HitBox
| Word | Docs | Hits |
|---|---|---|
| mention | 1.6K | 1.8K |
| school | 20.8K | 37.9K |
| in | 105.1K | 243.1K |
| personal | 4.6K | 6.1K |
| statement | 4.7K | 7.7K |
-
Low GPA (good LSAT) - opinions for admissions?So my UGPA ended at a 3.1, but I don't know how my CAS GPA will look like, and fear it could be significantly worse- around a 2.8 even. I re-took sev…
... at reddit or other law school admissions forums has made me ... 'm happy to see people in the same boat as me ... just planning to address it in my personal statement, but that sounds like ... -
Writing addenda for both GPA and LSATIs this a bad idea? I have a low UGPA due to abuse, forced marriage. Low LSAT b/c COVID work, and having to homeschool/care for my children full ti…
... 'd consider discussing that in your personal statement and not submitting the GPA ... people had and still have personal strife; how did the relationship ... components, no matter what any school tells you, they need these ... -
Can I talk about religion in PS?Hi everyone, I'm happy to say that I'm done with LSAT now (received a 168. Thank you JY!). Congrats on everyone who took the OCT LSAT and good luc…
... with this personal statement topic is how does that tie in to you ... routine, a better code of personal ethics, and the ability to ... or successful lawyer. At least in the way you posed the ... an audition for a place in their law school. -
Diversity Statement Help - Should I write one based on my situation?Hi 7Sagers, I was born in China, adopted and raised by my uncle and aunt (one of my parents passed away when I was three), and immigrated to the U…
... ABSOLUTELY write a diversity statement. While oftentimes in other contexts diversity ... probably better suited to the personal statement if it works there. ... that really should be in your personal statement. A PS should always ... you are pursuing law school. -
Diversity Statement Help - Should I write one based on my situation?Hi 7Sagers, I was born in China, adopted and raised by my uncle and aunt (one of my parents passed away when I was three), and immigrated to the U…
... probably better suited to the personal statement if it works there. It ... law that really should be in your personal statement. A PS should always ... why you are pursuing law school.
Thanks again for ... decision to go to law school? -
LSAT - Retake and/or Addendum?Hi all, I have take the LSAT 6 times -- 4 times years ago (158-160) each time. This cycle, I improved to a high score of a 165. Should I write an …
... depends on your choice school's median score and how ... see all your scores in your CAS report, most ... score, so that's in your favor. Another dean ... LORs, and a compelling Personal Statement. I also am under the ... take the LSAT 7 times in your lifetime. No matter ... -
Duke Personal StatementHey everyone, Duke Law's personal statement prompt says to mention your "personal and career ambitions," but in my "Why Law, Why Duke" optional e…
... to apply to law school in general and Duke in particular." I ignored ... " part because I addressed that in my personal statement, so I only wrote ... school. If you cover that in the optional essay and not the personal statement ... -
Duke Personal StatementHey everyone, Duke Law's personal statement prompt says to mention your "personal and career ambitions," but in my "Why Law, Why Duke" optional e…
... to apply to law school in general and Duke in particular." I ignored ... " part because I addressed that in my personal statement, so I only wrote ... school. If you cover that in the optional essay and not the personal statement ... -
This Admissions Cycle or Next Admissions Cycle?Hi everybody! I have really been stressing out lately. I've been really harping down on myself about my current situation and I'm really frustrated. …
... in helping you decide where to pursue going to law school ... when you retake - recommendations, personal statement, any addendums you need ... .com/admissions/lesson/law-school-financial-aid/
2 ... lesson/affects-chances-getting-law-school/
3) https:// ... -
Diversity Statement as South Asian/Indian?? To write or not to write!Hi everyone! I was planning on writing a diversity as I am an Indian/South Asian woman who grew up in a US community without many other asians. I…
... that @CardsnHogz said. i was in the same boat and hesitant ... it, i ultimately wrote my personal statement on this topic and i ... i don't think any school would look at it negatively ... -
168 on November Flex (Not Giving Up on My 170+ Dream!) Retake Advice PleaseI earned a 168 on my November Flex (my first real LSAT) I started out in the mid-140s as a diagnostic. It's been 3 weeks since I looked at any LSAT m…
@HelloMoto Thanks for the in depth reply, it is very ... paralegal until I start law school. It will allow me to ... a solid year to my personal statement(s) as I will be ... -
Retake LSAT writing or not?So I recently retook my LSAT and so have an opportunity to retake the LSAT writing. I was pretty happy with my argument and answers to the first LSA…
... wanted to go to law school in the future. They wrote erotic ... . Upon actually applying, a school asked them about it. They ... the test. School said ok, cool. The school just wants to ... person who wrote the personal statement. Instructor got in; it was fine. < ... -
First denial (surprise)Last week I posted about my first decision where I got a full ride to one of my safety schools. Today I got an email from another comparable safe…
... full ride at a comparable school, you are most likely over ... school also cares a lot about your personal statement to see if you mention ... the school or whether ... -
Which schools require 12 pt font for Personal Statements?Which schools require 12 pt fonts for personal statements? In my manual search, I haven't seen any so far. All seem to be okay with 11-pt font (Times…
... , I don't remember any school requiring 12 point font or ... number of schools specifying in their instructions portion/ personal statement section that the ... -
The LSAT does not define you!Hi all. I wanted to write this post because I have struggled immensely with the LSAT for over a year. I have never struggled on an exam/anything scho…
... gen college student (and high school dropout), son of a ... and challenge of changing your personal destiny. There are many ... . This, in itself, is of value to law school admission committees ... apply to. Make sure, in your statement and addenda, to let them ... -
Getting LoR from PhD student Instructor?At my university a lot of the 3000 level courses are taught by PhD students and those classes happen to be the smallest and where I’ve been able to i…
... for law school (your narrative, resume, your academic accomplishments in that class ... , maybe a draft of your personal statement, your ... you are capable of success in the law school setting. Good luck! -
Can a Personal Statement be too personal?I am just beginning the brainstorm for my personal statement. I want to write about a traumatic event from my childhood. Essentially when I was 7, …
This resonates with my personal experience in life that led to ... the decision to go into law school ... personal statement is that it's NOT an academic statement of purpose. The personal statement ... who you are. So in that respect, your desire ... -
Can a Personal Statement be too personal?I am just beginning the brainstorm for my personal statement. I want to write about a traumatic event from my childhood. Essentially when I was 7, …
... present)
-why law school is the right next step ... Why do you want X School? What do you want ... admitted DESPITE a mediocre personal statement because there are other ... view the personal statement as a statement of interest in a PROFESSIONAL school. The ... -
Can a Personal Statement be too personal?I am just beginning the brainstorm for my personal statement. I want to write about a traumatic event from my childhood. Essentially when I was 7, …
... do you want X School? What do you want ... they are not compelling in comparison to what ... GPA was not outstanding in undergrad, and since I ... in the workforce for a couple years, I feel my personal statement ... is going to be an important push in ... -
How important are internships?Hey guys, I am a junior trying to apply for law schools in 2022. I don't know what should I do for this summer. On the one hand, I feel like I can re…
... internships. A school isn't going to let you in because you ... internship, they'll let you in because of your great LSAT ... of weight in the application process in general. Besides your personal statement that may ... -
Personal Statement --Addiction/Substance AbuseI am considering talking about my struggle with--and recovery from--addiction in my personal statement. I am 11 years into recovery with an academic …
My personal statement was about quitting my cigarette ... impactful themes that this topic (in my opinion) can get across ... traits matter in law school, and frankly in life. If the statement is written ... . The whole point of a personal statement is to get across who ... -
Should I include a diversity statement when my PS addresses divsersityI wrote my PS about being gay in rural America, and how that makes me want to pursue public service (in a nutshell) Should I write a DS about how bei…
... . The personal statement is a required part of the law school application that ... shows your motivation for applying. The diversity statement ... legal education at this point in time in your PS, you shouldn ... -
Should I include a diversity statement when my PS addresses divsersityI wrote my PS about being gay in rural America, and how that makes me want to pursue public service (in a nutshell) Should I write a DS about how bei…
... . The personal statement is a required part of the law school application that ... shows your motivation for applying. The diversity statement ... legal education at this point in time in your PS, you shouldn ... -
Law School SplitterHi everyone! I am just looking to get some advice... I live in Austin (TX resident) and am applying to law school in the Fall 2021 cycle. I really w…
... and am applying to law school in the Fall 2021 cycle. I ... now full time in Regulatory Affairs (legal function) in medical devices. ... of acceptance? Is this school too high a reach for ... this summer and writing my personal statement (and getting ready for ... -
7Sage Podcast Episode #49 - 7Sager Brad - Homeless to Harvard LawEdit: you can read Brad's essays and listen to an interactive transcript here: https://7sage.com/podcast-episode-49-7sager-brad-homeless-to-harvar…
... "Reading this statement I can't imagine a law school that wouldn ... must be right that this personal statement is amazing. But I ... really want to see in you from a personal statement?
... applicant appealing to a law school.
I am ... -
No Letters of RecommendationHi Everyone, Any insight would be greatly appreciated. I have been out of school for 10 years now and due to my job have moved to another part of…
... law schools you're interested in and ask! Who knows, they ... you'd have in doing this. A law school's application requirements ... wouldn't email a law school admissions office and ask if ... for you not writing a personal statement or submitting your LSAT score ... -
No Letters of RecommendationHi Everyone, Any insight would be greatly appreciated. I have been out of school for 10 years now and due to my job have moved to another part of…
... you'd have in doing this. A law school's application ... for you not writing a personal statement or submitting your LSAT score ... on what the school would deem acceptable in this situation, most ... likely be found in the FAQs section of the school website. -
Diversity Statement as a professional cellist/cello teacher#Help I graduated from Undergrad in '15 and Graduate school in '17. Receiving degrees in Cello Performance. I have been spending the last 4 years …
... ! I have two degrees in historical voice and I was ... writing a diversity statement myself. However, my personal statement states in depth why I ... I decided that a diversity statement would be a little redundant ... wanted to go to law school based on my past musical ... -
Personal StatementI am in a confusing position: I haven't taken the LSAT yet so I don't have a score. How do I know what personal statement to write if I have no clue …
... /
Keep in mind that the personal statement is all about you ... to go to law school at this point in your life, why ... the school would benefit from having ... a person like you in their ... -
Diversity Statement as a professional cellist/cello teacher#Help I graduated from Undergrad in '15 and Graduate school in '17. Receiving degrees in Cello Performance. I have been spending the last 4 years …
... law.
"If a school defines diversity broadly and doesn ... it be redundant since my personal statement is also about music to ... your essays back to back in a giant PDF. You ... , appearances, and recording contracts. In your DS, you could write ...
