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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…
... do you write a 'why x school' statement for every school you apply ... if they don't ask for one?
I'm ... essays, and then include a why x school (if it wasn't ... looking over what theyre asking for/what you're sending in ... -
December LSAT release day draws near - anxiety level skyrocketsSo, there has been some predictions that the scores will be released tomorrow (2), while this is good news, I'm between wanting to know and not wanti…
I am still editing my PS, Resume, and Addendums. I am however waiting for write my Why X statements until after I get my score because if my scores are too low I won't bother applying to a lot of schools. -
[Webinar] Last-Minute Application Questions: Tuesday, January 10th @ 9pm EST<p>7Sagers, </p> <p>On <strong>Tuesday, January 10th, at 9 p.m. EST,</strong> I’ll answer all your last-minute application questions. Still trying…
When we write why X school essay, can we actually ... before the deadline or wait for another cycle? (not sure I ... /> Would they keep my application for next cycle? What if I ... since it is additional pages for them to read?
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How do we submit all those essays through LSAC?Hello, I have a question about submitting essays. So it seems most school allow to submit 1)PS and 2)Diversity Statement What if they allow us to …
When you open your application for a specific school and enter ... places to enter each essay. For example, I applied to one ... might take a PS, DS, Why X, and addenda, but maybe not ... a DS OR addenda OR Why X. You might have to choose ... -
More information about the whole scholarship process?Hi all, Just to give you an idea of where I stand, I applied to almost all of the T14s, as well as a few schools ranked 17-25. My stats aren't tha…
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You can definitely negotiate for scholarships within the T14, and ... tell them that you received X scholarship from Columbia but Duke ... you didn't write a Why X, send that with your scholarship ... -
Tell Us About Your InterviewHi 7Sagers, If you’ve done an an interview this cycle, help out your fellow applicants and tell us what you remember. What was the format? What we…
... interviews this cycle, one was for Washington University in St. Louis, ... about my extracurriculars, "why law school", "why WashU", questions about my ... .
2. Why law school, and why law school now? ...
3. Why Northwestern?
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Should I choose the top five school or the tier 2 school that is giving me a full ride?As I have posted before, I was accepted into the University Chicago but it doesn't look like I'm going to have much help financially. However, I have…
... $160,000 starting salary, why wouldn't I take the ... . I don't see why law school would be any ... going to Uchi for 300k vs Podunk X for free will likely ... like most. Your Podunk X degree isnt going to get ... in beautiful Reston, VA, for example. Debt isn't always ... -
[Webinar] What To Do If You’re Waitlisted - Wednesday, March 8th @ 9pm7Sagers, On **Wednesday, March 8th, at 9 p.m. EST,** I’ll talk about letters of continuing interest and other waitlist strategies. After my prese…
... haven't yet written a "Why X Law School" essay, is it ... ? What's the recommended length for these "Why X Law School" essays (i ... -
The University of VirginiaSo I recently have been considering schools and careers beyond what I originally have thought of doing. I am curious aboutthe University of Virginia'…
... actually what piqued my interest for UVA.
... those two schools and submitted "Why X" statements to only those ... wants a particular "type" for their class and showing that ... and almost puzzlingly friendly.... like for real. I had several students ... -
The Softs that MatterI've been reading a lot that most softs don't matter at all except in tie breaker situations. Is this true? I just did my LSAC GPA calculation and it…
... officers. Numbers are king, for sure, but there's no ... these two schools and submitted "Why X" statements to only these ... additional material. Cornell asked for a video interview but later ... have nearly 33 nonresident applications for every nonresident seat in ... -
The Softs that MatterI've been reading a lot that most softs don't matter at all except in tie breaker situations. Is this true? I just did my LSAC GPA calculation and it…
... officers. Numbers are king, for sure, but there's no ... these two schools and submitted "Why X" statements to only these ... additional material. Cornell asked for a video interview but later ... have nearly 33 nonresident applications for every nonresident seat in ... -
School Admission Goals - Can I obtain a full ride to T2/T3 with low 160s lsat?Alright - I've managed to raise my pt scores to the high 150s/low 160s. Trying to consistently score in the mid 160s; I've been scheduled for the Jun…
... 've been scheduled for the June 2017 Lsat for awhile now. My ... (In Texas) or far away for Law school) - Was really impressed ... each school. So basically write Why X Essay. And most importantly, just ... -
What defines a splitter?I don't know if there is a technical definition on the matter, but I'm curious what scores/GPAs make you a splitter. Is it overall, or specific to sc…
... work in your favor (particularly for K-JD's).
why splitters (in the sub 3 ... my friends, and make up for that bad GPA with an ... essays, write every school a "Why X" (But it needs to be ... -
Studying for Sept LSAT & Application Process + softs questionHi all, (Background Info) I was originally going to sit for the June LSAT, allowing me (hopefully) ample time to perfect my applications to apply …
... not really make a difference for this process unless you ... dreams.
As for creating a great application while ... weeks, which is not great for writing top-quality essays. ... on your background), Why X essays (especially for Michigan if it is ... -
When to start admissions prep?I am about a third of the way done with the CC and plan on taking the LSAT in February 2018 (unless I'm not ready in which case, I will push back to …
... will want to write Why X essays for the schools you really want ... may need to write essays for scholarships (some schools have public ... format that law schools want for a resume. Finally, you want ... school. The applications have places for you to list all of ... -
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…
... schools do not specifically ask for Why X essays and do not even ... section. You can upload your Why X essay there.
I ... schools would want to hear why you want to go there ... -
Should I retake?So, I'm faced with a dilemma. I scored a 169 on the June LSAT but I really badly wanted a 170+ on my exam. My 169 is nice because it still puts me in…
... on sharpening your PS, DS, why-x statements. Then again, 1 point ... the time and energy, go for it. -
Rated as Below AverageHi guys, It was just as I has predicted. I have a Below Average evaluation. That is tantamount to a D. I seriously need some opinion/advice on…
... pin me down as good for nothing who were on drugs ... be addressed with a specific "Why X school" essay. So you can ... -
School CultureHi friends, Congrats to everyone who took the LSAT on Saturday. Potential RC crises notwithstanding, making it through an administration is an ac…
... "Why X?" essay prompts; I'm using a blanket personal statement for every ... schools which may be helpful. For example, here's the one ... they did for Stanford:
https://www ... -
What questions to ask at a Law School Forum?I am attending the JD Law School Forum in Houston next month and wanted some advice on what questions were appropriate/inappropriate to ask. I'm …
... information I could potentially use for a "why x" essay or LOCI. Make ... and to refine your reasonings for wanting to go where. Sometimes ... schools surprise you (for better and worse), so hear ... people you speak with for a more personal reference. -
What questions to ask at a Law School Forum?I am attending the JD Law School Forum in Houston next month and wanted some advice on what questions were appropriate/inappropriate to ask. I'm …
... to 2 LSAC forums and for some reason I never took ... elaborate on a certain clinic (for example).
Some schools ... also help you with your "Why X" essays. -
What questions to ask at a Law School Forum?I am attending the JD Law School Forum in Houston next month and wanted some advice on what questions were appropriate/inappropriate to ask. I'm …
... any particular things you look for in applicants beyond GPA and ... , clinics, etc. Basically find out why you should choose their school ... strong chances to make up for it with LSAT and a ... time to round up info for a solid Why X. -
Telling a law school where you are applying?Hey everyone, So I just started filling out the basic material on my first law school application and one of the options was to inform which scho…
They aren't to trick you. I'd just be forward and answer honestly. And if you're worried about schools not taking you seriously, then write a "WHY X" essay for each school you are serious about attending. -
Best time to go to a Law School Fair?Hi all! I was planning on attending the LSAC Forum next weekend but since I am not applying until this time next year, would it be more beneficial…
... law school reps into my Why X essays.
Very true ... decided to retest and try for this cycle) and you do ... -
Is it grey day yet?I just made the mistake of looking at past grey day threads. Now I feel the anxiety. How do you guys deal with waiting? Any grey day drinking games? …
I'm working on all of my Why X essays and my DS. It's kept my mind off of gray day for the most part. oh, and video games, lots and lots and lots of video games. -
Is it grey day yet?I just made the mistake of looking at past grey day threads. Now I feel the anxiety. How do you guys deal with waiting? Any grey day drinking games? …
> @TheMikey said:
> I'm working on all of my Why X essays and my DS. It's kept my mind off of gray day for the most part. oh, and video games, lots and lots and lots of video games.
Video games are the cure for life. -
Writing Optional Essays vs. Submitting EarlyHey everyone, I need advice. I was planning on using the next two weeks to write the optional essays for the schools I'm applying to, thinking tha…
... have concrete reasons as to why you want to go to ... general structure of writing a why X essay, it should be faster ... you figure out your reasons for wanting a school. -
Are you doing the optional creative essays for your back up schools?I'm curious if you're going the extra mile for schools that you don't really want to go to and with your stats you should be able to get in to. M…
... writing one optional essay for all of your schools? ... _all_ of the optional essays for each school?
< ... that I’ll use for all schools, but otherwise ... only write a Why X essay for a few schools ... there are unique prompts for additional essays (like the ... -
Reapplying next cycleIf you're accepted, waitlisted, or denied at a certain school and you apply to law schools again the next cycle, do law schools view the applicant in…
... 's definitely recommended or required for you to send in a ... and didn't attend. A Why X school essay might help.
Just submitted a few apps...Did anyone else feel sick doing it? Lol I felt like I was going to mess something up, or like I mixed up which documents went to which schools. What …
... by one. Thank you again for your help!
why X” essays and stuff. I only ...
