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How can you demonstrate impact in your resume or CV? Answer: Use numbers. Showing that you have made an impact is essential for a successful resume. We’ve created a checklist with 38 experiences that can be quantified so that you can wow an admissions reader or potential employer. Some examples: Number of people whom you …
[powerpress] Is your accent in English holding you back professionally? [Show summary] Esther Bruhl is a speech pathologist and founder of Speak More Clearly, an accent reduction training program for non-native English speakers. In this episode she explains how accents are formed and how new ones can be learned. Increase your marketability or productivity, by …
[powerpress] Ace any standardized admissions test, with top-tier academic coaching and effective tools to manage anxiety [Show summary] Bara Sapir has been providing test prep for over 20 years and is a pioneer in mindful test taking, implementing a holistic approach to the test prep process. She shares her best tips along with her comprehensive …
Thanks to record-breaking profits in top law firms and competition to retain employees who put in long hours at home during the COVID pandemic, junior lawyers can expect to earn more than $200,000 a year at many top law firms, according to a Wall Street Journal article. Unlike other industries, corporate law firms usually increase …
Nobody likes taking tests, right? Well, perhaps a few of you out there get psyched at the chance of showing how well you have boned up for your exams. But most people facing a timed test can’t wait to get it out of the way. Even those who are fairly confident of their abilities will …
You’re sitting down to face your application, and you are glad to see that you can choose which essay questions to answer. You’re not stuck answering a particular set of questions. It’s good to know you have options. After all, you are determined to answer the questions that allow you to portray yourself at your …
In today’s ever changing professional world, the nature of each job, the skills it entails, and the tools it utilizes are changing more rapidly than ever. Thus, we are being forced to embrace “ongoing learning,” or “lifelong learning” (continuously learning beyond traditional schooling). The answer to this is “upskilling,” which is the act of developing …
[powerpress] Everything you need to know to about the latest incarnation of the LSAT [Show summary] LSAT prep expert Steve Schwartz returns to the Admissions Straight Talk to discuss the demise of the LSAT-Flex, the future of the LSAT, and essential test prep tips for law school applicants. How to prep right and crush the …
[powerpress] Thanks for joining me for the 411th episode of Admissions Straight Talk. I am taking a week off for family time this week. As a result I decided to air an encore of our most popular podcast so far in 2021. It actually is a solo podcast that I did for our 400th episode …
Getting into law school is never easy, but for applicants for the 2021–2022 academic year, it’s really tough. The Law School Admission Council president Kellye Testy announced that by early March 2021, US law schools had received 55,166 applications, a rise of more than 20% from the previous year. Both quantity and quality are on …
[powerpress] How Blueprint Prep can help YOU crush the LSAT [Show summary] Blueprint Prep’s Sena Maruflu, who aced the LSAT and now coaches aspiring law students, shares why and how the LSAT can be a learnable test for dedicated students of any background. A stellar LSAT score can mean the difference between acceptance and rejection …
Aspiring applicants consider many factors when researching law schools. Many applicants defer to rankings, while others examine employment and clerkship statistics. Some look to see if the school is strong in the area of law in which they want to practice. Another factor that applicants often consider is location. But how much does a school’s …
In this 30-minute session, one of our admissions consultants will review your profile, assess your chances of acceptance at your target programs, and tell you exactly where you stand.
