Peer Interactions: Networking, Roommate Connections, and Student Housing
Admissions Digest, 03.29.2022
What's Going On in the Admissions Cycle Right Now?
Admissions offices are pushing out admissions and scholarship offers in anticipation of upcoming commitment deadlines. They’re also processing negotiation/reconsideration requests (at many schools), and planning welcoming events for admitted students.
This is also the time that waitlisted candidates often send in LOCIs, so that there is an update to their file just before the first deposit deadline. AOs can run reports to see which applicant files have recent updates—or any updates—since the initial application submission. Most schools will not be running these reports until after their first commitment deadline has passed, but now is a good time to begin sending in these communications.
FAQs from Law School Applicants
Are there any resources for outside scholarships? Yes! We have a module on financial aid and scholarships, which includes some outside scholarship resources.
Helpful Link
A new podcast episode is up! Hear 7Sager Tutor Claire describe her journey to improve her LSAT score from a 164 to a 179. Click here.
Discussion
This week, our continuing discussion on interactions with the law schools will resume with a discussion on peer networking, roommate connections, and student housing. This one is really more about interacting with your peers to help you learn about and select the institution that is the right fit.
As you consider your options based on the offers you’ve received, peer networking can play an important part in determining how you might navigate a particular campus and help you develop early relationships with some of your classmates. Especially if you happen to be relocating to go to school, it helps to get to know some locals who know the area and can help to identify important neighborhood locations like supermarkets, laundry, popular student study spots, coffee shops, food options, safe neighborhoods, metro access, commuting, parking, etc.
Yes, you’ll receive some information from your school directly, but getting the skinny from those who live nearby can be extremely helpful. For instance, if the school happens to be near the downtown area, it’s also possible that the campus is located within a patchwork neighborhood, where some blocks may feel safer than others. Having someone who can point out some reputable apartment buildings can be helpful if you either won’t have access to or don’t intend to live in any form of student housing.
Even then, you might want to network with classmates, because you may decide to explore the cost savings of having a roommate. To help support this, some schools offer roommate connection services, where they help to pair incoming students either with current students or other incoming 1Ls who have a place and need a person or who are looking to find a new place together. Especially for campuses that can’t accommodate graduate housing, roommates can be an excellent way to save money, but make sure that you’re openly communicating from the start to get off on the right foot.
Additionally, there may be opportunities for student housing that you can learn about through contacts who are current students. Often, these spaces are limited and highly sought after, so you have to move quickly. Some schools will also require that you be fully committed to attend prior to being able to reserve student housing, so make sure that you have a sense of the requirements prior to submitting a housing application.
You’ll have opportunities to connect with your incoming class and current students at admitted student events, within incoming class Facebook groups and admitted student portals, and via forms that invite you to be connected with others. Additionally, if you receive outreach from faculty, alumni, or current students, take those opportunities to ask questions and be connected to more resources.
7Sage on Clubhouse
Join 7Sage admissions consultants on Clubhouse on Wednesday, April 13 at 8 p.m. ET for a panel discussion on waitlist offers, commitment deadlines, and letters of continued interest (LOCIs). There will be time reserved for Q&A. RSVP for the event and join Club 7Sage here.
Also, did you miss our Clubhouse conversation on Scholarship Negotiations and Reconsideration? It’s now available on our podcast! Streaming links are available here.
7Sage Webinar: What to Do When You’ve Finished the Core Curriculum
On Thursday, April 14 at 9:00 p.m. ET, join the 7Sage Tutoring Team to discuss what to do when you’ve finished the Core Curriculum. There will be time reserved for Q&A. Register here.
To learn more about the LSAT Tutoring Program, you can schedule a free consultation here.
7Sage Webinar: Waitlist Offers and LOCIs
On Thursday, April 21 at 9:00 p.m. ET, join co-founder David Busis and 7Sage admissions consultants for a panel discussion on waitlist offers, letters of continued interest, and commitment deadlines. There will be time reserved for Q&A. Register here.
Upcoming Recruitment Events
Duke Law is offering law student-guided tours on Mondays and Fridays at 2 p.m. ET. Tour size is limited, so registration is advised. Register here.
Notre Dame Law is offering in-person visits for prospective and waitlisted applicants on Mondays, which include a class observation, admissions information session, and student-led tour. Visits are limited to 10 people at a time. Register here.
UCLA Law is offering online information sessions on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 12:15 p.m. PT. Register here.
WashU Law in St. Louis is offering meetings with admissions, virtual open houses, and live-streamed events. For more details and to sign up, click here.