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Now or Later
Dear Asha, I am a senior in college and am planning to work or teach for a year or two after graduation. If I know I will be taking time off, is it better for me to apply now and defer, or wait until I'm ready to go to law school? If the former, how...
Posted: Nov 13 2009, 10:59 AM by asha | with no comments
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Accelerated Integrated JD-MBA
The Law School and Yale's School of Management (SOM) unveiled a pilot three-year joint degree program last spring for students interested in an integrated law and business curriculum. At the end of the three year Accelerate Integrated JD-MBA program...
Changing the Scene
Dear Asha, I am interested in transferring from my current law school to Yale. Do you have any comments for those of us who are willing to make the jump and apply to transfer to YLS? In particular, what are you looking for in a transfer applicant that...
Posted: May 04 2009, 11:40 AM by asha | with no comments
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Bad Idea Jeans: Calling for a Status Update
So it's that time of year when I casually troll through some of the discussion boards out there, just to see what you guys are chatting about. I'm usually amused by some of the "facts" circulating out there -- "Yale has already...
It's Not Over Yet
Dear Asha, I took the LSAT in December, but had to cancel my score. Can I take the LSAT again and still apply this year, or will I need to wait till next year? Thanks, L.M. Dear L.M., You're in luck -- this year, we are accepting February LSAT, so...
Posted: Jan 20 2009, 10:40 AM by asha | with no comments
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The Early Bird...
Dear Asha, I recently received a letter inviting me to apply to YLS (thank you!). However, I've applied early decision at another school, from which I have not yet heard. Should I still apply to Yale? Thanks, L.B. Dear L.B., For those readers who...
Posted: Nov 25 2008, 02:40 PM by asha | with 1 comment(s)
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P.S.
Dear Asha, What do you look for in a personal statement? Everyone I ask tells me that there's no way to answer that, since it is "personal." This isn't very helpful advice. Can you offer any insight? G.P. Dear G.P., I understand your...
Posted: Oct 20 2008, 03:52 PM by asha | with 4 comment(s)
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Sticker Shock
Dear Asha, I'm a senior at a state university (a great school). I made the decision to attend a state school for financial reasons. My parents are middle-class and I learned that I was not going to receive any financial aid from the Ivies. Four years...
New Questions
Dear Asha, I noticed that there are two new questions on the application that ask whether I took an LSAT preparation course or had any assistance in preparing my application. Will it hurt my chances of being admitted if I took an LSAT prep course? Is...
Posted: Sep 05 2008, 11:55 AM by asha | with 1 comment(s)
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The Y-Train is Still in the Station
Dear Asha, Is it too late to apply to Yale Law School? Will I still have a chance to get in if I apply now? C.J. Dear C.J., No, it is not too late to apply, and yes, you still have a chance. First, our application deadline isn't until February 15...
Posted: Feb 06 2008, 10:51 AM by asha
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The 250-Word Albatross
Dear Asha, I know the deadline to apply to YLS is approaching, but I can't seem to figure out what to write about for my 250-word essay. I'm not sure what the Admissions Committee is looking for. Help! S.B. Dear S.B., Sigh. The 250-word essay...
Posted: Jan 23 2008, 10:24 AM by asha
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The 4-1-1 on Your G-P-A
Dear Asha, I took one year off after undergrad and I'm currently in grad school. Will my grades in grad school be weighted the same (or less or greater) than my undergraduate grades? J.J. Dear J.J., Apologies for the three-week hiatus from the blog...
Posted: Jan 03 2008, 02:05 PM by asha
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Reference This
Dear Asha: I have been out of school for several years and am concerned about my recommendations. While I will be able to secure a recommendation from my employer, I also have some recommendations from my undergraduate work filed with a credential service...
Posted: Dec 05 2007, 01:45 PM by asha
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The Secret
Dear Asha, I have heard that Yale does not have a traditional Admissions Committee, like at most schools. Can you please explain how the admissions process works? A.D. Dear A.D., Sure thing. Basically, at Yale, the entire permanent faculty -- over 60...
Posted: Nov 08 2007, 10:58 AM by asha
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To Complete, or Not to Complete
Dear Asha, I plan to submit my application within a few days. However, I am just beginning some exciting projects that may come to fruition in the next few months. Depending on the outcomes, I may want to provide additional information to the Admissions...
Posted: Oct 25 2007, 02:01 PM by asha
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