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DS: when schools don't give a suggested lengthIt seems like the (informal) default recommendation is ~1 page double-spaced. Is it OK to be closer to 1.5 or 1.75 pages?
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DS: when schools don't give a suggested lengthIt seems like the (informal) default recommendation is ~1 page double-spaced. Is it OK to be closer to 1.5 or 1.75 pages?
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What if I don't have a GPA?I attended an honors liberal arts college where we didn't have a traditional grading system. Instead we had a pass/fail style program. This means tha…
Did you work closely with some professors who could write letters for you? Also, you might make a point of submitting the optional essays. -
Georgetown Optional EssayI am pulling my hair out over GULC's optional essay prompts. Anything I come up with feels forced, lame, or like it doesn't add to my overall applica…
Maybe I am crazy, but I wish every law school would have optional essays like this. A great way to stand out! -
7Sage ↔ 36 points ⬆️No. Didn't break a 170. Just wanna leave a short message and shout out for J.Y., 7 sage crew and all 7sagers who have helped me grow in this jour…
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Apply to lower-ranked schools now with Sept. score, then use Nov. score to apply to more schools?Hi all — I have a question on the admissions process. I took the September exam and received a terrible score (in the low 140s), so I am planning on …
... potentially better LSAT score, better optional essays, etc. So will you be ... -
Optional EssaysCan writing the optional essays improve my chances in getting accepted? Some of the law schools I'm applying to I have the borderline gpa and I’m sti…
I think it’s a good idea. One of the admissions reps at Stanford called it a miss opportunity to not do the optional essays (aside from the diversity one, which depends on your circumstance). -
how important are optional statements, really?Knowing my own privileges, I don't want to try to pad my application with essays that falsely interpret minor difficulties and set backs as "adversit…
... I understand, however, is that optional essays are another way of adcoms ... would highly recommend writing an optional essay if the school allows ... -
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…
I'm not sure if I went to the right sites, but there are some that don't match up, for example I can't find optional essays on Cornell's sight, though I saw them on the link presented above@@ Does anyone have similar questions? -
Optional essays when reapplyingHi! I'm a reapplicant and I'm thinking of sending in my apps this month. I was just wondering if I would have to rewrite my why x essays as a reap…
... . Try to re-write your optional essays, re-edit all of your ... be to rewrite those application essays. I liked what one of ... -
Can I get Reccomendations now and submit them in the upcoming fall?Basically was planning on applying this cycle but pushed LSAT back a bunch of times and now am taking it in January. Asked my Professors to submit re…
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Retake LSAT writing or not?So I recently retook my LSAT and so have an opportunity to retake the LSAT writing. I was pretty happy with my argument and answers to the first LSA…
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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 …
... they do not necessarily mention optional essays? Or is that inappropriate?
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 …
... they do not necessarily mention optional essays? Or is that inappropriate?
How to go about LSAT writing?First time test taker :) Need help with how to go about it and what it will be like? Also, any helpful resources apart from the ones we have on 7Sa…
... that of your personal statement/optional essaysWhat level law school should I apply to? Splitter, lots of leadershipI have absolutely no guidance from my school and don't know anyone that has gone through this process, so looking for any guidance and advice you all…
... and take advantage of the optional essays if possible.
I ...2021–2022 Application RequirementsHi everyone, We've updated our compilation of application requirements for 2021–2022. You'll find it here: https://7sage.com/admissions/lesson/…
... can I find individual schools' "optional" essays? I want to start drafting ...2021–2022 Application RequirementsHi everyone, We've updated our compilation of application requirements for 2021–2022. You'll find it here: https://7sage.com/admissions/lesson/…
... can I find individual schools' "optional" essays? I want to start drafting ...2021–2022 Application RequirementsHi everyone, We've updated our compilation of application requirements for 2021–2022. You'll find it here: https://7sage.com/admissions/lesson/…
... can I find individual schools' "optional" essays? I want to start drafting ...CyclesDoes getting rejected during a cycle hurt your chances during the following cycle?
... , higher LSAT, new personal statement/optional essays, more experience/volunteering on resume ...2021–2022 Application RequirementsHi everyone, We've updated our compilation of application requirements for 2021–2022. You'll find it here: https://7sage.com/admissions/lesson/…
... can I find individual schools' "optional" essays? I want to start drafting ...LSAT vs. Personal Statement Prep etc.Hi everyone, I just wanted to ask for some feedback or how people have normally done this in the past. My exam is November 2023 and I really reall…
... see their requirements) LORs, PS, Optional Essays etc..) Also add this info ...Employment AddendumHello! I left my job in March 2023 due to a toxic work environment, and because I realized the specific legal field I was working in was not a goo…
... an update. Your numbers/PS/optional essays are also important, so this ...LSAT retake decisionHello, I am looking for advice. My current plan is to apply early for the upcoming law school cycle and work for a year in-between. I just graduated…
... . You still have personal statement, optional essays and etc. you could very ...Optional AddendumsI have the opportunity to submit an optional addendum. The course suggests that the optional addendum is there to explain extenuating circumstances. …
... the opportunity to submit an optional addendum. The course suggests that ... the optional addendum is there to explain ... is my top school? The essays outside of the personal statement ...How do we submit all those essays through LSAC?Hello, I have a question about submitting essays. So it seems most school allow to submit 1)PS and 2)Diversity Statement What if they allow us to …
... have a question about submitting essays.
So it seems most ... they allow us to submit optional essay (Why X school essay ... additional space for uploading those essays.
Does it mean we ... cannot submit those essays if we submit 1)2 ...Are you doing the optional creative essays for your back up schools?I'm curious if you're going the extra mile for schools that you don't really want to go to and with your stats you should be able to get in to. M…
... don't mind writing the optional essay but I'd rather ...Duke optional essay #1 length?I am planning on writing optional essay #1 for Duke as I feel my personal statement doesn't fully address why law school is the next step for me, but…
I am planning on writing optional essay #1 for Duke as I feel my personal statement doesn't fully address why law school is the next step for me, but I was curious as to how long these essays typically are. Should it be 2 pages like a PS or less?Unsolicited Why X Essays Necessary?I read somewhere that some schools like to see "why x" essays even if the topic is not specifically listed as an optional essay. I’m concerned becaus…
... " essays even if the topic is not specifically listed as an optional ...Law School Application EssaysHi All! I am preparing my application materials for the upcoming cycle including various essays (personal statement, etc.). I noticed that there i…
... the upcoming cycle including various essays (personal statement, etc.). I noticed ... on 7Sage of the required/optional application materials for schools. However ... , for some schools there are optional essay topics listed that aren ...
