Why a Why Statement? Forum

[yngblkgifted]

When does one write a Why Statement? Is it a good idea to write one for every school that asks for one? I am having trouble getting started..I don't have a school I am "dying" to go to...I honestly just want to get into the best one I can. It's not like any one particular school seems like it will offer me anything that much different from the next one. I haven't officially visited any of the ones that I am applying to. All I know about them is what is on their website, view books, Wikipedia etc.

Is it true that not writing one can negatively affect my application?

[yngblkgifted]

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[LeDique]

This thread should answer a lot of your questions: http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 22&t=94015

[yngblkgifted]

This thread should answer a lot of your questions: http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 22&t=94015

Word. Thank you!

[capitalacq]

Is it true that not writing one can negatively affect my application?

not really. it's just something overachievers like to write to make them feel good about themselves and to try to intimidate those who didn't write them

[ahduth]

Is it true that not writing one can negatively affect my application?

not really. it's just something overachievers like to write to make them feel good about themselves and to try to intimidate those who didn't write them

Wat. I thought they were basically required for MVP. And aren't there other epic YP schools that you need to let know that you're actually considering going to, and not just spamming applications at?

[capitalacq]

Is it true that not writing one can negatively affect my application?

not really. it's just something overachievers like to write to make them feel good about themselves and to try to intimidate those who didn't write them

Wat. I thought they were basically required for MVP. And aren't there other epic YP schools that you need to let know that you're actually considering going to, and not just spamming applications at?

actually, M might be the one exception, but still not sure if it even makes a difference there.

[yngblkgifted]

Is it true that not writing one can negatively affect my application?

not really. it's just something overachievers like to write to make them feel good about themselves and to try to intimidate those who didn't write them

Wat. I thought they were basically required for MVP. And aren't there other epic YP schools that you need to let know that you're actually considering going to, and not just spamming applications at?

These schools are kinda my reach schools (MVPD). Isn't it true that someone with borderline numbers probably won't get YP because they (law schools) are assuming the student didn't get in anywhere substantially better?