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Admitted to University of Pennsylvaniai am not a URM but for some reason there was no “asian” option other than “east asian”, which i’m not. some things i did: wrote every why x possible took a week and a half off work to tour schools kept in email contact with my top schools attended every in-person or virtual event hosted by all of the schools i…
A few bits of advice: Apply earlier than I did if you can, you’ll probably cut back on the stress a bit, but they’re right when they say you should submit when you’re ready. Really think about whether you’d actually attend a school before you apply, maybe save yourself the money. I sent in far too many applications…
The cycle isn’t over till it’s over. Don’t make a choice based on the pressure you might feel after receiving your first “good” acceptance. While you’re still waiting on decisions–while it’s before mid-April–you’re still very much in the game. Financial aid offers are starting points, not end points for CoA. It’s…
Winnie the Pooh says, “Sometimes the best somethings come from doing nothing- or something along those lines.”
Always aspire to be interesting, kind, compassionate, and understanding of others. Embrace the changes in your life, and trust that your journey will be beautiful, even if it isn’t what you expected. Never been much a religous or spiritual person, but I do believe in Karma. If you live with purpose and exert…
write about what you’re passionate about~~ i wrote one essay on a professional passion and another on a personal one. as opposed to the so-called “cohesive narrative,” i tried to show two different sides of myself, both of which will contribute to who i’ll be in the class- and courtroom. good luck!!
My cycle was quick and odd. I knew I wanted Penn, applied ED1, and got in. Wrote core strengths and stressed my long-established ties to Philly. Also have unique softs that helped me write what I believe was a compelling personal statement. With a glut of 170+ scores this cycle and my below-median GPA, I think those…
Just breathe and try to keep your hope alive, even when the cycle is hitting you hard. You are incredible for even embarking on this journey. No rejection or waitlist has any effect on your value and worth. You’ll find your way in the end. Finalist for NYU AnBryce, UCLA Achievement Fellowship; not selected for…
Don’t listen to the people telling you not to be KJD (or in my case super KJD). They are right that you need time to prepare, but they are wrong in thinking that the clock only starts after you graduate. Take the LSAT as early as possible, apply as early as possible, and believe in yourself. A lack of work…
non-HYP ivy undergrad business major 2 year WE in digital marketing, wrote non-traditional diversity statement about digital advertising informing my interest in digital privacy and technology law took LSAT 2x, 165 on first test -> wrote LSAT addendum Penn: wrote Core Values Duke: wrote why law/why Duke, UR 3 2/4…
i am EXTREMELY debt averse, i think paying tens of thousands in tuition for grad school, especially when i intend to enter a very low paying field (public defense) is a fucking racket. so while i’m disappointed by not getting the Toll at Penn, I feel very good about turning down my other offers for a full ride at…
Attending school using VA benefits so scholarship negotiation was just insurance if something went sideways with the VA. As a GRE applicant it does not seem like not using the LSAT held me back. I am very happy with my results and gladly going to Penn Carey. Once I identified Penn as my go-to school, I was able to…
Quality materials is more important than timing but pre-Thanksgiving submission is optimal even with admissions cycles slowing down. It doesn’t matter if you only have one LSAT take left, those extra points can be life changing and schools do not care (except maybe HYS) about the number of tests. If you have even a…
Take lots of time on your apps. It took me a few months after taking the LSAT to write my essays. Take a gap year or a few like I did and follow your passion! Your story will write itself with time. Softs really can move the needle. On that note, my interviews were far from ideal and I did notice typos on my apps…
It all turns out okay in the end.
Write those optional essays, but make them unique! Research a school’s culture and what they like to hear in order to customize for each school, then do a bit of self-reflection on how their culture / what they like to hear relates to your personality, interests, and life experiences. I wrote optional essays (Why…
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