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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 …
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 …
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 …
[powerpress] Located in the heart of vibrant and historic Boston, Boston University School of Law offers enormous breadth to its students, and today, we’re speaking with its Dean of Admissions. Are you applying to law school this cycle or are you planning to apply to law school next year or later? Are you competitive at …
Changes in the legal world and society are driving all types of people to study law, including parents. In fact, many law schools have created clubs for the families of students to give them opportunities to socialize and help each other. Nonetheless, as with everything else in law school, there are challenges with being a …
Most law schools offer what is called “rolling admissions.” The application cycle begins or “opens” in early fall, likely September 1, and remains open until early spring, usually sometime in March or April. Applicants can submit their application anytime during this period, and schools email decisions on a “rolling basis.” Thus, if you apply in …
by Mary Mahoney
What are the essential components of a strong statement of purpose essay? Very simply, you’ll need to include your MAP: your Motivation, Aspiration, and Perspiration. At Accepted, MAP has a double meaning for individuals writing statements of purpose and goals essays. It illustrates the road one should follow when writing one of these essays. Here’s …
Scholarship databases are an attractive idea for most applicants – after all, who wouldn’t appreciate an easy way to find scholarships when searching can be so difficult and time-consuming? However, search databases, such as Unigo or Cappex, are only as effective as the person doing the searching. These databases work best when you have a …
In the past few years, one significant change in the law school application process is a general preference for work experience. Some law schools have openly stated that they appreciate work experience, and the stats of several schools show that they are accepting many students who have work experience. Given that so many applicants now …
The GRE has been a staple in graduate school admissions for more than 75 years, but big changes are coming to the test beginning on September 22, 2023. In this post, we’ll cover what you need to know. The new GRE will be considerably streamlined and updated; the four-hour window to complete the exam will …
If you have investigated the law school application process, you likely know how important test scores and your GPA are. Additionally, you have probably learned about the standard application materials that everyone must submit. However, there are differences in applicants beyond “hard” factors such as their stats, and these “soft” factors are referred to as …
[powerpress] In this episode, Rohit Sharma, Sr. Vice President of Global Higher Education and Workskills, explains how ETS made the GRE almost two hours shorter (without cutting any sections) and why that’s a good thing for test takers – and institutions. [SHOW SUMMARY] Are you wondering what the new shorter GRE is about? What does …
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.
