@ I definitely want to polish my personal/diversity statements a bit, but not sure how much or how I should change them yet. I had a unique upbringing with some hardship, but am trying to make sure I am addressing those hardships without sounding too “whiney.” Ultimately, I’m wanting to put more focus on the strengths that have resulted from those hardships, rather than taking a “help me I’m poor” attitude and just talking about them haha

I felt mine were pretty good the first time around, but am not sure if it’s better to change it up completely since I’m re-applying or not. Do you think they’d look at using essentially the same essays/statement topics as lazy? Besides, of course, addressing the fact that I am reapplying and why.

I decided to sit out this cycle after being waitlisted by my target school. I’m hoping that if I can raise my lsat score a few points (either this July or September) my re-applying will further display my interest in the school. Also, I’d ideally like to receive some scholarship money. Has anyone else had/been having a similar experience? Any mistakes you think you made in applying?

I believe one of my other major mistakes was applying too late in the cycle (February/March).