Should a HS senior take the LSAT in Sept? Forum

[Stanford4Me]

retake your life

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[WokeUpInACar]

But if you insist, may I ask what you plan to do with your JD/MD? Or is it just to show off that you're like, really smart? Because:

1) all that school will be pretty miserable, you're going to have 3 years of LS and 4 years of med school plus a residency. no matter how much you want people to think you're smart, you will not enjoy this.
2) there's not much crossover between careers in the fields
3) all things equal, MD > JD

Conclusion: Just get the MD if you enjoy both areas (logic and negotiation in addition to medicine and science)

I would like to do both if possible. I have friends/acquaintances/family who practice multiple things simultaneously. One person is a CPA, lawyer, business owner (of an entertainment center), and professor at the same time. Another is a computer programmer and lawyer at the same time. And so on. They actually graduated from a TTT, make good money, and enjoy their lives since they're not dependent on being a lawyer exclusively or whatever else. I have volunteered for them on occasions. On the med side, I have done some health volunteer work as well, and enjoy that too. Finally, I have an uncle who is a radiologist and a lawyer. As a radiologist, he works 26 weeks out of the year sitting at home in his underwear. As a lawyer, he only takes stuff that he likes. And he's happiest person I know.

Either way, it's not to show off that I'm smart. I'm not planning on T14, but something more modest (a lot more modest). Heck, my uncle got his law degree from Loyola New Orleans and medical degree from LSU Shreveport - both are not exactly Yale.

Edit: said uncle is off the other 26 weeks.

If only I had enough fucks to give, I'd tell you everything that is wrong with this post (there is a LOT). As is, I'll just tell you that anecdotes from boomers who entered the workforce 20+ years ago are not remotely reflective of the current job market.

[mattsmith216]

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[alexrodriguez]

Go work on your softs.

Become a chess grandmaster, go work with Elephants in India, feed the hungry in Africa, make an app, create a social media website, do it for the vine, get in trouble, go be 17 or 18 years old.

jesus

[NYSprague]

retake your life

Such wisdom. Though you should put those words into an internet meme. We could create a character named "Retake Raymond," similar to other characters like Good Guy Greg, Scumbag Stacy, and so on.

Q: Should I reapply?
A: Retake Raymond

Q: Should I accept a TTT offer?
A: Retake Raymond

Q: What should I do with my life?
A: Retake Raymond

So were you asking for advice or trolling?

[suzige]

But if you insist, may I ask what you plan to do with your JD/MD? Or is it just to show off that you're like, really smart? Because:

1) all that school will be pretty miserable, you're going to have 3 years of LS and 4 years of med school plus a residency. no matter how much you want people to think you're smart, you will not enjoy this.
2) there's not much crossover between careers in the fields
3) all things equal, MD > JD

Conclusion: Just get the MD if you enjoy both areas (logic and negotiation in addition to medicine and science)

I would like to do both if possible. I have friends/acquaintances/family who practice multiple things simultaneously. One person is a CPA, lawyer, business owner (of an entertainment center), and professor at the same time. Another is a computer programmer and lawyer at the same time. And so on. They actually graduated from a TTT, make good money, and enjoy their lives since they're not dependent on being a lawyer exclusively or whatever else. I have volunteered for them on occasions. On the med side, I have done some health volunteer work as well, and enjoy that too. Finally, I have an uncle who is a radiologist and a lawyer. As a radiologist, he works 26 weeks out of the year sitting at home in his underwear. As a lawyer, he only takes stuff that he likes. And he's happiest person I know.

Either way, it's not to show off that I'm smart. I'm not planning on T14, but something more modest (a lot more modest). Heck, my uncle got his law degree from Loyola New Orleans and medical degree from LSU Shreveport - both are not exactly Yale.

Edit: said uncle is off the other 26 weeks.

This is really stupid. Doing multiple things to make money to survive and thrive is not new. Generations have been doing it, and the ones that I know that are successful at it started off focusing on one thing before moving to the next in an effort to always move up and expand what they are doing to make more money. Being a lawyer for 4 hours a week is not going to do anything for your medical career and vice versa. If anything, it'll make you suck at both.

[bjsesq]

I'm a high school senior. I took LSAT #45 and #42 and got a 166 and 162, untimed and sitting in the comforts of home - so not a realistic environment. This is the only summer that I will be free. So I'm thinking about taking the LSAT in September. I can cram all Summer long since I'm not doing anything else. For the subsequent Summers, I'll be taking summer classes and/or working. My plan is to take the MCAT in 3 years. So I'm hoping to knock out the LSAT early and concentrate on MCAT afterwards. Then enter a JD/MD program.

Any advise/strategy is appreciated (besides from "Retake").

It's a good idea. Because there are so few JD/MDs out there, your specialization will help you. Further, taking one early on gives you plenty of time to restudy and retake if you need to. Good luck!

[mattsmith216]

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[ManoftheHour]

Any advise/strategy is appreciated (besides from "Retake").

Good luck! Follow your dreams!

[d cooper]

A JD no longer allows you to be a renaissance man in the way you're describing. The workforce in general has become increasingly specialized, and this is especially the case with the legal industry. You can't be a lawyer on the side.

[mornincounselor]

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[unodostres]

retake your life

Such wisdom. Though you should put those words into an internet meme. We could create a character named "Retake Raymond," similar to other characters like Good Guy Greg, Scumbag Stacy, and so on.

Q: Should I reapply?
A: Retake Raymond

Q: Should I accept a TTT offer?
A: Retake Raymond

Q: What should I do with my life?
A: Retake Raymond

You're a little shit that doesn't understand why people say retake. When it comes down to hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt with shit job prospects (which I'm sure your ass doesn't even understand what it's like), you're in no position to talk. Come back when you grow a pair and have some direction, kid.

[unodostres]

But if you insist, may I ask what you plan to do with your JD/MD? Or is it just to show off that you're like, really smart? Because:

1) all that school will be pretty miserable, you're going to have 3 years of LS and 4 years of med school plus a residency. no matter how much you want people to think you're smart, you will not enjoy this.
2) there's not much crossover between careers in the fields
3) all things equal, MD > JD

Conclusion: Just get the MD if you enjoy both areas (logic and negotiation in addition to medicine and science)

I would like to do both if possible. I have friends/acquaintances/family who practice multiple things simultaneously. One person is a CPA, lawyer, business owner (of an entertainment center), and professor at the same time. Another is a computer programmer and lawyer at the same time. And so on. They actually graduated from a TTT, make good money, and enjoy their lives since they're not dependent on being a lawyer exclusively or whatever else. I have volunteered for them on occasions. On the med side, I have done some health volunteer work as well, and enjoy that too. Finally, I have an uncle who is a radiologist and a lawyer. As a radiologist, he works 26 weeks out of the year sitting at home in his underwear. As a lawyer, he only takes stuff that he likes. And he's happiest person I know.

Either way, it's not to show off that I'm smart. I'm not planning on T14, but something more modest (a lot more modest). Heck, my uncle got his law degree from Loyola New Orleans and medical degree from LSU Shreveport - both are not exactly Yale.

Edit: said uncle is off the other 26 weeks.

for a kid that has done fairly well on his first two practice exams, you should be able to spot this flaw pretty easy.

[mattsmith216]

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[mattsmith216]

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[anyriotgirl]

Hmm... I guess I better phrase the original question in terms that TLS cynics can identify with:

Billy Joe Bob is a high school senior. He would like to attend a JD/MD program right after getting his undergraduate degree. In his first two untimed practice tests, he scored 166 and 162. He would like to get 170+ on the real test. He has this Summer free but will be busy the subsequent Summers.

Which one of the following logically follows from the statements above?

1. He should take the September LSAT since he has time to study for it, then concentrate on MCAT the next few years.
2. He should try to study for both tests concurrently and take them more or less at the end of his junior year.
3. He should study for the LSAT this Summer but take it at the end of his sophomore year, then MCAT the following year.
4. He should _________________________

4. see how freshmen year of college goes and revaluate

[Nova]

Hmm... I guess I better phrase the original question in terms that TLS cynics can identify with:

Billy Joe Bob is a high school senior. He would like to attend a JD/MD program right after getting his undergraduate degree. In his first two untimed practice tests, he scored 166 and 162. He would like to get 170+ on the real test. He has this Summer free but will be busy the subsequent Summers.

Which one of the following logically follows from the statements above?

1. He should take the September LSAT since he has time to study for it, then concentrate on MCAT the next few years.
2. He should try to study for both tests concurrently and take them more or less at the end of his junior year.
3. He should study for the LSAT this Summer but take it at the end of his sophomore year, then MCAT the following year.
4. He should _________________________

do whatever you want kid

[mattsmith216]

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[mattsmith216]

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[anyriotgirl]

Hmm... I guess I better phrase the original question in terms that TLS cynics can identify with:

Billy Joe Bob is a high school senior. He would like to attend a JD/MD program right after getting his undergraduate degree. In his first two untimed practice tests, he scored 166 and 162. He would like to get 170+ on the real test. He has this Summer free but will be busy the subsequent Summers.

Which one of the following logically follows from the statements above?

1. He should take the September LSAT since he has time to study for it, then concentrate on MCAT the next few years.
2. He should try to study for both tests concurrently and take them more or less at the end of his junior year.
3. He should study for the LSAT this Summer but take it at the end of his sophomore year, then MCAT the following year.
4. He should _________________________

4. see how freshmen year of college goes and revaluate

reevaluate what? if he should do the JD/MD? if so, is there anything in the stimulus to suggest such? or reevaluate when he should take it? in which case, he will have lost option 1.

dude you're like 18 chill out and wait and see how college goes. As other posters have repeatedly mentioned, your LSAT score only lasts 5 years, so it will be pretty close to expiring by the time you graduate. A lot can happen in four years.

[mattsmith216]

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[Clyde Frog]

Hmm... I guess I better phrase the original question in terms that TLS cynics can identify with:

Billy Joe Bob is a high school senior. He would like to attend a JD/MD program right after getting his undergraduate degree. In his first two untimed practice tests, he scored 166 and 162. He would like to get 170+ on the real test. He has this Summer free but will be busy the subsequent Summers.

Which one of the following logically follows from the statements above?

1. He should take the September LSAT since he has time to study for it, then concentrate on MCAT the next few years.
2. He should try to study for both tests concurrently and take them more or less at the end of his junior year.
3. He should study for the LSAT this Summer but take it at the end of his sophomore year, then MCAT the following year.
4. He should _________________________

do whatever you want kid

thanks, dad. do you want another tie for father's day?

Do you address strangers as dad often?

[mattsmith216]

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[suzige]

Ok, so in case this is real, I urge you to first consider just how much of fucking bitch the MCAT and med school admissions is and then learn how utterly exhausting and demanding medical school is. I witnessed a good friend of mine as she went on her journey thru it all, and for real, it makes the LSAT and law school look like a walk in the park sometimes. If you want to be a doctor, be a doctor 110%. That is not a LIFESTYLE you can do on the side and the work required to get there is not worth it if you don't really want it.

[Nebby]

Should probably plan on retaking.