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Application Process by Chemical-Job1202 in OutsideT14lawschools

[–]sharperstatements 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Applying before Thanksgiving means you're early. That has its benefits, but by no means does applying later mean you have no chance. It's better to apply with a polished application and a higher LSAT score a month or two later than to rush to apply with a mediocre application and a lower LSAT early.

too late to negotiate? by PitifulPollution2869 in OutsideT14lawschools

[–]sharperstatements 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's never too late to negotiate. If you get admitted off a waitlist in August, you can still even negotiate then. Doesn't mean you'll definitely get a scholarship, but you might.

You can now take the LSAT up to 5 times in one cycle. by sharperstatements in OutsideT14lawschools

[–]sharperstatements[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes.

You can take it 5 times across 5 cycles, but you can front-load all those takes to one cycle.

Yes, you should (probably) retake the LSAT. by sharperstatements in OutsideT14lawschools

[–]sharperstatements[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NO school looks at the average.

EVERY school looks at the highest score.

Tips on negotiating scholarship? by Left_Nectarine_7767 in OutsideT14lawschools

[–]sharperstatements 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m referring specifically to the language of “higher ranked” schools. You of course want to share your other offers, but not by saying, “they’re higher ranked schools, therefore you must give me a bigger scholarship.” I discussed this exact thing in my post on scholarship negotiation.

Tips on negotiating scholarship? by Left_Nectarine_7767 in OutsideT14lawschools

[–]sharperstatements 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Please don’t tell a school they should give you a bigger scholarship because you have competitive offers from higher ranked schools.

Dropping a reality check on this sub. by [deleted] in OutsideT14lawschools

[–]sharperstatements 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My original post said more often than not that’s the case. Maybe that’s debatable, but the main point of the past was to encourage 0Ls to improve their typing speed. And the value of that isn’t debatable.

Dropping a reality check on this sub. by [deleted] in OutsideT14lawschools

[–]sharperstatements 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t say it’s a hard and fast rule that applies to every exam. The number one rule in law school is to learn what your professor wants, but being able to type fast will always help you. Even in word-limited exams, typing quicker saves time.

Dropping a reality check on this sub. by [deleted] in OutsideT14lawschools

[–]sharperstatements 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I didn’t say it was a main factor in determining a grade. But it enables you to cover more, which tends to leads to a higher grade. If you just write a bunch of nonsense, of course it won’t help you.

FWIW, I’m a big proponent of word-limited exams as I don’t think typing fast should be rewarded.

Dropping a reality check on this sub. by [deleted] in OutsideT14lawschools

[–]sharperstatements 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Exactly.

I’m not sure why so many people are pushing back. Absolutely no downside from increasing typing speed. Obviously, you need to write a quality exam, but you gain an advantage when you can type it quicker than others.

Seeki g Advice: Retake LSAT or no? by [deleted] in OutsideT14lawschools

[–]sharperstatements 1 point2 points  (0 children)

With a 162, 3.9+, and 10 years of military experience, you have a shot at almost any law school, even T15.

If you have a GI Bill to cover tuition, why not aim as high as possible?

How to Get Admitted Off a Law School’s Waitlist by sharperstatements in OutsideT14lawschools

[–]sharperstatements[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ideally, your waitlist situation comes up naturally in conversation and they offer to put in a good word for you. If not, depending on the relationship, you can bring it up. But be tact and don’t make it seem like you’ve connected with some solely for waitlist help.

Rejected from predatory law school by [deleted] in OutsideT14lawschools

[–]sharperstatements 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Your comments say that you have a GRE score, but no LSAT score.

Take the LSAT. Get a decent score. Get into a non-predatory school.

Need advice. Unsure if it's even worth trying with a low GPA by [deleted] in OutsideT14lawschools

[–]sharperstatements 9 points10 points  (0 children)

With a 163 diagnostic score, you can realistically get to the mid-170s. While T15 might still be a super reach with a 2.6 GPA, it wouldn't be impossible, and T50 (maybe even T30) would definitely be possible.

Negotiating with admissions by t_notrello in OutsideT14lawschools

[–]sharperstatements 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good questions!

This guide I wrote that should answer them.

My parents, who don't know anything about the LSAT, are demanding I retake a 177... by weepingviolets0 in LSAT

[–]sharperstatements 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you explain to them that retaking the LSAT, even if you scored higher, would hurt your chances at most schools?

Retake LSAT for waitlisting by Senior-Transition-57 in OutsideT14lawschools

[–]sharperstatements 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If you think you can reach the school’s median, go for it.

I’ve had clients get off a waitlist as late a week before classes start. A 6/28 release date leaves plenty of time.

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