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resumes...OK guys... so it is time to start cracking down and getting that application all pretty... except, I am a non traditional student that just decided t…
... think you have anything to be embarrassed about.
be my saving grace.
... want fluency... not hoping to be fluent someday.
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Has any particular college class helped you with writing your personal statementAlthough I majored in philosophy (lots of writing), I'm terrible at writing about myself. I was thinking about signing up for a creative writing clas…
... . Because it is a statement of purpose, you need ... think about events in your life and how they have shaped ... law. The content needs to be strong. Revising mechanics, grammar, ... 7Sage Webinar archive for Writing your Personal Statement in the toolbar (Discussion/ ... -
Specifically How to Work through the Core Curriculum?Ciao fellow 7Sagers! I just started studying for the 4 weeks ago and I haven't made much progress. Specifically: I just began the Most Strongly Su…
... JY's examples?
> - Should I time the video problems ... , how long should I time the video problems (if applicable based on your answer ... aim for whatever your math works out to be but don't ... problem. Just make note of how long it took and where you ... -
When will the "old" tests not be *AS* worth doing?I've often contemplated and discussed this with many on this forum and others like it. We now are going to have over 85 PTs available to prep fro…
... I think there can be some value in drilling ... test and really getting your writing in top shape ... for this section can be of value. I heard ... written essay. No idea how much they weigh it, ... best way to tell. Your Personal statement and other written sections of ... -
When will the "old" tests not be *AS* worth doing?I've often contemplated and discussed this with many on this forum and others like it. We now are going to have over 85 PTs available to prep fro…
... I think there can be some value in drilling ... for this section can be of value. I heard ... written essay. No idea how much they weigh it, ... best way to tell. Your Personal statement and other written sections ... would be sufficient. Though, if it puts your mind ... -
Irrational FearHey so I have this irrational fear of being overlooked in the admission process because I am a Chinese-American who's family is solid middle class (s…
... you should just focus on the things that are within your control ... . I know that may not be too ... have it) and writing your personal statement and completing your applications that any added ... to tell. There must be some reason you want to ... -
What to start considering...So I am a weird bundle of splitter mess, I really want to start getting applications ready but I'm just not sure where I stand and where I can apply.…
... understand and empathize with how your past dulls your overall application. My GPA ... once read that your personal statement, if well written, can be your saving grace! I ... -
Is it permissible to talk about a case that particularly impacted you in an undergraduate class?EDIT: In case it wasn't clear from my title, this is about personal statements. In my personal statement right now, I'm trying to indicate that r…
... be interested in Supreme Court cases. How does a personal statement ... like you may be restricting your personal statement options too much ... personal statement attempts that I am working on. One is about how ... suffering beyond your control and how that realization ... -
This thread is for all of us who underperformed.As soon as I was done with my last section for September LSAT, I knew I had messed up. It was one of those tests that something wrong had happened an…
Thank you! I'm glad I'm not alone, but I am sorry that you didn't get the score you wanted. It's tough, but let's kick some major bootay on the December LSAT. I have faith that we'll all learn from the September LSAT and do better than we've ever done ... -
A few suggestions would be helpfulI've been grinding every single day BRing, drilling old tests, going back to the CC and I still am stuck a whole month later at a 161. I just fin…
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I should have recorded myself on this ... Review. I tend to be very solid on what I ... grip of PTs left. How long are your blind reviews? I took ... 11 hours total today). In your opinion, is this too ... Also, I love to see your CCRs in the comments of ... -
Diversity Statement orrrr?Hey 7Sage fam, I had a quick question regarding a Diversity Statement. So as a little background, I had a really hard time deciding between writi…
Yeah! I think you should make sure your personal statement, diversity statement, or any letters of rec can attest to your maturity though, as that may be a concern for admissions officers. -
Letters of RecI graduated earlier this year from a large university and while I did well in my classes I never really connected with any of my professors (my fault…
... sentences about how their class inspired me. You'd be surprised, but ... ask you to send them your personal statement, resume, etc., to help them ... -
Should I even apply this year?I graduated last June and took the December test, short story is I am 95% sure that I did poorly. I am currently registered for the February test.I h…
... taking the summer to improve your LSAT score, and even ... cycle.
Your personal statement alone should take you AT LEAST a ... further behind because of how difficult it is to ... the LSAT while also giving your statement everything it deserves.
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Should I take that chance and write about this in my personal statement?This is hard for me to write about or even think about, but I thought turning to other 7sagers is the safest I'll feel. I'm trying real hard to think…
... lawyer? It would be okay to write about how this event has ... somehow set you on your path ... disqualify you, but you want your personal statement to show admissions why you ... 'll do well there. Your arrest may be a topic better left ... -
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 …
... flesh out your experiences to show them how they shaped ... that you can show how your Presidency of Club X ... someone who used to be on the admissions board ... don't even look at your personal statement anymore. To some, ... on the side of your LSAT & GPA score ... -
getting deported in PSI am getting ready to write my personal statement and I'm considering touching on the fact that I worked while on the wrong visa (illegally) while ab…
... of any sort will strengthen your personal statement. You can write about aspects ... abroad having your visa expire causing you to be detained while ... you were investigated can be expressed if it is ... on how that experience made such an impact in your life ... -
So I got rejected from a safety school...So my first rejection was from a safety school. I am a little bit confused by the fact that I got rejected from Boston College Law. I mean, thank God…
... , this statistic can tell you how desirable that school is to ... This Law School" section to your application, either in an essay ... in the last paragraph of your personal statement. This gives a really strong ... again, these schools may not be playing the YP game as ... -
Study Scheduling: biting off more than I can chew?Hello- I would really appreciate some advice! Some background info:- - I'm a junior taking a course overload (GPA 3.88 that I plan to push up to …
... undergrad and preparing yourself to be in a solid place ... now and giggle as to how inefficient I was being trying ... decision for both yourself and your personal statement? While I recognize these are ... willing. The LSAT will _always_ be there. Law school will ... -
Timed Problem Sets and DrillsI apologize if this has already been answered but I could really use some clarification. I have searched through the forums many times and cannot see…
... at this point you should be applying the strategies you have ... think it depends on your purpose behind your drilling. Sometimes you ... also think that you should be doing timed sections at ...
My biggest question is how long should I time myself when I ... -
Timed Problem Sets and DrillsI apologize if this has already been answered but I could really use some clarification. I have searched through the forums many times and cannot see…
... think it depends on your purpose behind your drilling. Sometimes you ... I also think that you should be doing timed sections at ... /> > My biggest question is how long should I time myself when I ... I know that SA questions should be super quick because of their ... -
Success in Fine Arts vs GPAHi all - Having graduated with an Undergraduate degree (B.M.) in music performance in 2010, I am now set on applying to Law School for the 2018/1…
... s what is going to be the main things that gets ... . You can incorporate them into your personal statement, or even write a GPA ... liked was due to your commitment to your music.
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Overall, as long as your GPA isn't disastrously low ... -
Rising-Senior Summer InternshipHey friends, I am a junior from a top 15 school, with approximately 3.90 gpa double majoring in Cognitive Science and Sociology, with a minor in …
... have some awesome ECs under your belt. Maybe intern part ... from school and had year long periods without working then that ... would have to be explained.
Note -- ... you have time to write your personal statement? Visit schools? Go to ... -
Rising-Senior Summer InternshipHey friends, I am a junior from a top 15 school, with approximately 3.90 gpa double majoring in Cognitive Science and Sociology, with a minor in …
... and had year long periods without working ... then that would have to be explained.
> ... have time to write your personal statement? Visit schools? Go ... @"surfy surf" Thanks for your reply and suggestions! I only ... my honor thesis to be finished, so I ... -
Do law schools actually favor students with multiple majors?Hey guys, it's me again. I found that the 7sage discussion forum is just super helpful for a self-starter like me, so I figure I will make good use o…
... people are actually considered to be over represented minority for ... fact that you have publications should give you a slight ... good. For your personal statement, are you saying that your story is good ... more about the quality of your writing than the actual ... -
Recommendation letter questionsHi everyone, When we ask recommenders to write recommendation letter, is there anything specific we should remind them to include? In other wor…
Sending your Personal Statement and your Resume should be good enough. However, I would ... about your work as well as an effective communicator, you should be fine ... -
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... don't think this would be a particularly useful investment of ... take time on your personal website. Channel that energy toward your personal statement AND optional ... listed. That's where you should focus your efforts. Since you're ... -
Diversity Statement QuestionMy personal statement covers a situation in my background that has influenced my decision to attend law school. Should I write a diversity statement …
... it's already covered in your personal statement then don't use it ... have another option for your diversity statement that would be much better.
how it adds to the diversity ... -
LOCI Help!Hi! Does anyone have a good LOCI that you would be willing to send me as an example? I have looked online but still struggling with the direction I…
... have to come from your own personal reasons why you ... LOCI - so your letter needs to be as unique as ... it can be. Try to take some ... haven't already mentioned in your personal statement. Its not easy so ... express some sense of how much you want to go ... -
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... that rejected you wont be a hinderance to your app in any ... would be a better bet to get there.
Your GPA ... is near perfect. You should be able to get ... an admissions consultant to perfect your personal statement, do all the Why X ...
