The November LSAT scores are in, and some of you may be reevaluating your law school choices or plans. What should you do if your LSAT is low? Can you get into law school with a low LSAT? Below are 5 important things you should consider before making any decisions: The LSAT matters. The LSAT…
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Today is Thanksgiving in the United States, a national holiday during which we give pause – at least for a brief moment – to count our blessings. Wherever you are, that is a good exercise especially in this year, the year of the corona pandemic globally and in the U.S. the year of a tortuous…
This London Business School MBA’s Startup Is Protecting Your Online Privacy [Episode 393]
Can business school support an entrepreneurial venture? [Show summary] James Chance, a 2019 London Business School MBA graduate, reveals how his experience at LBS impacted his path as an entrepreneur, along with how he’s transforming online privacy protection through his startup, yourself.online. Learn how entrepreneur James Chance launched his start-up while at London Business School….
5 Tips for Disclosing a Criminal Record to Law Schools
So, you’ve made a mistake. It happens. Law schools all require that applicants address any criminal record, including any arrests or incidents resulting in probation. Below are 5 tips for handling this delicate situation. Mea Culpa. If you’ve made a mistake, admit it up front. You should show remorse and explain why you will not…
Oh No! A Typo!!
Will that lonely typo doom your otherwise perfect application to the great round file in cyberspace, putting the kibosh on years of effort and nixing your attempt to walk through the hallowed halls of your favored institution? No. A single, minor typo will do nothing. So don’t sweat one minor spelling mistake, a missed comma,…
The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans Application Essay Tips
Paul Soros was often overshadowed by his younger brother, financial wizard George Soros, but he was a millionaire in his own right. In contrast to George Soros’s success in the financial industry, Paul Soros made his mark on the world by innovating in the shipping industry, filing patents, winning several engineering awards, and innovating in…
How to Address COVID-19 and the Events of 2020 in Your Application [Episode 387]
Wondering how to write about the tumultuous events of 2020 in your application essays? [Show summary] Accepted Founder Linda Abraham offers a framework for discussing COVID-19, the events of 2020, and their impact on your life in your undergraduate or graduate program applications. Your application should include information about your experience of and response to…
4 Ways to Show How You’ll Contribute in the Future
Schools are looking for applicants who can show that they have strong leadership qualities and experiences and can demonstrate that they will actively contribute to their student/alumni communities, not to mention to the greater community and society. Many applications include an essay question with some variation of “what would you contribute to your future campus…
Two Admissions Experts on the Latest in Law School Admissions [Episode 384 – Part 2]
Law school admissions experts Linda Abraham and Christine Carr share wisdom about how to achieve application success during COVID-19 [Show summary] In part two of this joint interview, TextMax Prep’s Branden Frankel and Jelena Woehr interview Accepted’s Linda Abraham and Christine Carr on what applicants should expect entering the law school admissions process. Click here…
The Test Prep Experts’ Guide to the LSAT [Episode 384 – Part 1]
LSAT experts discuss how to prepare for the LSAT, LSAT vs GRE, the LSAT-Flex, and more [Show summary] TestMax Prep’s Branden Frankel and Jelena Woehr, hosts of the Legal Level podcast, explore what LSAT test-takers need to know about testing options, recent changes, and prep strategies. Click here for Part 2: Two Admissions Experts on…
Applying to the Stanford Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program: Everything You Need to Know [2020 – 2021]
Everything you need to know about the Stanford Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program Overview: What is the KHS Program? Who is eligible to apply? Unique application deadlines and procedures Application elements: Resume Recommendation letters Institutional letter of endorsement Short answer questions Essay question Video statement A brief reality check What is the Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program? The Stanford…
How to Project Professionalism, Positivity, and Confidence in Your Statement of Purpose
“Tone” is often one of the aspects of writing that applicants find most difficult to pin down. And yet, when you’re writing, it is also one of the most important to control so that you maintain an appropriate tone for your purpose. Tips for becoming aware of your tone One way to think about tone…
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Feeling stressed? We don’t blame you! Getting into a top school is no easy task. The competition is fierce, and your application needs to be polished, persuasive – practically perfect – if you hope to have a shot at acceptance. But you don’t have to carry that load alone! Our experienced consultants have the admissions…
We’re Rolling Back Prices for One Week Only!
Ahhh, ye olden days of 2017 — a time when fidget spinners became a worldwide craze, The Last Jedi introduced us to porgs, and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle charmed the world with their engagement. We’re feeling a little nostalgic…and we want to put these feelings to good use! This week only, Accepted is firing…
Harvard Law School Student Sues Over Tuition as Online Classes Continue
A Harvard Law student’s suit states that charging $65,875 to attend online classes is ridiculous, according to Above the Law. Harvard Law announced that all of its Fall 2020 classes would be given online due to ongoing health concerns of the coronavirus pandemic. Remote vs. classroom learning: Should you pay the same tuition? The announcement…
First Drafts of Personal Statements: Let Yourself Go
Writing the first draft of your personal statement is probably the hardest part of the whole application process. And it makes sense – it’s not easy to capture so much of your experience onto a single page. Transforming your first draft from just OK to simply spectacular I’ve read hundreds of first drafts over the…
7 Simple Steps to Writing an Excellent Diversity Essay
What is the diversity question in a school application, and more importantly, why does it matter when applying to leading programs and universities? Many applications now include a question – sometimes optional – that encourages applicants with minority backgrounds, unusual education, distinctive experience, or unique family histories to write about how these elements will contribute…
Considering Graduate School? First, Figure Out Your Ideal Career Path.
The coronavirus pandemic has created a tough job landscape, but it has also created an opportunity for career “rethinking” as well. Many people are considering pivots and turning towards skill development and learning opportunities like graduate school. But how do you decide what’s next? How do you think about what you want, and also, how…
6 Tips for Getting Started on Your Application Essays
Sometimes the hardest part of writing a personal statement or application essay for college or grad school is finding the discipline to sit down and focus. Often, once you accomplish that, the ideas begin to form and the words begin to flow. The following 6 tips will help motivate you to start writing, and then…
What to Expect From the New LSAT-Flex [Episode 366]
Show summary: LSAT expert Steve Schwartz shares how to prepare for the new online LSAT exam. Steve Schwartz, who’s spent 12 years helping thousands master the LSAT, breaks down what test-takers need to know about preparing for and taking the new online LSAT-Flex. Show notes: What test-takers need to know about the LSAT-Flex! The March…
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