A request for Personal Statement critiquers

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I don't typically ask for help on this forum, and I'm a little weary about posting my Personal Statement publicly for direct critiquing - however, IMO the Personal Statement is the most dreaded part of the application process and I'd appreciate some insight and advice from as many volunteers as possible.

I'm wondering if anyone might be willing to exchange Personal Statments for critiquing. The standards for the Personal Statement (mainly, in content) differ between Canadian and American law school applicants. I'll advise you on the differences (for any American volunters) and I'll try to provide my best critique on the basis of my knowledge of what American law schools look for.

Let me know if you're interested.

Thanks.

ETA: I expect to be finished a first draft of my PS by the end of next week, so this is by no means an immediate request for volunteers. Just let me know if and when you have time.

[violaboy]

I'd be willing to read it. I'm already done with mine, so no need to read mine

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Ok. Cool dude. Thanks. I'll PM my statement to you as soon as I've finished it.

[writetrackad]

Thales,

If you want a free expert assessment of your personal statement, I'd love to provide you with a general critique.  As a former admissions officer, and expert consultant, I'd be glad to give you by insight.  Fee free to email me directly with a word document.

Best,

Kal, Write Track Admissions
info@writetrackadmissions.com

[LloydChristmas]

I'd be willing to help as well, mine is finished, so no need to trade.  I'd more than happy to send you mine if necessary...anything that might help you out. Message me if you'd like to arrange an email.

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Thanks guys. I'm still working on it though. I've been a bit preoccupied with trying to find work for the remainder of the year.

I will send PMs containing a final draft by early next week at the latest.

[nygrrrl]

I don't know if I can be of as much help as these other guys, but I'm in. Mind you, I just barely started working on my PS
(with job & kids, I had to focus on the LSAT first, the PS second, etc)...

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I don't know if I can be of as much help as these other guys, but I'm in. Mind you, I just barely started working on my PS
(with job & kids, I had to focus on the LSAT first, the PS second, etc)...

Sure. Thanks for the offer.

I'm still working on it.

IMO, this is possibly the worst part of the whole application process. But it's finally coming together.

[nygrrrl]

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Sure. Thanks for the offer.

I'm still working on it.

IMO, this is possibly the worst part of the whole application process. But it's finally coming together.
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I'm great at writing things like this, for OTHER people... not so great at doing it, for myself. But I think mine is coming together.  Finally got a copy of my college transcript this week (I graduated 20 years ago) and was more than a little surprised... in a Not Good Way. Clarified a lot of where I've been, where I'm going, WHY I'm going... like that.   Looking at that piece of paper, it was like looking at the record of a completely different person.  Crazy.

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Okay, I've decided to take a slightly different approach to the PS.

The original was a bit too verbose, and possibly, uninteresting. I've tried to adhere more to simple language principles and I've reworked my intro to make it more of a catch and hold.

I should be done, seriously, within the next 2 days. I will get back to everyone who offered to give it a glance. No more delays. Promise.

I appreciate the offers for help.