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Diversity Statement: Too much?For my diversity statement I am thinking of writing about going through a both physically and emotionally abusive relationship for 4 and a half years…
... statement. I've read that you can have a diversity statement about ... -- you want to keep this one page, most of it discussing ... better. Just make sure that you show yourself taking responsibility ... like a "sob" story. Focus on the way that your diverse experience ... -
Using a quote to lead off my personal statementAt the moment I have severe writers block. I can't seem to put my thoughts to paper. I want to lead off with the fact that I grew up in a somewhat br…
... not use one at all, but will concede that it can, potentially be ... experience. Open with a story or moment that tells us about your ... unique experience. What's something that you, yourself, experienced in this ... -
When is the earliest I can start law school?I'm taking the LSAT inFenruary 2017. When is the earliest that I can start with my applications and start law school? Will I have to take a year ga…
... can.
I'd like to impart a quick, true story ... week. It just so happened that the office manager started out ... to gain valuable work experience that one doesn't have already, may ... just saying for anyone that might be in that boat----and confirming ... -
Reading comp AGHI'm scheduled to write the Feb exam and I've noticed that my RC is my <b>worst</b> section by far! I'm averaging - (3-5) per LR section, and -(0-2) p…
... the details of the particular story from the previous read, ... s absolutely crucial to answer that one question or just meaningless list ... ....
Also! I can't remember where I saw ... thinking, "now what was that about?" then this studying technique ... -
PT42.S2.Q16 - there are two kinds of horror storiesHey Guys, I am very confused on this question. I thought the answer would be A. The paragraph says in the first sentence that there are two kin…
... monstrous beasts, the one that are described in horror stories. That's what makes ... our stimulus that horror stories that use monstrous beasts employ symbolism. That means some ... of nature. So we can make that inference that at least some stories ... -
admissions advice: 6+ month unemployment gap, still not LSAT readyHi Guys, I am having some trouble right now with LSATs/admissions, and since I've found this community to be overwhelmingly kind and wise, I thoug…
... told by an admissions consultant that they generally spend :30 ... years and unemployed, that might be a different story. Even still, ... like @"david.busis" said above me, one can ... 4-6 month gap I can easily explain away.
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Should I choose the top five school or the tier 2 school that is giving me a full ride?As I have posted before, I was accepted into the University Chicago but it doesn't look like I'm going to have much help financially. However, I have…
... affinity to that school. Also, it can't be denied that Chicago ... truly believe your thinking that you can earn a similar starting ... That's big!
To support this, a little personal story ... the same salary with only one difference in our monthly ... -
Is it certain that law schools only take highest LSAT score?I'm pretty sure law schools take the highest score out of the LSAT's taken, but would anyone know if this is true or how to find out? Does it depend …
... and finds the most interesting story that person has to share. ... Busis quotes someone (can't remember who) that said something like " ... reality is that we do (or at least one interesting experience ... ). Busis helps us see that. I ... -
Filing a Complaint!First off....kudos to everyone who took yesterday's exam!!!! I was right there in the hick of it with you all! My question is not regarding the actua…
... a lot, but that almost never happens. No one starts a thread ... to. And they shouldn't. That would be really boring. But ... thing for us. For every horror story, there's thousands of testing ... -
Yale 250 TopicHello friends. So now that the LSAT is behind me, I'm starting to think ahead to all things admissions. I'm hoping to have scored well enough to give…
... best to tell a story or would more of ... person perspective matter much? Is one preferred?
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... while a non-fiction story about yourself better in ... PS/DS/Resume, etc.) that you can tie your 250 to? It ... to your app, but one piece of advice I've ... -
Yale 250 TopicHello friends. So now that the LSAT is behind me, I'm starting to think ahead to all things admissions. I'm hoping to have scored well enough to give…
... person perspective matter much? Is one preferred?
> > ... non-fiction over fictional story telling, and I was ... while a non-fiction story about yourself better in ... PS/DS/Resume, etc.) that you can tie your 250 to? ... to your app, but one piece of advice I ... -
Use as DS Topic or No?Hey everyone, I was looking for some advice regarding writing a diversity statement. I wasn't originally going to write one, since I am a white, uppe…
... topic "does my experience count?"... that's how I interpret your ... shaped you in a way that is unique to you. Having ... you from having a story to tell. Indeed, one can imagine how being ... otherwise comfortable reality. And perhaps that jolt was the catalyst for ... -
Suggestion for Mindset Shift on Test DayI've heard repeatedly on this forum and others that someone should expect to drop 3 or 4 points from their Testing average on the actual test day (be…
... much more likely to hear horror stories than success stories. ... this forum and others that someone should expect to ... worse. Point is, it can go either way. I' ... best average score you can before test day, and ... way to suggest that it's best that one be scoring ... -
Rated as Below AverageHi guys, It was just as I has predicted. I have a Below Average evaluation. That is tantamount to a D. I seriously need some opinion/advice on…
... name him, as his story is not mine to tell ... Some people told me - that lower ranked law schools yield ... the harsh grade curves that many foreign schools adopt. ... one's LSAT/GPA combo makes it super clear that they can ... an example of stats that may be more subject ... -
How to Write a Personal Statement Without (Almost) Any Notable Experiences?Disclaimer: I _do_ have one personal experience that may be worth writing about. I had something of a nervous breakdown on campus, and it served a ca…
... PS that you can read, I don't remember one specifically ... about depression/mental health but that of ... personal topics or issues that were especially challenging without ... any topic into a single-story, narrative style. There is ... -
PT3.S4.Q9Can someone help me understand the following phrase within the stimulus? "This willingness is even more revealing than is good-natured acquiescence …
... connections between hearing funny story about oneself and ... self-confidence (Hearing funny story about oneself -> ... br />
That's why one can reasonably infer that there are at ... />
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Pressure from other people to rush to take exam when you need longer to prepareWhat are some tactful responses you have given to friends and family about this? Thanks!
... explained to them that this was not a test that one should EVER ... rush into, primarily because one cannot possibly ... . End of story. If I'm telling you that you need to ... of the LSAT), I think one can relieve a lot of their ... -
What I've learned from trying to write a personal statement...I am the worlds most boring individual. https://media.giphy.com/media/Dbo31UlQgVIdO/giphy.gif So...how did you guys decided what to write ab…
... I just can't nail down an event that changed my life ... don't want to be that guy that just falls on the ... you can still use a story that is unique .... there was one person on one ... of David's webinars that ... -
What I've learned from trying to write a personal statement...I am the worlds most boring individual. https://media.giphy.com/media/Dbo31UlQgVIdO/giphy.gif So...how did you guys decided what to write ab…
... I just can't nail down an event that changed my ... you can still use a story that is unique .... there was one person on one ... of David's webinars that ... I can tell. I'll have to find something that works ... -
What I've learned from trying to write a personal statement...I am the worlds most boring individual. https://media.giphy.com/media/Dbo31UlQgVIdO/giphy.gif So...how did you guys decided what to write ab…
... I just can't nail down an event that changed my ... you can still use a story that is unique .... there was one person on one ... of David's webinars that ... I can tell. I'll have to find something that works ... -
PT3.S2.Q12 - photovoltaic power plantsI'm still trying to wrap my head around this question. I originally chose (C) thinking that it would close the gap between premises and conclusion, b…
... reasoning as clear as I can.
-We have ... is a **_really_** specific story. A story that the argument has **_assumed_** holds ... a look at a specific story that follows the facts of the ... and $1,000,000 today. "One Tenth"
-Our regular power ... -
It's been a lonnnnng journey...So, way back in May when I first took my diagnostic, I got a 138. I remember seeing my score and feeling my heart completely drop. What made it even …
... night before. It was one of the most dreadful and ... February. It is rare that someone can increase 30 points but ... hope I can be a living testament that it is ... made by Nader :) hope we can follow his footsteps!
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Increase in 160s-170+ scorers! (2017-2018)According to Spivey's data, there has been an overall increase in the number of applicants, specifically those scoring in the 160s to 170s, notably w…
... sometimes give good advice, that episode really irritated me. ... you’re not the one with the disability or ... score the best that I can and not worry ... also seen way more horror stories about proctors and ... me.
That said, again, accommodations doesn’t ... -
Realistically, how important are personal statements?Realistically, how important are personal statements in determining whether you get in or not? I've been stressing out over mine and I'm starting to …
... (got into a school that is normally ranked within the ... how badly someone can write or how easily one can accidentally make ... a common grammar mistake. Fun story: 3 ... when you have applicants putting that much care into making ... -
MY FIRST -1 IN LR ! *TEARS*I’m framing this shit, omg. I’ve been studying since April and COULD NOT for the life of me get LR to anything below -6. I cried. I cancelled exams. …
... so many webinars that warn against that, but alas I ... answer the specifics of what that question is answering.
can adjust my own thinking, ... Your 'test day' story is one of the most original ... especially the subtle details that make or break the ... -
MY FIRST -1 IN LR ! *TEARS*I’m framing this shit, omg. I’ve been studying since April and COULD NOT for the life of me get LR to anything below -6. I cried. I cancelled exams. …
... . Your 'test day' story is one of the most original and ... , especially the subtle details that make or break the argument ... />
Sorry, that should have said reasoning structure ... and every time. The stimulus can be intimidating, but think ... -
Too Old for Law School...For all of you mortified at the thought of delaying a cycle because you're nearing your social security collection, go out and ask a friend what the …
Why worry about age? No one should. If you have the ... omits a lot of info that can hurt you as a student ... law degree that you can have a sense of pride that you earned ... the school and that will be end of the story. For me ... -
Too Old for Law School...For all of you mortified at the thought of delaying a cycle because you're nearing your social security collection, go out and ask a friend what the …
... /> Love, love your story. Similiar to my story - approx 20 years ... and she loves it. No one can stop her. My dad is ... can't sit still. He still has a few clients that ... work until I'm 65 that's a good 20 ... years of life where I can finally realize my dream. ... -
Why law? What's your story?Thought it could be fun and motivating to hear other people's stories about why they are starting down this path. So, what's your story? Do you come …
... . So, what's your story? Do you come from a ... seemed reasonable enough? (Maybe not that last one haha)
... internship working in finance. During that summer, besides some training ... more viscerally satisfying about it that I can't explain.
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Postpone even though I've been studying for a year? I am beyond stressed right nowHi all, well, this question has been asked a million times, but I will ask it again...apologies. My goal is to get 165 +. Long story short…
... it?
One situation that complicates this even further is ... particular testing center. Long story short I live in New ... flight with "award" miles that I can get refunded if I ... help. One complicating factor with my score is also that although ...
