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sunbai1029

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Did anyone see the Kaplan 180 program last night?

Post by sunbai1029 » Wed Jul 30, 2014 10:05 am

I was going to watch it, but I went out drinking instead. Anyone see it and want to update me on the DL?

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Re: Did anyone see the Kaplan 180 program last night?

Post by Law1491 » Wed Jul 30, 2014 10:49 am

The main idea was "Develop a Theme" in your PS. Don't start PS with "I was born...", don't repeat your resume, don't throw everything you have ever done in it, select an activity or event that defines you, how you reacted to this particular event, how this particular experience shaped you into who you are today, how the qualities that you developed as a result of this activity can serve as a foundation to becoming a good lawyer. Create a compelling story. It takes about 2 months to write an excellent PS.

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Re: Did anyone see the Kaplan 180 program last night?

Post by sunbai1029 » Wed Jul 30, 2014 12:32 pm

Wow, thanks! 2 months sounds a bit absurd, but everything else is nice to hear.

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Re: Did anyone see the Kaplan 180 program last night?

Post by Ti Malice » Wed Jul 30, 2014 4:13 pm

Law1491 wrote:It takes about 2 months to write an excellent PS.
LOL

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Re: Did anyone see the Kaplan 180 program last night?

Post by cron1834 » Fri Aug 01, 2014 12:43 am

Ti Malice wrote:
Law1491 wrote:It takes about 2 months to write an excellent PS.
LOL

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Re: Did anyone see the Kaplan 180 program last night?

Post by ilikebaseball » Fri Aug 01, 2014 12:52 am

I just wrote mine in my head while shitting.

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Re: Did anyone see the Kaplan 180 program last night?

Post by Moneytrees » Fri Aug 01, 2014 12:58 am

cron1834 wrote:
Ti Malice wrote:
Law1491 wrote:It takes about 2 months to write an excellent PS.
If it takes you longer than 2 weeks to write a good personal statement, you are over thinking it :)

Honestly I think the most important part of the process is figuring out what you are going to write about. Which side of yourself do you want to showcase to law schools- this is the crucial question you should spend time thinking about. Once you figure out a good theme for your personal statement, it shouldn't take too long to write a good essay.

Also, don't forget to have a person (or two) look over and edit your essay.

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