Your LSAT score is in, and if you did not do as well as you had anticipated, you might be reevaluating your law school choices or plans. Let’s talk through a few considerations that might help you decide how to approach your law school applications now. The LSAT matters. An applicant’s are tools – with…
How to Apply Successfully to Grad School Despite a Low GPA [Episode 458]
What steps can you take to get accepted despite a low GPA? [Show Summary] Linda Abraham outlines five steps for mitigating the impact of a low GPA so that you can move forward with a successful graduate school application. Linda Abraham, Founder and CEO of Accepted shares her insights into overcoming low stats [Show Notes]…
5 Things to Consider When Justifying Your LSAT Score or Grades
Most law schools provide optional space, an addendum, to explain your LSAT score and GPA. While it can be tempting to “explain away” poor performance, consider these 5 things. You never want the committee to ask the question “why?” and not answer it in your own words. While you should be applying to schools that…
Your Past Doesn’t Define You [Episode 209]
Today’s one of those shows where I’m going to be the sole presenter. I actually started preparing this show during the World Series way back in October. Yes, folks, after 108 years of losing, the Chicago Cubs finally won the World Series. At the same time, we were working (and have worked in the past)…
5 A’s for Your Low GPA [Episode 137]
Not proud of your undergrad GPA? Concerned it will hamper your chances of graduate acceptance? Get ready to find out what to do about it. The 5 A’s for your low GPA: 1. Assess your GPA (2:40) Is it really low? I define a low GPA as one that is .3 on the U.S. 4.0…