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Any older non-traditional students?I’m 38, a single mom of 2. Been out of school since 2000, finishing up my BA now I’m hopes to apply to law school in the next 2 years. Anyone else…
... safety schools. Wait listed at Michigan and Northwestern. It was a ... have your PS somehow address why you’re wanting to go ... back to school now and why law. There may be some ... -
Spivey tweet- The combined volume for June, July, and September on this date is down 4.9% compared“Breaking news! The combined volume for June, July, and September on this date is down 4.9% compared to June and September last year.” I swear the…
@eRetaker That's puzzling then. Why are schools not increasing their ... then? Also are Berkeley and Michigan the only schools raising medians? -
Personal statement: topic opinion?Hi everyone. I'd like to get some thoughts about the topic of my personal statement. I have two potential ones in mind, and would love some opinions.…
... have to write an additional essay about why you want to go ... would basically be a bonus essay. If you are a great ... chaotic, and writing an additional essay will likely take a lot ... -
Why not going in for an experience?I see many people withdrawing before the test but I don’t quite get why..Why not going in for an experience? Since you already paid? Don’t schools co…
... from Asst Dean Zearfoss at Michigan on multiple takes:
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Columbia and Penn Personal StatementsOf the top 10 schools, Columbia and Penn have personal statements that suggest putting in elements of a "Why School X" essay in them. How are my fell…
... worry is that the why law and why Columbia addition will ... any other part of the essay I don't think ... know that we use one essay and tweak it for ... paragraph I say broadly 'why law'. The Columbia paragraph ... I have my base essay, which includes 'why law' at the ... -
has anyone ever gotten the advice to not repeat things on their resume?I was advised to not repeat things on my resume and I'm not really sure why. I was under the impression that your resume is just to briefly describe …
> Of course in an essay one wouldn't want to ... his or her résumé, why should he or she try ... -
Has anyone ever used Law School Admission consultants ?I’m thinking of hiring a law school admission consultant, and I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations. I’m interested in Ann Levine, but I …
... same process played out in Why X and other supplementals. He ... /> Did you find that your essay generally received thorough editing of ... -
Personal Statement or Diversity Statement?I am having trouble deciding where to discuss my chronic illness - in my Personal Statement or in my Diversity Statement. I was diagnosed epilepsy wh…
... write a better, more compelling essay using it as your PS ... can write a compelling essay about it and why it has made ... -
Columbia and Penn Personal StatementsOf the top 10 schools, Columbia and Penn have personal statements that suggest putting in elements of a "Why School X" essay in them. How are my fell…
The Penn core strengths essay is killing me idk why this feels way harder than a typical Why X. Like who I am as a person is really defined by...a value of professional development...and cross disciplinary studies...lol. -
LSAT Addendum - What counts as "significant" score difference?I went to an UMich information session last week, and she raised an interesting point I hadn't previously considered regarding writing an LSAT addend…
@Emily2122 Agreed, that's why I'd never even thought about writing one prior to hearing the Michigan comment. It seems like a very grey area, but it sounds like it may be better to err on the side of caution and submit an addendum just in case. -
Law School Personal Statements that Worked!Hi everyone, I've been working on this post for a while and it's finally ready: six of the best essays we've ever worked on. All of the writers to…
... to want me to state why I am interested in applying ... want to be a DA" essay??
(Thanks in advance!)
Yale 250Does Yale 250 essay have to have exactly 250 words? Can it be less than 250? (for example, can it be 210 words? or should I fill it up at least to 24…
... make) : 1. Not Keeping Your Essay at 250 Words or Less ... obvious that a 250-word essay should be, well, 250 words ... . I'm not sure why people choose to ignore this ...New "Why X" Essay ExampleI just posted a new "why X" essay. Take a look if you need some inspiration! https://7sage.com/admissions/lesson/good-why-x-essay/
_"Penn Law no longer offers a straightforward "Why X" prompt, but the following essay is still a good example of the form."_
Except for the Eagles reference ... Super Bowl champs! :smiley: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…
... schools like UVA , Michigan and Georgetown encourage a Why X, but if ... aren't that great, a Why X might be the differentiating ... yield protect range, then a Why X can help show the ... those schools, probably send a Why X as part of your ...Admissions Webinar + Editing Giveaway! Wednesday Jan 16 @ 9 p.m. ET**Update: the recording of the webinar is now availalble: https://7sage.com/admissions/webinar/last-minute-application-tips-jan-16-2019/** 7Sagers…
... to come up with an essay draft for so far.
Why I love diving:
-I ...Michigan 1L: Advice Based on 1 Semester in Law School@keets993 @eRetaker I'm writing this because I promised to and because the internet has a sort of strong response bias where only those who do well…
... law school(at least at Michigan).
> @Bamboosprout said ... them?
That's why I recommend reading the supplements ...Why X essayI am especially excited about a specific program that the school that I'm applying to offers, so I noticed that my essay is basically only about that…
The 7Sage video on "why X" essays helped me A LOT to really hone in on the important topics when I was writing mine. Good luck!
https://7sage.com/admissions/lesson/how-to-write-a-why-law-school-x-essay/Visiting Schools Before Hearing Back?Hi all! I submitted my apps late in the cycle (late Jan. and early Feb.) since I was waiting for my January LSAT score. I'm thinking of using the nex…
... write about in a Why X Law School essay and/or LOCI ...Visiting Schools Before Hearing Back?Hi all! I submitted my apps late in the cycle (late Jan. and early Feb.) since I was waiting for my January LSAT score. I'm thinking of using the nex…
... write about in a Why X Law School essay and/or LOCI ...Status Checker QuestionHey guys and girls, quick question: How often do you check the status of your applications? I do it about once a month so far. Is there any reason …
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The reason why many folks check them obsessively ... may find out days earlier. Michigan is also a rare school ...Unsolicited Fee Waivers 3 Days from the Deadline?My undergraduate alma mater (top 10 school) received my LSAT score, emailed me a fee waiver, and told me the application deadline is tomorrow. Every …
... same thing. I applied to Michigan 5 days after their deadline ... me. 😂 Advisable? NOPE. But hey... why not?
As a ...Should I retake?Hi 7sage, I scored a 167 on the September LSAT and I have a 3.89 GPA from a top-3 US university. I'm currently an anthropology PhD student and am …
... over summer too. I know Michigan for example really cares about ... short(I think 250 word essay).
I would also ...New US News RankingsSpivey got the new US News Rankings! Officially out next week, but here's the scoop: https://blog.spiveyconsulting.com/2020-usnwr-rankings-2019-re…
Wow! I don't know why, but I always thought Virginia was lower than that and Michigan was higher. A bit surprised now that I actually sat down and looked at the list. Which school would have better chances at Big Law and clerkships?Advice?...Withdraw from number 1 choice?...some other alternative?So, I got accepted to my number 2 choice today with a very good scholarship. I am thrilled about this, but it does create a conundrum. For my …
... choice, I wrote a "why school x" essay and ended it with ...Advice?...Withdraw from number 1 choice?...some other alternative?So, I got accepted to my number 2 choice today with a very good scholarship. I am thrilled about this, but it does create a conundrum. For my …
... I put in the "why school x" essay...for school number 1 ...Advice?...Withdraw from number 1 choice?...some other alternative?So, I got accepted to my number 2 choice today with a very good scholarship. I am thrilled about this, but it does create a conundrum. For my …
Even though it is not binding and it was foolish to maybe put in that essay, it is my word...and that is why I am thinking I will probably withdraw before they have the chance to admit me...that is what I am still leaning toward.Personal statement indicating specific schoolTo provide some context: I'll be applying for this upcoming cycle (October 2019). I am currently working full time (medical research) at a job that w…
Yes! Check out this lesson: https://7sage.com/admissions/lesson/research-why-x/
Use those tips to personalize the last paragraph of the essay. Demonstrated interest definitely makes it easier for the admissions office to say yes.Advice: Deadline for July 2019 Test Date ChangeI'm registered to take the July 15th, 2019 LSAT. With today being the deadline for any "Test Date Changes," I'm having some anxiety over whether I sh…
... be pushing it. That's why I think you should consider ... with their deadlines:
Michigan - November 15 deadline, October is ...Importance of LSAT written portion?How important is the written portion of the LSAT? Considering admissions boards will have a personal statement, essays you've written, and so forth, …
... is not a scored essay, the admissions officer will ... read the essay in order to assess ... will also read the essay and compare the quality ... other essays (PS, DS, Why X, addenda). If you ... essays but your LSAT Writing essay is weak, the admissions ...How to Practice RCOk so I’m on the first section of the CC reading comp but I have a few questions... When I’m doing the problem sets should I go through them untim…
... 2; a theory, the reasons why this theory is wrong 1 ... much like every standard academic essay. Putting yourself into the shoes ...
