Navigating Law School Admissions with Miriam & Kristi Getting Personal with Personal Statements C
Oct 27, 2021
Eulas Boyd, a professor at Brooklyn Law, joins Miriam and Kristi to dissect listeners' personal statements. They emphasize the importance of impactful formatting and content in law school applications. The discussion highlights crafting narratives that showcase depth over breadth, using personal experiences to illuminate motivations. They debunk myths about admissions and explore conditional merit scholarships. A standout analysis features an inspiring journey from Ghana to America, underlining the power of personal storytelling in human rights law aspirations.
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Transcripts Matter More Than The GPA
- Admissions officers read transcripts, not just the GPA number shown by LSAC.
- They evaluate grades over time and course selection to form meaningful impressions.
Holistic Review Is Genuine
- Holistic admissions is real and committees do not rely on rigid cutoffs.
- Committees weigh numbers alongside experiences, so files receive careful human review.
Transcripts Reveal Choices
- Transcripts reveal a pattern of choices across years and are a rich data source.
- Choices reflected in coursework and majors communicate applicant priorities and fit.
