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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…
... personal statement and securing solid LORs. Keep in mind that even if the ... numbers line up you can blow it with a bad personal statement ... . Also, make it a point to not repeat anything in the ... -
[Ended] Special Webinar: Personal Statement Bootcamp with 7Sage's David BusisFor those who missed the first and second webinars with @david.busis , you'll have another chance to attend this Thursday! <b>No sign-up necessar…
Hi everyone,
Excited about tonight's Webinar. If you can't make it, all the material will be available in the Personal Statement Bundle (scroll to the bottom), and I'm already thinking about the next Webinar. -
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 ... my biggest concerns is mentioning the fact that I have children ... -
The 6+ years of experience question in Personal Statement webinar by David BusisHi everyone. Just attended an amazing webinar by David Busis about writing law school essays. However, the questions round had to be limited to 20 mi…
... almost 10 years) into my personal statement or what my theme should ... If you've been in the work force for a while ... probably want to explain to the adcom why you're ... to law school now, so the "Why I want to ... this question. Back to the drawing board for me. -
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…
... least some of these in the resume, but not all.
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[Ended] Special Webinar: Personal Statement Bootcamp with 7Sage's David BusisFor those who missed the first and second webinars with @david.busis , you'll have another chance to attend this Thursday! <b>No sign-up necessar…
Hello Nicole,
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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 ... -
Title PS?Dear 7Sagers, Do you give your PS a title? Why or why not? I can't decide right now.. Thank you!
I didn't either. Just put your name,the label "personal statement", and your lsac number in the header and you'll be fine. -
Personal Statement: write independently, then seek help? Or, get expert advice from the get-go?I'm very eager to ask the question below when I attend <a href="https://7sage.com/discussion#/discussion/6882/webinar-skip-it-skipping-strategies-pan…
... Peg Chengs @prelawguru "Write your personal statement in 7 days" class and ... I really loved all of the brainstorming activities and advice. It ... so I was thankful for the extra guidance.
... be extremely helpful to determine the type of story to ... -
Should I retake my LSAT after a disappointing Feb LSATSo I just received my results and ended up with a 163. My gpa is a 3.1 and I've been out of school for about 2 years. Worked for a year right after g…
... spending too much time with the study materials and not ... managing to stay accurate within the time limit is what ... believe I have a strong personal statement (I had professional editing help ... facing competition against graduates from the top local schools for ... -
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…
Newbie moment: what's the difference between a LOCI and a personal statement? -
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…
... I jumped in on the Mike Spivey webinar for people ... on the waitlist for admission for 2016 ... - Letter of Continued Interest
Personal Statement is a part of your ... be potentially submitted if on the wait, reserve or hold lists ... -
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 ... them to match or exceed the other offers. In regards ... school and introducing yourself to the admissions office and having a ... evaluative meeting with them are the only things you can do ... -
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 ... get off waitlists is worth the cost.
Agreed. This ... is a bit late in the process to hire a consultant ... -
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…
... all that different. Schools allow the ability to write about these ... not write this as a personal statement either. Personal statements are more to ... write it as a diversity statement and have a separate ... do it as a diversity statement rather than PS, they have ... -
PT35.S4.Q23 - older wiser tree ringsHi, coming here from the two comments in the explanations (https://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-35-section-4-question-23/). I would really lik…
... distinction takes place beyond the written first premise, though ... choice.
The first statement in the correct answer (D) is ... similar to "a" in the abstract, which would seem to ... some subtle distinction about personal development of an individual ... -
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…
... especially if one tailors the PS slightly differently to each ... have to re-take the LSAT in December? Waiting ... here is list of the services Spivey helps with for ... - Resume Review and Editing
- Personal Statement Review and Editing
- Supplemental ... -
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…
... , here is list of the services Spivey helps with for ... /> - Resume Review and Editing
- Personal Statement Review and Editing
- Supplemental ... Busis, and I have the exact same strategy to take ... in September and finish all the other things as early as ... -
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. …
... before failed courses makes the LSAT an even greater ... hand. In this case, personal statement, addendums, and diversity statements ... I believe many of the consulting firms do free consultations ... on the LSAT. Given that the LSAT is generally the biggest ... -
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 …
... up to 3.6), and the LSAC transcript evaluation was only ... firm. I also think acing the LSAT is important. I got ... -
Personal Statement... which way is the right way?I am currently writing my Personal Statement for law schools and I keep receiving conflicting advice on the direction in which one should take for th…
... is super boring in the vast majority of cases ... a way that captures the reader's attention, that ... separate yourself from the pack. The majority of the time you ... setting yourself apart and the PS will not be ... most measures it is the third most important thing ... -
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…
... plan. I'm also taking the September LSAT.
2. Finalize personal statement mid-July.
3. ... then send applications away. The LSAT score range is an ... if I don't get the score, I'll get ... back in the bunker and study my butt ... -
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…
... your personal statement.
At this point, studying for the ... on your application in the interstices that might otherwise ... , take a crack at your personal statement.
It ... timeline of the admissions process for the Admissions Starter ... -
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…
... ... you might ask someone in the organization you have worked closely ... a copy of your resume, personal statement etc... to whoever you ask ... to hold off on sending the 3rd. The reason for this is ... could help you get off the waitlist. Otherwise you may want ... -
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. -
[Ended] Intro to Admissions with David Busis - Wed. 9pm<p>Hi 7Sagers,</p> <p>On <strong>Wednesday, June 29, at 9 p.m. EST</strong>, I’ll give you a bird’s-eye view of the admissions process. We’ll touc…
... , listen to the wise words J.Y. Ping. The R.O.I ... "Intro. to Personal Statement" add-on, not all of the other admissions advice ... , and pragmatic. If you attend the webinar tonight, I'm sure ... -
personal statement(s)I have drafted two personal statements... and I am unsure of with which to proceed. As of right now, I am not financially able to purchase the packa…
... to use some aspect of the "lifestory" PS for a diversity ... -
Personal Statement FeedbackThis time last year I was starting to write my personal and diversity statements for law school. I was frustrated and getting nowhere, so I bought di…
@lsatings said:
If any of you would like, I can review your essays and provide feedback.
Awesome. Thanks for taking the time to help other people out. You are amazing! -
[Ended] Webinar PS Topics + Admissions —Thurs, July 7th 9PM<p>Hi 7Sagers,</p> <p>On <strong>Thursday, July 7, at 9 p.m. EST</strong>, I’ll tell you everything I know about choosing a topic for your persona…
... require applicants to submit a personal statement. Because of this, would you ... format their personal statement(s) differently? As we don't have the option ... on work experience in a personal statement? Thanks. -
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.
