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Working with the Stratus Prep admissions counselors was a great experience! Not only did they help me brainstorm the most creative, effective essays, but they also helped me choose the best possible recommenders and ensure the recommenders said exactly what the law schools want to hear. I didn’t even realize how many steps to the application process there were when I started, and I would have been completely lost without the help of my counselor. I couldn’t have gotten into Yale Law (with just a 170) without Stratus Prep’s help!
When my son said he wanted to work with an admissions counselor, I was skeptical. It initially seemed like an unnecessary expense, but I soon came to realize how indispensable Stratus Prep’s guidance was. My son was awarded with a full scholarship to the University of Virginia, and I will never question the value of this investment!
I was extremely worried going into the admissions process because I had no prior legal experience on my resume. Working with an admissions counselor immediately eased my fears, and we ended up leveraging my unusual background (in Art History) to make my story more unique. Many of the schools to which I was admitted—including Duke, Northwestern, and Georgetown—sent me handwritten notes saying how interesting and different my personal statement was
I was nervous during the application process that I might not be able to afford law school without taking out tons of loans. But then the Stratus Prep admissions team helped menegotiate the best possible merit-based financial aid package. The schools were literally fighting over me. I ended up with more than $20,000 a year in merit based scholarships. Now I can focus on law school instead of worrying about debt.
I was accepted to Harvard with a 162 on my LSAT! I thought my numbers were way too low, but my admissions counselor helped me with my entire strategy including mock interviews before the real thing. I didn’t think I had a chance at Harvard; I am so glad Stratus Prep did!
I was determined that even with a 159 on the LSAT I could and would get into a top 14 law school. Stratus Prep never doubted me either. They helped me put together the most compelling possible admissions package and today I am excelling as a 1L at the #10 school in the country.

Media Inquiries

Shawn O’Connor, Stratus Prep’s Founder and CEO, is often asked to opine publicly about graduate school admissions, test preparation, and careers. He has written articles for and/or been recently quoted in countless publications including the online and/or print editions of US News, Businessweek, Forbes, Fortune, CNN.com, Smart Money, The San Francisco Chronicle, Investopedia, among many others.

For media inquiries, please contact Amanda Cullari at Stern + Associates, the media relations firm which represents Stratus Prep and Mr. O’Connor. Ms. Cullari can be reached at amanda@sternassociates.com or 908-276-4344 x215.