…on a website called Wyzant. I would suggest only getting a personalized tutor at the end, when you are in need of fine polishing. This option is not as systematic as a formal program, and not as comprehensive as 7Sage. Tutors can also be very expensive. By the time I finished with my tutor, I was consistently in the…
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Admitted to Southern Methodist University…I only used 7Sage and took around 30 PTs total. Personal Statement Objectively I’d say my personal statement was around a 6/10. I feel that it was fairly well written, but the narrative was on the weaker side, it was but wasn’t about me (talked a lot about family members), and while I did address “Why law?” it was a…
…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…
…(2 academic, 1 professional). I touched on Why Law in my personal statement. I did not submit a GPA addendum but I did have an upward trend in my GPA. Be realistic and apply to a range of schools. Work hard on the components you can control and try not to stress over the components you can’t control. Also, email…
…in December)- Felt that I had a really strong Diversity Statement, solid Personal Statement, and good LORs I have a misdemeanor from within the past year, which definitely tanked my chances Couple this with some minor disciplinary undergraduate warnings (e.g. room violation warning) and it was not a great look…
…the right way. Try to get a wide variety of eyes on your personal statement. I had a few revisions, but each person that helped had a different perspective of how to improve it. My optional essays similarly had a lot of effort put into them and showed different aspects of my background and interests. I found a lot…
…more competitive or what they’re looking for in a personal statement. These perspectives are invaluable for an application. Remember that every time you engage with a school (whether virtual, in person, or over the phone), you’re being evaluated. Be respectful and put your best foot forward, but don’t be afraid to…
…more time than you think you need to on crafting your personal statement and essays. I submitted Why X, Optional Essays, etc at every school I applied to with the exception of TAMU and ASU (which coincidentally were two WL). I’m convinced my PS and essays carried my cycle as I feel I had really compelling topics and…
…for Berkeley and all the schools that I applied to. My personal statement and essays were very intertwined with my work experience and what I want to do with a JD I have clearly defined goals. If you are still reading this here are some tips: Don’t have a panic attack the night before your LSAT Your LSAT score does…
I focused really hard on my personal statement and other materials to paint a very clear picture of my goals in law school as well as important aspects of my undergraduate career that highlighted areas of growth. Also, I was heavily involved in extracurriculars, which I think showed that I could handle high stress…
…money, stress. Also serves as a proof of concept that your personal statement is decent, you aren’t unhinged, etc.
LSAT: took multiple times, 167 highest. GPA: 3.7ish in a STEM field, then flunked out of medical school (kinda). Writing Materials: Personal statement - finding a passion for child advocacy as a teacher, wanting to transfer that skill to be a juvenile public defender. Diversity/Experience essay - being a bi teacher…
…one. I had friends, professors, and an advisor all read my statements and be brutal with their edits. You only have so many words, so make every single one count. As you’re drafting, consider how everything fits together as one cohesive story. Don’t repeat info from your resume or other statements when you have the…
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