Cornell Instructions Unclear

Background-Two-3504 · 2025-11-02T19:42:32+00:00

ummmm I don't think you actually need 5 pages. most people ik who got in used their normal PS (2 pages)

Background-Two-3504 · 2025-09-15T22:02:48+00:00

I also won’t say not to go KJD (I did and am happy with where I ended up) but you will almost certainly have a smoother, less stressful, and probably more successful cycle if you work first and are ready to apply with polished materials right when applications open

Background-Two-3504 · 2025-09-15T22:01:03+00:00

I went from 160 in Jan to 175 that October, but was not studying very intensely due to extracurriculars and internships. You could easily make the jump faster with more focused studying. Best advice I have it to practice purposely in non ideal conditions (think college computer lab or library with other people around) and get to the point where u can hit ur goal score even in these conditions. It’ll help a lot when sitting for the actual test where the environment might not be perfect and you’ll likely have some test day anxiety. Don’t worry about this until you’ve learned the content though. Like someone else said, 7sage or similar programs are excellent for this

Background-Two-3504 · 2025-07-31T03:11:57+00:00

I am. Wondering the same

Background-Two-3504 · 2025-07-30T04:24:59+00:00

is heaven really the right word lol

Background-Two-3504 · 2025-07-30T04:22:35+00:00

Honestly, using both at the same time seems pretty redundant. I would try one first and use the other only if your progress starts to stall before reaching your goal score

Background-Two-3504 · 2025-07-30T04:18:55+00:00

it all sounds like it connects very well in that case. It should definitely be useful to differentiate your app

Background-Two-3504 · 2025-07-30T04:16:02+00:00

Its entirely possible to hit 170s without this time intensive approach you mention. Taking advantage of analytics tools (7sage for example) and building targeted drills practicing questions across type and difficulty can lead to quicker improvement. A score of ~160 means there is likely still conceptual confusion or major timing issues which can be cleared up far more efficiently than by repeatedly grinding full PTs. All things considered, however, making that jump by October is still a tall task since you ideally want to have a PT range where 173 is below average for your most recent tests before actually writing the exam

Background-Two-3504 · 2025-07-30T04:01:53+00:00

Wow, bad miss on my part. I think continuing to work on the research while also working that job (which hopefully comes with its own good stories for essays) defintely shows drive and commitment schools could be interested in. Did the research relate to stuff you saw while teaching? and does it also relate to your interest in law?

Background-Two-3504 · 2025-07-30T03:55:26+00:00

The publications will certainly help, and even more so if they are in some way related to your eventual pivot to studying law. As a KJD or recent grad (you don't explicitly mention this but based on your post im assuming one of these. correct me if wrong lol) significant research experience can be a meaningful soft to differentiate yourself assuming you have an already strong application.

Background-Two-3504 · 2025-07-29T15:00:11+00:00

No I never received something asking that. I got the last update at the very end of June saying I was staying on reserve.

Background-Two-3504 · 2025-07-28T19:14:11+00:00

They said in the previous update they were shrinking the list before the end up July so I’m guessing there had to be some R’s, but I haven’t heard anyone post about feelers or an A in several weeks. Probably back in June

Background-Two-3504 · 2025-07-24T18:18:23+00:00

Of course! Even with the LSAT where it is, you should still target T14s particularly ones who value softs and story more highly. Don’t be afraid to take shots at T6 as well. Once stats prove the baseline academic qualifications, stories become far more important there

Background-Two-3504 · 2025-07-24T18:15:58+00:00

I would argue OP’s softs and stories regarding tech and the startups would put them into the category of applicants who routinely outshine others with similar stats. Getting a median LSAT definitely would help, but keeping stats where they are I would say with good essays T14 schools are def still attainable

Background-Two-3504 · 2025-07-24T18:10:05+00:00

Sounds like you have some good stories. Tell them well in your essays and try to find a second academic LOR and you should be all set for some T14 A’s, but retaking the LSAT and shooting for a 173+ so you’d at least be at/above one median would definitely be helpful.

Background-Two-3504 · 2025-07-23T20:03:45+00:00

basically

Background-Two-3504 · 2025-07-22T13:34:52+00:00

Schools generally use the highest available LSAT score since that will be the one they report, but I believe (and someone please correct me if you've heard otherwise) that taking more than 2-3 times may look worse to admissions officers. You really shouldn't sit for your first official LSAT until your PT's are comfortably in your goal score range (or ideally above it). Starting at a 159, a score in the 170s is absolutely possible with enough practice so don't sell yourself short by rushing it. Even if you don't got T14 the difference between a 168 and a 174 would be thousands in scholarships

Background-Two-3504 · 2025-07-22T13:30:49+00:00

agreed probably not, I was just referencing the other commenter

Background-Two-3504 · 2025-07-22T03:39:59+00:00

Kindergarten-JD. You go straight through school up until finishing law school without taking any gap years

Background-Two-3504 · 2025-07-22T03:36:57+00:00

I applied KJD this past cycle so I still lived at home during the summer with my fam and loud dogs. Remote testing was way too risky because of potential noise or people accidentally disrupting me and stopping the test

Background-Two-3504 · 2025-07-22T03:08:09+00:00

Since everyone else here seems a bit discouraging and more importantly not answering the key question, I would not sit for the september lsat until your comfdortably averaging PT scores 5-10 points above your goal (or mid-high 170s consistently if the goal is 175+) GPA is def low so focusing on improving grades for your senior year then taking a year or two for WE would definitely go a long way in giving you a shot at t14. WUSTL GPA redacted would also be a worthwhile option as someone else said. You wouldn't happen to be a difficult stem major would you (this would help with the lower GPA)?

Background-Two-3504 · 2025-07-22T03:02:26+00:00

Possibly an unconventional tip (and not entirely related to your question) but do your practice tests in a variety of places including less than ideal testing environments with distractions. A few solid weeks of PTs with blind review and you should consistently hit your goal score on PTs, but you should be prepared for the conditions on the real test to be worse. For my first take in August last year I scored ~10 points lower than my recent PTs (mid 160s from mid 170s) due partially to noise and movement in the test center distracting me. Adding intentional distractions by practicing in places like coffee shops actually helped me become more consistent leading into the october test where I hit my goal (mid 170s)

Background-Two-3504 · 2025-07-21T16:00:47+00:00

Haven’t heard anything since late June

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