…REASONS! I struggle to come up with circumstances where a person shouldn’t take a gap year, but there are of course exceptions. Really, really consider if you want to jump right in. Write your personal statement about whatever the heck you want! Let admissions committees see a side of you they otherwise wouldn’t;…
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Admitted to University of Nebraska…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…
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…
I tailored the last paragraph of my personal statement to each school, and I believe that contributed (in part) to the scholarships I received.
…High stats are great, but the written word carries weight. Personal essays can make up for lower stats. People want to know there is a charismatic human behind those stats, not just a type A stickler grinding their Necessary versus Sufficiency notes. Eventually, school will end, grades will end, and interpersonal…
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