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David Busis
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@KelsoK13 I've answered this question in the personal statement bundle already. I'll quote from the course: You don’t have to explain why you want to be a lawyer unless the prompt tells you to. You do have to read the directions. Consider the Unive…
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@"Aiesha G." - I'd contact the admissions office and ask if they accept diversity statements. Some schools want you to incorporate your diversity factors into a personal statement; some schools will accept a DS even if they don't mention it on the a…
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Aiesha- yes. Absolutely. If you are a minority, write one. Ditto if you grew up in a foreign country, especially if you don't come from a privileged background. Matt- I'd advise you to write a whole new statement. After all, they presumably turned…
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Well said, Pacifico. Your personal statement should be your strongest essay. You should also write a diversity statement if you can.
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Great question, Aiesha. The key difference is topic. Whereas the personal statement can be about any part of your identity, the diversity statement should specifically be about what makes you diverse. You also have more flexibility with the length o…
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Brna--In a nutshell, the goal of the personal statement is to put forth the most interesting version of who you are, and to show the adcom that you can write well. Subtle self-promotion is encouraged. A diversity statement is similar, although you…
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Great question, Dr. Yamata. First, you should disentangle your question about the topic from your question about the tone. Regarding the topic: you should write the best essay you can, which might be about school or about work. All other things bein…
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Thanks, Alphafem. I covered topics to avoid in the PS course. Your essay about Lady Justice doesn't sound cliche, although I would worry that it isn't as personal as it could be. Unless Lady Justice means something totally different to you than she …
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HRJones, everyone: Yes. Send character and fitness essays. I'm making a lesson group that covers all non-PS essays.
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Hi everyone, Just wanted to let you know that submissions for personal statements are closed. Thanks to everyone who submitted.
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@"The 180 Bro" -- yes. @alejoroarios -- thanks! @"Aiesha G." -- We're putting this course together so people like you can find quality, affordable guidance on your PS, whether or not we choose your statement for free editing.
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Hi everyone, I'm going through the personal statements now. If you submitted on or before May 8, I'll let you know whether I select your statement by May 15. I'm basing my choice on the needs of the course, so you shouldn't feel bad if I don't choos…
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By the way, you can find out more information about me, my editing and my writing at http://www.davidbusis.com/.
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Hi everyone! I'm proud to be working with 7Sage, and I'm looking forward to meeting all of you.