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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…
... a first generation college grad. I have mentioned it in my personal statement ... . Do you guys think it is worth writing a diversity statement ... I think that's a valid diversity factor, but ... about it in your personal statement, you should ... -
is "rigmarole" an ok word to use in my personal statementdidn't know what other word to use for unnecessary BS
I don't see a problem with using any word that captures what you intend to convey. Rather, I think an appropriate question to ask yourself might be: why am I writing about rigmarole in my personal statement? Is this pertinent? -
is "rigmarole" an ok word to use in my personal statementdidn't know what other word to use for unnecessary BS
... /> > I don't see a problem with using any word ... am I writing about rigmarole in my personal statement? Is this pertinent?
@zanesbit I agree. I made a lot of word choice edits ... -
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…
I took over a decade to complete my undergrad, ... while I built up a career. My personal statement discusses the path I ... am applying to use a professional reference in place of academic. I ... worried 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…
... /> > I took over a decade to complete my undergrad ... I built up a career. My personal statement discusses the path I ... am applying to use a professional reference in place of academic. ... include some of it in your personal statement or in an addendum!
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Advice on using Religion/Atheism on P.S.?Hello everyone, Hope you guys are enjoying your weekend! I wanted to get your thoughts on using religion/atheism on my PS. Basically, my PS's m…
... a personal statement. Also, it has to flow and how you became interested in ... a lawyer.
The law schools are in ... produce lawyers that work in their own local communities ... social justice warrior personal statements and puts them in "file 13". ... -
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…
... in your scores. Write about your struggles in your personal statement. Overcoming adversity is a ... -
Advice on using Religion/Atheism on P.S.?Hello everyone, Hope you guys are enjoying your weekend! I wanted to get your thoughts on using religion/atheism on my PS. Basically, my PS's m…
... I still have not written a personal statement, and I am even less ... would be a favorable quality in a student. Such a person would thrive in a diverse ... . If it is presented in a light where you had little ... If yours has been a net positive in your life, I would ... -
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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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Jumping in late to the fray—no, but you already know that by now. I think it's okay to show self-awareness and a sense of humor in your personal statement, where it's possible to provide a sense of context, but jokes as such are just too risky. -
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…
There's usually a section to list awards on the apps. You can include whatever you want in your resume. And write about it in your personal statement.
Focus on studying for the LSAT. -
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…
... GPA would be helpful in getting into a top school, it's ... you should mention in your personal statement or in a diversity statement or some sort ... emphasize that you overcame something in order to raise your ... The fact that you're in graduate school at all is ... -
Off-Topic: Are there other professions where "I want to help people" is a barrier to entry?My wife and I were talking about her career during our evening dog walk. She has recently gotten a few nibbles from head hunters looking to steal he…
... law in general looks like. As a guy in my ... law in general looks like. As a guy in my ... you have your priorities perfectly in check!
in a negative way, but as a metaphor ... nightly rambling provoked a personal statement breakthrough! -
Do you think law schools read the writing sample?Exactly what the title says
Yes.
It's a great way to see how ... some Pulitzer prize winning writing in your personal statement but you couldn't ... communicate basic ideas in your LSAT writing ... -
is "rigmarole" an ok word to use in my personal statementdidn't know what other word to use for unnecessary BS
... ; > I don't see a problem with using any word ... am I writing about rigmarole in my personal statement? Is this pertinent?
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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 …
... covered in your personal statement then don't use it in your diversity statement to ... another option for your diversity statement that would be much ... wasn’t sure if putting a different spin on the situation ... diversity of the campus as a DS) would be too ... -
Maybe I should be worried...Hope everyone’s admissions or study cycle is going well. I just wanted to get a bit of feedback on mine—which has been touch and go thus far. I’m jus…
... mean you submitted in early January, or ... not just a result of a bad academic ... in under a month and I had a borderline error in my personal statement (repeated a ... prepositional phrase at the beginning of a ... -
Personal StatementGood afternoon 7sage community, I have been brainstorming ideas and thoughts for my personal statement. Is it recommended to personalize each pers…
... which I applied. My personal statement was the same as ... appropriate. My diversity statement was tweaked a bit for each ... are not necessarily expecting a personal statement tailored to them. Some ... use the personal statement you send to law schools in general for ... -
Accommodations on the LSAT???Hi Everybody, I am looking for some advice about applying for LSAT Accommodations. I know that there have been posts in the past about accommodation…
... in your personal statement and the disability in a diversity statement, write about the disability statement in your personal statement ... with no diversity statement ... -
Accommodations on the LSAT???Hi Everybody, I am looking for some advice about applying for LSAT Accommodations. I know that there have been posts in the past about accommodation…
... in your personal statement and the disability in a diversity statement, write about the disability statement in your personal statement ... with no diversity statement ... -
Accommodations on the LSAT???Hi Everybody, I am looking for some advice about applying for LSAT Accommodations. I know that there have been posts in the past about accommodation…
... in your personal statement and the disability in a diversity statement, write about the disability statement in your personal statement ... with no diversity statement ... -
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…
... to come from your own personal reasons why you want to ... attend a particular school. Remember that you ... only one that is writing a LOCI - so your letter needs ... you haven't already mentioned in your personal statement. Its not easy so ... -
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…
... come from your own personal reasons why you want ... to attend a particular school. Remember that ... only one that is writing a LOCI - so your ... haven't already mentioned in your personal statement. Its not easy so ... you would make a good fit there. -
Fine arts major with no GPA...Hello everyone, I'm an artist. I got my undergrad degree from an art school with P/F system, so I don't have a GPA. I recently got MFA in sculptur…
... is typically going to require a pretty solid LSAT score. ... performing at a high level and will be successful in the ... classroom. Because you don't have a GPA ... will be key to write a personal statement that explains this intersection of ... -
Harvard Waitlist InterviewHoly holy holy crap Harvard just invited me to interview off the waitlist. What do I do What does this mean?!
... sending the following message to a fellow 7Sager via PM ... talked about doing work with a professor and volunteering on some ... Turns out my interviewer is a musical theater fan - she was ... of the musicals I referenced in my personal statement. She had watched the ... -
Timeline for law school application/ scholarshipsMy original plan was to take the upcoming LSAT in June, but I realized the error of my ways and decided I could use a LOT more time to study. My GPA …
... , but it is definitely a little late in the game. I would ... seriously suggest trying to have a personal statement ... -
Wanted: Advice for my personal statement strategyHey 7sagers, As a collection of insightful and helpful people, I thought I would ask for some general advice on my personal and diversity statemen…
... your personal statement.
If you can find a way ... could make a great addition to your personal statement. If you ... again. That is a potentially great story especially ... all your professional experience in your personal statement. Usually you just ... -
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…
Part of the goal of a personal statement is to elucidate the rest ... interest in law, omitting such an interest from your personal statement might be a ... mistake.
More importantly, try to ensure that your personal statement ... -
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 …
I found the "How to Write a Personal Statement: Story Basics" very helpful as I prepare to write my personal statement. It is a good overview and a great introduction in where to start. -
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 …
... 'd be "How to Write a Personal Statement: Story Basics". I don't ... interesting. So finding a story to tell in my PS was difficult ...
