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Thoughts on adding a "Why School X" essay as supplemental information?Hi All, I really want to add another element of my personality/background to one of my applications. I want the admissions officers to know that t…
... officers to know that their school is genuinely at the ... essays or ask for a "Why School X" reason). I vaguely mention in ... my personal statement why this school appeals to me, but ... 'm hesitant to add a Why School X essay as "supplemental information" ... -
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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Late "Why School X"?First congrats to everybody who got into their dream school, received the massive LSAT score you all deserve, or just survived another week at the jo…
... who got into their dream school, received the massive LSAT score ... to the effect of a Why School X essay. I applied to Virginia ... heard advice saying a late Why School X essay can help convince a ... school that you're serious about ... -
"Why School X" EssaysWhen is it appropriate to send a "Why School X" essay? Are there any T14 schools where one should send such an essay along with the personal statemen…
When is it appropriate to send a "Why School X" essay? Are there any T14 schools where one should send such an essay along with the personal statement even if it's not asked for or are they for if you get waitlisted? -
Multiple addendums for law school application - how many is too many?I have written three addendums now for different things - the first is for my low undergraduate GPA, the second is for my unemployment gaps in my res…
... statement, "Why school X?" essay, and personal statement. Does this seem like too much ... -
Why School X essay questionIm sorry if this is a dumb question but I am working on my applications for schools and I wanted to write a Why X essay for a school I am interested …
... wanted to write a Why X essay for a school I am interested ... I send it to the school through email or attach it ... -
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…
... can write a really really good one, should generally be ... of life
Why school X essay (optional but NOT OPTIONAL, ... Notes
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Law school options limited by spouse's jobSo I'm leaving active duty next year, but my husband is staying in the military until retirement. He has limited location options for his assignments…
... unfortunately really limits my law school options as well. My question ... make some mention in my "Why School X" essay about how family circumstances ... of the reason why I want to attend that school? Or is ... -
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. -
Where Can I Add a Statement that Is Not Required by the School?Hi everyone, I am trying to submit "Why School X" statements for my top 5 law schools. But I don't know where to add them as they are not listed a…
Hi everyone,
I am trying to submit "Why School X" statements for my top 5 law schools. But I don't know where to add them as they are not listed as part of the application.
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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 today with a very good scholarship. I am thrilled about ... one choice, I wrote a "why school x" essay and ended it with ... regret having to withdraw from school number 2 and losing out ... scholarship money. I applied to school number 1 first, but haven ... -
T15 Super Splitter ChancesHi all, with a < 3.0 GPA / >170 LSAT can I reasonably think about schools in the latter half of the T15 (#7-15) range? Or are those "reaches"? If the…
... as you, but odds are good you'll get into at ... everywhere but t6, write every Why School X and optional essay they offer ... -
T15 Super Splitter ChancesHi all, with a < 3.0 GPA / >170 LSAT can I reasonably think about schools in the latter half of the T15 (#7-15) range? Or are those "reaches"? If the…
... as you, but odds are good you'll get into at ... everywhere but t6, write every Why School X and optional essay they offer ... -
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 today with a very good scholarship. I am thrilled about ... one choice, I wrote a "why school x" essay and ended it with ... regret having to withdraw from school number 2 and losing out ... scholarship money. I applied to school number 1 first, but haven ... -
Is it bad to state in an essay exactly the area of law you want to practice?Hi all, I've been working as a real estate law clerk for the past two years and although I kind of accidentally fell into real estate (I graduated…
... more academic perspective after grad school, which is not the same ... intellectual drive. Almost any grad school is not going to admit ... in researching. For law school it is different but if ... in Why school X essays if you are applying to schools with good real ... -
[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…
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[Ended] Admissions Overview Webinar—Weds, 7/20 at 9 p.m. EST<p>Hi 7Sagers,</p> <p>On <strong>Wednesday, July 20, at 9 p.m. EST</strong>, I’ll give you a bird’s-eye view of the admissions process. We’ll touc…
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Personal Statement Question...Do we have to talk about why we are applying to a particular law school in our personal statements? Some of the schools I'm applying to do not ask fo…
... talk about why we are applying to a particular law school in ... do not ask for a "Why School X?" type essay so do we ... -
[Ended] Admissions Overview | Wednesday, April 5th @ 9p ESTHi 7Sagers, On **Wednesday, April 5, at 9 p.m. EST**, I’ll give you a bird’s-eye view of the admissions process. We’ll touch on almost every compo…
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[Ended] Admissions Overview—Weds, June 14th @ 9pm ESTHi 7Sagers, On **Wednesday, June 14, at 9 p.m. EST**, I’ll give you a bird’s-eye view of the admissions process. We’ll touch on almost every compo…
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Admissions questions re: Boston law schoolsHi all, I have 2 admissions questions re: Boston schools (Boston College, Boston University, and Northeastern.) 1. Can I submit a "Why School X…
... /> 1. Can I submit a "Why School X" essay for these schools? It ... and diversity statement but no "why School X" essay field.) This is pure ... -
Wait-listed - what should I do before deposit deadline?Hi everyone, Just received an email that I was wait-listed by a school which I am willing to attend. The school's full/first deposit deadline i…
... was wait-listed by a school which I am willing to ... attend.
The school's full/first deposit deadline ... way, I already submitted a "why school X" essay with my application, so ... -
How are you balancing prepping app materials and LSAT study?For those of you who are planning to take the LSAT this September and want to apply early this cycle (I'm thinking early/mid October), how are you ba…
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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…
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Candidates to Columbia Law School are required to submit a ... ? Are you guys explicitly addressing why you're interested in Columbia ... -
LSAC Forum prep questionFor those of you who participated in the LSAC October forum, did you have your 'why school X' essays with you when you communicated with the schools?…
... did you have your 'why school X' essays with you when you ... schools versus a drawn-out 'why X' essay. Especially in the ... not to apply to a school!! (Or DO decide to ... apply to a school) Was it more us ... better fine-tune my 'why them' essay with specifics ... -
UPenn students willing to chat?Any current or former UPenn students willing to do a quick chat? Anyone who is a Toll Scholar or Fellow would be particularly cool to talk to but I'm…
Any current or former UPenn students willing to do a quick chat? Anyone who is a Toll Scholar or Fellow would be particularly cool to talk to but I'm not picky. Looking for inspiration for "Why School X" -
Personal StatementHi! To those who have already done this (e.g are in law school, just gained admission etc.), or just plain knowledgeable about this, when you wrote y…
... (e.g are in law school, just gained admission etc.), or ... include somewhere in that statement "why school x"?
I'm applying ... committee at this school expects you to address why you want to ... go to this school in your ... -
Cornell ReserveHello 7Sagers, I sent in my Cornell app Feb 7th, completed Feb 14th, and received a reserve notification on Feb 20th. The email states: "If you would…
... for admission to Cornell Law School, please upload a Letter of ... I already wrote the required Why School X essay, I wonder what this ... -
"Why x Law" QuestionHello, For an application I was instructed to provide a reason to why I am applying to a school. I have 1000 characters to do so. How should I go …
... key is to research the school thoroughly. Try to talk ... Don't bother mentioning the school's rank or "prestigious faculty ... it is.
"Why School X" questions are, at heart, an ... a deep knowledge of the school.
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Letter Pertinent to the applicationI just wanted to see how you guys view all of the elements of the application. I know the personal statement is the most important, but how do you gu…
... essay. If you write a "Why School X" essay and you really don ... have compelling reasons as to why you really want to go ... or inconsistent with what the school actually offers. It is definitely ...
