…My academic record was a hot mess, and along with my personal issues, I had to explain why I struggled in my early twenties and then show how I had grown up and became a successful person/student in my early 30s. I applied to 25 schools, got a full ride to UGA on my last application, and used that to negotiate a…
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Admitted to Florida State University…Do. It. Bottom line - it’s the numbers. Softs, addendums, personal statements matter less than you think. Yes, write the personal statement, addendums, extra why? Because if it just may be the extra push you need for that school. Keep in mind even you have the best softs, PS, addendum - numbers come first. Study for…
Took the LSAT twice with one cancellation (got sick during the test). Scores were 158, cancel, 160. Applied with a diversity statement about chronic invisible illness, and a personal statement on my experience growing up with a parent that struggled with addiction. Included an academic addendum for two breaks in my…
…is on the lower end like mine, EVERYTHING matters. Your Personal statement, your recommendations, your why x essay, your supplementals, your work experience, everything. Factors that help are having a gpa that’s over their median, and not being too below in terms of LSAT (1-2 points max). My law mentor told me that…
Grad degree from FSU in Information Science, 2 years professional experience as Reference Librarian. Personal statement on importance of research and goal of becoming a law librarian. Feb LSAT was my first, looking for a longshot big scholarship to somewhere this cycle. If not, next cycle is where I’m headed!
I tailored the last paragraph of my personal statement to each school, and I believe that contributed (in part) to the scholarships I received.
…level at a top 5 public university. I discussed in my personal statement my desire to pursue a career in Election Law. Obviously, my main weakness is my GPA, which I think is what kept me out of the T-14, especially because I don’t think the 171 quite made up for it in this competitive of a cycle. I probably needed…
Work hard on your personal statement and make sure it’s a cohesive argument for your acceptance to a law school. Write like a future lawyer. Your writings and letters of rec matter tremendously for scholarship offers. Don’t slack.
…one more point on my LSAT). I worked really hard on my personal statement, and I’m proud of how it turned out. There were so many ways that I wanted to tell my story, but I settled on the one that ultimately felt true to me, even if it was a struggle to write at times. Do the optional essays for the schools you are…
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