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[Dream_weaver32]

I have most of the top 20 PS/Optional stuff in a word doc.

Any chance we could get a peek at that?

[Gray]

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[rebexness]

I have most of the top 20 PS/Optional stuff in a word doc.

Any chance we could get a peek at that?

Yeah when I finish it. Not gonna have time to do so for a few weeks. Maybe I can post the schools I am missing and we can get it farmed out.

[xylocarp]

I have most of the top 20 PS/Optional stuff in a word doc.

Any chance we could get a peek at that?

Yeah when I finish it. Not gonna have time to do so for a few weeks. Maybe I can post the schools I am missing and we can get it farmed out.

I can help!

[Dream_weaver32]

I have most of the top 20 PS/Optional stuff in a word doc.

Any chance we could get a peek at that?

Yeah when I finish it. Not gonna have time to do so for a few weeks. Maybe I can post the schools I am missing and we can get it farmed out.

Let me know what I can do!

[Learn_Live_Hope]

Hahaha I'm still the only one who wants to go to Georgetown...
I promise you guys I'm not delusional!

Skeptical.. Haha, jk. Do you have a reason to stay in DC?

Hahaha I know, I know... I'm currently in Montreal actually, but yes, the reasons are more personal (Half of my US family members are in DC, plus husband's employment, plus I'd like to live there more or less permanently). Also my uGPA is a shitty 3.15 and the only other t14 likely to take me is NU. I don't have an LSAT score yet, but unless it's literally 180, I think my chances of getting actual money from anywhere beyond the NDCG range are slim to none.

If you manage to get 170+, which I'm pretty sure you will be able to, you might be pleasantly surprised with your outcome so apply to as many T14's as possible.

[oxie]

Thanks for the awesome offers of help, everyone! I'm sure we'll be asking. Right now I just need help redirecting energy spent refreshing TLS and the NYT to writing another PS draft...

Does anyone know if app requirements (essay length, optional essays, other weird questions, etc.) from last year are listed anywhere in easily accessible fashion? I opened a few of the apps for reference while they were still available but it's confusing/annoying to search through them for the requirements (I was going to copy/paste some questions here but LSAC keeps claiming I'm logged on somewhere else, so I give up for now). If this exists it would be an awesome resource!

Here's a spreadsheet i put together last year to keep track of that kind of stuff -- it may change a bit year-to-year but it'll probably mostly be the same: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/ ... sp=sharing

[Gray]

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[xylocarp]

Thanks for the awesome offers of help, everyone! I'm sure we'll be asking. Right now I just need help redirecting energy spent refreshing TLS and the NYT to writing another PS draft...

Does anyone know if app requirements (essay length, optional essays, other weird questions, etc.) from last year are listed anywhere in easily accessible fashion? I opened a few of the apps for reference while they were still available but it's confusing/annoying to search through them for the requirements (I was going to copy/paste some questions here but LSAC keeps claiming I'm logged on somewhere else, so I give up for now). If this exists it would be an awesome resource!

Here's a spreadsheet i put together last year to keep track of that kind of stuff -- it may change a bit year-to-year but it'll probably mostly be the same: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/ ... sp=sharing

Thanks, this is awesome!

[Dream_weaver32]

Thanks for the awesome offers of help, everyone! I'm sure we'll be asking. Right now I just need help redirecting energy spent refreshing TLS and the NYT to writing another PS draft...

Does anyone know if app requirements (essay length, optional essays, other weird questions, etc.) from last year are listed anywhere in easily accessible fashion? I opened a few of the apps for reference while they were still available but it's confusing/annoying to search through them for the requirements (I was going to copy/paste some questions here but LSAC keeps claiming I'm logged on somewhere else, so I give up for now). If this exists it would be an awesome resource!

Here's a spreadsheet i put together last year to keep track of that kind of stuff -- it may change a bit year-to-year but it'll probably mostly be the same: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/ ... sp=sharing

That's an excellent resource! Thanks for sharing!

[everything_bagel]

Thanks for the awesome offers of help, everyone! I'm sure we'll be asking. Right now I just need help redirecting energy spent refreshing TLS and the NYT to writing another PS draft...

Does anyone know if app requirements (essay length, optional essays, other weird questions, etc.) from last year are listed anywhere in easily accessible fashion? I opened a few of the apps for reference while they were still available but it's confusing/annoying to search through them for the requirements (I was going to copy/paste some questions here but LSAC keeps claiming I'm logged on somewhere else, so I give up for now). If this exists it would be an awesome resource!

Here's a spreadsheet i put together last year to keep track of that kind of stuff -- it may change a bit year-to-year but it'll probably mostly be the same: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/ ... sp=sharing

Thank you oxie!!

I remembered that this also exists from two cycles ago FWIW. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc ... zcnc#gid=0

[Learn_Live_Hope]

Well good luck on the LSAT! And I'm sure someone else will join you in the poll haha

I'm sure there is SOMEONE else... somewhere... maybe...

And thanks about the LSAT! I'm feeling relatively optimistic on that front.

I know a person sitting at T6 with an LSAT of 175 and GPA 2.9. Then again he also believes other aspects of his application might have something to do with it..

Given that almost everyone believes the cycle will be down again, don't count yourself out. Apply and see what happens.

[Gray]

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[rebexness]

If I had a <3.0 I would be blanketing the top 20 or so, not just t14.

[chuckbass]

If I had a <3.0 I would be blanketing the top 20 or so, not just t14.

TCR. You may be looking at a full ride at a T20 v close to sticker at the T14. Always good to have options.

[rebexness]

If I had a <3.0 I would be blanketing the top 20 or so, not just t14.

TCR. You may be looking at a full ride at a T20 v close to sticker at the T14. Always good to have options.

Plus odds are you won't have many, if any at all, T14 to choose from.

[Learn_Live_Hope]

If I had a <3.0 I would be blanketing the top 20 or so, not just t14.

TCR. You may be looking at a full ride at a T20 v close to sticker at the T14. Always good to have options.

I guess it all depends on who is applying-if that person is willing to pay close to sticker, which is a personal choice at the end of the day.

I Wouldnt take T20 over T14 just because I had a full ride at T20...then again that's just me.

[Learn_Live_Hope]

Well good luck on the LSAT! And I'm sure someone else will join you in the poll haha

I'm sure there is SOMEONE else... somewhere... maybe...

And thanks about the LSAT! I'm feeling relatively optimistic on that front.

I know a person sitting at T6 with an LSAT of 175 and GPA 2.9. Then again he also believes other aspects of his application might have something to do with it..

Given that almost everyone believes the cycle will be down again, don't count yourself out. Apply and see what happens.

I think the wisdom is blanket the t14, see what happens, negotiate accordingly!

You won't have much of a nogotiating power, because most schools will not offer you anything but if you are willing to pay take it! It's up to you.

[Attax]

If I had a <3.0 I would be blanketing the top 20 or so, not just t14.

TCR. You may be looking at a full ride at a T20 v close to sticker at the T14. Always good to have options.

I guess it all depends on who is applying-if that person is willing to pay close to sticker, which is a personal choice at the end of the day.

I Wouldnt take T20 over T14 just because I had a full ride at T20...then again that's just me.

You say that now, but as someone with a full at a T20 seeing a lot of people taking out 200kish for T14 is really reassuring that I made the right choice.

[Learn_Live_Hope]

If I had a <3.0 I would be blanketing the top 20 or so, not just t14.

TCR. You may be looking at a full ride at a T20 v close to sticker at the T14. Always good to have options.

I guess it all depends on who is applying-if that person is willing to pay close to sticker, which is a personal choice at the end of the day.

I Wouldnt take T20 over T14 just because I had a full ride at T20...then again that's just me.

You say that now, but as someone with a full at a T20 seeing a lot of people taking out 200kish for T14 is really reassuring that I made the right choice.

You could be right

However, I also know myself, and know what I want

[blueberrycrumble]

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[Gray]

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[rebexness]

You won't have much of a nogotiating power, because most schools will not offer you anything but if you are willing to pay take it! It's up to you.

Is that always true? My understanding from lurking admissions threads and LSN, etc. is that even with a GPA under 3.3 you can get $$$ if your LSAT is high enough, esp. with some distance from undergrad. Obviously we can't take anything for granted, but in the unlikely event of a 175+ LSAT, would splitters not be able to expect any money at all?

And I'd just like to reiterate that I am not assuming a 175+!!! I'm not insane! I'm pretty confident that 170+ is likely, but even then... not counting my chickens...

I wouldn't expect money and I would expect a long turnaround for admissions, unfortunately. Good luck in Sept!

[tennactitans]

Any feedback on using an online critique site (essayedge.com) or something similar for the PS?

[Gray]

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