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Question about modifying Personal Statements?Hi! I have a "general" PS that I'm using for most schools/modifying based on word count restrictions, but I'm wondering if schools want every PS to m…
... who strongly feel that a personal statement to a professional school like law ... want to attend a particular law school in your personal statement (unless the school ... personal statement to the correct school. Otherwise, you can show detailed interest in a ... -
focus during undergradHey everyone, Sort of an off-topic topic re. law school admissions, but if anyone has any useful advice for me who has been through the cycle or j…
... But showing a demonstrated interest in law by taking a legal internship ... about pursuing a legal education having actually worked in a legal environment ... to write about it in your personal statement to show how and ... You would also have a chance to build your ... -
Mental health issues as a personal statement topicHi all, I was wondering what your thoughts are on writing a personal statement about overcoming mental health issues. I've heard mixed responses a…
... Everyone has some sort of personal issue, and it's not ... mental health issues in your personal statement. If it was a truly serious hinderance ... you'll be doing a LOT of reading in law school, and ... done some seriously challenging work in, and out, of college, ... -
Personal StatementHi there, I have written my personal statement. The topic isn't about why I want to go to law school, but rather a life experience. I have gone on a…
... and not the prompt for a personal statement? To my knowledge, schools don ... 't typically specify a specific topic/prompt for personal statements. Instead, ... specify why you're interested in that law school, and ... but I would double check. In any case, I would do ... -
LSAT Writing Gramatical Errors: How much do they matter?Hi all, Looking for a little reassurance because I'm kinda stressed after taking my LSAT Writing. I feel I made a really strong argument but it to…
... at your LSAT writing sample in order to see how you ... perfect, since you only had a limited time to write it ... story for a personal statement though because you have all the time in the ... -
First gen question"Are you in the first generation of your family to graduate from college?" This is a complicated questions for me because my dad earned a bachelor…
... most concrete/prevalent definition of a first generation student is ... then you may find yourself in a position where you have to ... people would not consider you a first generation.
> ... rate, I mention it in my personal statement so I suppose they can ... -
First gen question"Are you in the first generation of your family to graduate from college?" This is a complicated questions for me because my dad earned a bachelor…
... truth. I think mentioning it in your personal statement, like how your dad ... 've come across also have a question asking if you are ... , to which you can answer a firm "yes". Best of luck ... -
Upcoming Admissions Webinars + Edit GiveawaysWe have an exciting webinar coming up! - On December 11, from 9–10 p.m. ET, we'll host Polly Lawson, a 7Sage consultant and assistant dean for gra…
... , what is their opinion on personal statements that include political views ... do they think are important in a diversity statement? -
if writing very unusual circumstances in personal statement- - - do I also need diversity statement?My personal statement is going to cover the following: foster care -> drop out in 9th grade - > community college - > work with youth -> graduate …
... personal statement on something you learned when you working with youth or in ... your social work career. You make your personal statement like a short ... , short story - a narrative about specific day in your ... -
if writing very unusual circumstances in personal statement- - - do I also need diversity statement?My personal statement is going to cover the following: foster care -> drop out in 9th grade - > community college - > work with youth -> graduate …
... or in your social work career. You make your personal statement like a short ... , short story - a narrative about specific day in your ... what you've written as a personal statement (if you intended/wrote it ... -
Personal Statement - what to writeI reviewed the 7Sage personal statement section and therefore wrote about a formative experience, what I learned, and how it applies to my future car…
... ?" prompt with a personal narrative that pivots to a direct answer. In fact, that ... 's the essence of a *personal* statement. (Consider ... that it's not called a "statement of purpose ... -
Worried my GPA won't be considered in contextI don't know if anyone here can help me out with this, but it's something that has been nagging me since I took the LSAT in November. I went to a sma…
... officer and give them a concise, well-written personal statement highlighting your areas ... .
Personally, I think a personal statement can clinch your entrance to ... placement. Like, you have enough in your corner to go to ... -
Subject to academic disqualificationI graduated in 2013 with a 2.88 GPA, and my winter quarter freshman year, I totally tanked. At the time, I was playing a collegiate sport, and had ta…
... , and try to get a letter from a professor?
That ... that department, one from a professor in the history department that really ... very long but highlights something in my personal statement I want to highlight. -
Subject to academic disqualificationI graduated in 2013 with a 2.88 GPA, and my winter quarter freshman year, I totally tanked. At the time, I was playing a collegiate sport, and had ta…
... , and try to get a letter from a professor?
> ... out to a professor that you had a good grade in them ... that department, one from a professor in the history department that ... long but highlights something in my personal statement I want to highlight ... -
Should I retake a 173?I know this is a great score, but my average for PTs was 176 so I was hoping for one a bit higher on test day. I know I messed up the LG on the June …
... else you have going on in your life. Do you work ... spent on crafting and refining a personal statement? -
Transfer GPA PredicamentHi fellow future/current lawyers! I am having a hard time weighing my overall gpa. My first two years, at my first institution, my gpa is pretty low …
... each year that you were in undergrad, also showing the ... . So, they will see a breakdown of your first school ... transferred (maybe include it in your personal statement or as a separate addendum).
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Complete List of New MediansHey everyone, We compiled a complete list of the 2018 medians (class of 2021) here: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tUI5y-Sw2utvXvUEk9IQD…
... possible/likely to get into a school if your GPA is ... chances, but take it with a grain of salt. Don't ... -- in addition to your LSAT and GPA, you're also submitting a personal statement ... -
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Since you're not coming now from an economically disadvantaged family, I wouldn't put it in a diversity statement but that's a great thing to point out in your personal statement. -
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…
... writing about your low gpa in your personal statement. I would just use ... low gpa and write your personal statement about a different topic, ideally one ... -
Personal statement block tangent ?I still have to brain storm but trying to pick a topic for my personal statement has been something I’ve been putting off for a long time because I f…
... a personal statement topic. So my advice is, start with anecdotes that stick in ... someone who actually did have a "life-changing experience," and ... any easier to write my statement...it's hard to write ... like it's impacted everything in your life, if that makes ... -
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…
... also applying with a low GPA - around a 3.2, aiming ... my second LSAT score above a 165. Let me say ... m happy to see people in the same boat as ... . I'm also writing a GPA addendum so let me ... to address it in my personal statement, but that sounds like a far better ... -
New Application Requirements for T50 SchoolsHi everyone, We’ve collected the new application requirements of T50 law schools here: https://7sage.com/admissions/lesson/application-requirem…
This is super helpful, thank you! I noticed that some schools specify font size for essays and others do not. In general, is size 10.5 font considered too small for a personal statement? -
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…
... . For the LSAT, it's a curved exam -- and other test ... different and doesn't negate a score's value. It is ... have a better case. I'd consider discussing that in your personal statement and ... dots. A lot of people had and still have personal strife; how ... -
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…
... a better case. I'd consider discussing that in your personal statement ... dots. A lot of people had and still have personal strife; ... information for a GPA addendum - it is a significant external ... abuse and a forced marriage "personal strife" that "a lot of ... -
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…
... @martinxi679 ABSOLUTELY write a diversity statement. While oftentimes in other contexts diversity is ... a diversity factor. It is probably better suited to the personal statement ... law that really should be in your personal statement. A PS should always give ... -
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…
... @martinxi679 ABSOLUTELY write a diversity statement. While oftentimes in other contexts diversity is ... a diversity factor. It is probably better suited to the personal statement ... law that really should be in your personal statement. A PS should always give ... -
Does this topic count as a Diversity Statement?I am a URM and wanted to draft a diversity statement. However, my topic is not race related, but is based on a situation at work during my pregnancy …
... go into your “why law” statement or a personal statement in specific. Either way, it ... ’s a story that should be told ... -
Letting a School Know your Level of InterestIs it okay or even wise to let a school know that they're your first choice and you would withdraw your other apps if accepted (via email or during a…
... this in your personal statement, your Why X essay, or mention it in a conversation ... /interview.
A promise to withdraw ... admitted is appropriate to put in a letter of continued interest if ... -
Application InformationHello! I have some questions about how the actual application process works (for next fall) and a few specific application related questions, but am …
... I want to write in my personal statement, but do I ... my personal statement broad/generic and then do a "why ... took one class as a "transient student" at ... official undergrad transcript as a summer transfer credit - ... still have to request a transcript from the ... -
Application InformationHello! I have some questions about how the actual application process works (for next fall) and a few specific application related questions, but am …
... want to write in my personal statement, but do I ... them or a why law but not a requirement. Anecdotally ... my personal statement broad/generic and then do a "why ... official undergrad transcript as a summer transfer credit - ... have to request a transcript from the ...
