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Ann K. Levine, Esq. Chief Consultant and President |
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TESTIMONIALS: HARVARD OR HAMLINE, ANN LEVINE HELPS YOU ACHIEVE IT Since 2004, Ms. Levine has helped 1000+ law school applicants reach their goals: Whether you have a low LSAT or high LSAT, no matter your age, whether or not you’re still in college, no matter how untraditional your path and/or your ethnic, religious, socio-economic or other diverse perspective, Ann Levine helps you create an application package that reflects your strengths. The advice is geared specifically to your personal situation, enabling your success in the law school admission process. See below for comments from clients of Ms. Levine: Video Testimonials
Testimonials “THANK YOU ANN. I just learned I was admitted at (hometown law school) via email. You are a GOD...I saw that quote on your home page so I had to second it! - From a client who overcame alcoholism and addiction issues.
If you put in the hard work, Ann will help you achieve admission to schools that law school numbers would say are statistically out of reach. Even without the hard work, I'm convinced that Ann is so good at her job that she can work miracles (but I wouldn't recommend doing that). Ann and her team are worth every penny. If you're on the fence about hiring her, don't be. Hiring her is the best first step everyone should take on their legal career. If anyone ever asks me about law school, I'll stop them in mid sentence and just say "hire Ann." - Max “Before working with Ann, I was skeptical of the idea of hiring a law admissions consultant. I was afraid that she would compose my application for me, and that my voice wouldn't shine through. In reality, my experience was the opposite. Ann helped steer me in the right direction, but let me hold the reigns. When I first drafted my personal statement and sent it to Ann, she told me that she thought it sounded canned, like a personal statement you would find in a Harvard Admissions Essays book. Based on my activities and interests, she suggested a unique personal statement idea. With her encouragement, I drafted a perhaps risky, but ultimately one-of-a-kind personal statement that has thus far led to acceptances at every top school I applied to, along with full-tuition offers at two top-10 schools. Besides the personal statement, Ann is meticulous in her work on every aspect of the application. Together, we must have gone through at least twenty drafts of my resume, focusing on the most minute of details, until it was absolutely pristine. She was always quick to return a document to me with edits, generally within 24 hours of me submitting it to her. Overall, I have been nothing but pleased with my experience with Ann. I really believe that she was necessary in helping me to craft a stellar law school application, one that led to an early acceptance at the school of my dreams (a top 3 law school). - R.F. “Of all the decisions I've made since deciding to apply to law school, hiring your firm was the absolute best. With a shoestring application budget to work with, I was hesitant about hiring a consultant and considered taking the DIY approach to my applications. After speaking with you, though, I realized the true power of having an experienced, knowledgeable and practical professional on my side- and quickly saw that I was getting a bargain! The investment I made in hiring your consulting firm has paid dividends in the form of acceptances, scholarship offers, and- ultimately- my being able to attend a school that I thought was beyond my reach on a generous scholarship with incredible terms. Your expert advice and personalized guidance are priceless. I highly recommend that anyone, especially those on a tight application budget, reach out to you for assistance. In my case, I knew that if I was going to spend hundreds (maybe thousands) of dollars on application fees, LSAT registrations, study materials, transcripts, CRS registration, trips to campuses, and more- I needed to make those dollars count. You and your talented team of professionals helped me do just that, and were there for me all the way− answering all of my questions, addressing all of my concerns, and helping me put together the best application package possible. When I graduated college, a 31 year-old mother of two, I felt that getting into law school was as likely for me as a trip to the moon. Working with you helped me come to believe in myself, and- here's the amazing part- enabled me to present myself in a way that made others believe in me, too. I cannot thank you enough for all you've done, and will be forever grateful to you all. - S. Thompson (Attending a top school on a scholarship) “Hey Ann, I just wanted to let you know that I just got into University of Michigan! I can't even believe it, I honestly feel like I'm dreaming or something. Anyway, I'm certain that I couldn't have done it without your excellent advice/editing with my personal statement, so THANK YOU!! - S
- Dan “With Ann on your side there is no need to worry, be confused or frustrated, just “listen to the master because she is all knowing.” All jokes aside, Ann and her team were definitely my most invaluable resource. After searching for a consultant I stumbled along Ann Levine, which lead me to read her book, “The Law School Admission Game: Play Like an Expert.” Upon finishing this book, I knew she was the person for me. As a returning student who had spent the years post-undergrad as a housewife and mother, to say I was completely out of the loop as it relates to school was an understatement. I also had some less desirable qualities, which may have created problems during admissions such as minor arrest and a spotty work history. Ann had quick and effective solutions that actual were able to show my strengths. Ann sets realistic and informative timelines and provides answer to every question conceivable one with have and they are always personalized to fit your own situation and never a cookie cutter solution. Working with someone who is available to give you one on one attention is such a comfort in a very stressful time and it allows you to focus on the tasks and not fret over the small things. I sent Ann countless revisions of my personal statement and she looked over my applications as many times as necessary for them to be perfect. In the end I sent out packets with every “i” dotted and every “t” crossed as well as strong personal statement that reflected me as a person and began getting early acceptances the second week of January, when others were probably just sending in their applications. This is the just advantage that I and anyone else who has exceptional circumstance needs for law school admittance. She is the absolute BEST!!!! - C. McMichael “I was tentative about hiring a consultant. It was a huge investment and I wasn't really sure it would make a difference. Well, eight months later and several dream law school acceptances later, I can say that hiring Ann was one of my best decisions. She is smart, efficient, and truly a law school expert. Ann knew how to market me to law schools while allowing me to stay true to myself. Her turn around time is unbelievable. Rarely have I waited more than an hour for Ann to return my call and more than a day for her to return any of my written materials. But besides her expertise and practical advice, Ann really cares about each of her clients. I was excited to tell her about my acceptances because I knew she would be excited for me. Hiring Ann made my law school application process way less stressful and far more successful. - Z.F. (admitted to a top 3 law school and several top 10s) “I found out yesterday from a phone call from the director of admissions at UVA that I'm in!!!!! SOOOO happy!!!! He told me that I had one of the stronger apps in their bunch, as well--AHH!! Thank you so, so, SO much for all of your help. This is a school I'd really love to be at and I literally could not have done any of it without you. You are the BEST!!!!! I'll let you know what happens with the rest, but for now I am officially breathing out a sigh of relief. Going to a T10! Absolutely surreal. - P. (2012 Candidate) “Well, I've submitted all my applications, and now I guess we just wait and hear back. I want to THANK YOU for all your help and guidance...I really can't thank you enough for the support and giving frank, constructive criticism when needed. I've been extremely happy with your service and I still can't believe the turnaround time on your responses to all my questions...awesome! ok well we'll be in touch soon as the decisions start coming along. - 2012 Candidate “When I decided to apply to law school, I didn't think I needed help to get through the law school application process. I was wrong. I absolutely needed help from Ann. Ann was there for me every step of the way from deciding if I should re-take the LSAT to figuring out where to deposit. What Ann did most of all was help me show each law school what I could offer them. I had a story, but I didn't know how to tell it, and I definitely didn't know how to sell myself to an admission committee. I read all of the forums that give suggestions on how to write a personal statement, but Ann didn't let me fall into the trap of using the gimmicks they suggest in my personal statement. After countless drafts and with Ann's unending patience, I wrote a personal statement that captured a part of me -- something I could not have done without her help. Even when I had doubts about my application, Ann always reassured me. Her judgment was spot-on every step of the way, and the proof is in the results of my cycle. Not only did I get into a few of my reach schools, I even received a personal note of the Dean of Admissions at a top 25 law school commending me on my "powerful" personal statement. I also received a 3/4-tuition scholarship to a Tier 1 school; an offer which stemmed directly from my personal statement. In further testament to Ann's help, the scholarship I mentioned was 1 of only 18 extended that year to all applicants (not matriculating students) in that year. I won't say that I wouldn't have gotten into law school without Ann. I will say that I would not have been accepted to as many Tier 1 programs or received nearly as many scholarships offers as I did. Ann's encouragement and unyielding belief in me was invaluable to me. Having someone that is experienced and knowledgeable at your fingertips will give you confidence, and you absolutely need every edge you can get when applying to law school. - Anna H. “Hi Ann! Today was my first day at law school orientation at USC :) Throughout the day I couldn't help but think of all the people that helped me get to this point and of course your name was at the top of my list. So I wanted to say thank you for all your guidance and support through this whole process. I am so excited to start law school at my top choice and do what I need to do to succeed. I'll keep in touch and let you know how things go! Always, O.” “The summer before applying to law school, I was unsure of how to proceed in the application process. Sure, I knew the basic requirements and the final deadlines, I had an idea of who would write my recommendation letters, and thought I could probably pull off a decent overall application. I was a good student with a decent LSAT, and thought I'd get into some O.K. law schools. Then, I stumbled upon Ann and her services, and realized that although I may have had a gist of the basics, there was a whole other level that I could achieve on these applications. She set me up on a timeline that was fantastic at keeping my application process on schedule. She informed me of key things to do and when to do them by, which I otherwise would have probably stressed out about later in the process. And she helped to turn my personal statement into something I never thought I could have written. It went from all over the place to a concise document that captured the essence of my traits. Her knowledge, reassurance, and to-the-point suggestions helped me in ways I was not even aware of. I would recommend Ann to anybody considering applying to law school; she will transform your applications into keys that unlock law school doors you thought were impenetrable. Give her a shot, you will not be disappointed!” - Brad S. “Ann and her team are truly experts and I couldn't be happier with the results! After receiving my LSAT scores Ann helped me choose which schools to apply to. She made sure that I let myself apply to a number of schools I thought were reaches due to my LSAT being below the 25%. For every school I applied to Ann carefully looked over my application and wouldn't let me send it out until it was perfect. When it came to my personal statements, Ann guided me to make sure I spoke about myself honestly instead of trying to write what I thought Law Schools wanted to hear. A skill of Ann's I really appreciated was the tough criticism she gave to everything I submitted to her. It is brutally honest and the kind of tough love I needed. She wants you to do well and makes sure when you send out your application materials they are as polished as possible. I know that because of this my application stood out. I ended up applying to nineteen schools and getting into a majority of them, while being waitlisted at another handful. On top of this I received scholarships to most of the schools I got into. Ann was always so easy to reach if I needed to call or email with a question. Whenever I sent something her way to be edited, I always received a response within a day. I also loved how her calendar that she set up for me helped me stay on target for important deadlines. Even though I took the October LSATs, all of my applications were out by the end of November. With Ann's help I'm attending a reach school in the fall of 2011 with a scholarship! For anyone considering the Law School Expert, I highly recommend you sign up for her services. You will not be disappointed and it will be the best decision you've ever made. Thanks Ann for everything!! I know I wouldn't be where I am today without your help!” - David B. (Villanova University School of Law) “Without Ann Levine's help, I would not have had such a positive outcome. Although I was always a good student in college, my LSAT score of 153 fell far below my expectations. I didn't think I would get into any law school, however, I ended up getting into seven very well-reputed schools and waitlisted from tier 1 law schools that were definitely out of my LSAT range. This was due to Ann's tremendous help in putting together an application package that stood out while incorporating the essence of who I am and my experiences. Ann will work with you until your essays are perfect no matter how many revisions and alterations it takes. The whole law school application process can cause lots of anxiety, but with Ann's help, things don't seem as overwhelming. I would definitely recommend Ann's services because she has a lot of insight, successful strategies, and the keys to making a mediocre application look like a knockout.” - K.C. (attending Rutgers Law School, Fall 2011) “Ann Levine is the only way to go! From the minute you sign up for her services, until writing this testimonial almost twelve months later, she is there every step up of the way. The beauty of Ann's services is she was not only a mentor/guide helping me through each step of the admission process, but she became more of a "mother-figure" to me. When I initially didn't get the LSAT score I wanted, she was there to console me. When I would receive an acceptance, she would get as excited as my mother. I remember a specific instance when I was applying to schools. My GPA was in the range of my top choice school but my LSAT was several points below their median. I remember calling her and saying, "Is it even worth me following up and pursuing this school considering my LSAT isn't near their median?" She replied saying, "What do you have to lose, why not?" I ended up getting wait-listed at the school. Ann helped me tailor my multiple letters of continued interest. When I was losing my patience waiting for a response, I would conjure up several strategies, run them by Ann, and she would tell me which ones she found satisfactory and even some she considered borderline crazy. haha As I write this testimony, I'm a week away from starting at my top choice law school. Yes, I eventually got in off the wait-list and I couldn't have done it without Ann's help! One other major reason I recommend Ann is, most of the top schools require/suggest you to do supplemental essays on top of your personal statement. You're already overwhelmed with the personal statement, resume and application that these supplemental essays are the last thing you want to complete. This is where Ann comes in. She helps give you that extra push to complete which supplemental essays she thinks will help round out your character best to admission counsels. Now that I'm starting school, it doesn't mean my relationship with Ann is over. I gained a friendship over these twelve months and I know Ann will be a figure in my life for years to come!” - H.B. (UC Irvine, School of Law) “Ann was an absolute pleasure to work with, and she made navigating the daunting law school application process easy. Her patience, knowledge and guidance throughout the process made applying to law school seem manageable. I truly believe Ann's help and insight made a difference in my application. She not only helped me with my essays and applications, but also with managing my expectations. Ann supported and encouraged me throughout the entire process, and when I opted to remain on the wait list at one of my top choices, she continued to work with me every step of the way until I was eventually accepted off of that wait list. I highly recommend Ann and encourage every potential law school applicant to work with her!” - Sarah G. “I wanted to write and thank you for expertise throughout my application. As a non-traditional student (PharmD., 6 years out of undergrad) with a dismal LSAT score, I knew I needed help. Your prompt answers (24 hours or less) to my every question were invaluable. I still have no idea how you get it all done! You were able to help me craft a personal statement and a diversity statement that got me into my desired school. I even got a $12,000 annual scholarship! I don't know how applicants navigate this process without you, and I can honestly say the cost is MORE than worth it. If you want the best, you NEED Ann. Plain and simple. Thanks again!” - Anita P. “I would recommend Ann's service to anyone who is seriously considering attending their dream school. With Ann's help, I was able to stay focused and organized throughout the application process. When I started my cycle, I was apprehensive and unsure about applying. I started the cycle late, was too late to do early decision for any schools, and got an LSAT score that I wasn't thrilled about. Ann encouraged me to apply anyway. Come March, I was disappointed that I got waitlisted at several schools that I wanted to attend. Ann guided me through the process by helping me with my letters of continued interest. After a while, the good news started rolling in. I was accepted by USC, Duke and Georgetown. Eventually I was accepted off of the waitlist of the University of Chicago Law School with a scholarship!!! I am truly grateful for Ann's advice and help; I couldn't have done it without her!” - Y. K. “I am very happy to let you know that I was admitted by UC Hastings! I am very excited about this opportunity and this new endeavor! I went to the admitted student day on campus the other day, it was very exciting! During the lunch, the admission dean walked up to me and said congratulation to me, he told me that in his opening speech when he mentioned they have Ph.Ds in their applicants, he was thinking about me and they are honored to have me. The director of the LEOP program also came up to me and hugged me - she asked about my twins. I was very surprised that they remembered me from several thousands applicants. I am very grateful for your help in the application! Your help made a significant difference! I couldn't imagine what would happen without your help. You worked very hard, and always replied immediately, reviewed all my materials carefully. Your help made my application standing out! I couldn't express how thankful I am to your help! Hope to meet you someday! I would like to add that hiring you is a great decision, I would highly recommend you to all my friends. Your personalized help is outstanding! With heartfelt thanks.” - Yi “I have to admit that I was skeptical about hiring someone to help me with the application process, but Ann's help was well worth the expense. It has been over fifteen years since I graduated from college, and I was not sure how to appeal to an academic audience. Ann's direction put me on the right track. She was matter-of-fact, straight-forward and a pleasure to deal with.” - David W. (admitted from the waiting list to the only school he applied to) “Ann is truly amazing!! With a 152 LSAT score and a 3.75 G.P.A., I was a little discouraged to apply for school. I was working full time and I truly did not have the time to get through this process alone. I quickly decided that Ann was the way to go. I can honestly say the fee is well worth it. Ann immediately took the stress and anxiety away. She was there for me through the whole process. I would call Ann anytime and she would answer me that same day. Ann's program made it easy to manage all my essays and work. I was accepted to five out of the seven schools I applied to and was waitlisted for two. I was also offered scholarships to many of the schools!! I am happy to report that I will be attending my dream school in the fall. I want to thank you Ann for all your assistance. I will recommend anybody and everybody to your program. Contacting Ann was the best decision I have made. ” - Jessica L. “I got into Northwestern Law!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wanted to share the good news with you!!! Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!! I'm certain I couldn't have done it without your advice and guidance!” - Audrey G. “Ann was always available to me despite the time difference between CA and Japan. The law school application process is daunting and overwhelming indeed, but with Ann's help I was able to put together a package that reflected my work experience and the potential I had. She helped keep me motivated and moving along on schedule. Ann really helped me look beyond the rankings and chose a school that best fit my needs. I appreciated her honesty and knowledge of the application process. With Ann's help I was able to get into a great law school despite being way below their LSAT and GPA median. Additionally, I am really impressed that she continued to answer my questions and provide advice even after the application process! Thank you so much Ann!” - V.V. (attending Case Western, Fall 2011) “I'm happy to say that I will be attending Thomas Jefferson for the spring term!! I realized that at the end of the day, having the opportunity to go means more to me than anything else. I have you to thank for that because I also know that I could not have done it without you. I'm sure you get letters like this all the time from kids accepted into more highly touted schools, but I just really want to tell you how much I appreciate the advice you've given me and for your overall professionalism. I only wish that I had found you sooner. - Albert “When I read all the testimonials on Ann's website prior to contacting her, I was skeptical of one thing. I thought, "how can all these people seeking law school advice claim that Ann was there whenever they called, no matter when. There is no way someone can put so much of themselves into the lives of so many others at such a defining moment for each of them, right?" I was so wrong! Ann was there every step of the way. I strongly recommend Ann. She quickly becomes a friend and it is clear from the beginning how much she cares about getting you to where you need to be. Ann provides you with the most valuable attribute in applying to law school - peace of mind. I hung up the phone after speaking to her for the first time and I knew I was going to law school. Thanks Ann, I appreciate you and your family very much!” - Ben D. “Ann is absolutely the best. She is knowledgeable, helpful, realistic and very sincere. Her emails are punctual and she is always available for any questions you may have about the law school process. I worked with another prominent admissions consulting firm first but I was very disappointed with their help. When I signed up with Ann, I was still unsure about working with another law school consulting firm. But Ann was definitely worth it. With her help, I became a very competitive law school candidate and I couldn't have done it without her. Thanks to her help I've been offered seats at two top 25 law schools with substantial scholarships. My advice to anyone on the fence about paying for an admission consultant is to go with Ann. She'll guide you through the process and make your life so much easier. I would definitely recommend her to all my friends. Thank you Ann!” - L.H. “I sought Ann's help when I applied to law school for the second time. After only being accepted to my "safety school" for my first go-round, I knew I needed some additional advice and that's when I found Ann. I think the most beneficial thing that Ann helped me with was to form a well-rounded list of schools to consider, based on my background, scores and interests. Her knowledge of individual schools' programs and admissions stats is invaluable, and I had a much better idea of what I was getting into from the very beginning of the application process, rather than simply applying to schools based on ranking or other statistics. Of course, Ann also provided round-the-clock support while I was drafting and editing my personal statements and addenda, and really helped me to present myself in the best possible light. Aside from her professional help, she is really friendly and supportive, and helped me when I was frustrated or in need during the ENTIRE application cycle; from early August when I first contacted her, all the way through the Spring. I am attending Villanova this fall, a school I may never have considered were it not for Ann, and I even got a scholarship!” - Katie H. “Hey Ann, I just want to share this good news with you. This week, I got the offer from Northwestern Law! I was very surprised about the offer since 98% of their students have one year or more of working experience, and I didn't even write any of the "on hold" essays that they asked me to. I just want to thank you for all the advice that you have given me throughout the process, and your encouragement to take the LSAT for the third time (totally wouldn't be here if I hadn't done that!). Thank you (the next day:) I JUST GOT A CALL FROM NYU LAW THIS AFTERNOON AND YES I AM IN!!!!!! omg ... this is sooooo exciting .... I guess I don't have to work on that LOCI after all ... Ann, again, I would just like to thank you for all your help! :) NYU: ED -> on hold -> wait list -> acceptance! WOW, it's been a long long wait but I am glad that I am in finally! ” - Wendy
I am happy that in the end I had so many choices, both in terms of geographical location and scholarship offers. I sincerely recommend Ann because no matter how great you think your application is (or parts of it), you can always improve it!” - V. B. “Ann Levine was so great with helping me with my law school application personal statement. I was so lost when I first started thinking about and writing the personal statement. Ann helped me think of a great topic to write about and formulate a really strong essay that I believe ultimately, helped me get into Fordham Law. She was there to edit and re-edit and re-re-edit my essay every time I had a new idea. Ann was so prompt with her suggestions and responses and so friendly and supportive throughout the process. I am really grateful to Ann for helping me get into Fordham!” - E. R. (New Jersey) “When I first hired you as my consultant, I wasn't sure if I needed one or not. But can I just say that you've been completely invaluable throughout this process? I think I would have driven myself crazy without your reassurance and help along the way!” - A. H. (Washington DC) “Working with Ann was a great decision. I had a low GPA and a less than stellar LSAT score. Ann helped me highlight some of my diversity factors that made me stand out amongst other applicants. The rough drafts of my personal statement and resume are incomparable to the finished product. Ann answered all of my questions about my applications and law school admissions process within 24 hours, usually much sooner than that. With Ann's help, I got accepted to schools that Law School Predictor put me as a "weak consider." ” - B. L. “I will be attending a school ranked close to the Top 50, despite my 144! Thank you so much for your advice - you made the process much more bearable. I have even given your book out to a few people, highly recommended it due to its frankness and concise nature. One thing I have noticed (a former intelligence analyst cannot help but scan the boards once in a while) is that some individuals just take frankness personally, I take it as a sign of mutual respect: my time is not wasted and yours is not either. Thank you for helping me make my story resonate with the admissions committee.” - G. P. “I can't thank Ann enough for everything she's done for me in these past few months to make my dream come true. Being admitted to several top 14 law schools was beyond my expectations. I was not where I wanted to be when I began the application process and in my search for resources to help me navigate through the competitive law school admissions landscape, I found that I was particularly drawn to Ann. I became most confident in her for editing my essays and for answering my most pressing questions. Ann is always professional, supportive, and replied swiftly whether via email or by phone. With Ann's encouragement, I retook the LSAT and scored significantly higher. She demonstrated her superior experience and knowledge through the quality of her work on my personal statement: Ann manages to retain the authenticity of my writing and has a superb sense of what to highlight and what to omit, bringing out the best parts of me and differentiating me from other qualified candidates. Despite starting out with a strong resume, I could not have been happier with the refinement Ann brought to it. Most importantly, Ann helped me realize what I could uniquely contribute to law schools. I believe that Ann was integral to my success and she is the weapon you need to come out on top.” - A. L. “Ann & Kamila, I hope you are doing well! I write this email with great joy. I am excited to report that after many many "no's", I finally received a "yes" to enter the Fall 2011 class at Texas Southern in Houston Texas. I am so appreciative of the two of you and for all your guidance and help through this process. I feel that all my dreams are coming to fruition and I now know that my time spent here on earth has not been in vain. Thank You 1 million times over and I wish you the very best in all your many endeavors. I will keep the two of you updated on my progress and road to earning my JD. Thank you!” - Stewanna M. “Ten years out of school, to say I felt lost when I started the application saga would be an understatement. Ann guided me patiently through the process and helped me choose the perfect LSAT prep course. My score improved significantly. Her involvement with my applications was hands-on and she offered invaluable, no-nonsense advice that proved very helpful. I was accepted at my top choice school and received a recruitment scholarship as well!” - Max G. “As a foreign-educated applicant, I was more than apprehensive when I made up my mind to apply for law school. However, Ann's expertise has proved to be extremely worthy for someone of my background. She was able to give me a correct assessment of my foreign undergraduate transcript, guide me through the complex process of drafting my personal and diversity statements, providing keen insight on what aspects of my life I should highlight, advise me on whether I should cancel my LSAT score, and help me make a list of schools to apply to when I finally finished the big test. Most importantly, she returns my drafts extremely fast - usually in one business day. With Ann's help, I've been admitted to several top 14 schools so far! These schools are far beyond what I hoped for when I set my goal two years ago, and I believe that working with Ann is the best decision I've made in this admission cycle.” - Michael L. (accepted at Berkeley, Columbia, and Duke, among others) “After being out of school or several years, I was less than confident in my writing abilities specifically and my ability to distinguish myself as a law school candidate generally. LSAT aside, the entire application process was completely daunting as I was unsure how to proceed with marketing myself. Ann stepped in, took a look at my entire package and devised a strategic plan for moving forward with my applications. Thanks to Ann, I had a straightforward personal statement that rounded out my applications, a highly detailed law school specific resume, appropriate addendums and priceless guidance as to the schools I applied to. Ann was perhaps my most enthusiastic supporter throughout my application process and I am confident she is to thank for my extremely successful cycle and landing acceptance into the school of my dreams.” - Charlotte (attending a top 14 school)
- Sarah “Contacting you was the best decision I made throughout this process! You really did exceed my expectations by coordinating me through smart and hard tactics, while putting me at ease simultaneously through the process.” - Aziz (international student from Saudi Arabia) “Hey Ann, I just wanted to let you know that I finished all of my 19 apps on Tuesday. I can't thank you enough for all of your help throughout this process. You have enhanced my application package and I know it will pay off. Without your help I would not be as confident with my applications. Thanks again and I will let you know how it goes!” - J.F. “I am writing this email to thank you for all of your efforts in helping me gain admission to law school. Your help with my personal statement and addendum has undeniably strengthened my chances and demonstrated my accomplishments in the best way possible. With that said, I was accepted into the one and only law school I applied to!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am very thankful and proud to say I am now a law student. I know that it may have been a difficult battle to come to an agreement on certain things I wanted in my statement, but that just goes to show that you REALLY are concerned with what YOU believe is the right thing to say on an application. Post this on your website because to all of you reading, "This lady really knows how to get you into law school!!!! I tried to gain acceptance on my own a few years back and I was unsuccessful. However, once Ann entered the picture it was like getting inside of the mind of the person going to read your application." Once again, thank you for your help. I would recommend you to anyone applying to law school.” - Christopher N. “Orientation starts tomorrow, and I'll officially become a Harvard Law student complete with a stack of books taller than me, a crushing course schedule, and (presumably) the secret Harvard handshake. Of course I'll have no more free time between now and next summer :-) so I wanted to take this final opportunity to say THANK YOU again for guiding my efforts. Your advice was invaluable, Ann. I wouldn't have gotten here without it! Wishing you all the best” - A.E. “I honestly couldn't have done this without you. Well, I could have done it, it just would have been crap! I don't even want to THINK of the personal statement I would have sent in if I hadn't come to you for help. Anyway, thanks a thousand times over!” - Jeff
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- Val (Attending a Top-14 school)
- Will (Attending University of Michigan School of Law)
- Jon H. (attending Vermont Law) “When I began the law school application process I did what everyone else told me to do: read a few articles and look through a book to get a general idea of how to approach things. I quickly realized, though, that in order for my application packet to truly stand out I needed further assistance from someone who had firsthand experience with the admissions process. That is when I found Ann, whose background as a former Director of Admissions for two ABA law schools was exactly what I was looking for. With her assistance, I have been fortunate to receive many offers for admission, a number of which have included scholarships. This was all made possible because Ann is so knowledgeable about how admissions decisions are made. Ann helped me revise my resume to highlight the skills and accomplishments that would be important to an admissions committee member. Ann also worked with me to create a phenomenal personal statement that presented the unique aspects of my character in a way that was both engaging and informative. I am very proud to say that next year I will be attending a top-tier law school on a full-scholarship, and I could not have done it without Ann's help.” - Peter
- Paul “Before finding Ann, the entire law school process was daunting and made me reconsider my decision to attend law school particularly as I had not done well on the LSAT. However, once I started working with Ann she encouraged me to retake the LSAT and engaged closely with me to craft and refine my personal statements to reflect my experiences and values. She always responded promptly with feedback about my personal statement drafts and fielded countless questions which made the entire process less scary. As a result, I had numerous acceptance offers, many of which included scholarships, and I attribute this success to Ann who made me stand out from numerous other applicants. I would highly recommend Ann as she provides much needed insight and experience into this stressful process.” - EC
- Whitney “Ann certainly lives up to her expert name. All the questions I had were answered promptly, even though she was in California and I was in New York. She help me craft a personal statement that had appeal to the adcomms by helping me bring out details I didn't even realize were important. I must say I did ask a lot of questions both day and night, perhaps even too many, but the great thing about Ann is that no matter how many questions you ask she always answers in a kind and professional matter. I think trust is a big factor in hiring a consultant, Law School is a big decision, and you want to know that you can rely on what your consultant is saying. Well, whatever Ann told me, I took at her word. She has the work experience and knowledge to put your mind at ease. Thank Ann for all your help!” - SW
- Gabrielle (Attending Boalt Law, UC Berkeley in Fall 2010) “Your help was constructive as well as meticulous. As an applicant with more than a few years behind me, it had been a while since I had been through the application process. Your insight helped me break down the task of writing the personal statement and sharpening the resume for the law school admissions audience into manageable chunks. I can honestly say that I was quite surprised to receive an acceptance, from my first school of choice, so quickly after submitting my applications. Literally, I submitted all applications on the 17th of January, and an acceptance letter from my preferred school was typed on the 5th of February and arrived shortly there after! Your patience and quick, on target responses were immensely helpful in achieving these results. A big Texas thanks to you for all of your help!” - Artie
- Lauren “Hey Ann, Thanks for your meticulous help through this whole process. I just received a scholarship from University of Texas worth over $100,000. It might not have been a great year for the stock market, but my investment with you is paying solid dividends.” - J.G. “I am thirty-nine years old with a wife and two young children. This is significant because I did not wish to relocate my family and therefore I was limited to just two schools. One was a school that I was almost certain to gain admission to, and one was a top tier school for which I had a solid—but not slam dunk—chance of acceptance. The academic disparity between the schools though made me determined to shoot for the higher-ranked school, and though I didn't feel that I needed my hand held throughout the process, I wanted to have every advantage possible. Enter Ann. What struck me even before I spoke with her was the title of her book: The Law School Admissions Game. Ann approaches the admissions process just as any applicant should: as though it is indeed a "game." This is a process that one should attack and take charge of; Ann makes this implicitly clear both in comments found throughout her book and in advice she offers as a consultant. Her advice directed me to be proactive and to reach out to the schools, so I scoured their websites to learn about their faculty members, looking for areas of common interest, and contacted a few of them to share thoughts or ask questions. I made two visits to the campus of my target school before the admissions decision was made, and I sent thank you emails to every student, professor, administrative assistant, and admissions officer that I met along the way. What led me to do this though was my embrace of the "game" mindset and my determination to control the situation, rather than passively sitting back and letting the admissions process control me. Without Ann's direction, I don't know that I would have realized the importance of doing this. Ann has a great eye for detail, and because she has been on "the other side," reading essays and resumes as a decision-maker, she is able to offer valuable advice as to what is important to include versus what is not. With my personal statement, she helped me to recognize the essential "meat and potatoes" of my message, trimming unnecessary parts that many (me included) might not be able to recognize as being such. In sharpening my resume, Ann helped me to make my work experience sound both interesting and relevant to my goal of obtaining a legal education. I eventually gained admission to both schools. Because my GPA and LSAT score were both right around my target school's median figures, one could conceivably argue that I might have gotten in even without Ann's help. While that might have been the case, I preferred to take on the process with whichever tools I could use. If you are in a situation similar to what mine was, or if you share my attitude of how challenges should be approached, then Ann may be the right hire for you as well.” - Joey K. “I realized I never thanked you for your help with my personal statement and what better day to thank you than your birthday. You really helped me to realize that I had a more interesting story to tell about myself and gave me the confidence to write that story. As of today, I've gotten into 9 out of the 11 law schools I applied to - Yale was a rejection (not too surprised though) and I'm still waiting on Harvard, but I'm definitely happy with the options I have so far, Columbia, NYU, UC Berkeley and Chicago being among them.” - J.T. “When I spoke to an Admissions Officer about my application, she said I approached my personal statement and addenda perfectly. She said she reads so many personal statements that aren't in the correct voice, but my approach to my application was right on! Thanks, Ann!!!!” - Danny “I hired Ann Levine because I was a non-traditional applicant hoping for admission to a top-14 school and I wanted the extra insurance of an expert advisor. My decision to employ Ann as a consultant was a good one and my money was well-spent. Ann provided much-needed guidance on how to best present my highly varied work and educational experience and she helped me coordinate my resume, recommendations and personal statement into a tight, unified application package that garnered me admission to several excellent law schools. I am now attending Columbia and Ann certainly played an important role. - J.Z. (Columbia Law) “I wanted you to know just how amazingly successful we were with applications, and I never could have accomplished any of it without you! I've heard back from most of the waitlists at this point and I was accepted to: Loyola Chicago, Hofstra, Catholic University, St. Mary's, Albany, Santa Clara, Chapman, Michigan State, and St. John's in New York. You really are a miracle worker, I never could have imagined many of those places working out with my LSAT and GPA :) I will recommend you to each and every one of my friends who plans on attending law school. I learned so much from working with you, including many skills that will help me for the rest of my life. I couldn't have imagined going through this process without you! Especially those days right after the LSAT!!” - Kevin
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- S. M. (Hofstra University School of Law, attending Fall '09) “I cannot recommend Ann Levine enough! I personally was accepted into a top 40 school in which I had a 10% chance of getting accepted to according to my numbers which were average (3.4ish/162). I too was hesitant to hire Mrs. Levine at first though. I was involved in many extracurricular activities at my school that gave me tons of information about law school applications. That being so I assumed that I knew enough about the process (etc) to apply on my own. My experience with Ann proved me wrong, as I found most of what I read and researched comes from people who are vague or ill-informed. The books and info that I had were not detailed enough and often were mostly about those rare students with exceptional circumstances making it into top 10 schools. Friends of mine say that other consulting services follow such books/information almost word-for-word. This was not my experience with Ann (although I have no direct experience with others, just rumors I have heard.) -J.H. (UC Davis School of Law) “I have to say that Ann Levine exceeded my expectations and helped me get into Law School. I did not have a super high LSAT score and was accepted into all three schools that I applied to. Additionally, a portion of my personal statement was read by the Dean of the Law School herself during our welcoming ceremony! How can you top that?” Johnny Gariglietti (University of Kansas School of Law) “Working with Ann has been one of the best decisions I have made since deciding to apply to law school. I am not your typical student. I had a horrible undergraduate experience – a GPA below 2.5 - and felt my aspirations to attend a Tier 1 law school were impossible!! I had been out of undergraduate for 10 years, did an MBA and am currently completing my PhD and did exceptionally well in both, but was told that these factors would not be taken into consideration, and so I was discouraged. Ann highlighted my strengths and encouraged me to apply, assuring me that I had a reasonable shot at my first choice Law School (Case Western) and a great chance at the others as well (many of which were also tier 1). I decided to apply to law school for the 2009 cycle in the summer of 2008. I hadn't taken the LSAT and had no idea where to start and with my academic and familial commitments - felt overwhelmed. Ann gave me the direction and timetable to work with – she had the organization and the dedication required to help me complete all aspects of applying by the end of October!! Ann always returned my calls and replied to every single email sent almost always within hours!! She responded to my desperate (and I can now say, dramatically exaggerated) correspondences during her holiday dinners, her sister's wedding, and when she was forced to leave home due to fire danger in her area and had limited internet access – within hours if not minutes!! Ann was there for me during my LSAT meltdowns and my application insecurities, meeting my fears with professional insight and care. I heard from the first school in November, the second in early December and just heard from Case Western (mid-December)! Ann has a wealth of information and can answer any law school question you may have. She will help you build your strengths into an illustrious personal statement and thoughtfully explain your weaknesses with any necessary addenda. Ann saved me a lot of time and at times my sanity – she has made this a great experience, she was a great advisor and friend through it all, I would not have done this any other way!” - N. R. “I am very thankful that I was able to work with such an amazing consultant. Ann walked me through each and every step of the process. My GPA is good, but my LSAT score was in the 25th percentile of many schools that I was interested in. Even at times when I would worry beyond belief about my applications, Ann ALWAYS had a positive outlook on things. She quickly spotted the errors in my applications and offered very constructive suggestions on how to rectify them. Sometimes, I wondered how she did it, responding to my emails so late in the night, but her swift feedback showed me how much she really cared about helping me shine! I recently got accepted to my top choice and I know that Ann helped me standout! I am still waiting to hear from a few other schools, but I am very positive about them. I highly recommend Ann as a consultant. She is very experienced, practical and optimistic! If I had to go through the process again, I would definitely choose to work with Ann again!” - M. K. “I really hate writing about myself for others—putting myself out there and trying to figure out what others will be interested in is something that I just don’t like to do. And this is a big problem when the whole point of the law school admission essay is not only to sell your academic accomplishments, but yourself as a person as well. For me, this is where Ann stepped in. I had no problem talking about what I did academically. But when it came to anything personal—motivations or feelings towards volunteer work and college activities—I glossed over and outright ignored it, unsure how to talk about those things or if they were even important to admissions offices. It was Ann’s questioning and prodding that helped me understand that I was presenting a two-dimensional caricature of myself. Ann asked about non-academic things I had placed on my resume and suggested that I use the space I had in my personal statement to expand on what I liked about those activities, what drove me to participate in them, and what I got out of them. In other words, she wanted me to talk about me the person, not me the student. Looking back at what I first intended to put in my personal statement, I can only cringe. The improvement in the content—thanks to Ann’s guiding influence—is obvious. She helped me present myself — my full self, not just my academic accomplishments — to the best of my advantage. Thanks Ann!” – D.G. (Harvard Law)
- Sara G. (UC Berkeley, Boalt Hall Law) “Ann’s fee is an extremely small price to pay for the results. Having no friends or family in the legal field, I had no idea how to correctly articulate my applications, where to apply, or how to begin. I spent one year applying to law schools with no help from Ann, and ultimately no admissions offers. Later, I found Ann online and read her testimonials from her past clients. I was so excited to start with her! Immediately, Ann provided me with invaluable advice and a true level of care. She has an amazing way of bringing out the best of a person in application form. She will help take what you have written and organize it perfectly. I was so excited to apply to many great schools and I received multiple offers for admission for my top choices! I am so happy to now be a part of her testimonials! I will recommend Ann to anyone thinking about applying to law school. She exceeded my expectations and ultimately showed me results. ” - Kari Picarello (ASU Law) “I want to enthusiastically recommend Ann Levine to any prospective law student. Not only does Ann provide superb advice on the mechanics of getting into law school, she also provides mature and compassionate advice for those of us who don't have a perfect undergraduate G.P.A or a 180 LSAT score. Ann assists by helping you shape a compelling personal narrative which captures your best qualities in a holistic manner which will be attractive to any admissions committee. I didn't think I would get accepted to even one law school. I was admitted to 10, thanks to Ann.” - Scott Vickers (St. Mary's Law School Class of 2012) “I am very pleased to share with you... On March 9th I received an e-mail from Willamette letting me know that they had received my application, then on March 22nd I received a letter of acceptance. I also surprisingly received a $4,000 a year scholarship (renewable for 3 years). I really wanted to start school in the fall, but I knew it was a long shot to get accepted this late in the year (and even less likely to get any scholarship money). Your knowledge of law school admissions was invaluable in helping me craft the strongest possible application I could have submitted. You offer a truly amazing service, and I am happy that I decided to hire you. Thank you so much for helping me move forward with my career goals.” - Crystal “What I found most valuable about Ann’s services was having someone who I know is on my side, knows what she is talking about when it comes to what adcomms want to see, and whose only agenda was helping me succeed. During this process I was overloaded with advice and personal statement proofreaders who gave me conflicting advice. It’s a big luxury to have your own consultant, and one of those luxuries that are worth the investment. Ann helped me to look at my own writing objectively and encouraged me to bring out the most relevant themes and cut the rest. She must have known what she was talking about because I got into my ultimate top 20 reach school!!” - Kristen (University of Texas School of Law) “Ann Levine is amazing! I would not have had such a great cycle without her help. After taking the LSAT for the second time, I was extremely happy with my score increase, but I still did not think I had a chance at a Top 5 law school. Ann, however, encouraged me to apply, and with her help and guidance, I was not only admitted but I was also offered a scholarship to one of those schools. “Ann helped me craft such well-written and developed law school applications. Before her, I had a very bland resume that neglected to mention several of my attributes – attributes which I know helped me gain admission to the schools I applied to. Moreover, I had initially written a personal statement that was not very personal. However, Ann’s writing exercise allowed me to think and write about events in my life that I otherwise, would have overlooked. She then helped me revise and sculpt my essays so that they were more refined, clear, and concise. “However, what I think makes Ann such a great consultant is her dedication to her clients. She was always prompt about responding to my emails and phone calls, even during the holidays and her birthday! Furthermore, her services did not stop after I was admitted to several top law schools. She continued to assist me as I negotiated for scholarships from these institutions. In fact, with her help, I was able to receive scholarships that ranged from one-third tuition to over half tuition from some of the nation’s most prestigious law schools. Keep in mind that my LSAT score was either at the median or at the 25% of these schools. “Now that my cycle has ended, I can truly say that hiring Ann as an admissions consultant was the best decision I made when I applied to law school. Her help has been invaluable. Thanks to her, I was admitted to 12 of the 13 law schools I applied to, and I received scholarships from 11 of those schools. “Thank you, Ann! You are the best!” - R.F. (Columbia) “Hey Ann, Just wanted to share this with you. Yesterday I received in the mail a small thank you sized card from University of Detroit. I just assumed it would be an invite to admitted students open house. But it ended up being a mass printed card congratulating me on my acceptance but written on the top half of the card was a nice hand written note from their Dean Marc Gordon. I don't have it in front of me but it basically said that he really enjoyed reading about my experiences with the lacrosse team and the story about Alec. He also pointed out that his son was starting lacrosse and that on my next visit I should stop by his office to say hi. I just thought that was amazing that he wrote that himself and actually referred to Alec in his note. I really just wanted to share that with you and not knowing how common that is I think it is a testament to the objectives, ideals, and principles of your system. Thanks again and hopefully more good news to come.” - Adam “I would highly recommend Ann Levine’s services to all interested in actually getting into Law School. I looked at several sites before selecting Ann. She is phenomenal. I had several strikes against me, low LSAT score, not so great GPA and I have been out of school for 5 years. Ann helped me to rework my essay and create an addendum explaining, but not making excuses for, my pitfalls. She gave me a plethora of schools to apply to that she thought would be a good fit for me. Not only was I accepted to law school - I have been accepted to several law schools. I never dreamed that I would have options, and it is the greatest feeling in the world. I am the ultimate skeptic but this is the best investment I have ever made in myself. Ann is there through the entire process, we worked on all essays together, we picked schools together, she gave me advice when I was waitlisted and congratulated me on my acceptance. I wish I could take her to school with me too.” - D'nnette Savannah “I wanted to let you know that I 100% decided to go to Willamette in the Fall! :) I really appreciate all your help in getting me into a school that I am excited and proud to go to. I had really given up hope when I called you back in December, and I don’t think I would have applied again for this Fall if you hadn’t encouraged me to do so. I think you could probably add mental health advisor/cheerleader to your specialty services! I have referred a couple of my friends to you for some guidance so hopefully you will hear from them soon!” - Lauren A. “My email box currently shows over 100 emails received from Ann in the past 6 months and she usually gets back to me within a day or two, even on such time consuming requests as to review an entire admissions package (and she was thorough-- she caught a mistake I made where I was using both ‘Berkeley’ and ‘Berkley’ on an essay). I applied to most of the T14 schools, and more schools accepted me than waitlisted me and several offered a significant amount of scholarship, one of which was a full 3 year scholarship. Not a single T14 school that I had applied to rejected my application. It was pleasure working with her, and if I had to ever go through this process again, there’s no doubt I’d retain her service again.” - John P. (slated to attend NYU) “I remember how devastated I was last spring when I received my LSAT in the mid 150s. I was certain that despite my good grades and strong work experience, my LSAT would effectively rule me out from gaining admittance to a top law school. Discouraged, I searched around the internet for law school admissions counselors and came across Ann’s website. I sent an email to her, and unlike others I contacted, she got back to me that same day. “From the very beginning, Ann was genuinely concerned with my situation and enthusiastic about the prospect of working with me. She assured me that while the LSAT was extremely important, a strong application package would go a long way in the admissions process. “Ann helped me identify my strengths as a law school applicant and showed me how to emphasize those strengths in my applications. Whether it happened to be on a resume, personal statement, or addendum, Ann worked with me daily to craft these items into powerful pieces of writing. “When it came time to send out applications, Ann was always there to proofread everything beforehand. She also made sure that each application was tailored to each school. Additionally, whenever I had any doubts, Ann was always available to talk. If I wanted to make a rush alteration in an application or essay, Ann was always there to give her feedback. There was not one time that she failed to return a phone call or respond to an email. In fact, the turnaround time for her responses was quite remarkable. As an applicant, to have someone you can depend on like that is a huge plus. “Throughout this long process, Ann became more like a friend than merely an advisor. Working with her is one of the best decisions I have made, and I owe much of my success to her.” - M.A. (Boston College Law School) “To law school applicants, I’d say that at the end of the day Ann’s services are essentially free. Before consulting with Ann, I was seriously thinking about sending out 30 applications (to be on the safe side). Even though I desired to stay in the NY area, I decided to send apps to all 4th tier schools around the country. Before getting Ann’s help, I didn’t even think of applying to schools Ann suggested, especially to the ones in NYC. However, I was accepted into my #1 choice! Ann gave me a list of 11 schools and before Thanksgiving I sent out 6 apps! I began receiving acceptance letters even before I had a chance to send out the rest of the apps! I received huge scholarships from 3 schools and a handwritten note from one school that the admissions were impressed with my apps. In addition, I spent $1,550 altogether for Ann’s help and apps, instead of $1,800 only for the apps. What more would you wish? “As you will quickly learn, the application process is not only your personal statement and resume (both are just a starting point), which Ann will be polishing until both of you would be amazed. After that, there are endless amounts of big and small questions, which are different for every school app. It is really overwhelming how different every app is – it could just stop you from sending them out at all; you’d start the next app and you’ll stop somewhere in the middle because of that little question again. Moreover, your PS will need to be adjusted to every school you apply: first school would ask for a 2 page PS, second - for 500 words, third – no more than 3-4 pages, forth - for endless, etc.; Ann will adjust it for every school. Trust me, even if your life story is really powerful and unique, you can’t rely on yourself with it at least because it’s very hard to put an already polished 2-3 page PS into 500 words. My advice is don’t be ashamed to ask Ann any of your questions – she’ll know the answer and never make you feel bad – “Sorry for bothering you again,” I’d say once again – “I love to help,” would always be the answer. If she says or emails you something like “I’m doing it for a living and I’m good at it,” it means that you’ve gone too far in disbelieving in yourself. If Ann says that you should apply to a certain school you feel you’d never get into because of some law school guidebook, U.S. Journal, or your “numbers”, you better listen to Ann. I still honestly can’t understand how and why she knows better, but she really truly does. “At certain times, when you’ll send half of your apps out, you’ll feel drained and hopeless because it’s so unbelievable how you could get into any of the schools on your (Ann’s) list. At such a moment, I emailed Ann that we should think about Puerto Rico and CBA schools. Her answer arrived right after I touched the “send” button; it was short and to the point: “You are not going to Puerto Rico and CBA schools.” And I thought who could know myself better than I do? The answer is simple: Ann. “I was taking an LSAT prep course, and a well-known company promised that their tutors are available 24/7. It was a lie, and I was not surprised then because how you could be reachable 24/7 if you teach more than one student? Ann isn’t like that. She is here for you 24/7 – at least that’s how I felt (and still feel). She’d answer a question in minutes, in seconds. My PS polishing took her the “longest” – about 24 hours (!!!!); she apologized for that, “Thank you for your patience…” “And I’ll never forget emailing Ann after my first acceptance letter, “I’m going to law school” and her answer, “Yay, you are going to law school!” Sometimes I think: what if I knew Ann 4 years ago, when I didn’t even apply because I thought my LSAT score is too low? I’d be a lawyer by now…” - Y.P. (NYLS) “Ann will guide you every step of the way in the law school process. She will return calls and e-mails almost immediately, and no question is a "stupid" question to her. She will help you produce the best application package possible by focusing on your strengths and what you can offer each school; she makes it clear that going to law school is not just about having the grades and the LSAT score. Other parts of the application matter as well, like recommendations and essays! Ann really helped me to write essays that reflected who I am and what I wanted to show the admissions counselors when I was applying. Not only will Ann read your essay once or twice, she will re-read and give feedback as many times as you want, until you are satisfied with the final product. Moreover, Ann has expert knowledge and advice to give when deciding where to apply and what your chances are. She proofreads every application before it gets sent out to the schools, and will check in with you to see what the status is on your application for each school. Finally, when you send in all your applications and you start to hear back from the schools, Ann will wholeheartedly take part in the joy and excitement as well as the disappointments. When I called Ann to tell her I received good news from the school I have been waiting for, her reaction made me cry. She seemed happier than anyone to hear the news, and was just as excited and happy as I was. I don’t just recommend Ann to anyone thinking of applying to law schools, I think it is mandatory to work with her if you want to go to your dream law school. Sign up with Ann, you won’t regret it!” - J.K. (Cardozo Law School) “Ann, Just got word from Valparaiso (the one law school where I was waitlisted) that they have accepted me for this fall! What a relief! Thank you so much for your help, advice and support! I am certain that your guidance helped me get acceptance and give me another opportunity to put the miserable [previous conditional program rejection] experience behind me and give me another opportunity to study the law. You have no idea how elated I am. Thanks again!” – N.W. “Ann Levine is the greatest! Someone with prior use recommended Ann’s service to me. I am so glad that I decided to use her. Ann does exactly what her website describes and more. She clarified and explained all of my concerns and was timely and efficient in responding back whether through email or phone and also helped me perfect my essays and resume. “Based upon my LSAT score and GPA, Ann helped narrow my choices in deciding which schools presented a greater chance of being accepted and also encouraged me to apply to schools where my scores weren’t within their median range. As a result, I not only was accepted into several law schools, but to my surprise I received scholarship offers ranging from 10 percent to 2 full tuition scholarships, not to mention I was wait listed at schools where my scores were far below the median range. I don’t think any of this would have been possible without Ann’s services. “For me Ann’s guidance is priceless and I‘d recommend her services to anyone. (However if you are looking for someone to write your essays for you she is not that person…Ann will simply be the catalyst needed to get those thoughts flowing to write effectively). Thanks again for everything!” - Demytra “Ann was extremely helpful and I am sure I made the right choice in utilizing her services. Before I went with Ann, I used Admissions Consultants. I switched to Ann because she genuinely seemed more concerned about getting me the results I wanted, as opposed to billing the most hours. She helped me create an overall package that stood out and helped me make good choices about where to apply. With the help of Ann, out of the eight schools I applied to, I gained admission to five and got wait listed and then admitted to two others. I recommend Ann’s services without reservation and could not imagine completing the application process without her.” –Alex M. “Of all the people that I looked at, I thought that Ann was the best choice. She was affordable (a HUGE plus) and extremely qualified… “Ann turned out to be absolutely fantastic! I used her to help with everything, from my personal statement to filing out my applications to writing supplements for my applications. She helped me craft a personal statement that I (and everyone who read it) thought was superb, especially compared to my first pre-Ann drafts. She was always extremely fast in responding to my e-mails (usually within 24 hours or less). We worked together from July until I had put down my deposit and for most the time we exchanged daily e-mails. What made working with her so great was that I really felt like she took a personal interest in my success … “At the end of the day, I got into two Top-14 schools (Cornell and Berkeley) when my LSAT score should have excluded me from them. I really think that it was Ann’s help that got me into those schools. At one school, both my LSAT score and GPA were low and I got in probably because I had a really strong personal statement. I’m headed to Berkeley in the fall and I have Ann to thank. “I recommended Ann to a friend who was in a similar situation (low LSAT score, high expectations) and she helped her get into a great school that - like me - should have been out of her reach based on her numbers. “Ann is really great and I think that as law school admissions is getting more and more competitive, it is essential to have a person as qualified and competitive as Ann in your corner. I know I wouldn’t want to be competing with applicants who did.” - P.A. (New York)
“Thank you so much ANN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! “With love and admiration, Jessica.” - Jessica Brakey › Read more of Ann’s Law School Admission Success Stories “When I was considering applying to law school, I had the full package - amazing grades, leadership experience, a strong undergraduate major from a reputable university. I had my hopes set very high and I wanted to attend a top law school. So after months of preparing for the LSAT, I was upset to learn that I had received a 160, a score that would undoubtedly hinder me from being a competitive applicant at top-14 and top-20 law schools. In searching the Internet for advice and "success stories" of past applicants, I stumbled upon Ann’s website. I immediately contacted Ann who reassured me that I had every right to set my hopes high and that with my credentials I would get into law school. So with Ann’s invaluable advice I set out to craft a great personal statement. Ann was there through every step of the process. Applying to law school can be quite daunting, especially since the sheer number of competitive applicants at top schools is incredible. It really helped having someone on my side who was first of all honest about my chances and who answered any questions I had no matter how insignificant they initially seem to me. In the end I am happy to report that I recently sent in my tuition deposit to Georgetown University Law Center. I am convinced that I was accepted to my first choice law school because of Ann’s assistance. The Dean of Admissions even wrote a personal note on my acceptance letter commending me on my personal statement! Hiring Ann was the best thing I could have done for my law school applications. Ann, thank you for all of your hard work. In the opinion of this happy future law student, you are truly THE Law School Expert!” - M.E. (Virginia) “I just wanted to thank you for all your help with my applications. I honestly believe I would not be attending Pace Law School as a full time student (with a $6,000 scholarship) without you. You put my mind to ease with all my frantic, and sometimes hysterical, questions and concerns. With such a stressful situation like this, I know I wouldn’t have been able to go through all this without your help. I was accepted to Albany, Hofstra, NYLS, Louisville which included a handwritten note responding positively to my personal statement, Widener, Nova, and Pace, among others. Again, I want to thank you and let you know I will highly recommend you to anyone I may encounter who is applying to law school” Danielle Verga (New York, NY) UPDATE Danielle will be attending her first choice law school - SETON HALL - she was admitted off the wait list and sent Ann this e-mail: “I AM GOING TO SETON HALL!!!!!!!!!! Thank you soo much for your help. I can’t believe I got in on the wait list. I heard from so many people that I should just take a wait list as a NO. Thank you for all your help!! I couldn’t have gotten into my FIRST CHOICE without you!!!” - Danielle
“I’m a 1L at George Mason University School of Law. I had a good LSAT, but a terrible GPA - I don’t mean "okay," I don’t mean "sub par," I mean a little under a 2.5. I’d thought this would have been prohibitive to going to law school whatsoever, -certainly- to a first-tier school; I was wrong. I’m certain it’s because of Ann’s advice. Not only am I positive her help was instrumental in my acceptance(s), but if I were ever inclined to transfer schools, I’d seek her out again in something less than a heartbeat. “As to her availability - it took me about seven hours to get back to you on this e-mail. By Ann’s standards, that’s a very long time. I don’t think it ever took her more than 24 hours to reply to any question of mine, no matter how inane or repetitive (and some were both, I guarantee you, on my part), and I’d say the average response time was overnight if I sent the note after around 10 CST (I lived in Texas at the time), and within 3-6 hours if it was sent during anything approaching reasonable operational hours. Obviously there are exceptions to this, but for the most part, Ann’s responses were frighteningly rapid (inside of six hours), and the ones that weren’t were still within a day, at absolute most. “Here’s the thing about Ann, and about law school applications, that I’d like to add - you’re going to make mistakes on them. 3/4 of the time, when I wrote or formulated something, Ann thought it was great, and made some small edits so that it flowed better or that it sounded slightly more appealing. 1/4 of the time, I completely botched it up, and she saved me from a (retrospectively clear) disaster. The problem is that we, seeing it from the first person, more or less are completely unable to distinguish the former from the latter. “Ann has a certain demeanor about her that makes it exceptionally clear that she’s willing to take as much time as required with you to perfect your applications, but that you won’t need to obsess needlessly over them; she’s reassuring, but never gives you the impression that you’re being somehow flattered or, for lack of a more cordial word, BS-ed. She will give you realistic projections based on everything you tell her for where you can go, should go, and what might be the best fit for you - and most of all, in that grueling few months between when you apply and are accepted, she’ll still be there…and that was worth every cent, in and of itself. “I apologize that this ran a bit long; however, as you can tell, I simply can’t speak well enough of Ann, and I absolutely credit her with my success in the application process - and, as a result, my enjoying embarking on this experience (which is what law school is, to put it mildly) just as much as I am. “Final piece of advice that might save you some heartache: if she tells you you’re fine…you’re fine. It’ll save you worry. :)” - Judd S. UPDATE Ann assisted Judd in transferring to a Top 10 school, where he graduated #1 in his class. › Read more of Ann’s Law School Admission Success Stories “There are definitely secrets to the game of law school applications that go well beyond the numbers alone. Ann Levine knows those secrets. She will guide you through every step of the game with unyielding focus. I am willing to bet that she spent just as much time analyzing my application as I did putting it together. I would recommend Ann to anyone who is serious about presenting the most competitive application possible to wherever they dream of going. For me, it was a small investment that will be paying untold dividends for then rest of my life. “When I heard the good news from my first choice, a top-ten law school, Ann was one of the first people I called. I would not be in this position if I had not decided to give her a call when I was knee-deep in applications last October. I wanted to call her not only to thank her, but also because I knew she would be excited for me. Ann takes a personal interest in your success during the entire admission process. She is a truly dedicated professional, yet with a warm personality and immense enthusiasm. She treats you more like a friend than a client. Thank you again Ann!” - T.J. Mascia (attending Duke Law) “Ann was invaluable in helping me craft the various pieces of my law school application. Coming from an engineering background and having been out of the academic environment for a number of years I would have been lost as to where to start with my personal statement. Ann helped immensely in both getting me started on my statement and later refining it into something that would be strength rather than a weakness in my overall application. Ann was an incredible asset during my application process and I highly recommend her to anyone applying to law school.” –Adam (attending Franklin Pierce Law School) “I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate everything that you have done for me. I don’t know how anyone could make it through the law school application process on their own. During such a stressful and confusing time it was always a comfort knowing that you were just a phone call or email away. I had no idea even where to start when it came to my personal statement and was scared to death before I spoke with you. After speaking with several of my friends I know that it wasn’t just me feeling like that. After getting together with you the first time and coming up with a plan it felt like a huge weight was lifted off of my shoulders. I had a solid idea for my personal statement and a clear understanding of what the application process would be like. I know that my personal statement had a huge impact on many of my applications due to the fact that my undergraduate grades were below the 25th percentile for most (if not all) of the schools that I applied to and my LSAT was average for the schools that I applied to. Even with that being the case, I received acceptance letters from 5 of the 9 schools that I applied to, and even received a scholarship offer from one. Most importantly, I got in at my 1st choice and that’s what really matters. I will recommend your services to anyone that I know who is applying to law school. I know that it made a huge difference for me. “Again, thank you for all of your hard work and personalized dedication to my situation. You can mark me down as "EXTREMELY SATISFIED" if you are taking surveys! I will also continue to let you know how my law school experience is going and I wish you the best of luck with everything.” – Daniel McCoy (University of South Carolina School of Law) “Without Ann’s help I really don’t know if I would have gotten into the one law school I applied to. I was unsure how to handle the application at many levels and Ann really helped me to focus on making things work together as a package. I felt like I had a number of things working against me at the time of my application: it was late in the rolling admissions cycle, my LSAT was middle of the road, my work experience didn’t seem compelling, etc. With Ann’s pointers all questions were asked and I was able to write a compelling personal statement. I felt that my application was as strong as I could hope for. “I was very happy that I got in on my first shot! The money spent may well have saved me a year of my life as I would have had to go through the whole thing again - and who knows how that would have turned out? Now I am entering my second year and really enjoying it. I heartily recommend Ann to anyone who has worries or questions about the law school admission process.” - John V. (George Mason University School of Law) “With the help of Ann Levine, I was able to get into a great law school. I had no idea what to write on my personal statement or how to organize and present my applications to schools in a manner that would truly portray my desire and potential for success. I learned as well the importance of choosing two recommenders that would highlight my assets and at the same time speak of me as a person, which is something that I believe is invaluable to schools who are seeking people of strong character. I would recommend Ann to anyone unsure about the application process or even to those who feel confident in their abilities to succeed in law school but are not quite sure how to prove this in their applications.” - Bret Anton
- Veronica N. › Read more of Ann’s Law School Admission Success Stories “In retrospect, I cannot even fathom having undergone the law school application process without Ann by my side. She provided guidance in highlighting the aspects of my application that were not immediately clear to me to ensure that I set myself apart from others. Not only did she serve as a consultant on all matters related to the process, she was also there for moral support as I received my decisions. Throughout the entire process, she always struck the perfect balance between being both encouraging and realistic. If you have any qualms about applying to law school, you would be doing yourself a disservice by not hiring Ann--she is an absolute gem!” - Christina
- Peter Cifichiello (attending Fordham Law School) › Read more of Ann’s Law School Admission Success Stories “As someone who started out completely clueless about applying to law school, Ann was the key to demystifying the entire process. She helped me make the right decision about which schools to apply to, how to craft my personal statement and scholarship essays, and how to ensure that I got great letters of recommendation. And even though I applied to 16 schools, she was never too busy for my questions - no matter how small or how numerous. I am confident that without her help, I could have never gotten into 13 schools or received as many scholarship offers. The decision to use Admission Advantage was truly one of the best investments I ever made.” - Cheryl K. (attending University of Washington School of Law) “Ann Levine was of immense help to me in the law school application process. She was of the most help regarding my resume, my personal statement and deciding which schools to apply to. She encouraged me to apply to schools I had not considered. I am glad she did, because those are the ones where I was accepted. Ann always responded quickly to emails; sometimes within minutes. The money was some of the best I have ever spent. I recommend her highly.” – Richard Glenn, DDS (attending University of Seattle School of Law) “Ann couldn’t have been more helpful through the stressful law school application/admission process. Before I sought her help, I was overwhelmed. With her constant help and around the clock availability my application process was a great success. Looking back, I don’t know what I would have done without her!” David (accepted to Brooklyn and Cardozo, among others) “In college I was a Greek leader and had a fairly solid academic record. When I took my LSAT my score was a disappointing 156, and since I had gotten into some legal troubles as an undergraduate I wasn’t sure if getting into law school would be worth my time. After working with Ann we were able to put a positive spin on my experiences and I ended up getting into Hofstra. I can smile and say that I couldn’t have done it without her!” – Nelson (Hofstra Law) “My application to law school was nearly mission impossible due to my language barrier and low LSAT score. Ann was very encouraging to me, and she professionally and promptly answered my questions. Ann reviewed my statement and other documents thoroughly and gave me very valuable opinions. If you think your application to law school is mission impossible, you may seek Ann’s advice and her help will make your application possible.” Wilson (who was accepted to a law school this year after being rejected from the same law school the year before)
Naomi B. › Read more of Ann’s Law School Admission Success Stories “I don’t understand how people apply to law school without YOU!” J. R. (North Carolina) “I found Ann the second time around I was applying to Law School and it was the best decision I ever made. I honestly don’t know if I would have been accepted without her help; I really doubt it. My grades were good however my LSAT score did not give me much of an advantage. Ann encouraged me to not give up and I retook the LSAT with a 20% increase in my percentile standings! My essay and resume were fantastic thanks to her expertise. She truly is the expert and I encourage every student applying to Law School to take advantage of the wonderful service she offers! I am starting Law School in the fall of 07’ and I couldn’t ask for anything else. Thanks Ann!!!” Kat Paragiou (Cleveland, Ohio ) “Ann Levine offers professional services that are invaluable for a prospective law student. She was always available to offer guidance at every stage of the application and decision-making process. With her assistance, I was not only admitted to my law school of choice, but was also a candidate for several competitive scholarships. I would certainly recommend her to any pre-law students.” Michael “I had applied to law school before with little success. The second time around, I contacted Ann who showed me not only what admissions committees were looking for, but also how to truly turn my materials in to huge selling points that differentiated me from my competition. The insight I received from Ann was absolutely invaluable and enabled me to get scholarships to all of my top school choices.” Jillian Block “Despite all the law students, lawyers, and, even law professors that I spoke with during the application process, Ann was the only one who knew the answers to questions that ultimately made the difference in my getting accepted to my first choice law school. Her in-depth knowledge of the application process and what specific schools are looking for in candidates meant that she was able to offer advice as to where to apply and what my chances were.” Sarah P. (New York) “Working with Ann was a wonderful decision. As an undergraduate at a large school, I had few options for strong, personalized pre-law school advising. I came to Ann with a good idea of the schools I wanted to attend, and she gave me the added guidance I needed. At Ann’s urging, I composed a personal statement that really captured the essence of my undergraduate experience and my academic goals. I believe my polished applications and my great personal statements really helped me as I applied to highly competitive schools. Ann’s guidance was indispensable--her prompt responses to e-mails and phone calls, realistic advice, personalized approach, and knowledge of law school admissions make her a truly indispensable ally in the world of law school applications.” Heather (Maryland) “Applying to law school introduced me professional to a murky world of competition I had never encountered before. An application alone would not get me where I wanted. I knew I needed information and a strategy. I read books, visited discussion websites, talked to lots of people and grew fearful about my prospects. I visited schools and spoke with admission officers and then grew confident about my qualifications. More confused and worried than ever, I knew that edge I sought should be from someone on the inside who could give me the straight story and be my advocate through the application process… “Ann Levine gave my applications that edge among the thousands of other high-achievers and determined law school candidates. Being able to turn to her and trust her experience and knowledge also gave me peace of mind for the seven nerve-wracking months from applying to deciding among the schools that accepted me. I had no idea how many decisions this process would demand from me, how many questions I would have to answer. With the stakes so high and every detail under scrutiny, I am ever thankful that Ann was available to me every step of the way. Her informed, clear, insightful advice helped me understand my strengths, present them at their best, and communicate effectively with the schools I pursued. With support, I was accepted to a school in the city I wanted with the specializations I sought and was able to levy my acceptances at other schools for a scholarship at that first choice school. Thank you, Ann!” - Jo Williams (San Francisco, CA) “Imagine this situation: You make a last minute decision to apply to 16 law schools with 48 hours before the deadlines; you have a poor LSAT history; your UGPA is just above a 3.0. All of these factors do not amount to much as a potential applicant to law school. This was my situation and I thought it was hopeless. Ann disagreed. She was realistic and motivated to help me get my applications done and done well. She saw someone with real potential. I decided to retain her and found her giving me immediate instruction, because the reality was, I had no time to spare. I managed to complete my personal statement in one night and found it to be one of the best pieces of writing that I had ever produced. She helped me write crucial addendums that would explain my poor LSAT performance and my mediocre GPA. The personal statement and addendums were completed to perfection in record breaking time… “Now came the waiting game. There were numerous times when I called Ann very upset. In fact, I probably called her after every rejection that I received. She was there to talk to me and understood my frustrations. If she was not available for some reason, all I had to do was leave a message or e-mail her and she got back to me very shortly thereafter. Well good things come to those who wait! I received an acceptance to one of my top choices and was never happier! I am now on my way to pursing my dream of becoming an attorney. I COULD NOT HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT YOU, ANN. THANK YOU!!!” Larry Krutchik (New Jersey)
S.L. (Washington, DC) › Read more of Ann’s Law School Admission Success Stories “Working with Ann was an invaluable experience and one of the best decisions I made! “Ann made me confident about my applications. Throughout the entire process Ann was extremely knowledgeable about what would work the best for me and satisfy what schools would be looking for. She was genuinely interested in helping me succeed and it showed with every phone call and e-mail. She always made me feel like I was her only client by her fast responses and amount of time she spent speaking with me. When I was struggling for a direction for my personal statement Ann guided me through the details that she, as a past admissions counselor, would like to see. When I was waitlisted at one of my top choice schools, it was Ann’s advice that I have no doubt is the reason I was later accepted. I would highly recommend Ann to anyone who is going through the experience of applying to law school.” Arpita Gupte “My undergraduate GPA was well below the 25th percentile of top tier schools. However, Ann helped me to craft a personal statement and addendum that showcased my strengths and explained deficiencies in my application. Ann reviewed and edited several drafts of my personal statement, resume and addendum as fast as I could get them to her. Thanks to Ann’s help, I was not only admitted, but received a scholarship to a top tier school.” Scott Eisner (Los Angeles, CA) “For much higher prices, some of corporate competitors will have you working with college grads who never even thought of going to law school, and who are merely filling the role of copy editor. These services will not provide what many law school applicants need the most: advice on content. Ann, on the other hand, will be your own personal consultant who will advise you on every aspect of the admissions process, especially what to include in your personal statement. “I was worried my numbers wouldn’t be enough, and Ann helped me make the most of my credentials by highlighting those that would have the most positive impact on admissions officers. In the end, I was accepted to several of my target schools (one with a scholarship), which left me with plenty of options in the spring. I would not have been nearly as successful without Ann’s guidance. Her services are a testament to the passion of getting more for less.” Christian Vogel (Florida) “Without beating around the bush, I’ll admit it - I had a not-so great LSAT score of 144 and a cumulative GPA of 3.26. I thought there was no hope for me. I had every intention of taking the LSAT again, but wasn’t sure. After a year, I didn’t really know what to do, and I was frustrated. I then found Ann’s website, and then I talked to Ann about my situation. “I have to honestly say she is the best solution when it comes to preparing yourself for law school admissions - NO QUESTION. I couldn’t really change the numbers, so Ann knew just what to do as she focused on my strengths instead, like attending school while working full- time and raising two small children, or my gradual improvement through college. She helped me tailor my personal statement into a positive and essential tool by providing key advice, which eventually led to my admission to law school. Not only did she help me with my resume and personal statement, but she also helped me develop my answers to critical questions that were supplements required by schools. Even when some schools put me on the "wait list," Ann knew just what to do to keep the fire burning. She’s always available (somehow she does it), and she always provided crucial insight to the process using her knowledge and expertise. “Above all, Ann cares. There were many times when I would express my frustration and tenacity about the admission process and the hoops that one may feel they have to jump through just to get accepted. Ann was extremely supportive and kept me positive, she let me vent, SHE LISTENED, and then spun it into a positive to keep my drive going. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Ann to anyone applying for law school.” Scott Garrie (Orlando, FL) “I took an LSAT class and hired an LSAT tutor before I found Ann Levine, and I have absolutely no doubt that hiring her was the best thing I did in the whole process. First of all, she is a great and very fast editor. I’ve been a professional writer for 14 years and still what she did with my personal statement made it a hundred times better. Another great thing about Ann is that she has lots of experience as a law school admissions officer, so you literally can’t find anyone anywhere who knows more about what admissions officers are looking for because she actually spent years looking for it herself. Many people will tell you what admissions officers are looking for, but what do they really know? They haven’t been there; Ann has. Having that confidence in her judgment was the whole ballgame for me… “We’ve all read the books and articles that say that you have to market" yourself on law school applications. But what does that really mean? And how do you do it? How do you know what to choose? Ann knows. She quickly devises a strategy with you and after that you never have to look back or wonder if you’re emphasizing the wrong things about yourself. You’re just off and running. When I found Ann, I was so demoralized by the whole LSAT experience I don’t think I was really prepared to work my hardest on my applications. Ann kept me on track, on schedule, and never let me get bogged down by doubts or over-thinking. And I didn’t have to guess what the schools wanted because she knew! I really can’t express how lucky I feel to have found Ann. If you really want to go to law school you’d be flat out crazy not to hire her.” Adam G. (Beverly Hills, CA) “I had been considering applying to Law Schools for some time and began looking on the Internet for resources to improve my odds of being accepted. There is so much great information out there about the things you need to do, but I could not find anything that told me how to get it done. I was looking for a coach, and I was not finding one. Until I found Ann Levine. Ann walked me though the entire process and provided me invaluable guidance as I completed every step of the application process. With her guidance, and a lot of hours spent studying for the LSAT, I feel I presented myself in the best possible way. The reward? Acceptance to the law school of my choice. Thank you again Ann, for everything. I wish you the very best.” Michael Hazen (Las Vegas, NV)
Sheila Brown (Washington, D.C.) “Ann, thank you so much for not only helping me through a very stressful process but for always being available, kind, gracious and most importantly, HONEST with me about my progress and my weaknesses. You provided much insight into the admissions process and great feedback on my personal statement. However, what I will always remain most grateful for is your ability to calm down a most hysterical person. “I got accepted to a law school with an LSAT score 6 points BELOW their 25th percentile. Ann was extremely helpful not just with my personal statement, but also with my addenda and short essays. She responded to my emails within 24 hours, and sent me the final drafts of the essays very quickly. With her help, I submitted my applications very early in the process, which helped with my acceptances. She also provided great tips and advice before I had my interview with a law school. She told me what to do when I got waitlisted for one of my reach schools. Overall, my experience was great! Without her guidance, I am not sure if my file would be as strong!” C.A. (Boston, MA) “Ann is simply the best investment for any potential law student. She is one of a kind. Due to her experience as a director of admissions, she knows what to convey to admission committees. She also provides unparalleled support for an unbeatable price. She responds promptly to any questions and is always available. I sincerely recommend her to anyone who is serious about attending the law school of their choice.” I.K. (New York, NY) “I had just completed my LSAT preparation course and was short on time for applying to the Fall term. I was seeking the highest quality preparation and guidance through the admissions process when I was referred to Admission Advantage. The level of responsiveness to my needs and concerns was outstanding. Your guidance helped to provide me with a higher level of understanding of the process and give me the confidence that I needed in order to be competitive through rolling admissions. Your assistance, without a doubt, helped me to overcome a low LSAT score and present a strong application packet and still receive an offer of admission to my first choice school.” John Prieschl (Florida) “I think Ann’s greatest strength is that she takes a personal interest in finding a law school that is "right" for you. I was an older student who had a limited geographic focus. Ann helped me craft my personal statement to reflect my situation, which was a factor in winning a scholarship in at least one school. I also had the misfortune of doing really badly on my first LSAT. Ann was there to counsel me when I got the first result and also rejoiced with me when my score jumped 8 points the second time around. Her access is incredible: I called Ann the minute I finished my second LSAT; I found it to be really touching that she picked up the phone on the first ring. Even with a 148 LSAT, I have been accepted into 3 schools (one with a scholarship) and [am still waitlisted] at a top 60 school. I credit Ann with that successful record.” C.K. (San Diego, CA) “The process of applying to law school is both complicated and overwhelming. I would strongly recommend Ann Levine’s services to anyone who wants to complete the application process successfully. Ann assisted me with prioritization, essays, and organization. She was available to answer any question I had day and night via email and telephone. Ann was immensely helpful and I do not think I could have gotten in to law school without her.” Julie Weissman (N.C.) “Ann has been one of my greatest assets when applying to law school. She has led me through the whole process starting from advice on re-taking the LSAT, to refining my personal statements, and all the way to helping me choose the right law school. She was always available and responded quickly. I was able to ask her virtually any question I had about law schools and the admission process. With her help, I was able to get into law schools that I never thought I had the slightest chance of getting into. I truly think she is a great asset in the admissions process and highly recommend her to anyone applying to law school.” Anon. (New York, NY) “As an Engineer, I solve problems. If you are struggling with writing your personal statement like I did, Ms. Ann Levine is the solution. I love the end result, her comments and suggestions gave me the confidence and ability to assemble an essay that I am proud of. She has the ability to bring out the very best in you, efficiently and effectively. Her advice is priceless. Thank you so much!” Leslie S. (Wisconsin) “The admission process to law school is daunting. Having inside knowledge to the process provides a priceless benefit. The invaluable advice that Ann offers will greatly enhance your admissions packet and help you to rest assured that you are marketing yourself in the most effective manner. Her level of responsiveness is impressive and her candor is refreshing. I contacted Ann based on a friend’s recommendation and am more than confident to offer that same recommendation to other prospective law students.” Erik Wittman (Washington, DC) “After being academically dismissed from law school at the end of my 1L year, I spent more than two years researching schools, rewriting my personal statement, and generally trying to explain myself when I happened upon Ann’s website. She told me exactly what I needed to communicate to the admissions committees and how to do it. Despite a weak background, I was accepted to three good law schools. I was afraid I had lost my chance for a career as a public-interest lawyer after three unsuccessful attempts at law school. Ann showed me how to convincingly explain the reasons for my past failures while emphasizing my potential as an intelligent, goal-oriented, and compassionate professional. She was always available within a day with well-considered, specific advice and suggestions.” Andrea (Fort Worth, TX) “If you want to get in law school this is the only way to go! I had stellar grades in college but I have not done traditionally well on standardized tests so my LSAT was a flop. Ann helped me realize that I still had one more thing to separate me from others, my personal statement. I have looked at other sources who say "they can get you in" but you never know who is reading your essay. Ann is in constant communication with you and understands how important this is and most importantly, YOU GET IN! I have been accepted to FAMU, John Marshall, and North Carolina Central. Before I was worried; now I have Options. Thanks, Ann!” Mikaela Nix (Florida) “You said that I would have a final version in 48 hours, and I did. I’m ecstatic. Thank you so much. I can’t believe that you were able to come to know me as a person through my written materials, and then help me shape my personal statement in a way that was supremely edited to law school specifications. I was most impressed because you helped me write my personal statement in a manner that reflects the true me…when I originally showed it to friends and family their editing suggestions did not reflect what I was trying to write. I was able to mail off my application in 48 hours after working with Ann. I think using your services is going to make all the difference in getting in. Thanks!” Emily J. (Tucson, AZ) “Before coming to Ann I had used two other law school admissions services. Both were quite expensive and helped little. Ann’s prices are the best value out there for admissions counseling; indeed, with her, you don’t get what you paid for, you receive much more. Even if you are a great writer Ann is still of great benefit as she can tell you what admission committees are looking for and thus help you decide the best topic for that most important personal statement. I can confidently say that my file would be much weaker had I not used Ann, despite previously using two overpriced consultants.” Sam B. (Houston, TX) “Yes! If you are seeking help on your personal statement, I would definitely recommend Ann Levine, in fact I recommended her to my sister, who was applying to college last year. Ann was so helpful while I was applying to law school, and her guidance really set me at ease throughout the entire process. “I recommend Ann for the following reasons: first, aside from being a very intelligent woman, Ann has direct experience with the admissions process because she was director of admissions at Loyola Marymount Law. She knows exactly what admissions directors are looking for in a strong personal statement. Second, her style of guidance is to improve upon her clients’ work, so I never felt as though the personal statement was not my own work. It was just better polished and more fluid than I could’ve done on my own. Third, Ann is dedicated to her clients in that if you call her with a question, even if she doesn’t respond right away, she’ll get back to you with an answer by the following day. She was always accessible during my application process. Hiring Ann Levine was definitely a worthwhile investment for me. I got into top 10 ranking law schools, something I thought I’d never achieve. Now I am at USC Law School, and I truly appreciate the help Ann gave me.” Jade Chien, attending USC Law School (Los Angeles, CA) “My essay is great and the advice given was worth the money. I think I put my best foot forward. My mom (who is a lawyer and offered to buy this service for me when I blew the LSAT) agrees. I had asked her and her lawyer friends to look over my essay and they kept giving me the "it looks fine just fix these few grammar errors and you are set." I wanted criticism about what the essay actually said: was it succinct? should I mention that in a law school essay?…those sort of questions. She was blown away by the final version of the PS. The waiting game begins and I am confident I’ll be happy when its over.” L.S. (Caswell Beach, NC) “I have really enjoyed working with Ann because she is almost always available by phone or e-mail to work with her clients. When I do get the message machine, my phone is ringing before I’ve put it down. Ann has helped me to alleviate my concerns and apprehensions about applying to law school by helping me make the most of my personal statement. Through unlimited editing assistance and her knowledge of what the readers want to read, I believe I’ve put my best foot forward in my applications to law school.” Chris Bors (Los Angeles, CA) “I want to thank you for your help because I know that my personal statement and my resume were the key elements in my application considering my score of only 149. And I know I couldn’t get the same results without your talent. I got accepted to the school where I didn’t feel I even had a chance. Thank you again.” M.H. (Denver, CO) “Ann certainly deserves much credit for my outstanding law school acceptances. She helped me transform my personal statement from a vague monologue to a concise and crisp document that spoke to my strengths and character. Besides her ability to steer me through the writing process, one cannot overstate the importance of her timeliness: she replied to phone calls and emails within 24 hours, and usually much sooner! She is money well spent: I will be attending a top-25 law school with a full scholarship.” J.W. (Chicago, IL)
Brian G. › Read more of Ann’s Law School Admission Success Stories “I wanted to thank you for the help you gave me with my applications. I feel strongly that your help was what made the difference between my rejections last year and my acceptances this year. I’m very excited about starting law school, especially at one of my top 2 choices.” - Vaughn Marshall (Oklahoma) |
“Ann came highly recommended through a family member, who, like me, had great grades
from a top undergraduate institution, a good but not superb LSAT score, and a desire to attend
a T14 school that statistics would say were a long shot. My family member was able to get into
Berkeley, Northwestern, and other top schools, and has since graduated and gone on to a very
successful legal career. While I wasn't skeptical that Ann could do the same for me, I was
still nervous given how increasingly competitive the applications process has become and how
important getting into a top law school is amidst a recession. Ann worked around the clock to
calm my nerves. She recommended a fantastic LSAT prep course, and wisely convinced me to
retake the test. I saw a 5 point improvement. She worked with me to bring my personal
statement and resume to perfection, and guided me through every single one of the insanely
large number of schools I wanted to apply to. Ann's work ethic and results are simply
phenomenal and she and her team are class acts, to boot. Despite applying what many worry is
late in the cycle and still not having an LSAT score ideal for the T14, I got accepted into
UVA, which is incredible. I'm eagerly waiting to hear back from other schools, knowing that
Ann has played such a crucial role in my good news so far.
“I was out of school for several years working full time when I decided to apply to law school. With a mediocre LSAT score and a pile of long applications I had to complete, the process seemed overwhelming. Fortunately for me, I found out about Ann early on when I was seeking help with the admissions process. With her help, I kept my sanity throughout and was able to cut to the chase in determining where to focus my energy when completing and following up on applications. In the end, I got into many of the schools on my list and was even offered a few scholarships. I have no doubt in my mind that Ann helped keep me level headed and provided the extra push I needed to maximize my potential. Ann understands that every prospective law student has different backgrounds and strengths, and she works with you to help you make the most of your application. If you really want to get the most out of the application process, I highly recommend Ann!
“Having Ann's guidance helped me understand what I wanted in a law school and how I could be admitted into the one of my choice. She assisted me in every step of the way. It was great to have someone I could ask whatever question came to mind regarding law school admissions. The best part was her honest, to-the-point answers.
“Ann is great. I had okay grades and a mediocre LSAT score, but Ann turned me into a viable law school candidate. She keeps everything very organized, responds to phone calls in a timely manner, and made me feel like I was a priority. With her help, not only did I get into a great law school, I got a great scholarship!!! Her services are a must have for law school applicants!!”
“Ann Levine is an invaluable asset to have working with you throughout the law school admissions process. Anyone these days can search on the internet and read law school blogs to find answers and advice to common questions related to the law school admissions process. These opinions and answers can be correct, however, they are rarely fitting to your own personal situation. Ann doesn't magically spit out personal statements with the push of a button; she thoroughly gets to know each of her clients inside and out, which enables her to make personalized recommendations to fit each individual scenario. Ann's professional experience and insight into what admissions committees are looking for is second to none. My law school applications would not have been as competitive without Ann's help each step of the way. At first glance, the law school application process was a little intimidating; however, with Ann's scheduled milestones, I took each task one step at a time and never looked back. Most importantly, I truly believe Ann enjoys helping out each and every one of her clients. She herself succeeds when her clients succeed. If you are serious about increasing your competitiveness and gaining an edge over other applicants, I highly recommend Ann to anyone applying to law school. Looking back now on my before and after copies of my personal statement, hiring Ann was one of the best decisions I made!”
“In August of 2009 I decided I wanted to attend law school. After
picking up and reading some literature, including Ann's book, I still
had numerous questions. While trying to adapt the strategies of books
aimed at 4.0GPA/170LSAT students, to myself... who's application
contained numerous red flags including a 2.5GPA, I had difficulty.
After consulting with an adjunct professor at a local law school, and
a poli sci professor from my alma mater, who completely contradicted
each other, I realized I needed the help of a professional. When I
started working with Ann my first question was, "Can I get into any
law school in America?" Not only did she have the experience and
expertise to answer my questions realistically she helped me achieve
my goals. Whenever I had a question or concern Ann was always there to
address it. The law school application process is stressful and a
simple question like, "Are you sure I can skip question 3 on this
school's application?" Would have driven me crazy for days, but a
quick text to Ann to double check and I had peace of mind within a
minute. That is something you can not put a price on. I look forward
to starting law school in the fall of 2010 and I have Ann to thank for
that.”
“Ann is exactly what you want in a law school admissions coach. She's in your corner, knowledgeable, experienced, a great editor and strategist, encouraging yet realistic, and a sincere person. She also has a quick turn around when it comes to emails. Specifically there are two things that I really appreciated in working with Ann. First of all, Ann breaks up the huge undertaking that is applying to law school. Her milestones in her web-based project management system allow you to "see" the process and enable you to psychologically scale the mountain of applying to law school. Second, the best thing about working with Ann is that you never question whether you are presenting yourself in the best and most captivating manner, which is really important in this game. By consulting with Ann - an extremely experienced coach - I left each step of the process knowing that I had done everything possible to put my best foot forward. The result was that I was accepted to some great schools, offered scholarships, and am very happy with where I ended up. I'm grateful to have been able to work with Ann and would encourage anyone applying to law school to do the same.”
“By working with Ann throughout my law school admissions process, I made myself a very desirable candidate to top law schools, and I produced an application that was extremely competitive. Through Ann's critiques and advice on my essays, she pushed me to create pieces of work that channeled my stories in a succinct and cogent manner, which drew compliments on acceptance letters from different law schools. Her tips and strategies immensely improved my resume as well, as she helped me highlight my strengths and expound on my various accomplishments. She even assisted me in generating a stellar addendum for my undergraduate grade-point average. Ann was exceptionally punctual at returning my e-mails to any questions that I had, and her vast knowledge of the admissions process definitely gave me a leg up. Even when I was on the wait list at my preferred school, Ann continued to advise me on what beneficial actions I could take to strengthen my case. Ultimately I was accepted to my dream school, and this certainly would not have been the case without the aid of Ann. Most importantly, Ann's diligent commitment and dedication to my success during this process truly shows how much she cares for her clients. I could not be any more ecstatic for using Ann!”
“If there is anybody out there contemplating using law school admission consulting should look no further than the Law School Expert services. My experience working with Ann was nothing short but amazing and worth every penny. She helped me discover and craft my personal application to every law school I decided to apply to. I did not have a high GPA or a stellar LSAT score the work with, but Ann did help me with what I had. Teaming up with Ann really gave me the confidence to strategize and really attack the "Law School Admissions Game." Quality service was definitely apparent with quick and detailed feedback from Ann. No question was too small for her and she gave plenty of valuable advice to the many law school topics such as how to approach law school fairs, campus visits, and getting off waitlists. Applying during a very unpredictable admissions cycle, I am very happy with my results with the Law School Expert services. I was able to be accepted off the waitlist to a top law school choice of mine and was offered a half tuition scholarship to another law school. Without Ann's expertise and guidance to succeed, I don't think I would be in the position that I am in. Again, I highly recommend Ann's services to anyone looking for or on the fence in getting an advantage to the Law School Admissions Game. Thank you again Ann!”
“I applied to the same set of top 20 or so law schools both last year and this year. This year I used Ann's help through her full package. It was the best decision I made. While my numbers improved slightly, the difference was incredible. I received a combined total of almost $200,000 from three schools which had rejected me the previous year. Additionally, one top-14 school which waitlisted me mentioned how good my personal statement was, especially as compared to the previous year. I have Ann to thank. She was there the whole time for me, giving congrats, helping me through tough times, and of course offering advice. I would recommend her services to anybody going through this process who doesn't have a 4.0/180.”
“I began the law school admissions process with a fairly firm idea of the law schools I wanted to attend. What I needed was a realistic roadmap and sound guidance. Engaging Ann Levine was the best decision I made in the admissions process, hands down. From the moment I began working with Ann, the rest of the admissions process was simply a series of small, logical, calm steps. Ann's insight allowed me to take a risk with my personal statement that I believe, paid out in scholarship money. She kept things realistic but didn't allow me to be too hard on myself. The law school admissions game is an extraordinarily competitive and anxious process requiring a key balance of reality and dreams. With Ann Levine as my consultant I didn't just play the game, I won it.”
“I'm absolutely THRILLED with my law school options at this point in the admission cycle. I've already been accepted to one of my dream schools and I know I couldn't have done this without you, Ann! As I'm below this school's median numbers-wise, it's obvious that my application components, all of which you helped me with, played a very important role in their decision. I can't thank you enough for being there for me through everything (including the many times I called you in a state of panic). You've truly made a dream come true for me. The law school a student attends is an incredibly important factor in their future, so I can honestly say that you've changed my life.”
“After undergrad, I was pretty disheartened by my career situation and decided to apply to law school at the last minute. I was hasty and ill prepared and didn't get into a single one. Ann really changed everything. She worked with me on every aspect of my applications and encouraged me to retake the LSAT before I reapplied. She showed me how to take my writing and resume information to a more precise and sophisticated level for my applications. We worked together about everyday until the application period was done. I was accepted into five schools, all with scholarships including a full-ride scholarship. I can honestly say I wouldn't have gotten into so many schools or received such high dollar scholarships without her. It is a wonderful feeling to have multiple options and scholarship money for law school. I couldn't be happier!”
“When I first contacted Ann, my chances of attending law school were slim. Although I had a strong G.P.A. in both undergraduate and graduate school, low LSAT scores indicated I would not be considered for law school.
“Considering my low GPA and average LSAT, I was prepared not to be accepted anywhere. Instead, I ended up being acecpted to 6 out of 8 schools, and all with scholarships! Two FULL scholarships! This is more than I had ever dreamed possible and I've never been prouder of myself. Thanks for everything a million times over.”
“I remember how upset I was when I received my LSAT score emailed to me, scoring in the mid-150s. I was heavily counting on my LSATs to get my into a decent school since my GPA was a 2.9 from having switched majors 3 years into college, and after various personal struggles. I immediately reached out for an expert opinion to gauge what I should do next, where I should go from there, and how to manage my time. I heard about Ann from a friend and decided to reach out to her and see what she had to say, and within minutes
of finding her on the Facebook network, she responded, calmed me down, and called me the next day to plan what I was going to do next. Ann offered me the support, guidance, advice, and hands-on approach I needed in order to manage everything I needed to do although it was "crunch time". While she was extremely professional, she spoke to me like a friend would and really cared about my goals and success. 
“Ann’s services were absolutely invaluable. Not only does she have the expertise and knowledge required of someone offering her services, but she adds a special touch personalized for each individual person. You get the feeling that she is personally invested in each client and I always felt like I was her priority. I was surprised to do very well on the LSAT, and I had a strong GPA as well, so I needed Ann’s services to help me rethink the application process and start applying to higher ranked schools. However, I needed to have a personal statement to match my scores, and Ann was incredible at tailoring my personal statement to my specific needs. She also took into account the fact that I wasn’t planning on taking any time off between undergraduate and law school, so I didn’t have any full-time work experience, which also made my situation more unique. She was always positive, upbeat, and supportive- she made me feel like I couldn’t go wrong! When I signed up with her, I was expecting help with my personal statement and advice on the application process in general. I ended up getting all of those things, but most importantly, I got peace of mind. Ann is decisive and knowledgeable, so I trusted her when she told me I was finished with something and could move on. My personality is the type that would have stressed and obsessed over something for days, but with her I felt that I could relax because she certainly knows what she is talking about. I felt like no question was too small or too dense to ask her. This paid off incredibly- I was accepted into eleven schools and offered scholarships at four. Ann was one of the best investments I made in my education and I would recommend her services to anyone who doesn’t want to feel alone in the law school application process.”
“I survived a tragic incident in the military that almost destroyed my mind, my career and my hope. Since I had a long long road of recovery ahead of me just in my personal life, law school seemed so far out of the picture I thought it would be nearly impossible. I had trouble with my grades, and with my self esteem, and was afraid to even apply. Then I found Ann, and with our first conversation I feel we connected and she made me realize that my tragedies and turmoils could be seen as a pillar of triumph. She gave me the support, resources, time and genuine concern and care to see me through the very often rigorous and stressful and intimidating law school process. There was really only one law school I wanted to go to, and I really thought it was a long long shot but Ann encouraged me to apply anyway, and we worked the kinks out during the application process, and a few weeks later, I was accepted to the ONE and only Law school I ever wanted to attend. Ann, I don’t know how to thank you. The day I got my acceptance letter I cried and rejoiced as it meant a new positive life for me in the future, and closure to all the self doubt and fear I had dragged with me all those years. Law school may have validated my hopes and dreams, but way before my acceptance letter, Ann had faith in me and helped me learn one of the most important lessons of all….to never lose faith, stay positive and to validate myself.
“I’m going to law school! WOOOOOOOO! I can’t possibly thank you enough. I don’t mean that as a euphemism - I mean I do not think I am physically capable of communicating via e-mail how thankful I am. If I ever get out to California, I’ll buy you a steak dinner, or a house, or push someone in front of a car for you, whatever’s your fancy!!!” - Email update from Judd S. after being admitted to George Mason University School of Law.
“Life in law school probably wouldn’t have existed with out you, Ann. I can’t thank you enough for lending such a helping hand. I was a nervous wreck before I stumbled across you. Thankfully, somehow, God steered me in your direction. From helping me with my essay, my resume, the LOR, even tactics to get off a waitlist, your time and input has been invaluable. While I’m still waiting to hear back from my #1 school, I just wanted you to know that I got into my #2 school with a half tuition scholarship — and I don’t think it would have been possible without you. Thank you a million times over — from the bottom of my heart.”
“Without Ann I would not have been able to properly focus my admission pursuit. Prior to working with Ann, my list of schools was completely erratic and I did not understand how to properly play up my strengths to admissions officers. Ann helped me to properly tailor my list of schools to ones that were best suited for me. She guided me all the way from school selection through acceptance. Each step of the admission process was distilled for me and the feedback she gave me on my personal statement was fabulous. As an end result, I was able to maximize the amount of acceptances I received as well as find the schools that were best suited for me. If not for Ann I’d probably be sitting around with my fingers crossed right now because I would have applied to all the wrong schools. Instead I am trying to decide which schools I DON’t want to send deposits to.”
“I have dreamed of going to law school for thirty years. As an older, non- traditional law school applicant, I was very anxious about the process of applying to law school. Your advice and guidance resulted in my being accepted to five law schools that are specifically suited to my academic and geographical parameters. I was particularly impressed with the amount of personal time you spent assessing my strengths and weaknesses which helped me to determine which schools would appreciate my unique situation as a working adult. Your evaluation of my personal statement helped me to focus on the importance of my life experiences and showcase the positive aspects of my current life. I could not have gone through this process without your amazing insight and help. I would strongly recommend that anyone about to go through the arduous process of applying to law school utilize your services. Thank you for making my dream come true!”
“I would recommend Ann to anyone applying to law school. As the first person in my family to pursue a higher education, I really did not know where to start. Ann helped me choose the schools that best fit my LSAT score and GPA so that I would not waste my time and money. Ann gives you results. Unlike other services, Ann helps you out with your law school materials until you are completely satisfied with your work and she is extremely easy to contact. Her comments and suggestions can fine-tune your average application package to a great application package. With Ann’s help I was accepted into a law school with an LSAT score that was 5 points below the 25 percentile. Ann’s service is the best investment you can make towards your law school education!”
“Wow, there’s just so much to say great about Ann Levine’s services I don’t know where to begin! I was worried. I had taken the LSAT, gotten my score and thought, I’m never going to get into Law School. I had spent hours listening to people tell me everything" I needed to know about the application process and still felt hopelessly lost. I was searching for some direction, guidance and a clear understanding of what law schools were expecting to hear from me when I stumbled upon www.law-school-addmission-expert.com; once I read the testimonials on the web page I felt I too had a strong chance of getting accepted into law school...
"Ann, Remember me? Well, I've just graduated from law school and am taking the Bar next week. As I sat here thinking about the bar and how stressful it is, I began to think about how I got started on this process to become and lawyer and I remembered you and how you helped me get into law school.
“I would highly recommend Ann Levine to anyone who is applying to law school. Ann made an otherwise daunting application process into an easy one as she helped me with everything from crafting my personal statement to advising me on the best ways to show continued interest in schools that had placed me on the waitlist. Ultimately, Ann set my application apart from thousands of other qualified applicants and I cannot thank her enough for helping me gain admission to the school of my dreams, UCLA Law.”