u/knives-out1

i have 20 schools on my list right now but that seems like overkill since i can ultimately only attend one. that being said, i do want to maximize my scholarship opportunities. how many schools is a good amount to apply to and how did yall go about cutting schools from your list?

What the title says. I was planning on applying next cycle but I recently made the decision to apply this upcoming cycle instead. Unfortunately, as a result it is now all I can think about and consumes my entire brain whenever I have a minute of free time. I feel the need to be completely prepared to apply as soon as applications open, which isn’t realistic for a number of reasons but most of all that I’m taking the September LSAT so I’m trying to figure out how to chill tf out about it until I have more tangible action items.

For those of you currently or previously studying for the LSAT as well as preparing to apply how did you self regulate and compartmentalize the application process so it didn’t drive you crazy? What is a reasonable amount of time and energy to dedicate to this and how much would be bordering on unhealthy?

I was planning on applying during the 27-28 cycle after taking 2 gap years for some work experience. I'm a STEM major and just got a full ride to a 1-year biotech management master's program (online) so I'll be completing that and then heading straight into applications, probably through an IP/patent lens. I wasn't planning on doing this masters at all until the funding opportunity opened up and now I'm conflicted about whether I should wait and get more WE with my masters before applying or just bite the bullet and push through. WE will obviously make me a more competitive applicant, but I also don't know if I want to wait that long or what the job market or economy will look like once I get there.

Anyone have a similar experience and have suggestions or advice? Would be super appreciated.