Why Berkeley Essay? Forum

[ttunsehc]

Does Berkeley need this type of essay?

There pretty far upon the list.

If so, do you think it would be smart to mention that I like Berkeley because it's known to be a progressive school?

[rinkrat19]

1. Don't put your full real name on an internet forum. Yeesh.
2. --LinkRemoved-- No, Boalt does not require a 'Why Boalt' essay.
3. With the exception of places like Liberty and Pepperdine, most law schools are at least somewhat progressive. You could mention you like the progressive nature of the Bay Area, but not just as a one-sentence throwaway. Make sure you can speak intelligently and convincingly about the city if you're going to talk about it.
4. Make sure you have someone edit your personal statement for grammar.

[AffordablePrep]

this is a great essay. i love it!

[Ernert]

1. Don't put your full real name on an internet forum. Yeesh.
2. --LinkRemoved-- No, Boalt does not require a 'Why Boalt' essay.
3. With the exception of places like Liberty and Pepperdine, most law schools are at least somewhat progressive. You could mention you like the progressive nature of the Bay Area, but not just as a one-sentence throwaway. Make sure you can speak intelligently and convincingly about the city if you're going to talk about it.
4. Make sure you have someone edit your personal statement for grammar.

lol.

But to answer OP, Berkeley has a 4-page PS limit, which is relatively high compared to most (2-3 pages), in which it is generally expected that you can include some Berkeley-specific goodness. I don't think that a separate essay is necessary, especially if all you have to say about it is that you like its progressive nature.

[ttunsehc]

So do you think a little line in my PS about Berkeley would make a difference?

[AffordablePrep]

So do you think a little line in my PS about Berkeley would make a difference?

i think the original post would make a great essay. it's short and simple. 5 stars.

[IzziesGal]

Does Berkeley need this type of essay?

There pretty far upon the list.

If so, do you think it would be smart to mention that I like Berkeley because it's known to be a progressive school?

Grammar in this post alone is just terrible. You really need to work on this before applying.
And Berkeley Law is not progressive like the undergrad campus. It's actually fairly conservative compared to the undergrad scene. We are separate from the undergrad campus and hardly ever interact with them (we have our own finaid office, registrar, etc.), so I don't think this necessarily would be a helpful argument. You should focus on why Berkeley Law and not why UC Berkeley.

[rinkrat19]

So do you think a little line in my PS about Berkeley would make a difference?

Sticking a single line in your PS about the school is generally frowned upon. It looks lazy and shallow. If you really feel that strongly about a school, you'd have more than one sentence to say about them. Just let your essay speak about you as a person. If you get waitlisted, you can submit a Letter of Continuing Interest (LOCI) later to convince them you really really want Berk.

[AffordablePrep]

Does Berkeley need this type of essay?

There pretty far upon the list.

If so, do you think it would be smart to mention that I like Berkeley because it's known to be a progressive school?

Grammar in this post alone is just terrible. You really need to work on this before applying.
And Berkeley Law is not progressive like the undergrad campus. It's actually fairly conservative compared to the undergrad scene. We are separate from the undergrad campus and hardly ever interact with them (we have our own finaid office, registrar, etc.), so I don't think this necessarily would be a helpful argument. You should focus on why Berkeley Law and not why UC Berkeley.

you didn't think it made for a good why berkley essay? i found it moving.....

[AffordablePrep]

So do you think a little line in my PS about Berkeley would make a difference?

Sticking a single line in your PS about the school is generally frowned upon.

you sound like my ex wife.

[rinkrat19]

you didn't think it made for a good why berkley essay? i found it moving.....

When you get ignored like three times in a thread, that's probably a clue that you aren't being as hilarious as you think you are.

[shoeshine]

Make it part of your P.S.