That COVID essay and your financial aid applications, oh my!
Top 15 Law School Recommendation Tips
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Assume that schools prefer academic recommendations unless they specifically request a professional one. An academic recommender is someone who has taught you in a college classroom environment, graded your papers, led your discussion sections, etc.
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Law school recommendations are not meant to be character references; they should focus on you as a student.
52 Weeks to College: Week 40
Character & Fitness Addendum: Criminal and Disciplinary Disclosures on Law School Applications
For some prospective law school students, the most stressful part of the application process isn't the Personal Statement or the LSAT. It's answering a question like this: Are you currently under indictment, or have you ever been convicted, placed on probation, or given a deferred adjudication or diversion program for a criminal offense?
52 Weeks to College: Week 39
How to Report LSAT Scores in your Law School Applications
52 Weeks to College: Week 38
The Who, What, and Why of a Personal Essay
52 Weeks to College: Week 37
Now that your senior year is underway, it's time to line up your recommenders – they are key allies and advocates in this process. Recommendations make a difference, and it is up to you to make sure that the recommendations you get will make a positive difference for you and influence the admissions officer in your favor.
Law School Optional Essays
52 Weeks to College: Week 36
A substantial percentage – upwards of 60% of selective colleges that use holistic admissions – have either a “Why College X” or “Why Major X” question on their applications. Some have both. Most of these types of questions require a short answer (50-250 words), while others require an essay (250-500 words). These questions offer you a great opportunity to persuade an admissions officer that this college and its programs are exactly the right match for you.
52 Weeks to College: Week 35
Hello end of summer! Everything is accelerating and intensifying as you go back to school, and if you’ve been following our week-by-week plan, you are well underway with your college applications. You are ready to finalize your first essays, revise your second set, and get started on your third! That puts you in good shape and will keep you from being too stressed out as you start your senior year.
How Many Law School Recommendations to Send
Showcasing Your Qualifications in Your Law School Personal Statement
52 Weeks to College: Week 34
Early Decision vs. Regular Decision
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52 Weeks to College: Week 32
How to Tackle Your Criminal Disclosures in Your Law School Applications
Every U.S. law school application asks about some mix-and-match of criminal disclosures. This post is all about helping you figure out what the key words in the disclosure questions are, and how to figure out what a particular school is asking you to disclose. (They are law schools, after all, so the precise language they use does matter.)
