT advice that has been compiled here. I originally was set on T-14 admission but after seeing my score I'm thinking YHS could be possible. I'm going to graduate this semester with ~3.7 from a unimpressive(middle of the pack) state school. My prediction at this point would be in at H, out at Y, and on the fence at S. I understand that admissions is a number game and the most important thing I can do is get my GPA as high as possible. Having said that, my worry is that I don't have very much in the way of softs. I work 30-40 hours a week to help pay for college and don't have enough free time to be heavily involved in extracurriculars. I'm looking for suggestions of ways to improve softs between now and next cycle. Add volunteer work? Quit my job and join several clubs? Try to land a 9-5 for next year? Any advice would be appreciated. 
