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Disappointing LSATs. Should I wait to apply?Hi everyone, I took the LSAT twice this year, in June and September. I got a 161 in June after fudging up my pacing and guessing on too many quest…
... high undergrad GPA, a strong personal statement and good recs, but I ... year and apply for 2020? Besides my own personal urgency to apply ... exhausted all recent PTs (save for future tests), and honestly do ... taking of the timed test, for whatever reason. In other ... -
PS Question and General AdmissionsHello fellow 7sagers! I have a PS question that falls into a general admissions question. Apologies in advance for the length. The majority o…
... admissions question. Apologies in advance for the length.
The ... type of law in my personal statement? Or do admissions committees view ... -
LOR from employer - advice?So I feel like I'm at a crossroads. I have two LORs already from professors, but I'm still not sure if I should ask my boss for a LOR? I know you onl…
... I should ask my boss for a LOR? I know ... I've been working for this office for two years now. ... I discuss heavily in my personal statement. Because of this, I ... create an awkward environment for my boss since I' ... I'm venting/looking for any advice from anyone ... -
Thank you 7 sage from 145-161Hi y'all just starting out, a year ago I took my diagnostic test and scored a 145 this June I got a 162 on the real deal. Going from 145-162 didn't h…
... to pay it forward, for all the help I got ... protectors and dry erase markers for BR's. I had a ... test twice the 2nd copy for BR, I put into ... real, when it set in for the third time, and ... this course. On to my personal statement resume and application... See you ... -
shaky diversity statement but happy with PS?is there any chance they read the div statement first? It's ok I'm not thrilled with it no matter how I write it but definitely want to include, happ…
is there any chance they read the div statement first? It's ok I'm not thrilled with it no matter how I write it but definitely want to include, happier with Personal statement though -
Would being shot by a client make my application stronger?Hey everyone. I work as a paralegal at a family law firm.Yesterday a client left threatening to come back with a gun. I called the police, and they s…
... he was just waiting for us to leave for the day so ... think mentioning that in my personal statement will give me any boost ... -
Comprehensive Consulting Review - 10/10 RecommendHey everyone I've never posted before but I just wanted to take the time to say how amazing the comprehensive consulting is. I wavered on the price, …
... page versions of my diversity statement, personal statement, resume, etc and provided ... I should submit an addendum for multiple LSAT scores and David ... to seek a clarifying answer for me (without even my having ... exactly what you sign up for and more. As you can ... -
Re: Berkeley Law Diversity StatementHi All, Does anyone have experience crafting a 350 word statement about contributing diversity to a law school? Berkeley's prompt is: How will yo…
... experience crafting a 350 word statement about contributing diversity to a ... -gen/immigrant background in my personal statement. -
PS + Resume SwapAlready thanks to the feedback of some great 7sagers I have rewritten my personal statement. Now I need some feedback on my latest version. Is anyone…
... 7sagers I have rewritten my personal statement. Now I need some feedback ... anyone wanting to do a personal statement swap?
My resume ... .
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Finally Accepted After Two Years of Plugging Away - AMAI dreamed of one day being able to make one of these posts... In mid 2016, I quit my job, moved back home and began pursuing my path to getting i…
... personal statements mere days before the November 1 deadline for ... br /> I really hunkered down for the 2019 application cycle. I ... arranged for a second strong academic ... together since 2016. My personal statement was now clearly worded and ... -
Personal StatementHow long should it be? Does anyone have an outline of what schools are looking for?
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Need a consultant to read over my PSI'm in the final phase of my application process and have been drafting my personal statement for some time now. I would love to have a consultant pr…
... and have been drafting my personal statement for some time now. I would ... -
Admissions Webinar + Editing Giveaway! Wednesday Jan 16 @ 9 p.m. ET**Update: the recording of the webinar is now availalble: https://7sage.com/admissions/webinar/last-minute-application-tips-jan-16-2019/** 7Sagers…
... other consultants will join me for **live lightning consultations.**
personal statement topics, strategize about addenda, ... ll have to register for this webinar in advance ... />
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Didn’t put a header on PS or any additional essays - how bad is it :(I don't know WHY I didn't do this. I assumed it was enough that I was naming my documents and attaching them in the right places, but I don't actuall…
... submitted. Not my addendum, or personal statement, or programmatic contribution. Should I ... -
Question about addendum - interruption of education - need adviceI am struggling with whether to attach addendum to several applications in order to explain a break in my education. Several schools ask for that inf…
... education. Several schools ask for that information explicitly and I ... this obstacle in my personal statement but I do not ... I need to "apologize" for poor performance. However, I ... for the schools I am considering attaching this to? My personal statement ... -
149 on third LSAT take, give up??Hi there, I have been studying for the LSAT for almost about a year (maybe some breaks in between) but I did take three months to study for one ta…
... I have been studying for the LSAT for almost about a year ... three months to study for one take and another ... few months for my earlier. I haven ... are great as well as personal statement. But I know that ... that is a last option for me. Can I improve ... -
Cycle Recap/ReflectionsHello All! After waiting for what felt like an eternity, I think my cycle is finally over! A JD/MBA is my goal, and I’ve been admitted to both…
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-I crafted my personal statement to create a cohesive narrative ... . The advice was literally invaluable for my application.
-If you’re studying for the LSAT currently, just trust ... .
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How time consuming is the application process?I've always assumed that the actual application process itself isn't all that bad. But for time management purposes I need to know what I should expe…
... 't all that bad. But for time management purposes I need ... LORs, my transcript, and my personal statement finished. How long does the ... 're blanketing the t-14 for example, wouldn't most of ... -
Personal statement indicating specific schoolTo provide some context: I'll be applying for this upcoming cycle (October 2019). I am currently working full time (medical research) at a job that w…
... context: I'll be applying for this upcoming cycle (October 2019 ... attend law school part time. For this reason, I'm interested ... beneficial to indicate my preference for this particular program? The school ... -
To cancel or not to cancel?I am sitting for the July LSAT, as most of know, we are allowed to see our score before deciding to cancel it. I was wondering what score would be a …
I am sitting for the July LSAT, as most ... can send out some applications for ED. I do not mind ... business partner)
A great personal statement
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Addendum addressing departure of my current jobHi! I will be applying to law schools in the coming months for enrollment in Fall 2020. The only thing is, I am moving to Thailand to teach Engli…
... schools in the coming months for enrollment in Fall 2020.
for leaving my current job in ... not addressing this in my personal statement, I think an addendum may ... to 1) address the reason for departing my current job which ... -
Mistakes on the First Sentence of Your Personal StatementI just revised [this old chestnut](https://7sage.com/admissions/lesson/how-to-write-an-intro/) and thought I would share it. Here's the gist: you don…
I just revised [this old chestnut](https://7sage.com/admissions/lesson/how-to-write-an-intro/) and thought I would share it. Here's the gist: you don't have to go for a knockout on your first sentence. It's okay to take it slow. No one will stop reading. -
3.49/173+ Splitter T14 Chances?Hi all! My CAS GPA is a 3.49. I just finished my degree this summer, and I'm applying this fall (planning to have apps submitted by late October/earl…
... September, what are my chances for admission at a T14 school ... is considered a safe school for a splitter? At schools where ... where I should be aiming for safe schools. Thanks in advance ... 've held for over a year
3) Hopefully killer personal statement (I ... -
Reaching out to an admissions officeHello, Just looking for a little guidance from my fellow 7sagers! I was wait listed at my dream school and then denied. I have decided to not matr…
Hello,
Just looking for a little guidance from my ... the time I have waiting for the next cycle to polish ... and in some way ask for advice as to what would ... my personal statement and getting a new LOR. Thanks in advance for any ... -
Thank You 7Sage (Tears to 154)7Sage Community, I came to you all optimistic, wide eyed, and confident that I would ace the LSAT. That being said, I’m sure as most of you fo…
... got married ALL while studying for the test. I could ... than 5 questions right for LR, and RC left ... this and say go for a higher score again, ... up writing my Personal Statement and Diversity Statement with the help ... they come open, so for many that will be ... -
I got a 163- cancel!?Hey all, I can’t make the big webinar on whether one should cancel July, but I am *freaking out* and am at a loss for what to do. Stats things: …
... and am at a loss for what to do.
... GPA and won an award for my senior thesis.
... over this test for a year, neglecting my personal statement and going ... . I have been working for over a year at a ... my score is seriously lacking for the places I want ... -
Reusing Essays From Previous CycleHi All, To quickly summarize: I applied to law schools last year with a162 LSAT score, and a strong resume of federal government and political …
... work as a political consultant for progressive candidates and campaigns ... working in the campaign world for one more year. When ... I can re-use my personal statement and/or optional essays? ... They personal statement was very strong and it worked out for me very ... -
Re-Using EssaysHi All, To quickly summarize: I applied to law schools last year with a162 LSAT score, and a strong resume of federal government and political …
... work as a political consultant for progressive candidates and campaigns ... working in the campaign world for one more year. When ... I can re-use my personal statement and/or optional essays? ... They personal statement was very strong and it worked out for me very ... -
Personal Statement Swap?I have worked on my PS for several weeks now and am struggling to get it under three pages without removing anything that I feel is vital to the over…
... have worked on my PS for several weeks now and am ... -
unspecified essay formatIf the school doesn't specify except that one page is typically sufficient for supplemental essays, is it okay to write one page single-spaced? Then …
If the school doesn't specify except that one page is typically sufficient for supplemental essays, is it okay to write one page single-spaced? Then should I single-space my personal statement to have consistent formatting? Thanks in advance!
