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A quick definition of adoptive parent:

An adoptive parent is someone who becomes a parent to a child through adoption. Adoption is when someone who is not related to the child legally becomes their parent. To become an adoptive parent, you have to go through a process to make sure you are a good fit for the child. This includes things like your health, age, and living situation. Adoptive parents take on all the responsibilities of a natural parent. It doesn't matter if the child is adopted or not, they have the same rights. The most important thing is that the adoption is in the best interest of the child.

A more thorough explanation:

An adoptive parent is someone who becomes a parent to a child through the process of adoption. This means that they legally take on all the responsibilities and rights of being a parent to a child who is not biologically related to them.

Before someone can become an adoptive parent, they must go through a legal process to ensure that they are suitable to take on this role. This includes things like background checks, home visits, and interviews to determine if they are financially stable, healthy, and have a safe living environment.

Once someone becomes an adoptive parent, they take on all the responsibilities of a parent, including providing for the child's physical, emotional, and educational needs. They also have the same rights as a biological parent, such as making decisions about the child's upbringing and being recognized as the child's legal guardian.

For example, if a couple is unable to have children of their own, they may choose to become adoptive parents. They would go through the legal process of adoption and become the legal parents of a child who is not biologically related to them.

It's important to note that the most important consideration in allowing someone to become an adoptive parent is the best interests of the child. This means that the adoption agency will carefully consider whether the adoptive parent is suitable to provide a safe and loving home for the child.

For example, if someone has a criminal record or a history of abuse, they may not be considered a suitable adoptive parent. This is because the adoption agency wants to ensure that the child will be safe and well-cared for in their new home.

Overall, becoming an adoptive parent is a big responsibility, but it can also be a rewarding experience for both the parent and the child.

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HangingAboriginalLeopard
20:50
Do I got a decent shot at a school like fordham with a 164 3.95? I see the predictor gives a high percentage but was told not to trust those numbers
manifestmoreadmissions
20:53
i plugged those numbers into LSData and about 4 out of 43 applicants with those stats reported being accepted. however this data is all self-reported and not exhaustive of the entire applicant pool. it looks like most LSData users with those stats reported being waitlisted, and people who are admitted from a waitlist often don't report it
HangingAboriginalLeopard
20:54
I see I was doing it wrong
HangingAboriginalLeopard
20:55
What percentage of applicants actually do report to LSD?
manifestmoreadmissions
20:58
it looks like this past cycle about 1300 people reported applying to fordham on LSD out of the ~6300 applications total that fordham received
KnowledgeableRitzyWasp
21:25
you should really try to get your lsat score up if you’ve got a 3.95 gpa. you spent 4 years doing very well in school you should get an lsat to match that
[] ararara
9:11
@HangingAboriginalLeopard: you know your goals and how much effort you’ve put into getting your already excellent score but I’m with wasp if you don’t feel like you’ve reached your full potential then take the challenge head on! Grab the devil by the horns! Stamp that man into the ground!!
[] ararara
9:12
Somewhere he’ll never get out!!!!
manifestmoreadmissions
10:18
for those of you wondering if admissions offices are working today i got an email from an adcomm today responding to something i sent earlier in the week
GoodUnbecomingMacaque
11:30
What does an interview for a transfer student at george mason mean?
trees1234567
12:02
JB was here yesterday dang it!!
LegalUsername
12:05
Are law schools open today or do they also have another day off considering it's sandwiched between July 4th and the weekend?
lawnfire2896
12:57
they're open
AboardCloisteredAvatar
14:09
is wash u open
menherachan
14:32
@HangingAboriginalLeopard: my lsat is a 168, but i got the fordham wl this cycle. i applied to it as a safety, so im kinda surprised about the wl
lawnfire2896
14:46
washu is open
amlaw
14:57
vanderbilt clearly is
AboardCloisteredAvatar
15:14
Why clearly lol
amlaw
15:17
two acceptances today
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15:19
what !! Crazy
manifestmoreadmissions
15:32
oh congrats to the vandy admits!!!
TacitSplendidShrew
17:08
Hi everybody, I am applying to schools this August. I could use some brief help with optics for my personal statement, as I am a first-gen student in every regard--even at the high school graduate level.
trees1234567
17:17
what help are you looking for!
trees1234567
17:17
happy to give advice if helpful
darthaifos33
22:42
Hey Everyone, I am also applying this cycle and have a question about my personal statement. I want to become a lawyer because of a personal trauma I experienced in the past. Is this too sensitive of a topic to mention in a PS? I won't go into detail and only mention it as it relates to my inspiration to be a lawyer.
[] ararara
23:18
Yo! LSD has an AI consultant named Molly to help detect for red flags and trauma dumping in personal statements. You can try it at no charge by signing up for a free trial of LSD+. Think it gives you like two weeks for free or something though so be mindful of how advanced you are in PS drafts. Might want to time it so you have access when it’s most important.
[] ararara
23:20
@darthaifos33: this is just my opinion but I think it’s important to try and keep things positive if you can because it will reflect well on you if you can. I’ve been fortunate to read a lot of PSs as an lsat tutor and I’ve gotta say there is a lot of darkness in the world. It’s cliche but that’s the perfect time for your heart to shine through! Also, always keep in mind you’re applying to a professional school so there has to be that relevance I think.
[] ararara
23:22
Even though it’s impossible try to imagine a bunch of candidates who have had it way harder than what you’re saying but are also big about it. That’s why I think it looks better to be positive if you can about trauma even though it can be hard af.
darthaifos33
23:53
Of course! I plan to positvely weave it through my narrative and relevant professional experience in a way that isn't too dark or anything like that. I just wasn't sure if it was a big taboo or anything like that
[] ararara
0:00
@TacitSplendidShrew: @darthaifos33 https://drive.google.com/drive/mobile/folders/1jsyd1Mq8RlyMVqli_BW9z1uxY2SzNtFK?sort=13&direction=a definitely try molly and check this link out as well! The only thing about molly is some apps ask if you used AI to write your statement so be mindful of what they’re asking/what you’re using molly for!
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