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how important are optional statements, really?Knowing my own privileges, I don't want to try to pad my application with essays that falsely interpret minor difficulties and set backs as "adversit…
... to pad my application with essays that falsely interpret minor difficulties ... diversity statement or any other optional essay? -
Additional Law School essaysI am in the process of writing my additional essays beyond my personal statement and could use some other opinions, for example for Wayne State there…
... process of writing my additional essays beyond my personal statement and ... Wayne State there is an optional essay that can be written ... -
A Weekend of WaitlistsHey all, Seems like a lot of waitlists are being sent out today. I just got waitlisted at both UMich and Columbia. My numbers make me pretty comp…
... or another one of their optional topics?
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> ... in the cycle. Michigan and Penn are not going to change ... strong Why Michigan. Historically, Michigan, Penn, and Virginia are among the ... 't bother with Why X essays. They just don't trust ... -
Study Buddy At Penn State University Park?Hi! I will be a junior at Penn State, University Park this year. I am taking the Feb 2015 LSAT. Any fellow 7sage users that would be willing to study…
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Post Your Questions about EssaysDo you have questions about personal statements, diversity statements or other law school essays? Post them here. I'm writing an F.A.Q. for the perso…
... statements or other law school essays? Post them here. I'm ... -
Call for "Why Us?" Essays and AddendaHi 7Sagers, It's David, the editor who's writing 7Sage's new personal statement bundle. I'm still looking for a couple "Why X School?" and addenda…
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Accepted to Penn--Thanks 7sageWell, my application cycle has come to an end. I just got accepted to Penn today, where I will be attending next year. 7sage has helped me tremendo…
... . I just got accepted to Penn today, where I will be ... see some of you at Penn next year. -
Notes from David's WebinarsAdmins please delete if I am crossing any lines. These are <u>MY notes</u> from the free webinars put on David Busis and figured that I should hos…
... school X essay (optional but NOT OPTIONAL, 1 page or ... less
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-Compliment or ... -Georgetown has 5 additional essays
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Optional addendum = Diversity Statement?Hi all, Most of the schools that I am applying to give the option of a DS which is awesome, because I have not so great stats but a very diverse/…
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To Optional Diagnostic or Not?So I'm brand new and 6 months out and cruising through the core curriculum at about 2.25 to 3 hours a day and I just came across the optional diagnos…
... I just came across the optional diagnostic. I've got to ... -
Anyone want to exchange DS / PS essays for peer edits?Just finished rough drafts for my DS and PS and would love to exchange essays for edits with anyone who is interested! :)
Just finished rough drafts for my DS and PS and would love to exchange essays for edits with anyone who is interested! :) -
Should I also write "why x" essays if I am writing a diversity statement?Should I also write "why x" essays if I am writing a diversity statement? I honestly think it's really hard to write interesting why x school essays…
Should I also write "why x" essays if I am writing a diversity statement?
I honestly think it's really hard to write interesting why x school essays unless one has regional ties or other personal, compelling reasons to go particular schools. -
Following instructions/Colorado law applicationHi all! I have a silly question that I couldn't answer on my own, and I feel it's worth the risk of looking foolish on here just to ensure I end u…
... a part 1 and an optional part 2. Here are the ... .
> **Part 2: (Optional):** In considering applicants for scholarship ... or
2) Two separate essays consisting of a 1,000 ... I decided to forego the optional part 2 portion, that would ... -
duplicated word in optional statement-- email admissions?Hi guys-- I submitted applications for two target schools yesterday and noticed today that I made a very stupid typo in the second paragraph (dupl…
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Worth it to apply ED Round 2 at Penn?I've got a 3.94 out of WashU, and a 171 LSAT, currently finishing my senior year and applying in the next week. These normally seem like pretty safe …
... like pretty safe numbers for Penn but I have a few ... apply ED round 2 to Penn? Or roll the dice and ... -
Stanford Optional; obscure or relevant? (lit character)So I am working on my optional essay for Stanford and have a dilemma. One of the questions I want to answer is; + What literary character do you m…
... I am working on my optional essay for Stanford and have ... -
Rutgers Law School Optional Essay "Any other Information"Prompt: "If there is any information you would like to bring to the Committee's attention that has not been covered in the application or your person…
... I have done other additional essays, in my case adversities and ... -
Optional Response, really an option?Okay, so I am torn. My PS is really well written (not to toot my own horn), but anyways, Pepperdine has an optional response about your passion. I wr…
... ), but anyways, Pepperdine has an optional response about your passion. I ... 50% with Pepperdine, but the optional response directions say, "You are ... -
Columbia Fun Facts optionalDoes someone mind reading my quick blurb for Columbia's "fun facts" optional section? It's only ~1,000 characters but I'm shooting for a relatively m…
Does someone mind reading my quick blurb for Columbia's "fun facts" optional section? It's only ~1,000 characters but I'm shooting for a relatively more relaxed vibe & want to know if it's coming across effectively.
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From 135 to UChicago: A Story of Failure and DeterminationI've been waiting for a long time to write this. Perhaps too long. But as I sit here on this rainy day I couldn't think of a better time. Before …
... ? It's truly because my essays (thank you @"David.Busis") and ... /> NYU: In, awaiting aid
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Penn now accepts the GRE....and GMAT ?https://www.law.upenn.edu/live/news/8117-penn-law-to-accept-gre-and-gmat-tests-for-jd First school I'm seeing that accepts the GMAT, anyone else k…
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PT83.S3.Q4 - Editorial: It is common to find essays offeringThis question kind of screwed me because of how I got it wrong. It seems like being critical in this instance really played me for the worst! Afte…
... of coffee before writing their essays. That doesn't mean their ... -
Where can I find the prompts to the supplementary essays?Hey all, I was wondering where I can find the prompts to the supplementary essays (specifically for Cornell)? I checked their admissions page but …
... the prompts to the supplementary essays (specifically for Cornell)? I checked ... -
Looking to Review “Why X School?” Essays with SomeoneGood afternoon everyone, To bolster a few of my applications and mention factors relevant to why I am interested in attending particular schools, …
... a couple “Why X School?” essays and was hoping to possibly ... -
PSA for admissions: Why X essays "hidden" in school applicationsTL; DR version: Start your apps early to ensure you know all of the requirements. While attempting to nurse my bruised ego back to an acceptable l…
... to draft 3 more substantive essays (2 Why Xs and 1 ... -
Columbia and Penn Personal StatementsOf the top 10 schools, Columbia and Penn have personal statements that suggest putting in elements of a "Why School X" essay in them. How are my fell…
... 10 schools, Columbia and Penn have personal statements that ... reference, here are Columbia and Penn's prompts:
Penn:
The Admissions ... interested in Columbia and Penn in your personal statements? ... -
Law School Essays: "Describe the file"I'm probably getting caught up over trivial details, but what do you guys put for "Step two: Describe the file" when submitting your personal stateme…
I'm probably getting caught up over trivial details, but what do you guys put for "Step two: Describe the file" when submitting your personal statement on law school apps? Just "Personal Statement"? Same question for "Why School X"/"Why Lawyer" essays. -
Georgetown Optional EssayI am pulling my hair out over GULC's optional essay prompts. Anything I come up with feels forced, lame, or like it doesn't add to my overall applica…
... hair out over GULC's optional essay prompts. Anything I come ... application. I know they are *optional*, but GULC is my top ... -
U Penn LawAny thoughts on this school? It's obviously a amazing often clocking in at #7 in the USNWR rankings. I decided to apply here. I lived in NY for 11 …
... . I half jokingly thought U Penn Law didn't exist, until ... with a real life U Penn recent graduate. Thanks a lot ... -
Columbia Optional EssayHi guys, for Columbia's optional part, they say you can include a "brief" supplement diversity essay if you'd like, and the website says to use "best…
Hi guys, for Columbia's optional part, they say you can include a "brief" supplement diversity essay if you'd like, and the website says to use "best judgement" for the length. Can someone comment on what would be a good length for one? Thanks!
