Do I write a DS? Forum

[jpal13]

I am Jewish, which is not unique, but I grew up where there was only one other Jew in my high school. Do I write a DS? At first I thought no because being jewish does not really make a urm but then a lot of people seem to be writing a DS and if it helps my app why not? Whatever I do I don't want to hurt my app.

[NiccoloA]

I am Jewish, which is not unique, but I grew up where there was only one other Jew in my high school. Do I write a DS? At first I thought no because being jewish does not really make a urm but then a lot of people seem to be writing a DS and if it helps my app why not? Whatever I do I don't want to hurt my app.

A DS can be anything that adds diversity to the law school or is diverse about yourself.


Being the only Jew person of Jewish heritage in a high school could make a DS. Go for it.



EDITED for political correctness and to not seem insensitive.

[lulzalicious]

I think it really depends on how you present/were affected by your being a Jew there. It can be a significant, diverse experience..but wouldnt really know until you wrote it

Show how itd make you unique in a LS class. You'll probably get better advice once you've taken a shot at writing it.

Bump, for ppl that have actual knowledge about this.

[cutecarmel]

I would only write about it if you got something out of being one of the only Jewish people at your school. Was it a challenge? Did you grow from this experience? If not I think it might be difficult to find something to write about.

[jpal13]

I felt odd about it at the time, it was actually only really uncomfortable in elementary school. I think I will not write a DS about it though.