Applicant2012,
If you really want to go to Law School you definitely should apply again next year (though don't lose hope for this year, yet!); I remember reading posts of some people who got in only on their third attempt...
In terms of what I did differently, essentially I followed all the suggestions made in the adcomm's comments, which included: taking the LSAT, writing a more McGill specific PS, better references, and more mention of my French proficiency. And no, I did not make any reference to my previous application in my PS...
Good luck!
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Started by FSHK180, Dec 01 2011 04:42 PM
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Posted 12 April 2012 - 01:32 PM
avocado, on 12 April 2012 - 09:13 AM, said:
Applicant2012,
If you really want to go to Law School you definitely should apply again next year (though don't lose hope for this year, yet!); I remember reading posts of some people who got in only on their third attempt...
In terms of what I did differently, essentially I followed all the suggestions made in the adcomm's comments, which included: taking the LSAT, writing a more McGill specific PS, better references, and more mention of my French proficiency. And no, I did not make any reference to my previous application in my PS...
Good luck!
If you really want to go to Law School you definitely should apply again next year (though don't lose hope for this year, yet!); I remember reading posts of some people who got in only on their third attempt...
In terms of what I did differently, essentially I followed all the suggestions made in the adcomm's comments, which included: taking the LSAT, writing a more McGill specific PS, better references, and more mention of my French proficiency. And no, I did not make any reference to my previous application in my PS...
Good luck!
Thanks. I really want to go to law school but I would rather graduate before I'm in my forties though! But you know what...? I realized that I really don't care about this age thing anymore, I'll get there when I'll get there and I won't give up. Being RFR for 6 month it's a lot of time for thinking, it actually has done me some good !
Enjoy McGill Law Avocado!!
Edited by Applicant2012, 12 April 2012 - 01:33 PM.
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Posted 17 April 2012 - 09:00 AM
Wow! I just got accepted off the waitlist! Never imagined this would happen Absolutely accepting!
Absolutely accepting!
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Posted 17 April 2012 - 09:37 AM
Congratulations Danaerys!!!
Pretty sure I read that there is a facebook group, I think there is a facebook thread somewhere on the forum with more info
Pretty sure I read that there is a facebook group, I think there is a facebook thread somewhere on the forum with more info
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Posted 17 April 2012 - 05:30 PM
Congrats Danaerys ! May I ask you what are your stats ?
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Posted 18 April 2012 - 03:48 AM
I think my self-calculated McGill cGPA is around 3.4 (maybe even 3.39). Best LSAT 165. So good news for splitters!
I honestly think I just lucked out. I believe I have such a different application than most, what with my theatre degree and the fact that I've been living abroad for the last 3+ years. I'm even half a francophone, with my mother coming from Montreal. My stats aren't the best, but somehow they agreed that I belong there! I'm over the moon today!
I honestly think I just lucked out. I believe I have such a different application than most, what with my theatre degree and the fact that I've been living abroad for the last 3+ years. I'm even half a francophone, with my mother coming from Montreal. My stats aren't the best, but somehow they agreed that I belong there! I'm over the moon today!
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Posted 20 April 2012 - 07:34 AM
Danaerys, congratulations! Your good news is doubly good for me: I not only have very similar stats, but my background is in opera singing. I was hoping that an usual history would be a distinguishing factor, and as in your case, it certainly is! Hurrah!
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Posted 25 April 2012 - 04:27 PM
In as of today ! Does anyone know how to get onto the Facebook group? I am not sure how they converted my GPA but I think it was roughly 3.8-4.0 undergrad and 3.5 postgrad. Bilingual and some softs. I got an email first. Thank you for all you help! Let me know if you have any questions.
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Posted 26 April 2012 - 11:28 AM
Got the e-mail yesterday. Saw it today.
3.7 GPA
161 average LSAT
French was one of my majors.
Finished undergrad a year early.
Was told "particularly impressed by your thoughtful and and compelling personal statement and the very positive impression you made on your referees." (I had a head of department, prof, and a priest.)
It's between here and Dal, but I'm only waiting on Dal for my parents' sake.
3.7 GPA
161 average LSAT
French was one of my majors.
Finished undergrad a year early.
Was told "particularly impressed by your thoughtful and and compelling personal statement and the very positive impression you made on your referees." (I had a head of department, prof, and a priest.)
It's between here and Dal, but I'm only waiting on Dal for my parents' sake.
Edited by Tangible, 26 April 2012 - 11:35 AM.
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Posted 27 April 2012 - 07:49 AM
Hi everybody!
Here's the Facebook group : https://www.facebook...61436113941097/
By the way, I just discovered this forum, but I received my acceptance in early February. I'm very much looking forward to meet you all during the orientation week!
Here's the Facebook group : https://www.facebook...61436113941097/
By the way, I just discovered this forum, but I received my acceptance in early February. I'm very much looking forward to meet you all during the orientation week!
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Posted 12 May 2012 - 04:43 PM
Refused.
Just got this on Minerva, no email yet.
Just got this on Minerva, no email yet.
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Posted 12 May 2012 - 05:47 PM
sparklesnglitter, on 12 May 2012 - 04:43 PM, said:
Refused.
Just got this on Minerva, no email yet.
Just got this on Minerva, no email yet.
sorry to hear that. Can you share your stats?
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Posted 13 May 2012 - 11:13 AM
sparklesnglitter, on 12 May 2012 - 04:43 PM, said:
Refused.
Just got this on Minerva, no email yet.
Just got this on Minerva, no email yet.
Sorry to here that.... I hope you keep sparkling anyways
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