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Telling schools who their competition is (Updated w/ answer directly from law school admissions)I'm applying to 3 schools total, 1 much higher ranked out of state (obvious reach for me) school and 2 schools local to me that are obvious competito…
... reason it is there is for statistical purposes.
for me last year) is ... with no Why X to the NY school, the NY school will ... ’re just applying to a school at random.
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Tips on what to discuss when meeting with an admissions advisor at a law schoolI’m visiting my TC next week and have a meeting scheduled wth an admissions advisor. It’s a 20 min meeting...really short. Do I just ask them what th…
... my Why X essay. I just went to the visiting the school page ... followed along. The school didn’t arrange anything for me I just ... -
Tips on what to discuss when meeting with an admissions advisor at a law schoolI’m visiting my TC next week and have a meeting scheduled wth an admissions advisor. It’s a 20 min meeting...really short. Do I just ask them what th…
... my Why X essay. I just went to the visiting the school page ... followed along. The school didn’t arrange anything for me I just ... my own.
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Resume advice..So... I think I have my resume cut down to short and sweet and applicable to law school. I have a few odd jobs going back to high school, and I don…
... /> 1. I've visited every school I'm applying to (and ... "your" school is bad to me. I think PS and Why X statements ... life and maybe conversation fodder for other runners, triathletes, or readers ... -
Changing admission material for each school.I am currently applying for Law School and notice some schools have slightly different requirements. Harvard allows for two pages resumes- Yale doesn…
... more sense to personalize the why x and not the PS. I ... just had the be fresh for each school. -
Is anyone else really deadset on one schoolI’m trying to write Why Xs for other schools and really struggling bc I’m not as interested in the faculty/clubs/clinics offered by other schools. I …
Instead of focusing on a school's faculty/clubs/clinics, could you focus on the market a school serves as a "why X" reason? I'm really focused on 2 schools, each for very different reasons and have 1 "meh" school. -
Listing other law schools on applicationsHey guys, so some schools ask you to list the other law schools that you're applying to. Some say it's optional; others don't specify, but still allo…
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> Thanks for the help. I was looking ... Harvard or Stanford? Or any school whatsoever? It doesn't specifically ... Are you a likely acceptance for Harvard and Stanford? If yes ... if you have a good why X essay prepared, then I wouldn ... -
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 …
... us as candidates much (besides safety schools) unless we're working ... same process played out in Why X and other supplementals. He also ... know when I started preparing for the lsat, I thought these ... />
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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 …
... . I've been out of school for 7 years so that thought ... a 48 hours turn-around for emails/reviews. Meaning that when ... useful in my addenda and Why X. I don't think a ... not you are approaching a Why X correctly. -
How long does it take to blanket the T-14?I'm reaaally struggling with the idea of balancing Applications and studying. For those of us testing in November, I figured we want to get our apps…
... a separate and explicit "why X" essay options which I ... most time-consuming when applying for undergrad (with all the ... requirements per school and the advice they give for which/how ... many supplementary essays are suggested for each school. -
January 2019 LSATHi! I'm taking the LSAT for a third time, and applying for a second. My first two scores were 140 and 147 (both times I really didn't prepare properl…
... you can still get accepted for fall 2019, though scholarships might ... help to write a strong Why X if you choose to write ... it could indicate to the school that you're interested, but ... people that get into law school without touring. -
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…
... us specifically why you wish to attend law school, and in ... particular Santa Clara Law School. Feel free to include ... reasons for wanting to study law, why you chose Chapman University School of ... more directly and incorporating Why X components into it. -
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…
... Michigan and Georgetown encourage a Why X, but if your numbers ... then a Why X can help show the school you're ... stress about it much for the school's you didn' ... t write one for. If you ... on hold for those schools, probably send a Why X as ... -
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…
... range, then a Why X can help show the school you're serious ... stress about it much for the school's you didn't ... placed on hold for those schools, probably send a Why X as part ... the "Application Requirements" checklist for each school. UVA and Georgetown are both ... -
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…
... goes beyond the required material for submission. So that could ... an optional statement or a Why Georgetown, because they want ... encourage you to submit a Why X essay after the fact, ... those school's admissions rep. that people suggest writing Why X's for them ... -
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…
... 100% necessary to do for each school, but I do think ... listing what you should do for each school. My concern is, ... that certain schools secretly want Why X school essays even though they don ... app. Yes, schools offer space for an addendum, but my understanding ... -
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…
... not 100% necessary to do for each school, but I do think ... encourage you to submit a Why X essay after the fact, because ... those school's admissions rep. that people suggest writing Why X's for them ... wanted to write a Why X essay for Columbia and NYU because 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…
... encourage you to submit a Why X essay after the fact, ... those school's admissions rep. that people suggest writing Why X's for them ... wanted to write a Why X essay for Columbia and NYU because ... seem to think that Why X is really for helping people avoid yield ... -
What does it mean by statements of strong interest? (Columbia)From Columbia's website: Can I submit an addendum or additional written materials along with my application? Yes. The Admissions Committee beli…
... saving all of that stuff for my LOCI if I get ... to "save all that stuff for LOCI"? Do you have a ... things to say about a school for when you get waitlisted that ... from the things in the "why X" essays you wrote? -
What does it mean by statements of strong interest? (Columbia)From Columbia's website: Can I submit an addendum or additional written materials along with my application? Yes. The Admissions Committee beli…
... to say about a school for when you get waitlisted ... "why X" essays you wrote?
Yes I do for the ... didn’t write a “Why X” essay for them. I want to ... ’t just recycle a “Why X” essay that would already ... mind is that a bad “Why X” essay can hurt you, ... -
What does it mean by statements of strong interest? (Columbia)From Columbia's website: Can I submit an addendum or additional written materials along with my application? Yes. The Admissions Committee beli…
... to say about a school for when you get waitlisted ... why X" essays you wrote?
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> Yes I do for ... didn’t write a “Why X” essay for them. I want to ... ’t just recycle a “Why X” essay that would already ... is that a bad “Why X” essay can hurt you, ... -
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…
... to write about in a Why X Law School essay and/or LOCI ... like to ask the AO. For example: what % of students participate ... participate in on-campus-recruiting for summer associate positions; what are ... . Do your research into the school and its programs. If you ... -
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…
... to write about in a Why X Law School essay and/or LOCI ... like to ask the AO. For example: what % of students participate ... participate in on-campus-recruiting for summer associate positions; what are ... . Do your research into the school and its programs. If you ... -
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 …
... best decision for you and your future. Your Why X essay is ... not a binding promise. School 1 has ... close to the deposit deadline for School 2, you could reach ... deadline for another school but you are still interested in School 1. School ... -
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 …
... best decision for you and your future. Your Why X essay is ... not a binding promise. School 1 has ... close to the deposit deadline for School 2, you could reach ... deadline for another school but you are still interested in School 1. School ... -
Early campus visit - timeline and question suggestionsThis month I'll be in the region of a couple of schools I'm hoping to apply to. While I'm in the area I'm planning to visit the towns to get a feel f…
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a. Student questions - Why X, are your peers supportive, how ... questions for the admissions people] What are X school's ... students find employment, any school specific application formatting questions ... to for you to get a feel for the school and ... -
What type of readings are the best for long-term RC training?Hello everyone, I just finsihed my first LSAT today, and the RC gave me a really hard time as usual. I officially started my course with 7sage on May…
... ) You provide a great line for your Why X essay for each profs' school. -
What type of readings are the best for long-term RC training?Hello everyone, I just finsihed my first LSAT today, and the RC gave me a really hard time as usual. I officially started my course with 7sage on May…
... a great line for your Why X essay for each profs' school.
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Question about modifying Personal Statements?Hi! I have a "general" PS that I'm using for most schools/modifying based on word count restrictions, but I'm wondering if schools want every PS to m…
... good idea for your application to answer the "why law school" question, ... but do not feel the need to say "Why X ... law school." Take this as an opportunity for them to ... of that growth might include, "why law school"). -
Question about modifying Personal Statements?Hi! I have a "general" PS that I'm using for most schools/modifying based on word count restrictions, but I'm wondering if schools want every PS to m…
... law school should clearly answer the questions: Why law? Why you? Why now? and For ... to show extra love for a specific school from the get go ... detailed interest in a school by including a Why X essay. This essay ...
