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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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The Scoop on Joint Degrees
Dear Asha, I'm interested in designing a joint JD/PhD program with Yale's Department of English. Can you tell me anything about whether Yale encourages individually designed programs? Does my unusual profile make me a more or less desirable candidate...
It's Not You, It's Us
Dear Asha, I received a confirmation e-mail that my application has been received, but have not yet received confirmation that my application is complete. Is this simply because it is early in the admissions season and applications are not yet being considered...
Posted: Oct 11 2007, 04:02 PM by asha
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Confessions of an Admissions Dean
Dear Asha: I am planning on taking the December 2007 LSAT. Will taking the exam so late hurt my chances of gaining admission for Fall 2008? S.K., California Dear S.K., Excellent question. The short answer is no. I realize this contradicts the common wisdom...
Posted: Sep 29 2007, 09:41 PM by asha
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On the Road Again
Dear Asha, I plan to apply to Yale Law School this fall and have some questions about your courses and programs. I’ve looked through your website, but it would be really helpful to talk with someone from the Admissions Office. I live in Atlanta and won...
Posted: Sep 21 2007, 04:55 PM by craigj
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The Paper Chase
Dear Asha, I went to the Washington, D.C. law fair last July and picked up a Yale brochure, but I don’t see an application inside. Where can I get one? T.M. Dear T.M., Thanks for stopping by our table at the D.C. Forum and picking up a viewbook! You can...
Posted: Sep 17 2007, 02:24 PM by sarah
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