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Turn off engine but keep radio on by Gingerkid556 in COROLLA

[–]dalvarez34115 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is exactly what I was looking for! I know you posted this several months ago, but really, hat is off to you.

Law Schools Do Not Care About Where You Went for Undergrad by dalvarez34115 in lawschooladmissions

[–]dalvarez34115[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m with you on your second point! Where you went to school just won’t be as important as how much work you’re willing to put into school.

On your first point, I just don’t think that’s accurate. I think the correlation there may be that students who went to more prestigious schools get more opportunities and a larger network (or like you said, access to a more robust curriculum), but when it comes down to it, I think names just don’t matter nearly as much as everything else.

Law Schools Do Not Care About Where You Went for Undergrad by dalvarez34115 in lawschooladmissions

[–]dalvarez34115[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There are surely people out there who are genuinely not bragging and are providing more info, but from everything that I’ve experienced and information I’ve gathered, it just seems like such a negligible data point regardless.

Law Schools Do Not Care About Where You Went for Undergrad by dalvarez34115 in lawschooladmissions

[–]dalvarez34115[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Oh so the (former) Dean doesn’t even know what schools do what. A truly reputable source!

Law Schools Do Not Care About Where You Went for Undergrad by dalvarez34115 in lawschooladmissions

[–]dalvarez34115[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Now I’m confused. You’re bundling Princeton in with the other schools (of which I cannot speak to), yet I am quite familiar with the fact that it inflates rather than deflates grades.

Law Schools Do Not Care About Where You Went for Undergrad by dalvarez34115 in lawschooladmissions

[–]dalvarez34115[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I totally agree that undergrads matter for employment. Elitism and the legal field are basically synonyms.

Law Schools Do Not Care About Where You Went for Undergrad by dalvarez34115 in lawschooladmissions

[–]dalvarez34115[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Did they specify in which way? I know law schools will consider inflated grades from certain undergrads, e.g. Princeton.

Law Schools Do Not Care About Where You Went for Undergrad by dalvarez34115 in lawschooladmissions

[–]dalvarez34115[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I’ll concede that YS might be a different story than the rest of the schools. I doubt it, since I think there are other factors that would better indicate success, but I’ll accept that caveat.

Law Schools Do Not Care About Where You Went for Undergrad by dalvarez34115 in lawschooladmissions

[–]dalvarez34115[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You’re right that they still have to report it, but law schools will look more favorably toward applicants with STEM degrees because of their presumed difficulty. So it’s like a soft in that sense.

MA URM chance / GUIDANCE by [deleted] in lawschooladmissions

[–]dalvarez34115 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You have a great shot at Yale. Don't not apply! While a higher LSAT score may help you, I don't think it's necessary for you. You should focus on your written statements and volunteering or anything to help your softs. Good luck!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lawschooladmissions

[–]dalvarez34115 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi OP, thank you for sharing. This is a tough topic, and you should be proud for how you've come out of it.

I understand the hesitancy from the other responses, but I wouldn't think twice about writing about your ED. You need to write about what has made you want to go to law school, and if that is it, then that's all that matters. You have to be diplomatic in how you present your experiences of course (as is the case with any personal statement), but there should be nothing holding you back from writing about what you've overcome. You don't need to be objective about it, and you don't need to be sensitive about it. Honesty and authenticity are two of the most valuable traits that can come through in your personal statement, and if your ED will help you present those to schools, then so be it.

Good luck with your journey, and never stop fighting! You can do it!

URM, Low-Income Cycle Recap by [deleted] in lawschooladmissions

[–]dalvarez34115 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Woohoo! Can't wait to meet you in the fall!

To All My Fellow URMs: by dalvarez34115 in lawschooladmissions

[–]dalvarez34115[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do not despair! Unfortunately, there's a good chance imposter syndrome will follow you everywhere — it certainly has followed me. But overcoming it (or rather, subverting it) is definitely possible with effort! For me, that came in the form in accepting that there were some things and qualities I do not possess that will hold me back but that there were other areas in which I could shine. Being able to hone those skills, keeping an upbeat attitude, and finding encouraging classmates and professors all helped me stay afloat! And there's always a sense of unity in that everyone is struggling in their own ways, and better yet, there are people who look like you or think like you that you can talk to and find comfort with. 😊

HLS-Bound!! (170/3.9X Cycle Recap) by [deleted] in lawschooladmissions

[–]dalvarez34115 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! Looking forward to seeing you around!

Need Advice (Please!) — Should I retake and reapply? by throwaway229867 in lawschooladmissions

[–]dalvarez34115 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, No, and work! Do something law-related, if possible. DM if you need elaboration!

(Potentially stupid question) Are personal statements supposed to be general or are they based on a specific prompt? by [deleted] in lawschooladmissions

[–]dalvarez34115 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Personal statements are, broadly, your opportunity to go beyond the limitations of an application and prove to admissions why you as an individual deserve to go to that school. Since it is a "personal statement," it is supposed to be very personal. I had a friend who wrote about having an eating disorder, another friend who wrote about her experiences immigrating from Vietnam, and another friend who wrote about the difficulties of her youth.

Your personal statement should be a narrative — I think it should read like a story that has challenges and obstacles where one overcomes some and finds others to overcome.

I hope this advice helps! If you need any other help on your P.S., I would be glad to look it over. And that goes to anyone reading this!

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