…I carried through in all my written materials and interviews. My PS was at times risky, but I tried to be as honest and authentic as possible about my experiences - even against the advice of some advisors - and based on my results, I think it paid off) Did not write a DS Sent 4 LORs everywhere that allowed it (one…
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Admitted to Vanderbilt University…This should go without saying, but if they have optional interviews or essays, you need to do them, full stop. It can be a pain in the ass, especially when applying to a lot of schools, but I do not doubt that if a school is on the fence about your application, and you didn’t write the optional essay, you will get…
R&R’d from 2021-2022 Cycle (ForTheShoe) 163–>174 I am **awful **at Kira interviews.
…me to the school. Tbh, I thought I did HORRIBLY on the interview, so I didn’t even think I was getting in, let alone getting a full-ride. Just goes to show you that you may have not done as poorly in the KIRA as you think… Anyways, this ultimately came down to UVA and Northwestern. Tbh before my cycle I felt more…
…you apply if you need help w/r/t a particular school’s interview and/or scholarship negotiation process. Once you apply, try to put everything out of sight and out of mind for a while. Using Reddit and checking status checkers are unproductive and bad for your mental health. Be kind, give to charity, check in on…
…by school) Vanderbilt **(Accepted 12/16/2022) **- - Alumni interview, no supplemental essays **UC Berkeley (Accepted 01/03/2022) **- - Why Berkeley Essay
…Duke (rejected 6/17) Hold on Jan 10 for Georgetown, Alumni interview, wrote one optional essay + LOCI (Rejected 6/10) Why Berkeley +LOCI (1st quartile) (Rejected 8/9) Wrote 2 optional Essays for Michigan + LOCI (Rejected 8/22) Wrote fun facts for Columbia + LOCI (Rejected 8/25) Why NYU + LOCI (Rejected 8/29) Why…
…academic addendum. I know for a fact that my essays and interviews were what got me very far in the admissions process- spend a lot of time on those and don’t short change yourself! To any URM applicants looking, don’t listen to Reddit- shoot your shot and know that with good apps and dedication to the LSAT, you can…
…UVA: no optionals Vanderbilt: completed alumni interview, applied for Law School Merit Awards. No Why Vanderbilt
…attention to detail is key. *If offered any opportunity to interview, whether via Kira (sigh) or otherwise, do so. Play your favorite song before it begins to hype yourself up, and get it done. The school will be lucky to have you! Remember to show them that, and no matter what, don’t forget to smile even if you’re…
Wrote a diversity statement (that was unrelated to being an URM), “why x” for Michigan and Berk, interviewed with WashU, and did optional essays whenever available.
…It also really helps you formulate a “Why X” essay/interview answer Don’t sacrifice your application quality in the name of applying early. I waited until December for several of my apps to be perfect, and I am grateful I waited in the end. Negotiatie, negotiate, negotiate! I used different offers/asks and…
…3 LORs: 2 academic and 1 work. If the school offered me interview opportunities I always accepted them. I also did the following supplemental essays: Yale: Yale 250- Stanford: Short Essay about Music UChicago: Why UChicago UPenn: Penn Core Values UVA: Why UVA UC Berkeley: Why Berkeley UMichigan: Why Michigan Duke:…
…compelling story. Do the optional essays. Be personable in interviews and always convince them that you want to go to their school.
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