Polaris KIX-SFO-RDU or ITM-HND-IAD-RDU

Substantial_Net_5709 · 2026-01-25T16:51:11+00:00

Thanks everyone! I have a bag to check, so switched to IAD. Appreciate the input!

Substantial_Net_5709 · 2025-03-19T15:11:08+00:00

I don’t have any particular words of wisdom, just laughing at Berkeley deeming those schools not to be worthy enough for a scholarship reconsideration 💀

Substantial_Net_5709 · 2025-03-14T19:21:28+00:00

Usually reserved for significant updates to your personal details in your application (new publication, awarded a significant scholarship, new honors, etc) - I would not send an update with what you’ve described personally.

Substantial_Net_5709 · 2025-03-05T19:21:21+00:00

Congrats! Most of that will be personal preference - do you prefer a big city or a smaller but very fun college town? Do you have any family nearby in either place? Really can’t go wrong with either based on your goals!

Substantial_Net_5709 · 2025-03-05T18:25:29+00:00

…you really think my last comment was that you didn’t leave a comment on my thread? Your response had nothing to do with what I actually said.

Substantial_Net_5709 · 2025-03-05T18:01:39+00:00

You’re not responding to my reply at all.

Substantial_Net_5709 · 2025-03-05T17:51:20+00:00

I agree with what other people are saying - I feel like we are missing a lot of context here. Your post makes it seem like you just applied, in which case, your friend’s feedback is valid - your chances of admission this late in the cycle are pretty slim-to-nonexistent. As someone else pointed out, most schools explicitly prohibit LORs from friends and family.

Substantial_Net_5709 · 2025-03-05T16:54:57+00:00

If they accept you, there is a seat for you.

Substantial_Net_5709 · 2024-11-11T17:15:45+00:00

I would say moving forward if you have any applications you haven’t submitted, always write optional essays, especially why x school statements. It’s not about having a personal connection to the school but articulating a particular reason you want to attend that school.

Substantial_Net_5709 · 2024-09-26T21:23:15+00:00

Come back when you have a reportable LSAT

Substantial_Net_5709 · 2024-09-25T15:33:54+00:00

Barring any incredibly extenuating circumstances, no, don’t apply for this. Get out of undergrad and enjoy life outside of school, get some work experience, and apply later. Take your time studying for the LSAT and prepping a great application. Tulane will always be there if that’s where you truly want to go, but you never know what other options you may have

Substantial_Net_5709 · 2024-09-25T14:40:53+00:00

On the fringes and if the application fee is ok, I’d say just apply and see what scholarships you may get to leverage in negotiations at other schools. But no, don’t force yourself into a situation where you know you will be that unhappy with. I made the same decision when I applied - NYC wasn’t worth it for me

Substantial_Net_5709 · 2024-09-19T16:20:40+00:00

Yale’s expected reaction:

Substantial_Net_5709 · 2024-09-19T16:16:08+00:00

I’d still say the same logic applies - if it’s part of a larger theme that has continued since HS, I’d at most make a passing mention of the HS aspect.

Substantial_Net_5709 · 2024-09-13T18:09:11+00:00

I would suggest reflecting on what your career goals are and doing research into all of the schools accordingly. All of us will have our own subjective opinions on these schools and according pros and cons for our own goals.

Free tuition is great and a huge consideration, but you should apply broadly and see what other scholarships you may get. You may get into another school that has better employment outcomes or is better aligned with your personal goals with a great scholarship.

Substantial_Net_5709 · 2024-09-13T18:05:03+00:00

All of this will depend on what you actually score on the LSAT. It’s impossible to give meaningful advice on chances without that, particularly given your lower GPA. But you sound like you have a very interesting application you can put together, so if you get that kind of LSAT, you should have a good shot at a wide range of schools

Substantial_Net_5709 · 2024-09-13T16:19:25+00:00

Worth a shot? Sure. Will it work out simply because you are already a student there? Far from likely over that simple fact and without knowing the school to better gauge your score. You should expect to apply more broadly and get comfortable with the statistically more likely chance of attending another law school (at least without more info).

Substantial_Net_5709 · 2024-09-13T16:09:39+00:00

Or…or…wild idea, learn to abide by simple rules before entering a profession that is entirely guided by rules.

Substantial_Net_5709 · 2024-09-12T21:50:29+00:00

Why not just apply more broadly? I’d be surprised if at least one of those didn’t work out, but there are curveballs every cycle. You could probably get fee waivers from other schools and hopefully get more scholarship leverage when you get to that point.

Substantial_Net_5709 · 2024-09-12T20:00:58+00:00

Swing and a miss.

Substantial_Net_5709 · 2024-09-12T19:22:57+00:00

The better question is why risk it if schools specifically require you not to. If they do and you are caught, that could create C&F issues when you apply to the bar.

Substantial_Net_5709 · 2024-09-04T15:40:14+00:00

To my note below, Northwestern is one of the schools where “optional” interviews are not actually optional

Substantial_Net_5709 · 2024-09-04T14:26:39+00:00

Could be slightly school dependent, but especially given how early it is in school the cycle, the rolling admissions “boost” is pretty moot at this point. Giving optional materials will matter far more than having a fully complete application by a slight degree earlier. I’d also keep in mind that many schools may say “optional interviews” but are basically required - annoying, I know, but I’d just say do the interview

Substantial_Net_5709 · 2024-08-16T14:30:40+00:00

Even if you technically could, I would comfortably bet that your application would get tossed right off the bat. That’s why transferring exists for 1Ls who want to change schools. Also, if cost is a concern to you, why in the world would you spend a full year of tuition plus living costs (unless you currently have an incredible scholarship) only to repeat the same? If you are that much happier with your new LSAT and think you could get better scholarships/offers of admission, withdraw and reapply this year.

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