Do they care that I live in an Alaskan village? Forum

[AlaskaJD]

There have been threads on this, probably, but remember our Internet is slow here. I moved to rural Alaska after college and thought about moving back to the Lower 48 because it would make the law school process so much easier, but then decided to stay put, partly because I love it here, and partly because I thought it would help my odds. Does it matter much if you're from an underrepresented state?

[goldeneye]

Maybe if you had grown up there, thereby having a unique situation. I doubt it helps much. Gpa/lsat matter

[Systematic1]

Did you take the LSAT in an igloo?

[AlaskaJD]

No, but you do have to fly or take a ferry to get to the testing center, and stay overnight in a motel. In February, there was only one LSAT test taker at the center.

[2014]

It will only matter if there happens to be a school that has students from the other 49 states and sees you as a marketing opportunity. Short of that, probably not. Interesting PS perhaps?

[Colonel Angus]

It will only matter if there happens to be a school that has students from the other 49 states and sees you as a marketing opportunity. Short of that, probably not. Interesting PS perhaps?

This sounds like something they would put in one of those ttt school emails. With students from all fifty states... But yeah its a numbers game. Have you worked any with natives or eskimos? My company is alaskan native owned and I work with many people from alaska, could be a very interesting ps there somewhere.

[Systematic1]

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[Map Cat]

Not sure about admissions, but I'm pretty sure you can get in-state tuition at some schools if you live in Alaska, since there's not a LS there. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

[sunynp]

There have been threads on this, probably, but remember our Internet is slow here. I moved to rural Alaska after college and thought about moving back to the Lower 48 because it would make the law school process so much easier, but then decided to stay put, partly because I love it here, and partly because I thought it would help my odds. Does it matter much if you're from an underrepresented state?

I'm curious. Why do you think it will help your chances? As Alaska doesn't have a law school there may be some school that accepts Alaska students. I don't think it will help you other than a ps which will be different than other people's.

It might be difficult to get solid advice because you are so isolated, keep posting here even if your net is slow. You are probably going to need more support than people who have other places to go for advice.

[sunynp]

No, but you do have to fly or take a ferry to get to the testing center, and stay overnight in a motel. In February, there was only one LSAT test taker at the center.

Given the way people complain about testing centers and the other test takers, you might have a good thing going there on your own. No one crying or coughing or arguing with the proctor.

[sawwaverunner]

I believe there are some schools that will provide Alaskan residents with in-state tuition because Alaska does not have a state law school..... I think.

[PolySuyGuy]

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Good times LSAT taking in an ingloo!

Remember no hats or headgear.

[Kring345]

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Thank you for this lol

[AlaskaJD]

Thanks, guys, and the igloo photo was funny. I've just heard it's better to be from an underrepresented state like Alaska than some state with hundreds of applicants, like California. Definitely not something that would make up for a horrible LSAT, but something that might tip the scales. And, yes, I probably will have more questions, because it's really hard to get back down south. I'm thinking of going to one of those LSAC forums, probably in New York, but don't know if it's worth my time. I also am considering applying ED to NU if they're still doing the full ride guarantee, and that would require an in-person interview that would be extra-fun from AK.

[CanadianWolf]

Have you taken the LSAT yet ?

[Samara]

Thanks, guys, and the igloo photo was funny. I've just heard it's better to be from an underrepresented state like Alaska than some state with hundreds of applicants, like California. Definitely not something that would make up for a horrible LSAT, but something that might tip the scales. And, yes, I probably will have more questions, because it's really hard to get back down south. I'm thinking of going to one of those LSAC forums, probably in New York, but don't know if it's worth my time. I also am considering applying ED to NU if they're still doing the full ride guarantee, and that would require an in-person interview that would be extra-fun from AK.

The LSAC forums are NOT worth it. They will blow a bunch of smoke up your ass. You can get real answers to all your questions here without having to fly anywhere.

+1 to the LSAT question. You need WE and at least 3.55/174 to get the NU ED full-ride, IIRC.

[dingbat]

I'm thinking of going to one of those LSAC forums, probably in New York, but don't know if it's worth my time.

It's not.

[AlaskaJD]

How valuable are face to face interaction/college visits? Because aside from that NU interview, I won't be taking any visits before I apply.

[Samara]

How valuable are face to face interaction/college visits? Because aside from that NU interview, I won't be taking any visits before I apply.

Very little beyond how it might help you choose between peer schools. Although, I would advise against it, unless you can visit several/all of your target schools. It is easy to get irrational about a school after a visit, especially one that is an official event, like ASWs. Better to stay objective and rational about choosing a law school, IMO. Too much at stake.

[AlaskaJD]

Hmmmm. Don't know if my LSAT post disappeared or not. Anyway, I haven't taken the LSAT yet. I understand this makes pretty much all of my questions irrelevant at this point. Signed up to take it in October.

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Good times LSAT taking in an ingloo!

Remember no hats or headgear.

Or bears.

[ScottPilgrim]

I'm thinking of going to one of those LSAC forums, probably in New York, but don't know if it's worth my time.

Never heard of someone who made it based on an interview, but I'm sure those exist. I think that is usually for those around the line. I would certainly talk up the Alaska part, because it will bump up their numbers (most schools likely covering an extra 2% of the states if they accept you). It won't bump you up from Cooley to Yale, but may get you a spot you wouldn't get otherwise.

My school, and I'm assuming this means most (at least in the top 20) set aside some spots for those with great back stories to help "diversify" their class, at least to the point it didn't change their USNEWS numbers. They would like non-trad applicants. Not sure if this particular applicant made it, but one student who worked with admissions made a hard push for a person who was arrested at a civil rights-type demonstration, despite having low numbers. The school also pulled in some international students. Alaska sounds pretty close to that.