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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…
... to pad my application with essays that falsely interpret minor difficulties ... diversity statement or any other optional essay? -
Additional Law School essaysI am in the process of writing my additional essays beyond my personal statement and could use some other opinions, for example for Wayne State there…
... process of writing my additional essays beyond my personal statement and ... Wayne State there is an optional essay that can be written ... -
"Why X?" Essay to my ED school?Hello fellow 7sagers! I hope that studying and preparing applications is going well! I was just wondering if I should write a "Why X?" essay t…
... overloading them with additional essays and other optional materials to the point ... is when the Why X essays seem to have the most ... not an awesome scholarship, from UVA. So at that point I ... -
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…
... stats are. Some schools like UVA , Michigan and Georgetown encourage ... " checklist for each school. UVA and Georgetown are both schools ... to. I did submit the optional essay for Georgetown, but nothing ... to send in Why X essays after I already submitted my ... -
Post Your Questions about EssaysDo you have questions about personal statements, diversity statements or other law school essays? Post them here. I'm writing an F.A.Q. for the perso…
... statements or other law school essays? Post them here. I'm ... -
Call for "Why Us?" Essays and AddendaHi 7Sagers, It's David, the editor who's writing 7Sage's new personal statement bundle. I'm still looking for a couple "Why X School?" and addenda…
... "Why X School?" and addenda essays. Send them to info (at ... -
Notes from David's WebinarsAdmins please delete if I am crossing any lines. These are <u>MY notes</u> from the free webinars put on David Busis and figured that I should hos…
... school X essay (optional but NOT OPTIONAL, 1 page or ... less
Other Essays (Idiosynchratic)
-Compliment or ... -Georgetown has 5 additional essays
-Use this emphasize ...
Dudes favorite essays:
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Optional addendum = Diversity Statement?Hi all, Most of the schools that I am applying to give the option of a DS which is awesome, because I have not so great stats but a very diverse/…
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To Optional Diagnostic or Not?So I'm brand new and 6 months out and cruising through the core curriculum at about 2.25 to 3 hours a day and I just came across the optional diagnos…
... I just came across the optional diagnostic. I've got to ... -
Anyone want to exchange DS / PS essays for peer edits?Just finished rough drafts for my DS and PS and would love to exchange essays for edits with anyone who is interested! :)
Just finished rough drafts for my DS and PS and would love to exchange essays for edits with anyone who is interested! :) -
Should I also write "why x" essays if I am writing a diversity statement?Should I also write "why x" essays if I am writing a diversity statement? I honestly think it's really hard to write interesting why x school essays…
Should I also write "why x" essays if I am writing a diversity statement?
I honestly think it's really hard to write interesting why x school essays unless one has regional ties or other personal, compelling reasons to go particular schools. -
Following instructions/Colorado law applicationHi all! I have a silly question that I couldn't answer on my own, and I feel it's worth the risk of looking foolish on here just to ensure I end u…
... a part 1 and an optional part 2. Here are the ... .
> **Part 2: (Optional):** In considering applicants for scholarship ... or
2) Two separate essays consisting of a 1,000 ... I decided to forego the optional part 2 portion, that would ... -
duplicated word in optional statement-- email admissions?Hi guys-- I submitted applications for two target schools yesterday and noticed today that I made a very stupid typo in the second paragraph (dupl…
... any other issues with the optional statement and my PS is ... -
Stanford Optional; obscure or relevant? (lit character)So I am working on my optional essay for Stanford and have a dilemma. One of the questions I want to answer is; + What literary character do you m…
... I am working on my optional essay for Stanford and have ... -
Rutgers Law School Optional Essay "Any other Information"Prompt: "If there is any information you would like to bring to the Committee's attention that has not been covered in the application or your person…
... I have done other additional essays, in my case adversities and ... -
Optional Response, really an option?Okay, so I am torn. My PS is really well written (not to toot my own horn), but anyways, Pepperdine has an optional response about your passion. I wr…
... ), but anyways, Pepperdine has an optional response about your passion. I ... 50% with Pepperdine, but the optional response directions say, "You are ... -
Columbia Fun Facts optionalDoes someone mind reading my quick blurb for Columbia's "fun facts" optional section? It's only ~1,000 characters but I'm shooting for a relatively m…
Does someone mind reading my quick blurb for Columbia's "fun facts" optional section? It's only ~1,000 characters but I'm shooting for a relatively more relaxed vibe & want to know if it's coming across effectively.
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UVA Activities & Interests section formattingOn UVA's application there is a section titled Activities & Interests as I am sure many people know. I know what I want to put for my answers to each…
On UVA's application there is a ... should I just assume that UVA admissions knows that my list ... -
Application Timing Help - UVA LawHi all, I applied to UVA Law via their binding decision as of a few days ago. I am also currently registered to sit for the February 2018 LSAT. Curre…
Hi all, I applied to UVA Law via their binding decision ... know is a stretch for UVA.
I am currently ... on what to do because UVA Adcomm wants me to make ... do?
1. Have UVA make a decision on my ... -
UVA Open HouseEDIT: Room has been taken. Hey All, I was planning on going to UVA’s Open House but unfortunately my plans have changed. I booked a hotel room tha…
... was planning on going to UVA’s Open House but unfortunately ... -
UVA or George MasonHi everyone! I need some guidance on choosing between the two. I'm from D.C. and when applying to schools, I chose to only apply to schools around th…
... deciding. I was admitted to UVA(#9) with no scholarship and ... I were to go to UVA. Does anyone know if I ... -
From 135 to UChicago: A Story of Failure and DeterminationI've been waiting for a long time to write this. Perhaps too long. But as I sit here on this rainy day I couldn't think of a better time. Before …
... ? It's truly because my essays (thank you @"David.Busis") and ... then denied (lol whatever)
UVA: In with $$
Duke: In ... -
PT83.S3.Q4 - Editorial: It is common to find essays offeringThis question kind of screwed me because of how I got it wrong. It seems like being critical in this instance really played me for the worst! Afte…
... of coffee before writing their essays. That doesn't mean their ... -
Where can I find the prompts to the supplementary essays?Hey all, I was wondering where I can find the prompts to the supplementary essays (specifically for Cornell)? I checked their admissions page but …
... the prompts to the supplementary essays (specifically for Cornell)? I checked ... -
Looking to Review “Why X School?” Essays with SomeoneGood afternoon everyone, To bolster a few of my applications and mention factors relevant to why I am interested in attending particular schools, …
... a couple “Why X School?” essays and was hoping to possibly ... -
PSA for admissions: Why X essays "hidden" in school applicationsTL; DR version: Start your apps early to ensure you know all of the requirements. While attempting to nurse my bruised ego back to an acceptable l…
... to draft 3 more substantive essays (2 Why Xs and 1 ... -
Law School Essays: "Describe the file"I'm probably getting caught up over trivial details, but what do you guys put for "Step two: Describe the file" when submitting your personal stateme…
I'm probably getting caught up over trivial details, but what do you guys put for "Step two: Describe the file" when submitting your personal statement on law school apps? Just "Personal Statement"? Same question for "Why School X"/"Why Lawyer" 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…
... hair out over GULC's optional essay prompts. Anything I come ... application. I know they are *optional*, but GULC is my top ... -
Columbia Optional EssayHi guys, for Columbia's optional part, they say you can include a "brief" supplement diversity essay if you'd like, and the website says to use "best…
Hi guys, for Columbia's optional part, they say you can include a "brief" supplement diversity essay if you'd like, and the website says to use "best judgement" for the length. Can someone comment on what would be a good length for one? Thanks! -
Are optional refrences really optional? UBC - Canadian school that doesnt use CASUBC says refrences are optional for the general category. How optional is this? UBC is a pretty strong Canadian school (LSAT median 165 GPA 3.7), b…
... the general category. How optional is this? UBC is a ...
