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What to Ask on a Law School Visit: Making the Most of Your Trip

What to Ask on a Law School Visit: Making the Most of Your Trip

What to Ask on a Law School Visit: Making the Most of Your TripLizanne Carlson
Published on: 06/10/2025

Visiting a law school can be one of the most valuable parts of your application journey, if you know how to make it count. It’s easy to get caught up in checking boxes, but a visit is your chance to see beyond brochures and websites, and really get a feel for the school.

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Mental Health & Burnout in the Application Cycle: How to Protect Your Well-Being While Chasing Your Dreams

Mental Health & Burnout in the Application Cycle: How to Protect Your Well-Being While Chasing Your Dreams

Mental Health & Burnout in the Application Cycle: How to Protect Your Well-Being While Chasing Your DreamsLizanne Carlson
Published on: 29/09/2025

The journey to med or law school is intense. Long nights of studying, drafting essays, prepping for standardized tests, and coordinating recommendations can leave even the most organized applicants feeling overwhelmed. It’s easy to get caught in the trap of thinking burnout is just “part of the process.” But it doesn’t have to be. In fact, your mental health is a critical part of your application’s success.

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What Are Law Schools Really Looking For?

What Are Law Schools Really Looking For?

What Are Law Schools Really Looking For?Lizanne Carlson
Published on: 22/09/2025

If you’re applying to law school, you’ve probably heard a lot of conflicting advice. The truth? Law schools look at the whole application, but some pieces carry more weight than others, and the way they fit together matters the most.

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From “Stale” to Standout: How Non-Traditional Students Can Shine in Law and Med School Admissions

From “Stale” to Standout: How Non-Traditional Students Can Shine in Law and Med School Admissions

From “Stale” to Standout: How Non-Traditional Students Can Shine in Law and Med School AdmissionsLizanne Carlson
Published on: 16/09/2025

When you’ve been out of school for a few years (or a decade plus) it’s easy to look at your old transcript and worry that your GPA will hold you back. We know what surrounds that GPA can be your strongest asset.

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Podcast over for Gradmissions Office Hours

Catch Our Podcast: GradMissions Office Hours

Step Inside the Law & Med School Admissions Game

The law and med school admissions process is more competitive than ever—so how do you stand out?

On GradMissions Office Hours, Autumn and Lizanne pull back the curtain on the admissions world, sharing insider strategies, real client breakthroughs, and unfiltered advice on what actually works.From waitlists to personal statements, from scholarship negotiations to interview prep—we’ve got you covered.

Available wherever you like to listen.