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Do Advanced Degrees Help in Law School Admissions?
Tweet Share on Facebook September 24, 2012 CommentThis is an installment of Law Admissions Q&A, a monthly feature in the Law Admissions Lowdown that provides admissions advice to readers who send in questions and profiles. If you have a question about law school, E-mail me for a chance to be featured next month.
Dear Shawn: I'm a prospective law student applying this cycle. I have a question that I'm hoping you can answer for me: I'm considering earning my mediation certificate, and I'm curious what your thoughts are. The program is offered through a number of schools, including my alma mater, so I'm certain that it's not some type of fraudulent scheme. However, the program is on the pricey side. Basically, I don't want to spend the money if it's not going to pull any weight on my application.
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October LSAT Success in 3 Weeks
Tweet Share on Facebook September 17, 2012 CommentThere are just under three weeks until the October LSAT. Whether you have been studying since last year or just last month, here are specific steps you can take in the next few weeks to maximize the time left before the test.
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• Analyze your current strengths and weaknesses on the LSAT. While you only have a few weeks until test day, you do still have time to brush up on question types that are giving you trouble. One option, a few hours of personalized one-on-one tutoring that address your specific areas of concern, can lead to a score increase of three to five points.
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Pros and Cons of Applying Early Decision to Law School
Tweet Share on Facebook September 10, 2012 CommentWith the law school application season in full swing, now is the time to decide where and, equally importantly, how you are going to apply. Many law schools offer either an "early decision" or "early action" program.
Both of these options typically require you to submit your application well before the regular deadline. As a result, you will likely receive your admissions decision significantly earlier than you otherwise would.
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Use Social Media to Get Into Law School
Tweet Share on Facebook September 4, 2012 CommentAfter a survey of 128 law schools last year revealed that 37 percent of admissions offices look up applicants on Facebook or other social networking sites, most applicants now have a clear understanding of social media's potential risks in the law school admissions process. However, there is not as much conversation around how social media, when used correctly and appropriately, can help you get into the law school of your dreams.
Here are a few ways you can utilize the top social media outlets to reach your law school goals without jeopardizing your chances of admission:
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