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Personal StatementFor those that are currently applying to law schools, I was wondering how much you guys tweaked your PS for each application. My generic statement is…
... make sure your personal statement is as pristine as possible. It can be longer ... -
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…
... a grip of PTs left. How long are your blind reviews? I took ... 11 hours total today). In your opinion, is this too fast ... ; Also, I love to see your CCRs in the comments of ... -
Letter of Rec DocumentsI have a meeting with my letter of rec writer tomorrow and I'm wondering what I need to bring re the insurrections on LSAC. Is there a form she needs…
... sure to assign them as your recommender on the LSAC website ... will send your recommender an e-mail with instructions of how to ... you give your recommender a copy of your resume and your personal statement (if you ... in a way that complements your entire application. -
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…
... admissions committee would rather your maturity be expressed through your personal statement than simply being ... about your maturity. You simply telling ... -
If i’m still struggling with my personal statement should I just not apply this cycleI’ve been working on my personal statement for over a year and all I have are a few shitty rough drafts on different topics which I would be embarras…
You may just be overthinking it. We all tend ... in high esteem, but put your personal statement in the right context in ... the whole scheme of your applications. My pre-law ... committees, said he considers the personal statement and the whole application process ... -
Trouble chopping down statements?Is anyone else having trouble chopping down your statements? Or have advice on how I can? Picking a topic, figuring out what to say, and all othe…
Mine is also around this length. How long should it be? I know it's too long but not sure how much I need to cut... -
Diversity Statement?Hey 7sagers! I just wanted some advice. I am a first generation college grad. I have mentioned it in my personal statement. Do you guys think it is w…
... have mentioned it in my personal statement. Do you guys think it ... is worth writing a diversity statement as well? Or is it ... have written about it in your personal statement, you should try not to make ... -
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…
... in an addendum and use your personal statement to sell them on something ... couldn't be done, but I think it would make your work ... me was to use the personal statement to tell them why they ... -
My really bad looking AA degree dilemmaSo I did a program called running start in high school and took some college level classes, starting in Fall of 2004. I started with just one class t…
... built up a career. My personal statement discusses the path I chose ... in yet, but I would be surprised if it detracted from ... include some of it in your personal statement or in an addendum! -
My really bad looking AA degree dilemmaSo I did a program called running start in high school and took some college level classes, starting in Fall of 2004. I started with just one class t…
... built up a career. My personal statement discusses the path I chose ... in yet, but I would be surprised if it detracted from ... include some of it in your personal statement or in an addendum!
your education timeline in the education ... -
Application hell and consultantsSo I like many others am currently waiting for LSAC to publish last Saturday's results. Is it to much to ask that they post results within 4 days of …
... I was writing/revising my personal statement I sent it to professors ... sure some of your professors from undergrad would be willing to do ... a once-over on your personal statement - if ... -
What are my chances? Feeling discouraged :/Good afternoon (morning, night, whatever time of day is it for anyone reading this) Been studying for the LSATs for quite some time now and I'm ta…
... than just your LSAT and GPA. The applications ask how many years ... any discrepancies in your scores. Write about your struggles in your personal statement. Overcoming adversity ... -
Conference Papers on ResumeDoes anyone have any advice on how I go about putting research papers I presented at conferences on my resume? Do I just put them under my education …
... your resume for details about your research ie. why they should ... indicated either of these on your personal statement, I would strongly encourage ... you to emphasize this in your resume front and center ... (particularly if your past research is in line ... -
Addendum and me...what do I need to know?SO! I feel like I am the king of needing addenda. I need an addenda for my GPA, I need an addenda for my LSAT jump, I need an addenda to explain my u…
... the story of your personal statement. It'll be a good setup ... for your GPA addendum.
your personal statement and transcript already provide great ... have to look at your transcripts to be convinced of that. ... -
Add your info to My Law School Numbers!Doing so will help crowd source really important data that will help future law school applicants realistically find the schools that best fit their …
... /> Interesting elements of your applications, too. I'd be curious to ready your personal statement! -
Add your info to My Law School Numbers!Doing so will help crowd source really important data that will help future law school applicants realistically find the schools that best fit their …
... elements of your applications, too. I'd be curious to ready your personal statement!
Send me your email and I'm happy ... -
Should I write a diversity statment?My PS is all about being a minority. You read it, and you know I'm an URM. So do I need to write a diversity statement? The only topic I was thin…
Either write the diversity statement about something else or don' ... no reason to steal the personal statement's thunder. That said something ... doesn't just have to be about your minority community from your personal statement. -
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Crack the joke in your personal statement or somewhere else where it will be clearly a joke! That is a great way to start a PS about any number of things. Your resume, though, is not the place. -
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... you can work it into your personal statement maybe ok. If you have ... would say it could be a great idea, but know your audience. -
Just took the LSAT - Should I apply for this cycle?I'm wrestling with the idea of applying to Yale by Feb 28. I just took the LSAT 2 days ago. I think I did okay (my gut says it was between 13-15 miss…
Do you have your personal statement,LORs and all other app materials ready? If not, i would apply next cycle. You will have more time to polish your app, and gain additional points on a retake if need be -
What to do to turn 50% to a 100%excuse typos. my phone is annoying. I’m a URM. AA Female. 3.5 “170” I really want HLS. Maybe Stanford but I don’t wanna go to Cali & Yale …
... a personal statement or interview in an intelligent manner. This could be virtually ... applying next cycle, REALLY perfect your personal statement. Get feedback from multiple people ... -
What to do to turn 50% to a 100%excuse typos. my phone is annoying. I’m a URM. AA Female. 3.5 “170” I really want HLS. Maybe Stanford but I don’t wanna go to Cali & Yale …
... a personal statement or interview in an intelligent manner. This could be virtually ... applying next cycle, REALLY perfect your personal statement. Get feedback from multiple people ... -
Do you think law schools read the writing sample?Exactly what the title says
... a great way to see how you REALLY write. Of course ... Pulitzer prize winning writing in your personal statement but you couldn't communicate ... basic ideas in your LSAT writing sample. -
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 …
If it's already covered in your personal statement then don't use it in your diversity statement to avoid being redundant. If you have another option for your diversity statement that would be much better. -
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…
... will have to come from your own personal reasons why you want ... a LOCI - so your letter needs to be as unique as it ... can be. Try to take some time ... haven't already mentioned in your personal statement. Its not easy so I ... -
Gap Year DecisionsHi Guys, I need your help and perspectives with my gap year activities and will it affect my school application for 2018-2019 I graduated Chemical…
... law firm, which may ease your frustration. Like mentioned above, almost ... anything will be okay. Considering the fact that ... for your personal statement, and schools that have good IP law will be really ... -
Reapplying: What to do to boost my chances....So as this admissions cycle winds down, it is becoming pretty clear that I need to seriously consider re-applying next cycle. With 7 wait-lists, and …
... wait to hear your success story after applying ... experience, getting published? How was your personal statement? I wouldn’t retake ... but would focus time on boosting your ... softs to outweigh your GPA and ... -
Personal statements: tie into law?Hi guys! I've been working on my PS, and I keep wondering if I should somehow tie it into my interests in law, or just leave it be. It's so far abo…
... , omitting such an interest from your personal statement might be a mistake.
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More importantly, try to ensure that your personal statement ... is an engaging and interesting story. If your story ... -
Admissions Webinar + Editing Giveaway! Weds, Jun 27 @ 9 p.m. ETHi everyone! The webinar is up here: https://7sage.com/admissions/webinar/ ---- **Update** Thank you to everyone who left a comment! The winner …
... pick one, it'd be "How to Write a Personal Statement: Story Basics". I ... when I was stumped on how to begin.
