tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649614440783096786.post6283114146643831710..comments2023-08-23T08:03:46.343-07:00Comments on Law School Expert HAS MOVED: Early Decision Deadlines for Law SchoolsAnn K. Levine, Esq.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14984504220514350557noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649614440783096786.post-25555165992108763282008-10-30T15:27:00.000-07:002008-10-30T15:27:00.000-07:00no there is a necessary contract that can be sent ...no there is a necessary contract that can be sent in by as late as december 1st. i told them i have no intentions on filling it out (politely of course) and am waiting their response. my mom hates me right nowAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649614440783096786.post-56846540229647535922008-10-30T15:22:00.000-07:002008-10-30T15:22:00.000-07:00You never filled in the contract? Or did submittin...You never filled in the contract? Or did submitting and checking the box constitute a signature? Keep us posted on what happens...THis is why it's so important to be careful before submitting applications, but it's a good problem to have!Ann K. Levine, Esq.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14984504220514350557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649614440783096786.post-25698919637655467952008-10-30T15:11:00.000-07:002008-10-30T15:11:00.000-07:00i accidentally applied early to a law school which...i accidentally applied early to a law school which is very low on my list and got in. now i am technically bound to go there, but i dont want to. i emailed the school explaining the situation (i never filled in the necessary contract), what do you think will happen?<BR/><BR/>thanks.<BR/><BR/>RamyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649614440783096786.post-65790758857577426752008-09-25T07:10:00.000-07:002008-09-25T07:10:00.000-07:00Lisa, thanks for writing. I can't assess someone's...Lisa, thanks for writing. I can't assess someone's chances for admission through the blog format but feel free to contact me for an initial consultation if that interests you.Ann K. Levine, Esq.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14984504220514350557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649614440783096786.post-67887173781147861212008-09-25T06:39:00.000-07:002008-09-25T06:39:00.000-07:00What are your thoughts?3.68 GPA (3.73 upon graduat...What are your thoughts?<BR/><BR/>3.68 GPA (3.73 upon graduation this December)<BR/>160 LSAT<BR/>Major: BM<BR/><BR/>However, I used to be an opera singer and I had one year off during my undergraduate studies due to vocal nodules that forced me to take time away from my school.<BR/><BR/>ED UCLA for Entertainment Law?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01133917038197665992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649614440783096786.post-57578454083739200812008-09-21T21:20:00.000-07:002008-09-21T21:20:00.000-07:00Hi, I would like to also see what kind of advice y...Hi, I would like to also see what kind of advice you have for the latest post by anonymous, can you possibly post your suggestions? THANK YOU!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649614440783096786.post-76257031762603720512008-09-18T11:25:00.000-07:002008-09-18T11:25:00.000-07:00Dear Anonymous, I am happy to provide free initial...Dear Anonymous, I am happy to provide free initial consultations to anyone considering using my services. You can email me to set up a time. I look forward to hearing from you.Ann K. Levine, Esq.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14984504220514350557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649614440783096786.post-56146454956591646012008-09-17T23:09:00.000-07:002008-09-17T23:09:00.000-07:00I am considering your services regarding revising ...I am considering your services regarding revising essays and statements, I currently have a 150/3.5 GPA and I graduated with 5 majors from a Private School. I've had extensive research and teaching experiences with 3 very very strong recommendation letters. What can I do to really get into a T30 school? I've applied last year with weak recs and a 1 hr written statement, but I think it's primarily because of my LSAT score. I am thinking about reapplying for ED this year, what do you think?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649614440783096786.post-76947438809850068742008-09-17T07:36:00.000-07:002008-09-17T07:36:00.000-07:00Jill, that's part of the risk of applying binding ...Jill, that's part of the risk of applying binding early decision.... If you have questions about this, you should call the admission office of the law school where you plan to apply ED.Ann K. Levine, Esq.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14984504220514350557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649614440783096786.post-62229678463442899732008-09-12T09:05:00.000-07:002008-09-12T09:05:00.000-07:00what happens if the school who accepts you on earl...what happens if the school who accepts you on early decision does not give a financial package that lets you go there and another does?<BR/><BR/>how binding is it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649614440783096786.post-11058064161694851212008-09-09T10:09:00.000-07:002008-09-09T10:09:00.000-07:00Thanks for the advice! Your blog has been so helpf...Thanks for the advice! Your blog has been so helpful and fun to read.<BR/><BR/>- StephanieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649614440783096786.post-15934836244348461312008-08-11T07:31:00.000-07:002008-08-11T07:31:00.000-07:00If it's absolutely where you want to attend, then ...If it's absolutely where you want to attend, then apply ED. You're in the running!Ann K. Levine, Esq.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14984504220514350557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649614440783096786.post-19167271929196055832008-08-07T14:53:00.000-07:002008-08-07T14:53:00.000-07:00I would like to go to the University of Missouri l...I would like to go to the University of Missouri law next fall. I am currently a student there, but my scores are a bit low for the school (gpa 3.65, lsat 155, though I have good LORs and lots of internships/work/volunteer experience). Would you recommend applying early decision? What would be chances be during regular admission?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649614440783096786.post-21979793548806576852008-08-01T10:27:00.000-07:002008-08-01T10:27:00.000-07:00I can't give specific schools advice anonymously o...I can't give specific schools advice anonymously on the blog format because I just don't know enough about you to tell you anything useful. If you're interested in an initial consultation, please contact me through www.lawschoolexpert.com. Part of the work I do with my clients is help them come up with a schools list and decide whether/where to pursue Early Decision applications.Ann K. Levine, Esq.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14984504220514350557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649614440783096786.post-38236850594287606462008-08-01T10:08:00.000-07:002008-08-01T10:08:00.000-07:00hey i graduated from Penn State but low low GPA wi...hey i graduated from Penn State but low low GPA with a 168 LSAT any ideas of schools i should apply too? i dont care if i have to relocate. is ED a better option for me?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649614440783096786.post-65145154316379962942007-09-21T06:30:00.000-07:002007-09-21T06:30:00.000-07:00Assuming you are talking about the U. Of Illinois,...Assuming you are talking about the U. Of Illinois, then you sound (on the numbers) like someone who is a good candidate for Early Decision.<BR/>If this is the school you absolutely want to attend, then I do think applying ED is a good idea for you. The U of Illinois web site states you won't receive additional consideration for scholarships based on this status, but that's ok.<BR/>Thanks for writing and please let me know if I can be of any help to you.Ann K. Levine, Esq.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14984504220514350557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649614440783096786.post-73196328714354204332007-09-21T04:23:00.000-07:002007-09-21T04:23:00.000-07:00With undergraduate admissions there is always the ...With undergraduate admissions there is always the mindset that ED is helpful for "on the border" candidates. For law admissions, do you feel that ED helps those who might be cutting it close? <BR/><BR/>My personal situation is a 162/3.64, looking at Illinois College of Law. My scores make me competitive, with the GPA higher than the median, but LSAT slightly below.<BR/><BR/>Thanks,<BR/><BR/>-Nervous undergradAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com