Focusing on Career Placement in the "Why X?" Essay Forum

[potteryschmottery]

I can't find any real discussions on this topic. I'm about to write this essay for a top choice of mine, and I feel it would be disingenuous to not bring up their favorable career placement in the region I like most. In fact, it's probably the biggest reason why I like the school. I want to practice corporate law, and it seems like most of their programs/clinics are not geared to this focus (almost all schools seem like this to me). I haven't visited and don't know anyone who goes there.

In summary, what should I write about?

[potteryschmottery]

Another question- Is it appropriate to mention that a school is your top choice if it truly is?

[ATR]

Read through this and see if it helps: http://www.top-law-schools.com/writing- ... endum.html

I read it a while ago and don't remember seeing anything warning against mentioning career placement, but you better make sure for yourself.

[r6_philly]

Another question- Is it appropriate to mention that a school is your top choice if it truly is?

If you have anything substantial to support that claim elsewhere in your application. Or you better explain it well. I don't think it is enough to like a school best, it is important to have a reason.

On career placement, sure, if it is true.