Ivey Files

Grad School for Introverts

Anna Ivey — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:58:58 -0600

At Harvard, where the author got her law degree, she shows up on the business-school campus and asks random students if they know any introverts.

MBA Admissions Tip: The Waitlist

Clear Admit — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:52:40 -0600

What should an applicant do when placed on the waitlist at his or her dream school?

Prepping for Law School Financial Aid Forms

Anna Ivey — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:05:01 -0600

I'm sure this is just about the last thing in the world you want to be doing right now, but it's a good time to start pulling your documents together to prepare for your law school financial aid applications.

Here are some interesting stats from a recent post by Equal Justice Works:

It's no surprise... that most law students borrow to finance their legal education (88.

Seniors: You Haven't Crossed the Finish Line Until Your Application is Complete

Alison Cooper Chisolm — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:21:32 -0600

Not to ruin the relief you felt when you submitted your last application at two minutes until midnight on December 31, but I do have to bring your attention to a critical reality. SUBMISSION IS NOT THE FINAL STEP in the application process. Your application will not be considered until your application is COMPLETE. That’s right, if your application is not complete, it won’t get evaluated.

Superstars vs. Commodities

Anna Ivey — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:20:05 -0600

In the past, workers with average skills, doing an average job, could earn an average lifestyle.

On Writing Your Own Recommendation Letters

Anna Ivey — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:06:00 -0600

I'm no longer surprised by the number of law school applicants who report that their professors make them write their own recommendation letters.

Law School Holds and Waitlists

Gregory Henning — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:17:22 -0600

Around this time of year, many applicants are hearing back from law schools. While a final decision is usually welcome (even a rejection eliminates the frustration of waiting...), there are some situations where a school's response does nothing but add to your uncertainty.

Typically, these "limbo" responses from schools fall into two categories: waitlists and holds.

Juniors: Get Organized!

Alison Cooper Chisolm — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:48:54 -0600

Applying to college is a massive project with lots of moving parts, an avalanche of information, and critical deadlines.

Navigating MBA Waitlists

Clear Admit — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:07:31 -0600

While the past few weeks have seen a number of admits and rejections handed down to Round One MBA applicants, the fate of many remains uncertain.

Perfect World LSAT Timeline

Anna Ivey — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 06:23:14 -0600

What's the ideal LSAT timeline? Your mileage may vary, and your LSAT instructor will be able to give you advice customized to your individual situation. But in a perfect world, here's how I like to work backwards from the end goal:

Plan to submit your applications in early November (or even sooner, but early November is plenty early).