Lifestory (2022-2023)

Yeah, I will be taking the exam in September, too. I am going to start studying next week. What kind of study schedule are you on? Good luck studying!

Hi Jahallc. I will be studying Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays (7pm to 9.30pm). And Take a prep test over the weekends. I work during the day so time is really scare for me. What is your study schedule?

I just bought the PowerScore bibles and am going to buy the PrepTests sometime soon. I am planning on taking a timed test without studying, and then as I go through each bible, taking a couple of tests to see how I am improving and what needs additional help.

I would really apprecite it if those of you who have already taken the exams can give me tips on the best way to study. I got the power score materials and decided I will study on my own since I've got about three months before I write the exams in Sept. Suggestions are deeply welcomed.

Yes, our numbers and schools are pretty similiar. I did write an Addendum explaining the low LSAT score. Good luck on your application cycle!

Thanks for your Kind words and congrats on TMC, i have faith that you will kick butt on the December test, I too hope that the admission committee focus on the entire package rather than just the lsat scores. Good Luck!

Thank you, and good luck with your applications. Im hoping the schools will look at more than just the LSAT, but It is a numbers game when it comes to the ranks. After I get in I'll show them why they shouldn't base it on the numbers. I think that anyone with enough time can ace the LSAT, its just a big money maker.

You intend to apply to Harvard and Yale? Not to be rude but it is a waste of money applying to those schools and Boston ect. They will not make it to your personal statement or anything unless you get that lsat up at least 25 points. I would def. recommend taking the lsat again and if you are willing to spend that much money in applications why not take an lsat prep course? I took it and my score improved 13 points. You have a good GPA but your lsat will kill your chances at a lot of schools you are applying too. Good luck to you though and go into the December test saying "this don't got shit on me"

Thank you for your comment. I agree with you that its a numbers game and perhaps those T14 schools might not even consider me for a waitlist once they view the LSAT score. I will be taking the Dec test and hope to improve the score. But I do know of a friend who actually got into Harvard with low LSAT (150) but high GPA. I hope to improve the score and increase my chances of getting into my first category schools. Good luck with your cycle too and I hope you get into your ideal school.

Hey, I stumbled upon your page and I found a lot of things interesting. First im curious to know how the Powerscore Bibles have helped you if at. I too, bought the Powerscore Bibles over the summer, and I feel like that have really been great. However, I haven't done that well, in the past,on standardized test. Also, how many practice test did you take before the real deal?

I've been taking a lot of untimed practice test focusing heavily on the logical reasoning and reading comp sections. This method has really helped me maximize my understanding of each type of question thrown at me. However, I have not spent as much time on the logic games section because this is truely my strongest section. I plan to take about 10 more practice test between now and test day. Of those 10 test, I'll probably take 5 under realtime simulated conditions.

Good luck!

u know someone who got into Harvard with a 150? AWESOME! lol Why aren't you applying? U have a high GPA!

Best of Luck this cycle...

How did your Dec LSAT go? Any improvement?

About 1/3 of Cooley 1Ls flunk out after their first year. Their GPA curve is severe (2.0-2.4). Cooley's first time bar passage rate is nearly 20 percentage points below the state average. Please keep these facts and figures in mind before you consider spending three years of your life and 100K on them. Schools like this exist to gobble up money and exploit the hopes and dreams of students with low numbers. You're bright, hardworking, and you deserve better!

I appreciate your kind and thoughtful comment. I have been doing an indepth research about TCL. I will certainly consider your opinion in my overall decision. As it stands at the moment, Chicago is the most probably option.

Wow, I didn't notice earlier that you were WL'ed from UIUC. Glad to see that a top school looked beyond your LSAT score. Have you written them a Letter of Continuing Interest? Or arranged an interview? I know you're gonna hate to hear this, but maybe if you took the June exam and raised your score into the 150s range you might have a stronger chance of getting off the waitlist...did you feel like you under-performed when you took it previously? What were you getting on practice tests? Did test anxiety play a big role in why you scored so low?

Honesuckle, I haven't written to U of I law about my continued interest. The dean who sent the offer said we just have to wait till April when he will make another set of offers and that nothing needs to be done on my part. I acknowledge that if a significant change comes up, I will send them an updated resume or reference. Besides the LSAT, I have very good profile. I prepared on my own for the LSAT. I worked full time (necessity) and studies whenever I could. I think maybe test anxiety might have played a role. While, that might be an excuse, I honestly think that with enough preparation and assistance from one of those test preps, I can raise the score. For now, I want to use what I have and hopefully be able to attest to the fact that some schools are smart enough to look at the ability of an applicant beyond what the LSAT score says. On the other hand, John Marshall is a great school and I have a secured place there. Thanks for the positive feed back.