How much does PS matter for URMs? Forum

[URMdan]

Particularly AA URMs

[Rand M.]

So much.

[merichard87]

Why would it many any less depending on race? If anything it would probably matter more for URMs.

[pixystics]

It matters a great deal, no matter what race you are. It matters even more for those whose scores/grades don't reflect all the work they've put in to get to where they are. Take the time to write a well thought out essay. I'd be happy to offer some pointers/feedback and I'm sure others would be willing to as well.

[bk1]

It matters a great deal doesn't matter, no matter what race you are.

fixt

[pixystics]

It matters a great deal doesn't matter, no matter what race you are.

fixt

I don't know. I have to disagree. My cycle tells me otherwise.

[bk1]

I don't know. I have to disagree. My cycle tells me otherwise.

Congratulations on being the exception.

[glitter178]

It matters a great deal doesn't matter, no matter what race you are.

fixt

I don't know. I have to disagree. My cycle tells me otherwise.

how do you know that it's your personal statement that is responsible for your cycle?

[pixystics]

It matters a great deal doesn't matter, no matter what race you are.

fixt

I don't know. I have to disagree. My cycle tells me otherwise.

how do you know that it's your personal statement that is responsible for your cycle?

Because my stats are well below the median for some of the schools I've gotten into so far. And when the UVA admiss dir called me today, he specifically mentioned his admiration for my writing style/PS...didn't mention my stats at all.

[HowdyYall]

Because my stats are well below the median for some of the schools I've gotten into so far. And when the UVA admiss dir called me today, he specifically mentioned his admiration for my writing style/PS...didn't mention my stats at all.

LOL:
"congrats billy, our favorite part of your application was your LSAT score. Without it, you just wouldnt be UVA material"

[pixystics]

Because my stats are well below the median for some of the schools I've gotten into so far. And when the UVA admiss dir called me today, he specifically mentioned his admiration for my writing style/PS...didn't mention my stats at all.

LOL:
"congrats billy, our favorite part of your application was your LSAT score. Without it, you just wouldnt be UVA material"

lol ... well he actually said he was blown away by my PS. Either way, my PS, 163 LSAT and I will be laughing all the way to the T10.

[bk1]

lol ... well he actually said he was blown away by my PS. Either way, my PS, 163 LSAT and I will be laughing all the way to the T10.

I have a Nigerian prince here who would like your bank account info so he can store his inheritance for a while...

[pixystics]

lol ... well he actually said he was blown away by my PS. Either way, my PS, 163 LSAT and I will be laughing all the way to the T10.

I have a Nigerian prince here who would like your bank account info so he can store his inheritance for a while...

Already connected with him. We're discussing the details of the bank transfer now.

[Rand M.]

I don't know. I have to disagree. My cycle tells me otherwise.

how do you know that it's your personal statement that is responsible for your cycle?

Because my stats are well below the median for some of the schools I've gotten into so far. And when the UVA admiss dir called me today, he specifically mentioned his admiration for my writing style/PS...didn't mention my stats at all.

Seriously, they just say that. Congratulations on getting in, but they say that all the time. Made the same call last year, and was told the same thing. But seriously, congratulations.

Numbers>Softs/Resume>PS

[pixystics]

Get what you all are saying (I'll hold on to the UVA compliment though, ty lol), but others disagree
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 8&t=141195

[Rand M.]

Get what you all are saying (I'll hold on to the UVA compliment though, ty lol), but others disagree
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 8&t=141195

1. So.
2. Most of those people are 0Ls.
3. So.

[rundoxierun]

Seriously, they just say that. Congratulations on getting in, but they say that all the time. Made the same call last year, and was told the same thing. But seriously, congratulations.

Numbers>Softs/Resume>PS

ehh.. Im gonna go with this response as credited.