. Forum

(Personal Statement Examples, Advice, Critique, . . . )
Post Reply
schopenhauer

New
Posts: 8
Joined: Tue Jul 06, 2010 3:52 pm

.

Post by schopenhauer » Tue Jul 06, 2010 4:03 pm

.
Last edited by schopenhauer on Tue Jul 13, 2010 12:38 pm, edited 2 times in total.

User avatar
Geat27

New
Posts: 71
Joined: Sun Oct 18, 2009 10:26 pm

Re: Diversity Statement or Personal Statement - critique?

Post by Geat27 » Tue Jul 06, 2010 5:27 pm

I think this is really excellent but I would elide the last two lines.

rockstar4488

Bronze
Posts: 198
Joined: Sat Dec 05, 2009 9:39 pm

Re: Diversity Statement or Personal Statement - critique?

Post by rockstar4488 » Tue Jul 06, 2010 11:36 pm

I think the first and last paragraphs do well in showing your personal dichotomy. The second and third feel forced and thrown in there. I think this essay is almost the opposite of one of your themes. It is four very nicely written paragraphs, that separately, are greater than their sum.

User avatar
dominkay

Bronze
Posts: 354
Joined: Fri Apr 02, 2010 4:41 pm

Re: Diversity Statement or Personal Statement - critique?

Post by dominkay » Tue Jul 06, 2010 11:46 pm

Too gimmicky, arty and self-indulgent. Too broad. You haven't actually picked a topic. You're right that it would be a terrible PS; it would be a terrible DS, too. You need something much more focused.

User avatar
Jack Smirks

Silver
Posts: 1330
Joined: Sat May 15, 2010 5:35 am

Re: Diversity Statement or Personal Statement - critique?

Post by Jack Smirks » Tue Jul 06, 2010 11:52 pm

I would get rid of the second paragraph and the last two lines altogether. I would also stick to a more specific topic, it seems to be a bit all over the place. The first paragraph is a phenomenal start, go back and build from there. imo.

Want to continue reading?

Register now to search topics and post comments!

Absolutely FREE!


Post Reply

Return to “Law School Personal Statements”