Scrapping My Topic & Potential New Topic Forum

[AlexandraHope]

I have finally came to the conclusion that my old topic was not personal enough and that there was no way that I could realistically make it more personal.

After meeting today with my school's prelaw advisor, I had kind of a light bulb moment on a new topic. I am going to write about growing up during the recession, it's not that unique since most of my class will be around the same age. But I went through some hardships
(mother filed bankruptcy, was technically homeless, college fund was drained)
and i think it was one of reason's I unconsciously chose my major.


Can you guys give me some tips on pointers I should hit? Ways I can make it unique or ways that I could connect it to law?

[LSATclincher]

Would not do this

[A. Nony Mouse]

To be honest, if the idea is that this is a topic that is more personal to you, I'm not sure what kind of pointers other people can give you. It's about you, and we don't know you.

[AlexandraHope]

Would not do this

Is there a specific reason?

[LSATclincher]

Would not do this

Is there a specific reason?

For the reasons you stated -- it's not unique and every other candidate also grew up during the time period

[Scalvert]

What was your original topic?

[AlexandraHope]

What was your original topic?

Hey, you actually edited my first statement. It was the one about my cousin and me supporting my cousin.

[Scalvert]

What was your original topic?

Hey, you actually edited my first statement. It was the one about my cousin and me supporting my cousin.

That's right, I remember. IIRC, it wasn't bad at all. I think the main criticism people had was there was more cousin than you. Were you not able to change the focus enough to make it work? I think the other posters are correct about this topic; I don't think it would help you at all.

[AlexandraHope]

What was your original topic?

Hey, you actually edited my first statement. It was the one about my cousin and me supporting my cousin.

That's right, I remember. IIRC, it wasn't bad at all. I think the main criticism people had was there was more cousin than you. Were you not able to change the focus enough to make it work? I think the other posters are correct about this topic; I don't think it would help you at all.

No, not really. It just felt disconnected and honestly, made me seem a little jerkish. Thank-you for your feedback though