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statements?

Post by getitdone » Wed Jun 09, 2010 12:30 am

what is the difference between a diversity statement and a personal statement?

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Re: statements?

Post by JustDude » Wed Jun 09, 2010 2:13 am

getitdone wrote:what is the difference between a diversity statement and a personal statement?
Diversity can be shorter.

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Re: statements?

Post by getitdone » Wed Jun 09, 2010 10:54 am

so you can have both in one application?

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Re: statements?

Post by bk1 » Wed Jun 09, 2010 11:05 pm

getitdone wrote:so you can have both in one application?
Yes, as long as the application allows for it. Most apps have a number of optional essays that you can add but do not have to. These often include "Why XYZ Law School?", Diversity Statements, and others.

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