The Official September 2017 Study Group Forum

[Rupert Pupkin]

Hey everyone!

So I'm finally about to start drilling and PT over the summer, as well as getting my application ready. I had a quick question for you guys though...

How helpful is it to pay for a admissions packet to help you through the application process? I am not a high scorer, my highest score has been a 151, although I think I can raise that over the summer with drilling and PT's. Also my gpa is quite low at a 3.4 . I do indeed have realistic expectations of where I want to get into law school, however I obviously want to maximize my chances to get a great score and have a great application.

Do you guys recommend an admissions course/company? I'm currently with 7Sage and they have an admissions packet, but I've also heard of other great ones like Spivey, etc.

Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks guys!

I think it really just depends on your situation. I haven't looked into an admissions consultant, but I know people who have and they said it's worth it only in certain circumstances. I've been told it's worth to do it if you're a non-traditional application or have something else holding you back, application-wise. I think your GPA is fine. Maybe someone else can chime in on this, but to my knowledge that's all I know tbh. Spivey and his team are definitely awesome though for many things!

Either way, kill the LSAT and best of luck!

Thanks a lot man!

I would say that you have nothing to lose. I havent had experience with any consultants, but i know people who have and it can only help make the best application you can. I think it comes down to your history and ability to come up with a strong PS, and your knowledge of when to apply, send LOCIs and all that. I think Law School is one of those things that invest in as much as you can if you think it might give you an advantage in the application process and representing your best self.

Best of luck!

[ngogirl12]

I'm reviewing MBT questions today. Quick question: for this question type do you come up with a prephrase/ie answer before going into the answer choices?

[chargers21]

a late app couldn't explain this whole cycle, could it? http://lawschoolnumbers.com/ruheschmerz

[Alexandros]

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[oopsu812]

a late app couldn't explain this whole cycle, could it? http://lawschoolnumbers.com/ruheschmerz

Shit like this makes me very nervous.
(A late app and no Why Xs could explain a lot of it though, imo.)

I think Why Xs might be more important than I thought. Look at this guy http://lawschoolnumbers.com/Finallydone

[dj9i27]

a late app couldn't explain this whole cycle, could it? http://lawschoolnumbers.com/ruheschmerz

Shit like this makes me very nervous.
(A late app and no Why Xs could explain a lot of it though, imo.)

I think Why Xs might be more important than I thought. Look at this guy http://lawschoolnumbers.com/Finallydone

HAPPY THOUGHTS

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[presidentspivey]

Yo, would it be bad for me to take a PT at this point? I've only worked through about half of the trainer, a couple chapters of PSLG and like one chapter of MH LR. I'm just kind of antsy to see whether I'm making progress- I feel like I am.

[Anon-e-miss]

Just had a family friend who is a rising sophomore in UG tell me that his diagnostic from a few months ago was a 168. Never struck me as exceptionally gifted. Real eyes realize real lies!!!

[Anon-e-miss]

Yo, would it be bad for me to take a PT at this point? I've only worked through about half of the trainer, a couple chapters of PSLG and like one chapter of MH LR. I'm just kind of antsy to see whether I'm making progress- I feel like I am.

I took on PT after finishing PS LG and one PT after finishing PS LR and most of RC. I had upticks in my score on both and it was a nice motivation.

However, I took old PTs for those. I wouldn't recommend wasting a PT higher than PT38 at this point.

[oopsu812]

Yo, would it be bad for me to take a PT at this point? I've only worked through about half of the trainer, a couple chapters of PSLG and like one chapter of MH LR. I'm just kind of antsy to see whether I'm making progress- I feel like I am.

I took on PT after finishing PS LG and one PT after finishing PS LR and most of RC. I had upticks in my score on both and it was a nice motivation.

However, I took old PTs for those. I wouldn't recommend wasting a PT higher than PT38 at this point.

I agree with this. If you're not short of materials and are really struggling to stay motivated, then I say go for it. Anything it takes to stay excited and motivated about studying.

[Alexandros]

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[dj9i27]

a late app couldn't explain this whole cycle, could it? http://lawschoolnumbers.com/ruheschmerz

Shit like this makes me very nervous.
(A late app and no Why Xs could explain a lot of it though, imo.)

I think Why Xs might be more important than I thought. Look at this guy http://lawschoolnumbers.com/Finallydone

HAPPY THOUGHTS

[+] Spoiler

http://lawschoolnumbers.com/marst
http://lawschoolnumbers.com/drewshoff
http://lawschoolnumbers.com/bettyloowho
http://lawschoolnumbers.com/alivelion
http://lawschoolnumbers.com/johndsilentio
http://lawschoolnumbers.com/danielgude
http://lawschoolnumbers.com/xaf

http://www.change.org/p/get-dj9i27-a-new-hobby

obsessed may be the word.

[oopsu812]

My newest obsession is the Hammy.

[PrezRand]

I think I'm going to get in the groove of timing myself from now on. I'll start studying again on the 1st.

[dj9i27]

I think I'm going to get in the groove of timing myself from now on. I'll start studying again on the 1st.

y not now

[chewinggum]

The most annoying thing to me right now is friends that are like "the test isn't until september, you can __"

[chargers21]

The most annoying thing to me right now is friends that are like "the test isn't until september, you can __"

x3 tests.

[oopsu812]

The most annoying thing to me right now is friends that are like "the test isn't until september, you can __"

Definitely annoying. No one would say that about the MCAT.

[PrezRand]

I think I'm going to get in the groove of timing myself from now on. I'll start studying again on the 1st.

y not now

Because im lazy

[dj9i27]

I think I'm going to get in the groove of timing myself from now on. I'll start studying again on the 1st.

y not now

Because im lazy

fair enough

[Alexandros]

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[dj9i27]

a late app couldn't explain this whole cycle, could it? http://lawschoolnumbers.com/ruheschmerz

Shit like this makes me very nervous.
(A late app and no Why Xs could explain a lot of it though, imo.)

I think Why Xs might be more important than I thought. Look at this guy http://lawschoolnumbers.com/Finallydone

HAPPY THOUGHTS

[+] Spoiler

http://lawschoolnumbers.com/marst
http://lawschoolnumbers.com/drewshoff
http://lawschoolnumbers.com/bettyloowho
http://lawschoolnumbers.com/alivelion
http://lawschoolnumbers.com/johndsilentio
http://lawschoolnumbers.com/danielgude
http://lawschoolnumbers.com/xaf

http://www.change.org/p/get-dj9i27-a-new-hobby

obsessed may be the word.

http://www.change.org/p/get-dj9i27-the-help-he-needs

by letting me into S

[oopsu812]

http://www.change.org/p/get-dj9i27-a-new-hobby

obsessed may be the word.

http://www.change.org/p/get-dj9i27-the-help-he-needs

by letting me into S

If it makes you feel better dj, I'm currently going through years of Hammy stats to see where I need to fall.

[Anon-e-miss]

Grouping/Linear combo games always slow me down so much. Any particular tips anyone has for increasing speed on these sections? I usually get every question right, but they take me 10-11 minutes. On PTs, I can usually make up the time on other games, but I don't want to use that as a crutch.

[Anon-e-miss]

http://www.change.org/p/get-dj9i27-a-new-hobby

obsessed may be the word.

http://www.change.org/p/get-dj9i27-the-help-he-needs

by letting me into S

If it makes you feel better dj, I'm currently going through years of Hammy stats to see where I need to fall.

I've looked into this as well

Looks like a 174/3.9x or a 175-177/3.8x is TCR
The people on LSN who got full-rides with less than a 3.8 didn't get Hamilton Fellowships