Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking with Dr. Shirag Shemmassian -- a law school admissions expert who has been featured on The Washington Post, U.S. News & World Report, and NBC -- about the process of deciding which law schools to apply to, and choosing the one to attend. In this episode we discuss: Dr. Shemmassian's background and his work in admissions counseling Factors to consider when choosing which schools to apply to How many schools should be on the average applicant's list? Going straight through to law school versus taking some time off What to think about when deciding which school to choose if you've gotten into a few places Presenting your story in terms of what's going to make you a great alumnus Financial aid and the importance of scholarships Resources: Shemmassian Academic Consulting (https://www.shemmassianconsulting.com/) Law School Personal Statement: The Ultimate Guide (https://www.shemmassianconsulting.com/blog/law-school-personal-statement) The Ultimate Guide to Law School Admissions (https://www.shemmassianconsulting.com/blog/law-school-admissions) How to Write an Amazing Law School Diversity Statement (https://www.shemmassianconsulting.com/blog/diversity-statement-law-school) Podcast Episode 119: Navigating the Law School Application Process (with Admission Logic) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-119-navigating-law-school-application-process-admission-logic/) Law School Toolbox blog: Choosing the Best Location for Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/choosing-the-best-location-for-law-school/) Law School Toolbox blog: Using ABA Employment Stats to Help You Choose a Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/using-aba-employment-stats-to-help-you-choose-a-law-school/) Law School Toolbox blog: 6 Factors for Choosing the Right Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/factors-for-choosing-the-right-law-school/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-217-choosing-a-law-school-with-dr-shirag-shemmassian/) If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee