http://blogs.kaptest.com/LSAT Just another Blogs.kaptest.com Blogs weblog Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:18:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en As I've mentioned in earlier entries, the Admissions Committee takes into consideration every element when reviewing your application: LSAT, undergraduate and graduate GPA and transcripts, letters of recommendation, resume, work experience, life experience, personal statement and addendum (should you have needed to write one).  I ... http://blogs.kaptest.com/LSAT/?p=135 You've all been working hard on completing and submitting your applications.  Now what? I've mentioned in previous entries that once you apply to a law school, the Admissions Office sets up a file for your application material and requests your LSAT score, ... http://blogs.kaptest.com/LSAT/?p=133 Once you enter law school, most likely during your first year, you will start to fill out the application for the bar exam.  Why do I bring this up now when you're working on getting into law school, let alone thinking about graduating?  Because there are ... http://blogs.kaptest.com/LSAT/?p=129 September test scores are out.  Some of my clients do not feel that their scores are indicative of their true ability, and we're discussing the pros/cons of retaking it on December 5th.  Check out my July 20th post "Thinking about retaking the LSAT?" where I address ... http://blogs.kaptest.com/LSAT/?p=127 Last week I talked about the possibility of transferring law schools. But did you know that there's a second way to attend another law school? It's called being a visiting student. Most law schools offer you the opportunity to spend a ... http://blogs.kaptest.com/LSAT/?p=124 "What about transferring to another law school after my first year?" It is a very common question posed by my clients. The Admissions Committee is required to bring in a first-year entering class of a certain size determined by administration) in order to meet ... http://blogs.kaptest.com/LSAT/?p=122 Over the weeks we've discussed the various components of the application: the application form itself, the LSAT score, academic history, letters of recommendation and personal statement. This week I'd like to introduce one additional element that some of you may need to submit: the ... http://blogs.kaptest.com/LSAT/?p=120 Ok, it's time to get down to the nitty-gritty of writing the personal statement. Two entries ago, I explained that there are two different types of essays: the open topic vs. specific questions. In this entry, I'd like to further delve into what it takes ... http://blogs.kaptest.com/LSAT/?p=118 I'm going to take a brief break from discussing the personal statement to reiterate an entry I wrote about a month before the June LSAT administration. Only this time I'm addressing those of you taking the September LSAT. I know you're eager to submit your ... http://blogs.kaptest.com/LSAT/?p=116 There are generally two types of personal statements. I call the first one a general or "open topic" essay. The application may limit you to formatting or space requirements (no more than two pages double-spaced, or no more than 500 words, no smaller than 11 ... http://blogs.kaptest.com/LSAT/?p=113