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Send email updates?
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 7:01 pm
by smiles123
So, I applied to a bunch of my schools. After taking a practice test LSAT today an outscoring my Sept score 6 pts I decided to register(I under preformed my PTs on the September test a lot).
Should I update admissions with this? I don't really want to because my score is fine for most of the places I applied and I'd prefer not to delay the decision, especially in case I decide to withdraw my spurr of the moment registration before test day.
I'm not sure how this works but I assume they'll see this registration when I send in midyear transcripts mid December and/or a third recommendation...
So do I let them know by email, or just chill and have them inevitably find out in a few weeks...
Re: Send email updates?
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 7:19 pm
by Kratos
So you're still in UG? You should withdraw all your apps, take more time to study the LSAT, get a job for a year or two, and then maybe think about going to law school.
Re: Send email updates?
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 9:27 pm
by smiles123
Thanks for the advice, but I'm going to respectfully ignore it. Anyone have any advice in regards to my apps for this cycle?
Re: Send email updates?
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 10:14 pm
by Ramius
smiles123 wrote:So, I applied to a bunch of my schools. After taking a practice test LSAT today an outscoring my Sept score 6 pts I decided to register(I under preformed my PTs on the September test a lot).
Should I update admissions with this? I don't really want to because my score is fine for most of the places I applied and I'd prefer not to delay the decision, especially in case I decide to withdraw my spurr of the moment registration before test day.
I'm not sure how this works but I assume they'll see this registration when I send in midyear transcripts mid December and/or a third recommendation...
So do I let them know by email, or just chill and have them inevitably find out in a few weeks...
If you're confident (read: foregone conclusion) in admission at the places you've applied, no need to let them know, just use the hopefully higher LSAT when you start negotiating for scholarships. If you think WL or denials are a possibility, just send a polite email letting them know you're retaking and ask them nicely to hold a decision until after the retake. Easy Peasy
Re: Send email updates?
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 10:33 pm
by Mack.Hambleton
Kratos wrote:So you're still in UG? You should withdraw all your apps, take more time to study the LSAT, get a job for a year or two, and then maybe think about going to law school.
Re: Send email updates?
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 10:45 pm
by Rigo
You're a lock to get in with a score that's six points less? Sounds like your list of schools is not good.
Re: Send email updates?
Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2014 12:10 am
by Kratos
smiles123 wrote:Thanks for the advice, but I'm going to respectfully ignore it. Anyone have any advice in regards to my apps for this cycle?
Well, I hate you.
Re: Send email updates?
Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2014 12:15 am
by UnicornHunter
smiles123 wrote:Thanks for the advice, but I'm going to respectfully ignore it. Anyone have any advice in regards to my apps for this cycle?
Yes. Tear them up and don't go to law school till you've actually worked for a few years.
If you're going to be stubborn and go to law school right away, retake for sure. I guess you could argue that if you scored a 173 or 174 on your fall LSAT and retook a 179 or 180 on your PT, a retake may not be worth it.
Re: Send email updates?
Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2014 12:38 am
by Nonconsecutive
Kratos wrote:smiles123 wrote:Thanks for the advice, but I'm going to respectfully ignore it. Anyone have any advice in regards to my apps for this cycle?
Well, I hate you.
Oh Kratos, you need to rescue more Pandoras.
Re: Send email updates?
Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2014 1:41 am
by Kratos
Nonconsecutive wrote:Kratos wrote:smiles123 wrote:Thanks for the advice, but I'm going to respectfully ignore it. Anyone have any advice in regards to my apps for this cycle?
Well, I hate you.
Oh Kratos, you need to rescue more Pandoras.
I can only try, can't help those that want to sacrifice themselves to the flame that is the law school scam.