…schools in different regions I’m interested living in. Personal statement tip: I like to think of my personal statement like a circle. I started in one spot, and eventually got back to the beginning at the end. It tied it all together neatly and I think it made it more powerful. Idk, shoot your shot. The worst they…
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Admitted to Loyola University—Chicago…one sentence. This sentence should be the heart of your personal statement! Be genuine. Retain your personal voice, and don’t use big words that you wouldn’t use in real life. Read ALL your essays out loud - they should sound like you and flow naturally. Get to the point. It’s tempting to talk at length about tough…
Softs matter more than you think! LSAT is important, but it’s not everything, don’t sell yourself and what you have to offer short. Also, spend time on your personal statement, it matters more than people admit
Never let anyone talk you into a boring, generic, “safe” personal statement. Sometimes our lives are “controversial”, and your ability to tell that story conveys competence and resilience. At least, I think that’s why I got quick movement A’s.
…and I think if I’d addressed that more convincingly in my personal statement I might have performed better. I could’ve used a few more sets of eyes for proofreading, too. The LSA Reddit and other internet resources were okay, but I connected with the most helpful folks through LSD chat. Unfortunately this was a bit…
PI-based personal statement with 5 years experience in the legal field. Minor CF issues from teens. Dean’s list, honor societies in undergrad. The LSAT is my nemesis. Chose the worst possible time to R&R. Slowly losing my mind with the waiting.
…deadline back when I realized I had more to add to my personal statement. I customized my diversity/perspective essays for each school, in order to communicate what I would bring to their community. Speaking of–I only chose schools I would be excited to attend.- I think file readers can tell when you are not…
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