When you write an application essay or statement of purpose, you’re trying to accomplish two equally vital goals at once. First, you need to establish your worthiness for acceptance at your target school. However, as part of that task, you need to show the adcom that you have the character traits that their program values….
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So You Didn’t Get into Law School…
If you didn’t get into law school this year, it’s not too early to start planning a strategy for the next application cycle. First, take some time to lick your wounds, and then use the following tips to prepare yourself to achieve better results next time. 1. Evaluate your application. Take a hard look at…
Strategy for Writing an Accomplishment Essay (with examples)
Maybe you’re familiar with macros – the nutrients your body needs to function. Achieving the proper balance of macros leads to optimal health. When it comes to writing your MBA personal statements and application essays, it might be helpful to think of your accomplishments as the carbohydrates, protein, and fat – in other words, the…
Law School Letter of Recommendation Sample and Quick Guide
At this stage of the law school admissions process, you probably have Application Season Fatigue Syndrome. You just feel done. So corralling people to write your letters of recommendation (LORs), a nagging and seemingly redundant task, might be the last thing you feel like doing. After all, haven’t you already proven your worth through your…
How to Get into the University of Chicago Law School [Episode 559]
Show Summary Ranked number three in U.S. News’ most recent rankings, the law school at the University of Chicago is a top law school famous for its intellectual rigor. In this podcast episode, Linda Abraham interviews Dean Ann Perry, Associate Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid at the University of Chicago Law School. Dean Perry…
Get Off That Waitlist!
Landing on a school’s waitlist can be disappointing and even nerve-racking. As a result, waitlisted applicants sometimes let their anxiety or disappointment cloud their thinking, but if you’re waitlisted, try to stay calm and focused. Remember, if you’ve been waitlisted, you have not been rejected. If you play your cards right, you still have a…
Advice for Applicants: Moving from 2023 to 2024 [Episode 557]
Show Summary In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, host Linda Abraham looks back at her predictions for the 2023/2024 application cycle and offers advice for current and future applicants. She reflects on her previous predictions, such as the increase in test options and waivers and the continued use of rankings in admissions. She also…
Three Ways Writing About Obstacles Strengthens Your Application Essays
Applicants love to write about their accomplishments, whether in a personal statement for graduate school or in a b-school essay that asks about one’s greatest achievement, challenge, or the like. And they are not shy about sharing their accomplishments, such as driving innovations that led to revenue boosts for their firm, conducting original and meaningful research…
Navigating the Law School Admissions Process [Episode 550]
Show Summary Brigitte Suhr, an Accepted law school admissions consultant and a former application reader for UVA Law, shares insights and advice on the law school admissions process in a podcast interview with Linda Abraham. They discuss topics such as changes in law school admissions, the importance of work experience before law school, the personal…
How to Answer Character and Fitness Questions on Law School Applications
Anyone who enters a legal career is required to possess strength of character and to be fit to practice the law. We’re not talking physical fitness or endurance – though that might help you survive the first year of law school! – but fitness within the context of suitability. This is why law school applications…
It’s November. Have You Submitted Your Law School Application?
Are you on a law school application schedule that you set for yourself over the summer? Maybe that timeline had you submitting your application by Thanksgiving. Are you on target? As we approach Thanksgiving and the subsequent holidays, now is a good time to evaluate where you are with your law school application and where…
Help! My LSAT Is Low – Should I Still Apply to Law School?
Your LSAT score is in, and if you did not do as well as you had anticipated, you might be reevaluating your law school choices or plans. Let’s talk through a few considerations that might help you decide how to approach your law school applications now. The LSAT matters. An applicant’s are tools – with…
Is the University of Texas School of Law For You? [Episode 546]
The University of Texas School of Law offers academic excellence, affordability, and robust support to its students. In this podcast interview, UT’s Dean of Admissions, Mathiew Le, discusses the distinctive qualities of the UT Austin Law JD program. He highlights the vibrant city of Austin, the healthy and robust Texas legal market, and the focus…
Three Don’ts When Asking for Letters of Recommendation
The individuals who agree to write your letters of recommendation (LORs) are doing you a favor, so the least you can do is make their job easier by following proper LOR etiquette. Breaking the rules we outline in this post could result in your recommenders deciding not to write a favorable recommendation letter for you or…
Ask Away at Your Admissions Interview!
Have you been invited to interview at the grad school of your choice? Great news! This means the program is seriously interested in you, and you are one important step closer to acceptance. To make the most of this opportunity, though, you need to prepare. Overall, your goal is to demonstrate your enthusiasm for and…
Twenty-Five Scholarships for Latino and Hispanic Students
The decision about whether to attend an undergraduate or graduate program is based on many personal factors, but one of the most important considerations is funding. Scholarships are one way to access programs without racking up massive debt. For minority groups underrepresented in higher education, including Latino and Hispanic candidates, the problem of debt and…
Why Is Writing Your Law School Personal Statement So Difficult?
How do you put your heart and soul – and 20-plus years of your life – into a two-page, double-spaced document? The personal statement is often a source of many starts and stops for law school applicants. It’s also a powerful tool through which you can share more about who you are with the admissions…
Five Qualities Law Schools Want to See
As you write your personal statement, keep in mind some of the qualities that impress law school admissions committees so you can ensure that your essays convey these qualities. Use evidence to illustrate them, and emphasize them in your personal statement by describing specific actions and offering examples. The following are five key traits of…
Do I Really Need a Mock Admissions Interview? [Short Video]
Just how important is having a mock interview before your upcoming graduate school admissions interview? Listen to Accepted Founder Linda Abraham’s two-minute answer to this often-asked question. As for actual applicants who elected to before their official interview, how did they ultimately feel about their decision? Here is some recent feedback we’ve received from such…
How the Team Approach to Admissions Consulting at Accepted Benefits You
If you are a current Accepted client, you’re likely familiar with our firm’s practice of conducting peer reviews as part of our service. Peer review is a crucial step in our process, one in which Accepted consultants seek input from their colleagues in the firm, asking them to help evaluate and enhance our clients’ essays…
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