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Weird Personal Statement TopicI was expelled from high school for getting into a physical altercation - it was in self defense and there were racial elements involved. I think thi…
p.s. this could also make a fantastic diversity essay. if you ever decide to write on a different topic for your personal statement, don't throw your original idea away as it could fit into essays other than your personal statement. -
How does the application cycle work?I'm hoping someone wouldn't mind explaining the application cycle to me. Honestly, the minimum that I know is that applications are rolling, so it's …
As far as I know:
1. Availability of application depends on each school.
2. You see the essay prompts for a school when its application becomes accessible. They change very rarely though.
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Weird Personal Statement TopicI was expelled from high school for getting into a physical altercation - it was in self defense and there were racial elements involved. I think thi…
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Under represented Minorities-- where are you applying?!Hello everyone, I am an UMR (first generation Mexican-American) and a bunch of priority deadlines are this Thursday so I just want to make sure I…
In that case Based on my emails, again as a fellow URM, Washington and Lee has been emailing me to highlight their diversity program. GGU in California also... -
First T-14 response - Wait List at U.Mich!It's not a "no" guys :D I have a chance, this is super exciting for me. As a splitter (2.8gpa/171 LSAT) I didn't think I'd make it to even the waitli…
... wrote a convincing Why Michigan essay.
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Splitter ED strategyThis forum has been very helpful in my prep. I am going into the next cycle as a splitter. My GPA is 3.15 and my LSAT score is a 177. I would like to…
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A Weekend of WaitlistsHey all, Seems like a lot of waitlists are being sent out today. I just got waitlisted at both UMich and Columbia. My numbers make me pretty comp…
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A Weekend of WaitlistsHey all, Seems like a lot of waitlists are being sent out today. I just got waitlisted at both UMich and Columbia. My numbers make me pretty comp…
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A Weekend of WaitlistsHey all, Seems like a lot of waitlists are being sent out today. I just got waitlisted at both UMich and Columbia. My numbers make me pretty comp…
... bother writing a Why Michigan essay they yield protected me.
essay - through a LOCI? -
A Weekend of WaitlistsHey all, Seems like a lot of waitlists are being sent out today. I just got waitlisted at both UMich and Columbia. My numbers make me pretty comp…
... bother writing a Why Michigan essay they yield protected me. < ... retroactively sending a "Why Michigan" essay - through a LOCI?
< ... you I would write an essay addressing the Why Michigan optional ... essay prompt. I would then call ... -
Anyone applying to law school later in life, 2nd Career?I'm changing careers after 22 years and trying to cram all of this in hoping to knock this June LSAT out of the park and get accepted for Fall 2018. …
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Does applying ED restrict what scholarships you can obtain?I know every school is different so this may be different depending on the school. Anyway, I was looking at the University of Texas, one of my top ch…
... also throw an app to Washington University in St. Louis. Even ... -
AccommodationsHey guys, This is my first message but I thought it would be best to get it out there in the forum. I recently got approved for testing accommodation…
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Preemptive LOCI?Hi all, Wondering what your thoughts are on sending a preemptive LOCI. I was rejected from my first choice school (which I applied to ED 2). D…
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Do law schools read every application equally? [POLL]Title says it all. I'm very curious to know!
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Does applying ED restrict what scholarships you can obtain?I know every school is different so this may be different depending on the school. Anyway, I was looking at the University of Texas, one of my top ch…
... value of that scholarship. At Washington University in St Louis that ... -
Preemptive LOCI?Hi all, Wondering what your thoughts are on sending a preemptive LOCI. I was rejected from my first choice school (which I applied to ED 2). D…
@westcoastbestcoast thank you! This is really helpful. I only submitted on January 10, so it wasn't too long ago, but I'll at least start putting together a Why X letter/essay (I chose a different optional essay to submit with my application). -
Preemptive LOCI?Hi all, Wondering what your thoughts are on sending a preemptive LOCI. I was rejected from my first choice school (which I applied to ED 2). D…
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I sent in the wrong application to Columbia fmlfmlfmlfmlI can't believe I'm writing this, but I became THAT applicant. I accidentally submitted my rough draft for my Why Columbia essay, instead of the fina…
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Question from 7Sager about the admissions impact from having another degreeHey guys, we're posting on behalf of a 7Sager. They're wondering the following: ************** I purchased the Ultimate Package when I completed…
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BC RejectionJust been rejected from BC. Stats: 2.99, 167 I know my gpa is terrible and I've taken the lsat 4 times but really!
@whoami
Have you applied to Emory and George Washington? (Their deadline is 3/1)
http://users.lawschoolnumbers.com/gpa-2.9/lsat-167
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Price Change and PRO-BONO CONSULTING [Applications Closed]UPDATE: Applications for pro-bono consulting are closed. We've already chosen our winners. --- Hi everyone, On April 15, we’re going to rais…
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How to treat sources on Why School X essaysIn my why school X essay, I have mentioned specific research topics for several professors because they are in a field that I am interested in pursui…
In your essay, are you talking about the content of the paper(s) or just mentioning that the topics interest you? If the former, then yes, footnotes; if latter, then just naming the author and possibly the title or article topic is fine. -
How to treat sources on Why School X essaysIn my why school X essay, I have mentioned specific research topics for several professors because they are in a field that I am interested in pursui…
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Yale Post-College ActivitiesI'm wondering how other applicants who've been out of school for a while have addressed this section. The prompt is as follows: "If it has been mo…
Also FWIW I don't think it's misplaced. Where else would it go? I think this essay or addition to the app is just that - a place to elaborate how you spent your time that would not make sense to put in a resume. -
NEW Schools That Now Accept GRE Scores?If anyone knows of new schools that are now accepting GRE scores as well as LSAT scores, please comment and tell us which ones! Lets make one big lis…
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NEW Schools That Now Accept GRE Scores?If anyone knows of new schools that are now accepting GRE scores as well as LSAT scores, please comment and tell us which ones! Lets make one big lis…
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Wtf Duke?I got an email from duke on the 8th saying I was in priority track for admissions and would have a decision within 10 days. Well now the 19 is slippi…
... 't written a Why Duke essay, then the LOCI is a ...
