I was accepted, now what?
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This week’s podcast answers the question many law school applicants ask themselves after receiving their decision letters: “I’ve been accepted. Now what?” Our guests are Ann Levine, author of The Law School Admission Game; Jamie Hammers, Assistant Dean for Admissions at the University of Houston Law Center; and Anne Chaconas, Director of Admissions Counseling at PowerScore Test Preparation.
Ann Levine, author of The Law School Admission Game, recommends that prospective law school students do research on each of the schools at which they have been accepted before making a final decision. Along with researching the schools themselves, Levine believes that looking at the financial aspect—tuition cost and scholarships—is also extremely important. She also suggests that students spend some time before law school begins with family and friends, since this can prove to be refreshing and help ease the transition into law school.
Jamie Hammers, Assistant Dean for Admissions at the University of Houston Law Center, suggests that students plan a visit to the schools they have been accepted to, and encourages students to sit in on classes and meet with professors during their visit. She also mentions that, if an in-person visit is not possible, a “virtual” visit through the school’s website can often prove to be just as effective. Dean Hammers concludes by stating that, in addition to liking the school itself, it is also important to like the city where the school is located.
Our final guest is Anne Chaconas, Director of Admissions Counseling at PowerScore Test Preparation. She advises students to wait for all their acceptance letters so they are able to compare the pros and cons of each institution to which they have been accepted, as well as consider all financial aid packages they have been awarded. Chaconas also suggests that students take into consideration law school rankings and which school is offering them most “free” money before making final decisions. Finally, Chaconas emphasizes that students not rush into a commitment before thoroughly researching all their choices, and encourages students to remember their ability to bargain with schools.
Guests:
Ann Levine – Author of The Law School Admission Game
Jamie Hammers – Assistant Dean for Admissions at the University of Houston Law Center
Anne Chaconas – Director of Admissions Counseling at PowerScore Test Preparation
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