DS Comments Appreciated! Forum

[Anonymous User]

Thanks!

[CanadianWolf]

Although the writing needs some work, the message is effective. Moreover, the presentation is clever, creative & interesting.

[Mack.Hambleton]

This is a good subject for a PS (or just a PS as is)

Having poor friends does not mean you should write a diversity statement

[Anonymous User]

the writing needs some work

Can you give me any more specifics on what needs improvement?

Having poor friends does not mean you should write a diversity statement

Agreed. If that's all it's communicating, I need to do some serious revision.

[Mack.Hambleton]

I would not recommend (based on my experience and comments from admissions consultants) writing a DS unless you are personally a URM, grew up very poor etc. (you may be but I can't tell from what you've written). Everyone in the world can write a one page essay about the "unique" perspective they'll bring to law school, but adcomms don't want to read it unless you have a good reason to write it

[cbbinnyc]

This is a good subject for a PS (or just a PS as is)

Having poor friends does not mean you should write a diversity statement

+1

As MH says, good PS. Dubious as a DS. I suppose it might depend on the school (different schools word their instructions for the DS differently), but in general the DS is for URM's and people who grew up in poverty or with other notable disadvantages. If you grew up in poverty, that might be something to discuss, but it doesn't come across in this statement. My guess, based on this statement, is that you were one of the more well-off people in town, given that you were an "accomplished" pianist. That might not be the case, but that's how it sounds from this current statement.

[TheodoreKGB]

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