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Southend Dog TrainingDogs, Diet & Behavior: Adam Spivey & Dr. Nick Thompson Break It Downđïž Southend Dog Training Podcast | Episode with Dr. Nick Thompson â The Holistic VetThis week, Adam Spivey sits down with leading holistic veterinarian Dr. Nick Thompson for a jam-packed episode covering everything from raw feeding and behavior to neutering, vaccines, thyroid issues, and keeping dogs safe in summer heat. đ„đ¶If you're tired of the one-size-fits-all approach to dog care, this conversation is a must-listen. No topic is off-limits as Adam and Nick challenge conventional norms and dive deep into what really keeps dogs healthy â inside and out.đ Key topics covered:What is a holistic vet?2025-07-111h 03
Tapping In with Gary Spivey Audio PodcastTapping In with Gary Spivey Audio Podcast 06/21/2025This is Gary Spivey's Weekly Zoom Podcast in Audio format. This was recorded LIVE on Zoom on June 21st, 2025.2025-06-241h 45
Tapping In with Gary Spivey Audio PodcastTapping In with Gary Spivey Audio Podcast 06/14/2025This is Gary Spivey's Weekly Zoom Podcast in Audio format. This was recorded LIVE on Zoom on June 14th, 2025.2025-06-241h 24
Status Check with SpiveyTop 25 Admissions Tips from Former Harvard Law Admissions Officer & New Spivey Consultant Sam ParkerIn this episode of Status Check with Spivey, Anna Hicks-Jaco interviews Sam Parker, Spiveyâs newest admissions consultant, on her top 25 (or so) strategic law school admissions insights from her years as Associate Director of Admissions at Harvard Law School. They discuss advice for prospective law students getting ready to apply for the 2025-2026 cycle, advice for recent college graduates, and advice for current undergraduate students planning to apply to law school in the future. They cover topics including application timing, over-sharing in essays, when and how applicantsâ online activity can be a red flag in admissions, faculty admissions comm...2025-06-171h 27
Tapping In with Gary Spivey Audio PodcastTapping In with Gary Spivey Audio Podcast 05/31/2025This is Gary Spivey's Weekly Zoom Podcast in Audio format. This was recorded LIVE on Zoom on May 31st, 2025.2025-06-111h 38
Tapping In with Gary Spivey Audio PodcastTapping In with Gary Spivey Audio Podcast 05/24/2025This is Gary Spivey's Weekly Zoom Podcast in Audio format. This was recorded LIVE on Zoom on May 24th, 20252025-06-112h 26
Tapping In with Gary Spivey Audio PodcastTapping In with Gary Spivey Audio Podcast 05/17/2025This is Gary Spivey's Weekly Zoom Podcast in Audio format. This was recorded LIVE on Zoom on May 17th, 2025.2025-06-111h 42
Tapping In with Gary Spivey Audio PodcastTapping In with Gary Spivey Audio Podcast 05/10/2025This is Gary Spivey's Weekly Zoom Podcast in Audio format. This was recorded LIVE on Zoom on May 10th, 2025.2025-06-111h 46
Tapping In with Gary Spivey Audio PodcastTapping In with Gary Spivey Audio Podcast 05/03/2025This is Gary Spivey's Weekly Zoom Podcast in Audio format. This was recorded LIVE on Zoom on May 3rd, 2025.2025-06-111h 45
Tapping In with Gary Spivey Audio PodcastTapping In with Gary Spivey Audio Podcast 04/26/2025This is Gary Spivey's Weekly Zoom Podcast in Audio format. This was recorded LIVE on Zoom on April 26th, 2025.2025-04-301h 47
Tapping In with Gary Spivey Audio PodcastTapping In with Gary Spivey Audio Podcast 04/19/2025This is Gary Spivey's Weekly Zoom Podcast in Audio format. This was recorded LIVE on Zoom on April 19th, 2025.2025-04-301h 35
Tapping In with Gary Spivey Audio PodcastTapping In with Gary Spivey Audio Podcast 04/12/2025 This is Gary Spivey's Weekly Zoom Podcast in Audio format. This was recorded LIVE on Zoom on April 12th, 2025.2025-04-181h 59
Tapping In with Gary Spivey Audio PodcastTapping In with Gary Spivey Audio Podcast 04/05/2025This is Gary Spivey's Weekly Zoom Podcast in Audio format. This was recorded LIVE on Zoom on April 5th, 2025.2025-04-181h 55
Tapping In with Gary Spivey Audio PodcastTapping In with Gary Spivey Audio Podcast 03/29/2025This is Gary Spivey's Weekly Zoom Podcast in Audio format. This was recorded LIVE on Zoom on March 29th, 2025.2025-04-021h 54
Tapping In with Gary Spivey Audio PodcastTapping In with Gary Spivey Audio Podcast 03/22/2025This is Gary Spivey's Weekly Zoom Podcast in Audio format. This was recorded LIVE on Zoom on March 22nd, 2025.2025-03-261h 58
Tapping In with Gary Spivey Audio PodcastTapping In with Gary Spivey Audio Podcast 03/15/2025This is Gary Spivey's Weekly Zoom Podcast in Audio format. This was recorded LIVE on Zoom on March 15th, 2025.2025-03-191h 45
Tapping In with Gary Spivey Audio PodcastTapping In with Gary Spivey Audio Podcast 03/08/2025This is Gary Spivey's Weekly Zoom Podcast in Audio format. This was recorded LIVE on Zoom on March 8th, 2025.2025-03-192h 32
Tapping In with Gary Spivey Audio PodcastTapping In with Gary Spivey Audio Podcast 02/22/2025This is Gary Spivey's Weekly Zoom Podcast in Audio format. This was recorded LIVE on Zoom on February 22nd, 2025.2025-02-261h 57
Tapping In with Gary Spivey Audio PodcastTapping In with Gary Spivey Audio Podcast 02/15/2025This is Gary Spivey's Weekly Zoom Podcast in Audio format. This was recorded LIVE on Zoom on February 15th, 2025.2025-02-261h 34
Tapping In with Gary Spivey Audio PodcastTapping In with Gary Spivey Audio Podcast 02/08/2025This is Gary Spivey's Weekly Zoom Podcast in Audio format. This was recorded LIVE on Zoom on February 8th, 2025.2025-02-121h 31
Tapping In with Gary Spivey Audio PodcastTapping In with Gary Spivey Audio Podcast 02/01/2025This is Gary Spivey's Weekly Zoom Podcast in Audio format. This was recorded LIVE on Zoom on February 1st, 2025.2025-02-041h 40
Tapping In with Gary Spivey Audio PodcastTapping In with Gary Spivey Audio Podcast 1/25/2025This is Gary Spivey's Weekly Zoom Podcast in Audio format. This was recorded LIVE on Zoom on January 25th, 2025.2025-02-041h 29
Tapping In with Gary Spivey Audio PodcastTapping In with Gary Spivey Audio Podcast 01/18/2025This is Gary Spivey's Weekly Zoom Podcast in Audio format. This was recorded LIVE on Zoom on January 18th, 2025.2025-01-211h 33Status Check with SpiveyMid-Cycle Pep Talk & 2024-2025 Update from Mike SpiveyIn this episode of Status Check with Spivey, Mike gives a brief update and pep talk for current law school applicants during the 2024-2025 admissions cycle.
Mike mentions our podcast with world-renowned psychologist Dr. Guy Winch in this episodeâyou can listen to the full interview here: Dr. Guy Winch on Handling Rejection (& Waiting) in the Admissions and Job Search Process
You can listen and subscribe to Status Check with Spivey on â â Apple Podcastsâ â , â â Spotifyâ â , and â â YouTubeâ â . A full transcript of this episode is here.2025-01-2108 min
Tapping In with Gary Spivey Audio PodcastTapping In with Gary Spivey Audio Podcast 01/04/2025This is Gary Spivey's Weekly Zoom Podcast in Audio format. This was recorded LIVE on Zoom on January 4th, 2025.2025-01-061h 27
Tapping In with Gary Spivey Audio PodcastTapping In with Gary Spivey Audio Podcast 12/28/2024This is Gary Spivey's Weekly Zoom Podcast in Audio format. This was recorded LIVE on Zoom on December 28th, 2024.2025-01-061h 19
Tapping In with Gary Spivey Audio PodcastTapping In with Gary Spivey Audio Podcast 12/21/2024This is Gary Spivey's Weekly Zoom Podcast in Audio format. This was recorded LIVE on Zoom on December 21st, 2024.2025-01-061h 16
Tapping In with Gary Spivey Audio PodcastTapping In with Gary Spivey Audio Podcast 12/14/2024This is Gary Spivey's Weekly Zoom Podcast in Audio format. This was recorded LIVE on Zoom on December 14th, 2024.2025-01-061h 37
Tapping In with Gary Spivey Audio PodcastTapping In with Gary Spivey Audio Podcast 11/30/2024This is Gary Spivey's Weekly Zoom Podcast in Audio format. This was recorded LIVE on Zoom on November 30th, 2024.2024-12-131h 08
Tapping In with Gary Spivey Audio PodcastTapping In with Gary Spivey Audio Podcast 11/23/2024This is Gary Spivey's Weekly Zoom Podcast in Audio format. This was recorded LIVE on Zoom on November 23rd, 2024.2024-12-131h 30
Tapping In with Gary Spivey Audio PodcastTapping In with Gary Spivey Audio Podcast 11/16/2024This is Gary Spivey's Weekly Zoom Podcast in Audio format. This was recorded LIVE on Zoom on November 16th, 2024.2024-12-131h 19
Tapping In with Gary Spivey Audio PodcastTapping In with Gary Spivey Audio Podcast 11/09/2024 This is Gary Spivey's Weekly Zoom Podcast in Audio format. This was recorded LIVE on Zoom on November 9th, 2024.2024-12-131h 25
Tapping In with Gary Spivey Audio PodcastTapping In with Gary Spivey Audio Podcast 11/02/2024This is Gary Spivey's Weekly Zoom Podcast in Audio format. This was recorded LIVE on Zoom on November 2nd, 2024.2024-12-131h 22
Tapping In with Gary Spivey Audio PodcastTapping In with Gary Spivey Audio Podcast 10/26/2024This is Gary Spivey's Weekly Zoom Podcast in Audio format. This was recorded LIVE on Zoom on October 26th, 2024.2024-12-111h 30
Tapping In with Gary Spivey Audio PodcastTapping In with Gary Spivey Audio Podcast 10/05/2024This is Gary Spivey's Weekly Zoom Podcast in Audio format. This was recorded LIVE on Zoom on October 5th, 2024.2024-10-071h 08
Tapping In with Gary Spivey Audio PodcastTapping In with Gary Spivey Audio podcast 09/28/2024This is Gary Spivey's Weekly Zoom Podcast in Audio format. This was recorded LIVE on Zoom on September 28th, 2024.2024-10-021h 24
Tapping In with Gary Spivey Audio PodcastTapping In with Gary Spivey Audio Podcast 09/21/2024This is Gary Spivey's Weekly Zoom Podcast in Audio format. This was recorded LIVE on Zoom on September 21st, 2024.2024-09-241h 31
Tapping In with Gary Spivey Audio PodcastTapping In with Gary Spivey Audio Podcast 09/14/2024This is Gary Spivey's Weekly Zoom Podcast in Audio format. This was recorded LIVE on Zoom on September 14th, 2024.2024-09-241h 52Status Check with SpiveyMaking Your Law School List: Advice & Resources for Deciding Where to ApplyIn this episode of Status Check with Spivey, Spivey Consulting President Anna Hicks-Jaco has a conversation with three Spivey Consultants and former law school admissions officersâSam Kwak (Stanford Law, Northwestern Law, Indiana University Law), Paula Gluzman (UCLA Law, UW Law), and Joe Pollak (Michigan Law)âa group that has collectively spent over 20 years advising law school applicants one-on-one as consultants. In that time, they have assisted hundreds of law school applicants in creating strategic school lists, the topic of today's episode.
How do you estimate your chances of admission to determine reach, target, and "safety" schools? How...2024-09-2451 min
Tapping In with Gary Spivey Audio PodcastTapping In with Gary Spivey Audio Podcast 09/07/2024This is Gary Spivey's Weekly Zoom Podcast in Audio format. This was recorded LIVE on Zoom on September 7th, 2024.2024-09-111h 36
Tapping In with Gary Spivey Audio PodcastTapping In with Gary Spivey Audio Podcast 8/31/2024This is Gary Spivey's Weekly Zoom Podcast in Audio format. This was recorded LIVE on Zoom on August 31st, 2024.2024-09-111h 25
Tapping In with Gary Spivey Audio PodcastTapping In with Gary Spivey Audio Podcast 08/24/2024This is Gary Spivey's Weekly Zoom Podcast in Audio format. This was recorded LIVE on Zoom on August 24th, 2024.2024-08-281h 34
Tapping In with Gary Spivey Audio PodcastTapping In with Gary Spivey Audio Podcast 08/17/2024This is Gary Spivey's Weekly Zoom Podcast in Audio format. This was recorded LIVE on Zoom on August 17th, 2024.2024-08-211h 31
Tapping In with Gary Spivey Audio PodcastTapping In with Gary Spivey Audio Podcast 08/10/2024This is Gary Spivey's Weekly Zoom Podcast in Audio format. This was recorded LIVE on Zoom on August 10th, 2024.2024-08-141h 34
Tapping In with Gary Spivey Audio PodcastTapping In with Gary Spivey Audio Podcast 08/03/2024This is Gary Spivey's Weekly Zoom Podcast in Audio format. This was recorded LIVE on Zoom on August 3rd, 2024.2024-08-061h 37
Tapping In with Gary Spivey Audio PodcastTapping In with Gary Spivey Audio Podcast 07/27/2024This is Gary Spivey's Weekly Zoom Podcast in Audio format. This was recorded LIVE on Zoom on July 27th, 2024.2024-08-061h 28
Tapping In with Gary Spivey Audio PodcastTapping In With Gary Spivey Audio Podcast 07/20/2024This is Gary Spivey's Weekly Zoom Podcast in Audio format. This was recorded LIVE on Zoom on July 20th, 2024.2024-07-231h 33
Tapping In with Gary Spivey Audio PodcastTapping In with Gary Spivey Audio Podcast 07/13/2024This is Gary Spivey's Weekly Zoom Podcast in Audio format. This was recorded LIVE on Zoom on July 13th, 2024.2024-07-171h 33
Tapping In with Gary Spivey Audio PodcastTapping In with Gary Spivey Audio Podcast 07/06/2024This is Gary Spivey's Weekly Zoom Podcast in Audio format. This was recorded LIVE on Zoom on July 6th, 2024.2024-07-111h 39
Tapping In with Gary Spivey Audio PodcastTapping In with Gary Spivey Audio Podcast 6/15/2024This is Gary Spivey's Weekly Zoom Podcast in Audio format. This was recorded LIVE on Zoom on June 15th, 2024.2024-06-191h 14
Tapping In with Gary Spivey Audio PodcastTapping In with Gary Spivey Audio Podcast 06/08/2024This is Gary Spivey's Weekly Zoom Podcast in Audio format. This was recorded LIVE on Zoom on June 8th, 2024.2024-06-121h 31
Tapping In with Gary Spivey Audio PodcastTapping In with Gary Spivey Audio Podcast 06/02/24This is Gary Spivey's Weekly Zoom Podcast in Audio format. This was recorded LIVE on Zoom on June 2nd, 2024.2024-06-041h 50
Tapping In with Gary Spivey Audio PodcastTapping In with Gary Spivey Audio Podcast 05/18/2024This is Gary Spivey's Weekly Zoom Podcast in Audio format. This was recorded LIVE on Zoom on May 18th, 2024.2024-05-281h 41
Tapping In with Gary Spivey Audio PodcastTapping In with Gary Spivey Audio Podcast 05/11/2024This is Gary Spivey's Weekly Zoom Podcast in Audio format. This was recorded LIVE on Zoom on May 11th, 2024.2024-05-281h 48
Tapping In with Gary Spivey Audio PodcastTapping In with Gary Spivey Audio Podcast 05/04/2024This is Gary Spivey's Weekly Zoom Podcast in Audio format. This was recorded LIVE on Zoom on May 4th, 2024.2024-05-071h 25Status Check with SpiveyMike Spivey's Top 5 All-Time Admissions AdviceIn this episode of Status Check with Spivey, Mike gives his top 5 pieces of advice from his 20+ years working in law school admissions.
You can listen and subscribe to Status Check with Spivey on â Apple Podcastsâ , â Spotifyâ , â Stitcherâ , â YouTubeâ , and â Google Podcastsâ .
You can read a full transcript of this episode â hereâ .2023-10-1716 minStatus Check with SpiveyWhat to Expect in the 2023-24 Law School Admissions Cycle (+ Q&A) with Mike Spivey & Anna Hicks-JacoIn this episode of Status Check with Spivey, Mike has a conversation with Spivey Consulting's COO Anna Hicks-Jaco about what to expect during the upcoming cycle, her perspective as both a recent Dean of Admissions and relatively recent applicant, and advice for applicants getting ready to apply.
Mike and Anna mention several resources and past podcasts in this episode:
Fall 2023 Median Tracker Spreadsheet
2023 Law School Application Changes Compiled
Podcast: The Myth of the Early Application âBumpâ & Law School Rolling Admissions
Podcast: What the SCOTUS Admissions Decision Means for Law School Applicants
Blog/Data: Predicting the 2023-2024 Law...2023-08-2940 minStatus Check with SpiveyOn Dream SchoolsIn this episode of Status Check with Spivey, Mike talks to Spivey Consulting's COO Anna Hicks-Jaco about a question from Redditâone that we hear many times every year. "How do I stop being so attached to my dream school?"
This episode mentions several other interviews, including our episode with Dr. Guy Winch and our episode with Dr. Judson Brewer.
"Life teaches you how to live it, if you live long enough." âTony Bennett
You can listen and subscribe to Status Check with Spivey on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, YouTube, SoundCloud, and Google Podc...2023-03-1120 minStatus Check with SpiveyLaw Schools Leaving the U.S. News Rankings: Implications for This Year & The FutureIn this episode of Status Check with Spivey, Mike has a conversation with Justin Kane, Spivey Consulting's Director of Business Intelligence and resident rankings expert, about recent developments in the U.S. News & World Report Law School Rankings.
If you haven't already heard, a number of law schools have recently announced that they will no longer be participating in the rankings. But what does that actually mean? Why are they doing it, and why now? What impacts might it have on applicants, law students, and legal education as a wholeâboth this current cycle and down the line...2022-12-0143 minStatus Check with SpiveyWhat It's Like Applying to Law School, Part 2 (Interviews)In this episode of Status Check with Spivey, Spivey Consulting COO Anna Hicks-Jaco checks in with "Lucy," u/Accomplished-Body785 on Reddit, an applicant currently in the middle of her law school application process. We are interviewing Lucy at several points throughout her cycle to check in about how things have been going, what she's been up to in terms of her application process, and how she's feeling about it all. You can find Part 1 here.
This episode is primarily focused on interviews! Lucy has had a number of law school admissions interviews at this point, including one...2022-11-1036 minStatus Check with SpiveyWhat It's Like Applying to Law School, Part 1In this first episode of an upcoming multi-part series of Status Check with Spivey, Anna Hicks-Jaco (Spivey Consulting's COO) speaks with an applicant from the r/lawschooladmissions Reddit, "Lucy," as she prepares to submit her applications. We will be interviewing Lucy at a number of points throughout her cycle to check in about how things have been going, what she's been up to in terms of her application process, and how she's feeling about it all.
This episode covers Lucy's applications as she gets ready to hit the submit button, including the LSAT (she scored in the...2022-09-2457 minStatus Check with SpiveyLaw School Admissions AMA with Mike Spivey & Dave Killoran (Part 2)You can find Part 1 of this episode here.
In this episode of Status Check with Spivey, Mike and Dave answer more questions from the Law School Admissions Reddit! Part 2 discusses personal statements topics, reapplying, letters of recommendation, the relative importance of "softs" generally, Why X essays, work experience vs. going "K-JD," how law schools look at leaves of absence during college, and undergraduate record addenda.
Relevant links from this episode:
2022 LSAT/GPA Medians (spreadsheet)
The Genre of Application Essay Writing (podcast with Derek Meeker, former UPenn Law Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid)
Example Personal...2022-08-1522 minStatus Check with SpiveyLaw School Admissions AMA with Mike Spivey & Dave Killoran (Part 1)In this episode of Status Check with Spivey, Mike and Dave answer questions from the Law School Admissions Reddit. This will be a series of two episodes, with Part 2 coming out next week! Part 1 covers predictions for the upcoming 2022-2023 law school admissions cycle, discussion about the LSAT and GPAs, application timing, and more. Part 2 will cover more of the "soft factors" of a law school application, including personal statements.
Relevant links from this episode:
2022 LSAT/GPA Medians (spreadsheet)
Bad Law School Admissions Advice (podcast)
Dean Z's thoughts on the difference between applying in August vs...2022-08-1234 min
Living on the MaxGive It To Someone Greater [from the series Overcoming Stress]As we finish out this series on how to overcome stress, we end with the greatest wisdom of all...learning how to give your burden to the LORD. If the load you are carrying is too heavy for you to bear, realize Jesus did not give it to you! Other people may have, or you may have taken it upon yourself, but Jesus had no part in it. If you are tired from carrying heavy burdens, go to Jesus, and He will give you rest. Â
Listen to my podcast "Living on the Max" now wherever podcasts are s...2022-06-1613 min
Status Check with SpiveyThe Genre of Application Essay WritingIn this episode of Status Check with Spivey, Mike speaks with long-time Spivey consultant and former Penn Law Admissions Dean Derek Meeker about tackling the genre of law school applications.
Crafting a well-written essay is just one part of the equation â necessary but not sufficient for a strong application â and in this interview, Derek takes lessons from his graduate-level writing coursework, combined with his extensive experience in admissions decision-making, to offer valuable insights into how you can connect the dots in your law school application within the full context of your experiences, background, and personality.
Mike...2022-05-2632 minStatus Check with SpiveyLaw School Admissions 101In this podcast, Spivey Consulting COO Anna Hicks goes over the basics of law school admissions for those who are at the beginning of their application process and don't know much about how it works yet.
This episode is meant to provide context and a basis on which you can expand your research â here are some further resources you may want to check out next, many of which were mentioned in the podcast! For the full list of links for this episode, please visit our blog.
Basic Law School In...2021-08-0522 minStatus Check with SpiveyLaw School Admissions Q&A with Mike SpiveyIn this podcast, Spivey Consulting COO Anna Hicks asks Mike some admissions questions from Reddit, covering large-scale changes to law school admissions due to the pandemic, reapplication strategies, how law schools look at "KJDs," whether or not you should explain why you want to go to law school in your personal statement, how to write Why X statements when you can't visit a law school and don't know anyone who attended, and more.
You can listen and subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, SoundCloud, and Google Podcasts.
We mentioned a number of...2021-07-2342 minStatus Check with SpiveyRecapping the 2020-2021 Law School Admissions Cycle & Predicting the Upcoming CycleIn this podcast, Mike Spivey is joined by PowerScore founder and CEO Dave Killoran and Spivey Consulting Business Intelligence Director Justin Kane â a wonky law school admissions/LSAT crew if there has ever been one! â to discuss takeaways from this previous 2020-2021 admissions cycle and to make predictions for the upcoming 2021-2022 cycle.
You can listen and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, SoundCloud, and Google Podcasts â just search for "Status Check with Spivey."
spiveyconsulting.com | spiveyblog.com | myrankbyspivey.com2021-07-1758 min
Heavily MeditatedEpisode #35: Spivey SquaredThis might be a tear jerker episode, guys. So, we are welcoming back Alex Spivey to the show. Spivey is taking the lead on this one while Nicole is out, and they discuss how they deal with emotions differently, sharing their thoughts on change, the death of their father, and more. They living on opposite ends of the spectrum but at the end of the day they are the closest theyâve ever been, especially after the last year. Enjoy!
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Status Check with SpiveyCurrent Cycle Update, Waitlist Considerations, and Next Cycle Predictions with Dave KilloranIn this podcast, Spivey Consulting Group's Mike Spivey and PowerScore founder Dave Killoran discuss the state of the current 2020-2021 law school admissions cycle, things to consider for applicants who may be on waitlists, and predictions about next cycle (2021-2022).
You can also listen to this podcast on YouTube https://youtu.be/hGDsIfKmjDQ or Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spivey-consulting-law-school-admissions-podcast/id14770902232021-03-0251 min
The Spivey Special PodcastEpisode 60 - GUEST Isaac Spivey -24 Hours in Boston, Fat Harden and Pig's MilkWe had the cuz on the show this week, Troy's Twin, Isaac Spivey. We recapped our awesome day in Boston, broke down some NBA and NFL and played another outrageous game of grab bag.Â
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We are now on Tik Tok?! Check us out @SpiveySpecialPodcast.
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Status Check with SpiveyInterviews with Law School Applicants About the Admissions ProcessIn this podcast, Mike Spivey interviews groups of current law school applicants about their experiences with the admissions process â what has surprised them, how they've handled the stress, what they expect for the future, and what advice they would give to someone at the beginning of the process. The participants are all volunteers from r/LawSchoolAdmissions, and only one happened to be a client of Spivey Consulting.
Here's a link to the blog post Mike mentioned in the podcast, The Malevolent Puppeteer: https://www.spiveyblog.com/posts/puppeteer
You can also listen to this podcast on YouTube https://youtu.be/sv...2021-01-161h 13
Status Check with SpiveyHoliday Law School Admissions AMA with Mike SpiveyIn this podcast, Mike Spivey takes questions from Reddit!
You can listen to this podcast here, or on YouTube https://youtu.be/jmCCcK8AVTM or Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spivey-consulting-law-school-admissions-podcast/id14770902232020-12-2228 min
Status Check with SpiveyLaw School "Yield Protection" â What It Is & Steps to Take to Prevent ItIn this podcast, Mike Spivey discusses the phenomenon in law school admissions known as "yield protection," and explains steps you can take to prevent being waitlisted as a result of it.
You can also listen to this podcast on YouTube https://youtu.be/Qkdm-3eF7tg or Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spivey-consulting-law-school-admissions-podcast/id1477090223
As promised in the podcast, here are some resources for how to choose which law school to attend:
- My Rank by Spivey (personalized law school rankings based on the metrics you prioritize most) https://myrankbyspivey.com
- How to Choose Which Law...2020-12-1511 min
Status Check with SpiveyHow the LSAT-Flex Has Changed the Admissions CycleIn this podcast, Mike Spivey talks about the LSAT-Flex, particularly is it relates to timelines and the pace of admissions this cycle. It is important to note that LSAT scores are higher at the top bandwidths right now than one would expect in any cycle. There are several hypotheses out there for why that is.
LSAC maintains that they will organically come down to natural levels. Spivey Consulting (and others we should note) believes that we won't maintain this pace of increase, just like every cycle, but that we are already past the point where they could come down to "...2020-11-2009 min
Status Check with SpiveyLaw School Admissions/LSAT Q&A with Mike Spivey and PowerScoreâs Dave KilloranIn this podcast, Mike Spivey and PowerScore founder Dave Killoran ask each other questions about law school admissions (Mike's wheelhouse) and the LSAT (Dave's specialty).
You can also listen to this podcast on YouTube https://youtu.be/UgkmlM-Xc74 or Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spivey-consulting-law-school-admissions-podcast/id1477090223
Check out PowerScore's options for LSAT prep here https://www.powerscore.com/lsat/
Please note that our waitlist for this cycle (2020-2021) https://blog.spiveyconsulting.com/upcoming-availability-to-work-with-us/ and reservation list for next cycle (2021-2022) https://blog.spiveyconsulting.com/21-22-reservation-list/ are now open.2020-11-131h 09The Spivey Special PodcastEpisode 52 - Guest Sarah Spivey - Fast Food Mascot Battle Royale, Roller Rinks and Grab BagThank you to our guest Sarah Spivey for coming back on the pod. It's always nice to have someone to help gang up on Troy. We had some weird food debates, including some surprising choices for best candy in our ranks. We talked about our memories from the roller rink growing up and discussed Troy's imaginary roller dance crew. We also started grab bag, where we just talk about something weird from the mind of Troy Spivey. Spooky.
Make sure to follow us on social media @SpiveySpecial and thanks to our sponsor PODGO.Â
2020-11-0855 minThe Spivey Special PodcastEpisode 43 - Spivey Special Stuffed Garlic Bread and Our Top 5 Kids Sports Movies from the 90'sWe may have gone a little overboard on our latest creation. We talked about our new food Spivey Special Stuffed Garlic Bread. We also ranked our top kids sports movies from the 90s. We narrowed our lists from 11 and got down to our top 5s. Troy's top 5 may surprise you.
Thank you to our sponsor PODGO and check them out on their website PODGO.CO!!!
2020-08-2941 min
Status Check with SpiveyHow to Tell If You're Overdoing It in Law School AdmissionsIn this podcast, Spivey Consulting Group founder Mike Spivey discusses one of the most common mistakes in law school admissions that we see from applicants who have underperformed their numbers â overdoing it in the admissions process â then details the most common types of applicants this happens to: the "over-explainer," the "over-spammer," the "over-[publically] talker," the "permutator," and the "boundary pusher."
You can find the blog post Mike mentions in the podcast, "Spooky Halloween Blog: Real Stories of Things That Creep Out Admissions Offices" (examples of the most extreme "boundary pushers"), here:Â https://blog.spiveyconsulting.com/spooky-halloween-blog/
For more free advice...2020-08-0912 min
Status Check with SpiveyAdmissions Q&A with Mike SpiveyIn this podcast, Spivey Consulting Group founder Mike Spivey answers questions from r/lawschooladmissions on strategies for splitters, international students, non-traditional applicants, reapplicants, and more.
You can view the full video interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/x4OWh53SAjM2020-08-0156 min
Status Check with SpiveyE to Esquire Interview with Mike Spivey: WLs, Next Cycle Admissions, & Recession Job SearchOn today's podcast, Mike Spivey is interviewed by E to Esquire on a variety of topics, including late-cycle waitlist strategy, next cycle admissions, and how to search for a legal job in a recession.
You can find the E to Esquire YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjI0PaeoThl7iK-ULdLF7aw2020-07-2123 min
Status Check with SpiveyHarvard Law Goes Fully Remote: Will Other Law Schools Follow Suit and What It Means for ApplicantsIn this podcast, Spivey Consulting Group founder Mike Spivey discusses Harvard Law School's recent announcement that all classes will be held fully remotely for Fall 2020 â what does it mean for other law schools, for international students, the ABA, and current applicants? Will this cause more waitlist movement? What about deferrals? Plus, a bit of a look into what the 2020-2021 cycle might bring.
You can also listen to this podcast on our YouTube channel https://youtu.be/jBpDtQBHtt0
Or on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spivey-consulting-law-school-admissions-podcast
Also check out My Rank, our tool for ranking and comparing law sch...2020-06-0512 minThe Spivey Special PodcastEpisode 34 - Guest Heather Spivey - Road Trip Foods, Camping and Extreme SportsWe had Heather Spivey on the pod this week and shared some fun stories. We talked about S'Mores, Zack's snowboarding adventure and we shared Lucas' Cranio journey.
Thanks to our sponsors Safer Touch and Fruit of the Bean. Check out their websites Safertouch.us and FruitoftheBean.com for some awesome products!!
Look for us on social media @SpiveySpecial. We have our Best Disneyland Ride Bracket going on this week, with the winner being decided Tuesday.
2020-05-171h 03The Spivey Special PodcastEpisode 33 - Guest Kristin Spivey - Mothers Day EpisodeHappy Mothers Day to all the mothers out there. We had a blast having our mom in the studio this week. She shared some crazy stories we had never heard and some embarrassing ones from our childhood.Â
Thanks to this weeks sponsor Fruit of the Bean. If you haven't already head to their site fruitofthebean.com. They have great coffee, some cool merch and give back to the community with each purchase. Don't forget to use the promo code "Spivey" at checkout.Â
2020-05-1055 min
Status Check with SpiveyWill Universities, Colleges, and Law School Campuses Be Open in Fall 2020?In this podcast, Spivey Consulting Group founder and expert on higher education Mike Spivey discusses the various factors university and law school leadership are considering in their discussions of whether or not to reopen campuses in the fall.
Other Spivey Consulting resources to check out â
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/SpiveyConsultingLawSchoolAdmissionsAdvice
My Rank: https://myrankbyspivey.com/
Blog: https://blog.spiveyconsulting.com/2020-04-0314 min
Status Check with SpiveyHow Will Law School Transfer Admissions Be Impacted by COVID-19?In this podcast, Spivey Consulting Group founder Mike Spivey discusses how COVID-19 and new grading systems will affect law school transfer admissions.
Other Spivey Consulting resources to check out â
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/SpiveyConsultingLawSchoolAdmissionsAdvice
My Rank:
https://myrankbyspivey.com/
Blog:
https://blog.spiveyconsulting.com/2020-04-0215 min
Status Check with SpiveyUpdate on COVID-19 / Coronavirus & Law School AdmissionsIn this podcast, Spivey Consulting founder Mike Spivey discusses some updates and predictions for the developing coronavirus situation and how it has and will continue to affect law school admissions.
Other Spivey Consulting resources to check out â
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/SpiveyConsultingLawSchoolAdmissionsAdvice
My Rank:
myrankbyspivey.com
Blog:
blog.spiveyconsulting.com2020-03-1804 min
Status Check with SpiveySpivey Consulting on Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the Implications for Law Schools and AdmissionsIn this podcast, Mike Spivey discusses the potential implications of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) on law schools and law school admissions. Thanks all, and stay healthy.
Other Spivey Consulting resources to check out â
YouTube:
www.youtube.com/SpiveyConsultingLawSchoolAdmissionsAdvice
My Rank:Â
https://myrankbyspivey.com/
Blog:Â
https://blog.spiveyconsulting.com/2020-03-1322 min
The Spivey Special PodcastEpisode 22 - GUEST Mike Spivey, Favorite foods, Arco Arena and 2008 US OpenWe had our first live in-studio guest this week, our father, Mike Spivey.Â
Huge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here. https://podcorn.com/podcasters/
2020-03-0156 min
Status Check with SpiveyMike Spivey on How to Approach and What to Take Away from Admitted Student Days/WeekendsIn this podcast, Spivey Consulting Group Founding Partner Mike Spivey talks about why law schools have admitted student programs, what you can expect from them, what you can expect from others at the event, and how to make the most of the visit.
The other podcast he mentions, about insecurity, can be found here: https://www.spiveyblog.com/posts/overcoming-insecurity
As always, please reach out to us at info@spiveyconsulting.com for more information about working with us.
Also check out our custom law school rankings/comparison data website, https://myrankbyspivey.com.
Also check us out on Apple Podcasts https...2020-01-1515 min
Status Check with SpiveyMike Spivey on LSAT Prep: Discomfort ZoneIn this podcast, Mike Spivey discusses the most effective macro-level strategy for preventing the common problem of practice testing at a high levelâthen underperforming on test day.
The other podcast he mentions, about mental preparation on test day, is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bbv4D...
Our website is here: https://www.spiveyconsulting.com/
Also check us out on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spivey-consulting-law-school-admissions-podcast/id1477090223 and YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA_Rbmm6gSV09dUwrnlBjyQ
As always, please reach out to us at info@spiveyconsulting.com for more information about working with us...2019-12-1806 min
Status Check with SpiveyDeep Inside Law School Admissions: What I Wish Applicants KnewIn this podcast, Spivey Consulting Group Founder and Partner Mike Spivey goes in-depth on the real reasons some applicants are admitted to law schools even if they're below both medians.
Spivey Consulting blog post mentioned in this podcast: https://blog.spiveyconsulting.com/getting-admitted-below-both-medians-heres-how-we-did-it/
Other blog mentioned in this podcast: https://www.spiveyblog.com/
As always, please reach out to us at info@spiveyconsulting.com for more information about working with us.
Also check out our custom law school rankings/comparison data website, https://myrankbyspivey.com, and our YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/c/SpiveyConsultingLawSchoolAdmissionsAdvice2019-11-2307 min
Status Check with SpiveyCalming Your LSAT AnxietyIn this podcast, Spivey Consulting Group Founder and Partner Mike Spivey discusses how the LSAT might not be as important as you think it isâand how we hope that fact can calm your nerves as you walk into the test.
Blog post mentioned in this episode: https://blog.spiveyconsulting.com/staying-mentally-cool-and-crushing-the-december-lsat/
Also check us out on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/SpiveyConsultingLawSchoolAdmissionsAdvice and Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spivey-consulting-law-school-admissions-podcast/id1477090223
As always, please reach out to us at info@spiveyconsulting.com for more information about working with us.
Also check out our custom law school ra...2019-10-1410 min
Status Check with SpiveyTraits of Law School Applicants Who Outperform Their NumbersIn this podcast, Spivey Consulting Group Founder and Partner Mike Spivey discusses commonalities between applicants who punch above their numbers. This podcast is also available on YouTube https://youtu.be/BLRo4A3Xd_0 and Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spivey-consulting-law-school-admissions-podcast/id1477090223
If you would like more personalized advice, please reach out to us at info@spiveyconsulting.com or check out our website at spiveyconsulting.com.
Also be sure to check out My Rank, our new tool for comparing and ranking law schools with according to your own priorities. https://myrankbyspivey.com/2019-10-0912 min
Status Check with SpiveyDo you have to explain WHY you are going to law school in your law school application?In this podcast, Spivey Consulting Group Founder and Partner Mike Spivey discusses whether you have to explain why you are going to law school in your law school application.
Other podcasts/blogs mentioned in this podcast:
- Spivey Consulting Sample Law School Personal Statements: https://blog.spiveyconsulting.com/all-sample-personal-statements/ (the specific bike PS mentioned is #5!)
- Spivey Blog podcast episode about trail running and overcoming adversity: https://www.spiveyblog.com/posts/overcoming-adversity
As always, for more individualized, in-depth advice, you can contact us at info@spiveyconsulting.com to schedule a free initial consultation with one of our consultants, who are...2019-09-0806 min
Status Check with SpiveyMike Spivey On What Matters Most In Law School AdmissionsIn this podcast, Spivey Consulting Group founder and partner Mike Spivey discusses the key factors that make for successful law school applications. You can find far more free advice on our blog https://blog.spiveyconsulting.com/ and on our YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/c/SpiveyConsultingLawSchoolAdmissionsAdvice. Or if you need more personalized advice, you can always reach out to us to set up a free initial phone consultation at info@spiveyconsulting.com2019-08-1909 min
PILLOWS And Prayers EXCHANGESPIVEY SPIVEY SPIVEY..LOST AND FOUND..Here take heart and listen..YOU AINT GONE SEE IT UNTIL YOU BELIEVE..IM GONNA TAKE UR HEART AND MOLD IT TO GIVE YOU AGAPE LOVE..I LOVE YOU...AND I NO YOU LOST SOMETHINGS I WORK BETTER WHEN YOU PRAYER FEARLESS SAYS PAPA...GOD BLESS YOU...
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Rydah Spivey"SUSPECT" Philly Kasino & Rydah Spivey Ft Bando Framez"SUSPECT" Philly Kasino & Rydah Spivey Ft Bando Framez by Rydah Spivey2016-03-1504 min
Rydah Spivey"Throwed Off"Rydah Spivey & Philly Kasino #ChiefGang"Throwed Off"Rydah Spivey & Philly Kasino #ChiefGang by Rydah Spivey2015-11-1603 min