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Help! When Schools don't specify word count on Personal EssaysJust had a question regarding writing personal statements and other essays. Any insight from others would be appreciated! @"David.Busis" also if yo…
maybe it is because on OLSAS they break up the 4,000 word essay into two 2,000 word essays? And then leave a 2,500 word optional essay? I don't really get the logic as writing one 4,000 word essay is different than writing two 2,000 word essays -
Help! When Schools don't specify word count on Personal EssaysJust had a question regarding writing personal statements and other essays. Any insight from others would be appreciated! @"David.Busis" also if yo…
... . Specifically a 4,000 word essay and a 2,500 word ... essay. Check it out: http://www. ... -
For PS's and Adcoms, are adversity topics seen as completely subjective (e.g. unemployment)?So I finished my first rough draft, and one of the ways I introduced the theme of my essay is through a time I went through unemployment, and how tha…
... , the adcom might see the essay as immature or lacking perspective ... -
Adding a School Specific Section on Personal StatementHey Guys, I was wondering what the consensus was on adding something specifically about the school you are applying to on the personal statement. …
If you're gonna do that then just do a Why X essay and keep your PS how it is -
Fear of personal statement getting political?Hey all, I'm concerned about something in my personal statement. So I'm basically writing about my family's refugee story and how that pushed me t…
... asking you for a political essay, to state your motivations is ... -
Personal StatementFor those that are currently applying to law schools, I was wondering how much you guys tweaked your PS for each application. My generic statement is…
The shorter the better since law schools will have a number of statements that they must go through. Remember, people are always more likely to read a short story that gets the point across strategically than read a long essay. -
Personal statement writers blockHello, Im in the beginning stage of writing my personal statement, however i am having super writer's block and i'm stuck. I dont know what direction…
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Can you apply to law school without an lsat score?In Canada one can apply, and send their documents to the school, and once you get your lsat score, your school will make an admission decision. Is th…
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Failed Class in Freshman Year - Character and FitnessHello, I was hoping to get some advice on a failed class my Freshman year of university. It happened my second semester and my professor failed me…
... accused me of plagiarizing an essay however nothing was ever recorded ... -
Is it bad to state in an essay exactly the area of law you want to practice?Hi all, I've been working as a real estate law clerk for the past two years and although I kind of accidentally fell into real estate (I graduated…
Def. not if your essay ties into a real world experience (like being a law clerk) that has inspired you to pursue x,y,z law. -
Is it bad to state in an essay exactly the area of law you want to practice?Hi all, I've been working as a real estate law clerk for the past two years and although I kind of accidentally fell into real estate (I graduated…
> @sillllyxo said:
> Def. not if your essay ties into a real world experience (like being a law clerk) that has inspired you to pursue x,y,z law.
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PS Swap?Anyone game for a PS swap? I'm about to hand my PS off to my LOR people and feel like it needs a final and brutal review. Anyone interested in a …
Hi, I'd be down to swap. Need someone other than myself to judge how sincerely and/or cheesy my essay comes off as. -
PS Swap?Anyone game for a PS swap? I'm about to hand my PS off to my LOR people and feel like it needs a final and brutal review. Anyone interested in a …
> @winkyface said:
> Hi, I'd be down to swap. Need someone other than myself to judge how sincerely and/or cheesy my essay comes off as.
You have no idea bout cheesy lol, i'll PM you! -
Personal Statement Double SpacingHello all, I've completed my PS but have a problem. When I double space the essay manually, I get around 900 words and can fit everything I want t…
I think you need to shorten your essay. I've never "manually" double-spaced, but it sounds as though the result is that there is less space between the lines. They'll notice. -
What I've learned from trying to write a personal statement...I am the worlds most boring individual. https://media.giphy.com/media/Dbo31UlQgVIdO/giphy.gif So...how did you guys decided what to write ab…
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What I've learned from trying to write a personal statement...I am the worlds most boring individual. https://media.giphy.com/media/Dbo31UlQgVIdO/giphy.gif So...how did you guys decided what to write ab…
... for a draft of your essay.*
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What I've learned from trying to write a personal statement...I am the worlds most boring individual. https://media.giphy.com/media/Dbo31UlQgVIdO/giphy.gif So...how did you guys decided what to write ab…
... with major life events for essay topics can actually be counterintuitive ... turn it into a reflective essay. INSTEAD, come up with something ... can make for an interesting essay if they're used to ... -
Does personal insecuirty have to be "explained" in a personal statement?My essay is about how I overcame insecure instincts that tried to keep me from a volunteering experience. The experience ended up being worthwhile an…
... I read this was an essay I read about a student ... shyness and social anxiety. The essay was meant to show how ... -
The Effectiveness of Fool ProofingHey everyone, with a month left to go before the December LSAT, I just wanted to provide an update to show that the FP technique really is beneficial…
... opposite answer, so I would rewrite the whole thing again until ... -
170+ scorers - do you eliminate all 4 AC's/timing issuesHey I have a question for those consistently scoring 170 or above. During a timed test, do you actually read and eliminate all 4 answer choices (AC)…
@Max_henry91 Everything you just said. Yes. I'm snapping my fingers right now.
Going to rewrite your post down on a sticky note and paste it on my forehead. -
Crazy to hyperlink in PS?I wrote one of my PS about an experience that really solidified my interest in becoming a lawyer; spending a summer doing an independent research pro…
... help them connect with your essay.
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Crazy to hyperlink in PS?I wrote one of my PS about an experience that really solidified my interest in becoming a lawyer; spending a summer doing an independent research pro…
... this. They might read your essay as a PDF, or in ... 're buried under essays. Your essay should be its own complete ... -
Benefits of Blind Reviewing RCSorry if this has been asked before or just sounds silly, but are there benefits to blind reviewing RC?
... a key part of the essay. I am really bad at ... a certain aspect of the essay. It's hard to explain ... -
LSAT - When Starting PTsFor those who have done many PTs: did your anxiousness and focusing more on time than the actual test get better as you did more tests? I would as…
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Is the word "cognizant" too complex?!Hey everyone, I just finished my final round of edits for my personal statement. I got edits from one particular professor who I trust very much,…
The only reason I'd say change is isn't b/c it's too complicated, but it sounds very "academic." Like someone writing an essay. The PS should be personal. But if your personal voice is like that, or if it goes with your PS, then keep it! -
Is the word "cognizant" too complex?!Hey everyone, I just finished my final round of edits for my personal statement. I got edits from one particular professor who I trust very much,…
... words like "elucidate" in my essay too, which I personally think ... -
Diversity Statement orrrr?Hey 7Sage fam, I had a quick question regarding a Diversity Statement. So as a little background, I had a really hard time deciding between writi…
... the overall theme of your essay then you could hit it ... -
If i’m still struggling with my personal statement should I just not apply this cycleI’ve been working on my personal statement for over a year and all I have are a few shitty rough drafts on different topics which I would be embarras…
... . While I had a full essay ready, they helped me to ... -
Trouble chopping down statements?Is anyone else having trouble chopping down your statements? Or have advice on how I can? Picking a topic, figuring out what to say, and all othe…
... as any other qualities an essay can have.
For ... the actual weightlifting itself. My essay wasn't about weightlifting per ... -
PS Swap?Anyone game for a PS swap? I'm about to hand my PS off to my LOR people and feel like it needs a final and brutal review. Anyone interested in a …
... sure how well written my essay is as personal writing is ...
