…my optional essays more, though maybe not as much as my personal statement (I did nine major revisions to that over the span of a month). Otherwise, I think there was a bit of bad timing involved in applying the same cycle as the huge application increase and elections. Being strung along for 100+ days by 12 of…
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Admitted to Lewis And Clark CollegeIf you are a splitter, apply as soon as possible. I applied in Oct but should have applied in September but was lazy. I also had subpar personal statements (if you are non-trad, focus on Why Law? and Why Now?). I shouldn’t have wasted my ED on Berk as I knew I wouldn’t get in, but it was my top choice as a Bay Area…
…I really do think it is worth it. I think essays and personal statements are the strongest tool we have to sell ourselves to committees. Now, for everyone! My second advice, and this is crucial, is that one strength is enough to overcome all weaknesses. If your work experience and story demonstrate unique…
…are…. not good and I hadn’t realized I could start my personal statement before applications opened up. That all being said I am ecstatic with my results. I ended up not going with my top choices because WashU $$$ seemed to make up for the lack of opportunities to network in Seattle. I knew going in that UW doesn’t…
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