SMeech009 (2022-2023)

Former USAG Level 9, 10 and Elite level coach; as a coach I worked with children with Down's syndrome as well as physical handicaps.

Volunteered as a media advisor for local mayor and council candidates

I've lived in three different states in my lifetime (NJ, Colorado and Indiana)

Besides being involved in coaching for most of my life, I've also worked for newspapers either on the editorial side (clerical and as a reporter) or on the advertising side.

I decided to shoot for law school after working as a legal secretary/assistant back in the 1990's, when I found myself reading the NJ statutes on my free time, because I wanted to learn more. (Now I follow Supreme Court cases for fun!)

Since having kids, not much time for volunteering except at my older son's school when I'm available. But I recently completed a Mediation Training Program through Indiana University CJAM and will be volunteering with the Mediation program as soon as this semester is over.

Honors ~ Beta Kappa (IU Chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma, National Criminal Justice Honor Society).
Pi Alpha Sigma (national Political Science Honor Society)
Dean's list, Indiana University, 2006, 2007

I'm actually just finishing up my Bachelor's in Political Science with a minor in Criminal Justice (at age 42!!) I dropped out of school WAY back in 1983 due to lack of maturity and no drive and motivation. My poor academic performace back then still haunts me via my LSDAS cumulative gpa. Since going back to school, I've maintained a 3.4 or better. I'm a full time mom of two boys, and this decision is a complete career change for me. My family lives in Bloomington ~ we own a house here, and I'm really hoping to get into IU Bloomington (I'm an undergrad there now). But my LSAT falls way short of acceptable. So I must be realistic.

2/28 ~ The only schools I have heard a peep from are IU Indy ("happy to accept my application") Rutgers (saying my file is complete and ready to be reviewed) and Denver (letting me know they got my app and ordered my report and will get back to me). Rutgers and Denver sent e-mails and IU Indy sent regular mail. I haven't heard from any other schools, but checking the LSAC site, they've all ordred reports. So it's all over but the cryin' now I guess.

3/13 Rejection letter from Valpo. I'm a little spooked by that, I thought I had a shot at it. The turn around time was really quick. Think I may have applied a little too late to get real consideration. Ouch.

3/18 Rejection letter from Louisville. I knew it was a long shot, but when I met with the Dean of Admissions at Law Day at IU, I thought he really liked me, and he jotted my name down, and really encouraged me to apply (despite low LSAT score). The letter basically said that compared to the quality of the other applicants, I suck.

Also recieved a letter from Cooley asking for a copy of my driving record.

With all this stress, I am developing an addiction to Peeps.

3/28 Rejected from Denver. Happy freakin' birthday to me.

4/4 Sent e-mails to the remaining schools that haven't rejected me yet letting them know that I made Dean's list 2007 and will be inducted into two national honor societies (Poli Sci and Criminal Justice). Indy and Bloomington both emailed back and said they would update my file.

4/18 Letter from Rutgers. Rejected. Ugh. I may actually go 0 for 7!! What a self-esteem booster that would be! I'm starting to peek at the pile of LSAT workbooks in the corner of the room again....oh no!