The Cost of Applying Late | Thinking LSAT, Ep. 458

[@mehnazr6399]

You two are absolutely amazing! Thank you!

[@123airstrike]

I am not an active Demon user (I will be soon), but I have been a long time subscriber. I just want to say the content that you guys are releasing on KZbin is wonderful and helpful. Y’all are truly the best. I am very thankful for you two

[@mdl8210]

Hey guys! I think y’all are doing such important work breaking down the cost of law school and high tuition cost. I think you guys should go testify in front of congress about the outrageous price of law school. I think it’s one issue BOTH parties could/should get behind, but who knows these days. Y’all have a unique perspective on how all of this impacts people and I know I value both of your opinions.

[@RonSalguero]

What is a URM? How do you fall under that category? It seems like a loose term

[@LSATDemon]

You can reference this chart to compare different racial/ethnic groups' share of the overall population to their representation in law school: report.lsac.org/View.aspx?Report=DiversityPopulationandPipeline

[@richardreynolds2940]

The 509 data discrepancies is pretty concerning. Glad you guys on top of that.

[@wiIlybobo]

Hey I know this is an old video but I hope someone can provide some clarity. It just seems to me that the example of apply now with a 170 or wait until the next cycle with a 172 completely ignores the time factor. You would lose out on two semesters of a headstart on life and career for two points? Just seems unreasonable for someone in a median applicant age 28-35

[@LSATDemon]

Law school will always be there, but the difference between a 170 and 172 can be substantial. For example, UVA's median is a 171. A 170 puts you below that (harming your chances for admission and scholarships), while a 172 puts you above their median and at their 75th percentile, which can make a huge difference in your admissions outcome and scholarship.

[@daimdolla7472]

i have just recently stumbled across this page and although this may sound idiotic, i figured its better to ask than to not know. I’m currently in my third year of undergrad majoring in paralegal studies with a 2.99 GPA. I want to attend law school after and my currently LSAT score is a 165, do you think this is good enough to get into a smaller law school?

[@LSATDemon]

Law schools give scholarships to applicants with your stats all the time. Check out our scholarship estimator at lsatdemon.com/scholarships for our best estimate of your scholarship chances given your GPA, LSAT, and URM status.

[@xvolkodavx446]

International transcripts HAVE TO be sent from the college/university itself, straight to LSAC, who then evaluate them. Well, I’m sure they use a service to do that, but they don’t disclose which one and if it’s accredited with NACES or other organizations. Still have to do that myself

[@madhuhs348]

I'm an international student planning to apply for JD the upcoming fall of 2025, however yet to take my LSAT. Even supposing I get 170+, I fear I'll be at extremely disadvantageous position when it comes to GPA. My undergrad university here in India grants percentage points for each subject in a every semester, and the aggregate of that in my case is 45%. The university topper consistently scored only 60% and nothing beyond that. This means, the grading system here is flawed and if my scores are converted to GPA, it would be 1.8 and the topper's score would be 2.4. How can I ever overcome this?

[@LSATDemon]

It's possible that LSAC will not report a GPA for you. This is often the case for international applicants. You can always reach out to LSAC to ask.