HitBox
| Word | Docs | Hits |
|---|---|---|
| personal | 4.6K | 6.1K |
| statement | 4.7K | 7.7K |
| includes | 807 | 878 |
| why | 14.8K | 20.1K |
| school | 20.8K | 37.9K |
-
"So You Want to Go to Law School"So I was reading a blog post on personal statements by the Yale Dean of Admissions, and she linked to this video as a "law school reality check:" htt…
... rehash your resume in your personal statement and that's it.
@nicole.hopkins said:
like why your 7sage name is sockstcat ... -
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…
... , At what point does a personal statement just become a sob story ... decide to go to law school, I don't want to ... -
Calling out to my fellow Canadians :)Hey guys! I'm still a bit new to this website, so I apologize if there are other threads that are similar to this one. I'm looking to see if ther…
... phone to answer all your personal questions? Or is it just ... answers to my questions. One school in general (which will also ... . At the same time, one school send me a six word ... . Just explain it in your personal statement. -
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…
Personal Experience with David:
... a mini-sermon on how/why I needed to improve.
personal statement. I showed her the final ... -
Character and Fitness StatementI have been placed on academic probation (which relates back to medical issues) and therefore I have to write a statement. My question is (or rather …
... rather idea) is that this statement should describe any affected periods ... to be creative like the personal statement...
If your ... administrative side of things (like, why were you put on probation ... -
Letters of Rec -- who to ask?How's it going. One of the people that I plan to ask for a letter from does not have his PhD. He's taught two of my classes; he's a grad student wher…
The reason why it's not advised is ... cannot be gleaned from your personal statement or resume alone. If your ... -
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…
... found a 'personal statement bundle'.. But can anyone tell me why it is ... I wish to start my personal statement this week, and have no ... how important a well written personal statement will be in my application ... -
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…
... /> But can anyone tell me why it is only 59 cents ... mix of David's new Personal Statement writing and some older writing ... -
Personal Statement HelpToday is the day. I am going to sit down and .... start..... my personal statements. I've applied to a program before, but I'm just not sure what to …
... 't afford to order your personal statement then you can at least ... to write effectively in law school and as a lawyer so ... -
Why are LSAT scores given so much weight for admissions decisions?Dear JY, I love your website. The explanations for the logical games are carefully thought out and well presented. I wished I knew about your web…
... , a candidate might write well (personal statement etc), but lack the reasoning ... to be successful in law school. In fact, it's possible ... be less than stellar in school, or do poorly on the ... barrier to entry into law school, than the prestige and clout ... -
US News vs Above The LawSeems to me that these two websites are the most popular as far as law school research and rankings. I'm finding in several cases that they don't alw…
... your personal statement, and write a convincing addendum for both schools on why ... -
Personal Statement - Canadian Law SchoolsI'm currently finishing up the last element of my applications for a few Canadian law schools, and I'm beginning to solicit advice from friends, fami…
... forget to answer the "why" part of the personal statement. Like you said ... sentences like "therefore, this is why I'm the shit and ... -
Personal Statement - Canadian Law SchoolsI'm currently finishing up the last element of my applications for a few Canadian law schools, and I'm beginning to solicit advice from friends, fami…
... form said this under the personal statement bit:
"The members ... the Admissions Committee consider the Statement of Interest in the context ... your desire to attend law school."
I tried to ... -
ApplicationDo people usually have applications done and ready before taking their LSAT exam and then wait until they get their scores back to submit or how does…
... they have written under personal statement, etc. then sign ... also call/email the school directly and ask questions ... school I am applying to, the essential documents (personal statement/diversity statement) ... by going onto the school website/browsing through LSAC ... -
Major GPAHi there, I have a very basic question about admissions. I am a traditional splitter with a relatively solid LSAT (169) but a 3.4 GPA. However my maj…
... great shape for a top school. Since you can't change ... focus on writing a bomb personal statement and securing solid LORs. Keep ... blow it with a bad personal statement. Also, make it a point ... of your application. Any law school will see your transcript so ... -
Back by Popular Demand: The Old-Timer's Thread (30+ only, valid form of ID required)Hey everybody, Since many people have been clamoring for this I thought I'd start a new thread for the older and non-traditional future lawyers am…
... find a topic for my personal statement. I also need to write ... a diversity statement, as well as an addendum ... 't pull off going to school because I have kids and ... -
Including pre-undergrad work experience in resume?I'm a non-traditional student and worked FT since age 16 to support myself. Ended up getting a GED in my early 20s, going to community college, and t…
... of something in either your personal statement, or addenda. But otherwise, they ... after you've graduated high school. If you had a few ... years gap between high school + undergrad (some people go onto ... -
Diversity StatementDear 7sagers, I need your help again. If a diversity statement is optional (I don't think it's required anywhere), should we submit one? And if…
... would say yes. A diversity statement doesn't have to be ... another chance beyond your personal statement to tell the school more about yourself ... -
Free LOCI Editing7Sagers, I’m David, the editor who wrote the Personal Statement course. Have you written a letter of continuing interest? Send it to me and I migh…
... - Letter of Continued Interest
Personal Statement is a part of your ... or hold lists for a school that you decisively want to ... -
Using a Consulting Service after submitting applicationsI was wondering if anyone has used a consulting service after submitting applications to either get off waitlists, or negotiate additional scholarshi…
... help you craft a great personal statement and prepare for interviews, but ... , sending a LOCI, visiting a school and introducing yourself to the ... -
Application - Personal SituationHello 7sagers, I'm asking for thoughtful comments/advice on my personal situation. This is causing me tons of anxiety and I haven't been able to s…
... not write this as a personal statement either. Personal statements are more to ... write it as a diversity statement and have a separate PS ... do it as a diversity statement rather than PS, they have ... it against you for explaining why you previously did poorly but ... -
Editor David Busis, Spivey Consulting, or Something Else?Fellow 7Sagers, I have a dilemma on my hands and I'd like your advice on how best to resolve it. I'm especially interested in hearing the opinions o…
... slightly differently to each school. Also, what if ... package:
- School List (i.e., where to ... Resume Review and Editing
- Personal Statement Review and Editing
- ... /> - Assessing Offers/Choosing a School
- Deferral help, ... -
To give up or not to give up...I haven't had it easy to say the least. Without delving into my life story, I'll just sum it up to, my goal is law school. I'm trying really hard. …
... even take into account the personal statement or hardships, etc. (I'm ... half tuition scholarship—a T14 school—with a sub 3.0 ... /> Take heart, OP. Focus on school for now. Later, focus on ... -
What is considered a strong soft in law school applications if you don't have an UG GPA?I am aware that the most important factors in the law school admissions are LSAT scores and undergraduate GPA. However I don't have an undergraduate …
... from a top US engineering school and work experience in a ... -
September LSAT Application TimelineThis question may be putting the cart before the horse, but I am planning on sitting for the September 2016 LSAT and applying this same cycle (and wo…
... before July.
2. Finalize personal statement mid-July.
3. Begin ... application components for each law school after PS is done.
LoRs for Old PeopleSo I finished undergrad in ’08, which by the way was a really shitty time to graduate, lol. Anyway. So I haven’t worked with my professors in a lon…
... a copy of your resume, personal statement etc... to whoever you ask ... application complete. Additionally if a school only requires 2 LOR & ...Back by Popular Demand: The Old-Timer's Thread (30+ only, valid form of ID required)Hey everybody, Since many people have been clamoring for this I thought I'd start a new thread for the older and non-traditional future lawyers am…
@mimimimi You should check the instructions for each school, but I've never encountered a personal statement in the wild that needed to be 1300+ words. In my experience, 650–850 words tends to hit the sweet spot. See if you can focus your story.Considerations of UG major in law school admission decisionHow do law schools view "unique" UG majors? I'm coming from a science background (materials engineering to be specific) and I'm wondering if my backg…
Nope, not important. They will ascertain the "why is she applying" from your personal statement.Question about LORSHello, I am getting ready to send out a few emails to ask for LORS. I know a little unprofessional, but its summer and most of my professors are ou…
... behalf for my law school applications. While you're ... personal statement, diversity statement, or resume.
Recommendations in the law school ... are in other grad school application processes, so ... Service with the Law School Admissions Counsel, so it ...deleted---
... and @runiggyrun . A diversity statement has a pretty specific purpose ... would be ideal for a personal statement, which should underscore your ... include this as a diversity statement, I think that many ... -figure expense, which is why it would read particularly bad ...
