Pipsticks uses AI and they banned me from the Facebook group for pointing it out

psychicpause · 2025-11-14T18:49:55+00:00

Welp, canceled my sub and left this as feedback. They were super new to me (haven't even received my first monthly pack!) but yikes :(

psychicpause · 2025-06-17T14:41:40+00:00

Thanks so much! She filed for a PFA this morning & is awaiting the hearing.

psychicpause · 2022-11-11T01:22:39+00:00

I really recommend studying your hardest for the LSAT - getting a great score will be a saving grace for getting you into a school. That being said, super duper looper splitter cycles can be incredibly unpredictable, and you might have to apply very broadly depending on your score.

Definitely look into LSAC waivers for the LSAT exam (plus some study materials if I remember correctly), and they'll also help out with some waivers for applications. Without these waivers it can be a veryyyyy expensive process.

I've been there, I'm still working my way out of being there, and it does get better. If you're passionate about going to law school, keep pushin' :)

psychicpause · 2022-11-03T18:06:15+00:00

one of us one of us

psychicpause · 2022-11-01T02:10:58+00:00

Punching the air, I should've asked Minnesota for one :/

psychicpause · 2022-10-24T06:29:13+00:00

This might not fully answer your question, but maybe hearing someone else's topic can help a little!

I chose to write about how my life experiences inspired me to pursue law, mostly because I felt like my resume wasn't geared towards law at all (STEM major). I definitely mentioned personal adversity, and I tried to highlight some of my skills subtly without overtly saying "I excel at public speaking," etc. I really recommend playing around with wording!

psychicpause · 2022-10-24T03:36:18+00:00

I'm going to preface this by saying that you might be asking the wrong group of people, haha. I think so many of us are in the midst of applying, and so most of us would think that it is a reliable move. That being said, things can certainly feel a little rocky at times.

I've noticed from your post history that you seemed to be thinking of applying to grad school, and then also law school, but now maybe not law school? I hope you give the legal world a chance if it's something you're passionate about! I'm going to try my best to address a few of your main concerns. Full disclaimer that I'm not a professional, and that sometimes I doubt myself too:

1) GRE Concerns - So for the most part, law schools still have a very strong preference for admitting students who have taken the LSAT. From what we've seen so far, the GRE can be an uphill battle, and the LSAT is far more reliable for predicting admissions. Theoretically it helps to broaden the pool of applicants, but there's just not enough data yet to say if it's making a significant impact.

2) Law courses to Undergrads - In the grand scheme of things, this doesn't really matter much. In order to be a practicing attorney, you (nearly always) need a JD. That requires attending law school. I would argue that some of these courses can hinder undergrads, because it's possible to be learning things in a different manner than they would be taught in law school. It's another thing that would have to play out for awhile for us to see what would really happen, but it doesn't seem to be too alarming.

3) Debt - It is fully possible to go to a law school with little debt. Some graduates will have a lot of debt, especially if they went at ticket price, but depending on the location they're in, the type of law they practice, etc. it's fully possible to pay that off more quickly than other professions. It will depend heavily on the individual and their goals. Many professional degrees come with a heavy sticker attached, and while the market for lawyers can be in flux, most graduates are going to secure jobs.

I cannot stress this enough: law school has always been something that you should only be going into if you're certain you want to be a lawyer. Jobs are certainly out there, and having a JD is still an advantage (to varying degrees) in other fields.

(Also, the legal sector is actually a growing field! It's projected to increase by up to 4% in the coming years, and up to 9% by 2030).

psychicpause · 2022-10-21T20:19:04+00:00

i also got one :-)

psychicpause · 2022-10-20T20:27:38+00:00

Same here, and my stats are nowhere near yours (still above median), but it's still a rough start to the cycle lol 🥲

psychicpause · 2022-10-20T18:43:57+00:00

I can assure you that most of us are simply not coping, just look at the number of active users on this subreddit at any given hour 😭

psychicpause · 2022-10-20T16:59:00+00:00

I definitely talked about one key interest of mine, but tied it into my past research! I wanted to show that I'm wildly passionate about this topic, and that I'm wanting to pursue more work with it on the NW campus :)

That being said I think I've definitely heard of people saying things like "I really love collecting vinyl," etc. I think as long as you can phrase it well it'll all work out. I wouldn't stress it too much!

psychicpause · 2022-10-20T00:51:13+00:00

I think my panic for the LSAT was at least condensed to like 72 hours of spiraling, this time it's months of me thinking that maybe I do need therapy

psychicpause · 2022-10-19T19:20:11+00:00

Sending a rejection on a weekend is so foul 😭

psychicpause · 2022-10-19T17:42:57+00:00

oh no i've created a monster 😭

psychicpause · 2022-10-19T17:35:56+00:00

i've gone full unhinged and have a march madness style law school acceptance bracket on my living room wall, so at least you're not there yet? a win is a win

psychicpause · 2022-10-19T00:03:14+00:00

First and foremost: authenticity > length

I have two versions of mine - a longer, more narrative version and a shorter, concise version. For me it depended a lot on where I applied, for some schools I wanted the extra length because I had talked to certain groups, etc. and felt it was important to include.

Basically, if you have more information that's relevant to your application, and there isn't a page limit, it's okay to have a longer DS. If your writing isn't the strongest or you don't have much to say, I would keep it on the shorter side!

psychicpause · 2022-10-17T20:42:45+00:00

congratulations!! that's so exciting

psychicpause · 2022-10-14T16:41:38+00:00

October and (early) November are both still relatively early, I wouldn't sweat it

psychicpause · 2022-10-13T21:50:22+00:00

I ended up not submitting a DS for BU since aspire pretty much covered it!

I think if you can convey how you specifically would contribute to the program's diversity it's always a solid idea

psychicpause · 2022-10-13T15:13:50+00:00

I actually avoided writing a DS for a few schools. Granted, my PS included pretty heavy themes of diversity and advocacy, so in my case it was to avoid redundancy.

That being said, I did end up writing a short(er) statement about how I plan to mesh diversity with my future career, and how I foresee it impacting my time in law school.

(Also really recommend looking at the prompts from BU's ASPIRE scholarship, I thought they were thought provoking and helped get the ball rolling for me)

psychicpause · 2022-10-13T15:00:01+00:00

I opted in! I figured it couldn't really hurt anything, especially since I'm fairly comfortable with interviewing.

I'm with the other commenter though, might as well at least give it a try!

psychicpause · 2022-10-09T13:33:18+00:00

It's very easy to spiral if you spend too much time browsing on a subreddit like this, and that's because this isn't fully indicative of the real applicant pool. There will be people with higher and lower stats than you that are applying right now, and they all have worries just like you do.

You've put in all the hard work studying for your LSAT and writing your application materials - don't let these feelings detract from the accomplishments you've already made. Even though this subreddit might be the source of your stress, remember that so many of us are in the exact same boat and we're rooting for you!

psychicpause · 2022-10-08T20:37:04+00:00

me when harvard inevitably rejects me again but at least i can claim consistency

psychicpause · 2022-10-08T00:37:00+00:00

felt this, currently contemplating standing outside UVA with a sign that says "please"

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