Too risky to write in a LOCI/WHY X Forum

[acdisagod]

Considering using this in a LOCI/Why X to one of my schools. Opinions? Will it make me stand out in a good way or a very bad way.

"Of course, the most important factor in deciding where to go to law school is the weather. While law school students and admission officers share nothing but reverence and adoration for the U.S. News rankings, we know they are still flawed as while they rank schools by median LSAT, they do not rank them by median degrees Fahrenheit. After living in London and upstate New York for four years, it is time to get out of the cold. The friendly mocking this winter of other law schools by School X's law students has furthered my conviction that I do not want to spend the next three years under a mountain of snow."

[Kobe_Teeth]

Yes, too risky. I figure if i have to write one those I research what the school finds important (PI, diversity, specific practice of law, their prized clinical program or whatever) and go from there. Even if it isn't entirely genuine (try for somewhat...don't lie), if you're writing a LOCI, you don't have much to lose.

[BaiAilian2013]

Not risky, just a bad idea. This makes you sound either not serious about the admissions process (bad) or way too concerned with the weather (also bad).

[set88]

^^ I agree, make it sound like you actually care about something the school prides itself on.

Remember what they say about personal statements, humor usually falls flat.... That was cute but I can't see it doing ANY good for you.

[BruceBarr]

fucking awesome loci.


but dont do it.

[BruceBarr]

Make it professional, why the school wants YOU, why YOU want the SCHOOL, and why choosing you is a great idea because of what you offer the school. All the while be super humble and professional.

It's tough, but a good LOCI can make the difference. One guy on here got into 3 schools he was held/WL'd because of a good LOCI.

[acdisagod]

Ok, thanks a lot for the input. I'll probably pass on this paragraph then. I just got a little desperate since my first (and only) four decisions were waitlists.

[BruceBarr]

Oh jeez... sorry to hear that. No safeties huh? Well make sure to not get risky then. Make it really professional and to the point. And request a phone interview as well. And pick one and let them know that if accepted, you WILL go.

[BruceBarr]

Ok, thanks a lot for the input. I'll probably pass on this paragraph then. I just got a little desperate since my first (and only) four decisions were waitlists.

Your profile says:

Highest LSAT: 171
GPA: 3.6


Where are you waiting to hear back from?

[acdisagod]

Waitlisted at Gtown and BC, deferred ED at NYU and put in reserved group at Columbia. Waiting to here back from rest of schools in profile.

[D. H2Oman]

This is more utterly retarded than risky

[BruceBarr]

Waitlisted at Gtown and BC, deferred ED at NYU and put in reserved group at Columbia. Waiting to here back from rest of schools in profile.

No safeties?

[acdisagod]

I thought BC, BU and Fordham were safeties. Hopefully I wasn't wrong.

[BruceBarr]

Maybe apply to one more school as a safety? Or if you dont get in wait til next cycle.

I think you're fine at Fordham...