In this video, Sydney dives into the topic of law school financial aid, specifically on loans. We discuss the importance of having a plan when it comes to handling law school loans and how to approximate your loan payments. For this video we use AccessLex Student Loan Calculator (but you can also look into SmartAsset Student Loan Calculator), and show you how to use it to calculate your finances at home. We hope this video can help you in your decision-making process for programs and schools you plan to attend, and estimating your current student loan situation and living expenses. We also touch on factors like income, savings, and potential scholarships or grants.

In this video, we will be discussing the new US News and World Report rankings and what they mean for you. If you've been following the news or listening to other podcasts, you may have heard about the recent changes in the rankings. But should you care? Does it affect your admissions or application cycle? What if you've already decided on a school? We'll address all of these questions and more.

Today, Alice shares some of the most common questions she received while working as the assistant director for law school admissions at West Virginia University College of Law and the University of Kentucky Law School. She's heard it all from "Why should I go to your law school?" to "Can I have an application fee waiver?" Alice provides some honest and practical answers to help prospective law students navigate the admissions process. Whether you're waiting for decisions or just starting to research different law schools, this video has something for everyone. Tune in to learn more about the dos and don'ts of law school admissions and get some valuable insights from an experienced admissions professional.

For today's video, we have Yolanda Ingram, the Director of Access to Law School Education Programs, Admissions and Financial Aid at Penn Carey Law to talk about the best practices for BIPOC law school applicants. Yolanda talks about her experience as a first-generation college and law student and shares some tips and advice on writing a successful personal statement for law school applications. We also hear more about the various programs Penn Carey Law has in place to increase access for underrepresented students, including high school outreach programs and virtual college outreach programs.

Today we are joined by Ann Gemmell, the Vice President for Enrollment at Mitchell Hamlin School of Law, who talks about the unique opportunities for enrollment at the school. We talk about the blended program, which is a mostly online program that allows students to learn both online and in-person

Today, we discuss the anxiety and uncertainty that comes with being on a law school wait list. While there's no one magical answer for dealing with waitlist anxiety, we offer a few universal tips to help you navigate this challenging time. Most law schools will ask how long they can make you wait, so it's important to consider how important the school is to you, what your alternatives are, how comfortable you are with uncertainty, and what other responsibilities may require you to make a decision by a certain date. We can't stress this enough that being on the wait list does not mean that you failed.

In this video, we have Sydney and Alice here to discuss scholarship negotiation, a topic that can be confusing and overwhelming for many applicants who have received offers. We'll answer questions such as what exactly scholarship negotiation means, who you will be negotiating with, and what you can negotiate for. We'll also address common concerns and myths surrounding scholarship negotiation. If you're trying to figure out what school to choose and how to get the most out of your scholarship offers, this video is for you.

Claire Sawyer is NOW a lawyer! Today we talk with Claire about her journey into law and time at James K. Polk Middle School. Just kidding! Late April Fools! Today, we are joined by Brooke Bridges, the actress who brought Claire Sawyer to life on Ned's Declassified School's Survival Guide. We talk about her time on Ned's, the importance of representation in media, as well as what she's up to now as a mom and entrepreneur.

Yes, you can go to law school if you're a single parent! Today, Alice is here to reassure you and share some tips on all aspects of the law school journey from applications to school environments for single parents. Being a single parent does not preclude you from this path.

Today we're joined by Vanisa Siler Brown, the founder of Foundation of Achievement to discuss the importance of caring for you mental health and wellness while in law school and beyond.

There are many factors to consider when creating your law school list. It can be overwhelming and you may not know where to start. Today, Alice will go over just a couple of factors to build a balanced initial list. We go over some hard factors such as the bar passage rate and programs, and soft factors like location.

Law schools aren't the only places that award scholarships. As you navigate questions about how to pay for law school, don't forget about outside scholarships. Join Alice to talk about what these are and where to find them!

The right fit is so important in choosing your law school. Join Alice today to talk about when a transfer may be a good idea, why it's a big decision, and how the process works! Let's talk about it.

You've been accepted to law school. Yay~! However, what do you do now that you have offers and how do you evaluate them? Let's talk about it.

After writing endless amounts of law school application essays, writing supplements, diversity statements, writing another essay for scholarships may seem dreadful. However, it is worth the effort and time if it means earning money to help pay off law school. Today, Alice goes over 3 things you should avoid when writing your law school scholarship essays to help you power through and give your best shot at receiving a scholarship.

Is it too late to apply to law school? Alice is going to talk through whether you should apply late and how it can affect your ability to gain acceptance and, most importantly, scholarship money!

We have officially taken the next step in making our services more accessible to BIPOC, minority, marginalizing, and first-generation students by housing S. Montgomery Admissions Consulting under Barrier Breakers, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization.

Today we're going to be talking about the long dreadful waiting period. What do you do? When should you reach back out? When do you write a letter of continued interest? Should you send the law school updates? 

Searching for a job is a scary and overwhelming experience. Today, Alice goes over some tips on how to best research for jobs in your area of law. Learn about what you should look out for and what resources to look into. Hint, building your network is key!

Today we're going to be talking about your writing style in your writing for law school admissions. So often we focus on the content but we neglect the importance of writing style in delivering the strongest personal and diversity statements. We're going to focus on active and passive voice, transition variance, and some general formatting!