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quick comma question before submit!
do i need commas in this sentence?
My international background paired with my interest in social justice makes X Law my number one choice for law school.
My international background paired with my interest in social justice makes X Law my number one choice for law school.
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My international background, paired with my interest in social justice, makes X Law my number one choice for law school.beta wrote:do i need commas in this sentence?
My international background paired with my interest in social justice makes X Law my number one choice for law school.
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Yep.Icculus wrote:My international background, paired with my interest in social justice, makes X Law my number one choice for law school.beta wrote:do i need commas in this sentence?
My international background paired with my interest in social justice makes X Law my number one choice for law school.
Although I'm not sure I'd use 'number one choice' in a PS. Sounds too informal to me. Maybe use 'first choice.'
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Re: quick comma question before submit!
Or you could always just say:
My international background and interest in social justice make X Law my number one choice for law school.
But if you keep it as is, you need the commas
My international background and interest in social justice make X Law my number one choice for law school.
But if you keep it as is, you need the commas
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Agreedrinkrat19 wrote:Yep.Icculus wrote:My international background, paired with my interest in social justice, makes X Law my number one choice for law school.beta wrote:do i need commas in this sentence?
My international background paired with my interest in social justice makes X Law my number one choice for law school.
Although I'm not sure I'd use 'number one choice' in a PS. Sounds too informal to me. Maybe use 'first choice.'
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- beta
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Re: quick comma question before submit!
thanks guys
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Re: quick comma question before submit!
I recall using the phrase "top choice institution for law school" in one of my Why X statements
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its a why x addendum, but yeah i like first choice better--it really is my number one, haha. thanks !