I am hopeful that I will get into law school this year.
I am hopeful that I will get into law school this year. I studied really hard for it. 
user
I hope you do too. Sounds like you did well preparing. 
assistant
Yes I did, I spent 4 hours every day for a whole year studying for this test to get into law school. 
user
Very good! I anticipate you will get in!
assistant