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Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 7:31 pm
by clavell45
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Re: First Draft - Any feedback GREATLY appreciated!

Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 8:11 pm
by booboo
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Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 8:46 pm
by clavell45
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Re: First Draft - Any feedback GREATLY appreciated!

Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 9:06 pm
by phoenix323
Your writing style is very sophisticated and your PS is very compelling, until the last two paragraphs. The phrase "I want to be able to contribute to the creation of a better world" is about as generic as you can get, even if it's true. I don't mean to sound harsh, but I enjoyed reading your statement so much that I was disappointed by the ending. I think you need to really focus on those last two paragraphs (honestly, i think they could be condensed into one) and think about another way to end your PS. The way it ends now is the easy way out. I'll bet that a great deal of law school applicants say in their PS that they want to be a lawyer to make the world a better place. You have had some incredbily unqie experiences. Draw on these and create a more compelling conclusion and you will have a great PS.

Good luck on your cycle!

Re: First Draft - Rip it apart!!

Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 9:18 pm
by iShotFirst
I liked it except for "I listened with the aid of my Spanish", that just sounds bizarre.

Re: First Draft - Rip it apart!!

Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 9:26 pm
by clavell45
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Re: First Draft: Please Comment and Critique Be Brutally Honest

Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 11:08 am
by umichgrad
the only good study abroad PS i've ever seen. also, "international law" is...well...sort of not real. but still, extremely well written.