Added to OP!Dream_weaver32 wrote:SMU Applicant thread is up for anyone interested
That sucks, feel better!Learn_Live_Hope wrote:I wasn't feeling too well. Still recovering…xylocarp wrote:There are probs too many major cities for the ten optionsmaybe we could do like northeast/midwest/etc.?
LLH where are youuu, I want to see my Chi banner/check into that thread!
I'm hoping to feel better by tomorrow, and will work on it tomorrow.
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I know…especially when you have things to do such as study for the LSAT, and/or work on a very special project that is dear to your heart.smccgrey wrote:Learn_Live_Hope wrote:I'm suppose to work on my DS-PS, but I'm too sick
Being sick in the summer is the worst
Did you attend Kaplan PS workshop? I overslept. After long anticipation I ended up oversleeping.rebexness wrote:I keep making myself sick while trying to work on my PS.Learn_Live_Hope wrote:I'm suppose to work on my DS-PS, but I'm too sick
Haha I ended up doing the same thing. Writing my DS was extremely easy for me, however my PS is giving me hard time. My consultant wants both at the same time, and has been asking for them so the pressure is very high.rebexness wrote:Oh No!!!!Learn_Live_Hope wrote:
Did you attend Kaplan PS workshop? I overslept. After long anticipation I ended up oversleeping.
Nah, I didn't. The writers block is making me stressed out. I'm going to try not to think about it, or write some Why X instead to clear my head.
Go away! LOLAttax wrote:Can I just say I love that Texas gets its own market
outsiders just don't understand!Attax wrote:Can I just say I love that Texas gets its own market
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DW,Dream_weaver32 wrote:outsiders just don't understand!Attax wrote:Can I just say I love that Texas gets its own market
Sure am, raised in Oklahoma but been in Texas for about 6 yearsLearn_Live_Hope wrote:DW,Dream_weaver32 wrote:outsiders just don't understand!Attax wrote:Can I just say I love that Texas gets its own market
You are not from Texas….or, are you?
What part? I'm in Tx too.Dream_weaver32 wrote:Sure am, raised in Oklahoma but been in Texas for about 6 yearsLearn_Live_Hope wrote:DW,Dream_weaver32 wrote:outsiders just don't understand!Attax wrote:Can I just say I love that Texas gets its own market
You are not from Texas….or, are you?
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Should've just done it by LA region map, had to pick other west instead of mountain west :/xylocarp wrote:Poll's up!
I like your tareverything_bagel wrote:ugh this poll is too stressful. can't decide. all of the places?
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I think it sounds like you're already aware of the danger of writing about a family member in a PS--keeping it focused on you--and know how to make sure you don't fall away from that. And if I were reading these, I would find that story and its impact on you really interesting and insightful, and think that this interesting, insightful person with a unique history is someone I'd like in my class more than BigLawApplicant #392.smccgrey wrote:DC all the way!! Can't wait to move there!
Other question: Is it weird to use your parents in a PS?
It was suggested to me by a friend of the family with admissions expertise that I should talk about my parents' experience to provide context for my interest in law, and I think it can work, but most of the personal statements that talk about family fall flat to me. (the exception is, of course, when it's about overcoming adversity - not my case).
To be clear, I'm not suggesting writing the PS about them - just sort of using to introduce myself. It's a bit of a complicated story, but my dad is American, my mom is Iranian, and they "escaped" Tehran together a few days after the embassy was taken in 1979. This also relates to my 'turning point' moment in UG, which would be more of a focus in the PS.
What do you guys think!?
Our friend basically said that talking about my work experience was a non-starter because it didn't give any indication of why I was interested in law, other than that I have the basic skills to succeed in biglaw. I realized that I really hated what I wrote a few weeks ago anyway (about work), and am ok with starting from scratch.
I was going to use this stuff in a DS, but I won't if my PS discusses it.
Also, <3 DC.middlebear wrote:I think it sounds like you're already aware of the danger of writing about a family member in a PS--keeping it focused on you--and know how to make sure you don't fall away from that. And if I were reading these, I would find that story and its impact on you really interesting and insightful, and think that this interesting, insightful person with a unique history is someone I'd like in my class more than BigLawApplicant #392.smccgrey wrote:DC all the way!! Can't wait to move there!
Other question: Is it weird to use your parents in a PS?
It was suggested to me by a friend of the family with admissions expertise that I should talk about my parents' experience to provide context for my interest in law, and I think it can work, but most of the personal statements that talk about family fall flat to me. (the exception is, of course, when it's about overcoming adversity - not my case).
To be clear, I'm not suggesting writing the PS about them - just sort of using to introduce myself. It's a bit of a complicated story, but my dad is American, my mom is Iranian, and they "escaped" Tehran together a few days after the embassy was taken in 1979. This also relates to my 'turning point' moment in UG, which would be more of a focus in the PS.
What do you guys think!?
Our friend basically said that talking about my work experience was a non-starter because it didn't give any indication of why I was interested in law, other than that I have the basic skills to succeed in biglaw. I realized that I really hated what I wrote a few weeks ago anyway (about work), and am ok with starting from scratch.
I was going to use this stuff in a DS, but I won't if my PS discusses it.
Fingers crossed.smccgrey wrote: Thanks - yeah once I started thinking about it, I realized "okay, this really is an interesting story..." and it really did have a huge impact on me personally, etc etc.
This sit down with the friend (who is an english prof and political consultant) was basically him trying to dig out of me WHY I want to go to law school, and it was effective - I'm not sure I would have articulated it particularly well before that conversation.
And DC would be so awesome! I hope I can make it happen!
I'm paralegal-ing here right now (BigLaw, though I want to do gov't post-LS) and, except for it being in a swamp, absolutely love the city.Now there's a charge.
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