Anna Ivey gives you ruthlessly practical admissions advice
“What do I have to do to get into [insert name of any highly selective college]?” That’s the underlying question most of you want us to answer. Up to now, your path to success has been mapped out for you by the well-meaning adults in your life. But you are growing up, and it’s time for you to start mapping your own path to success.
Are you feeling stressed about what the coronavirus means for high school juniors and seniors? There’s definitely a lot going on and so much is in flux. Here is an interview that I did recently on BloombergTV on that very topic. Take a look!
I am writing an addendum for a disciplinary probation proceeding. The infraction was described by the judicial proceeding as: “used outside sources on an assignment without proper attribution.” The assignment was to “imagine myself as a curator for an art exhibit,” and to record myself giving a tour in which I should discuss certain paintings – their form, style, origins, etc.
The intent was not to deceive, but rather I was careless in completing an unfamiliar assignment.
At a recent LSAC forum, I met a guy who is a refugee and is currently in the middle of the law school admissions process, as am I. He is studying for the LSAT, but having much trouble due to English being his second language. I offered to assist him in preparation for the LSAT. I have been working with him on this, but he has recently asked me to review his personal statement, and I am unsure of the ethical constraints in such work.
