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Name: A Wise
Major: Political Science
Law School: Harvard
How many schools did you apply to? What criteria did you use in picking these schools?
I applied to 10 schools. I was worried about (in order): Reputation, Life Style, Location, Size, Academic specialties.
How did you prepare for the LSAT? Do you have any advice?
I took one full length practice test each week for 6 months. This was the most important part of my entire admissions process, and was hugely beneficial - it was worth the time. I also read and used the Powerscore books, "The Logic Games Bible" and the "Logical Reasoning Bible" These are the best books out on the market, and definitely worth the money.
What strategies did you use in networking with the professors and employers who wrote letters of recommendation for you? I spent time in their office hours, and volunteered to help organize a conference that one teacher was holding. When I went to ask them for the letters I took a copy of my resume, and a few comments on what the law schools are looking for (which I got out of the book: "How to get into the top law schools"), and a list of the schools I was going to. The teachers thanked me for this aid.
How did you go about writing your personal statement? How much did you change your personal statement to fit each school? I hardly changed it at all, except for mentioning each school by name in the final paragraph. Writing the statement took quite a while - I tried to write about interesting personal experiences that I have had.
If you had a chance to go through the process again, is there anything you would have done differently? Apply early and often, to a range of schools.
Any final advice? Location and reputation should be the most important deciding factors. They will determine where you end up in your professional life.
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