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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. I remember putting off my Yale Law School application...

Posted to 203: An Admissions Blog (Weblog) by asha on 01-23-2008
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: we've been busy in the Admissions Office processing...

Posted to 203: An Admissions Blog (Weblog) by asha on 01-03-2008
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. Because these recommendations speak more to...

Posted to 203: An Admissions Blog (Weblog) by asha on 12-05-2007
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 people -- serve as the "Admissions Committee...

Posted to 203: An Admissions Blog (Weblog) by asha on 11-08-2007
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 Committee. Once my complete application is submitted...

Posted to 203: An Admissions Blog (Weblog) by asha on 10-25-2007
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? Thanks, A.M. Dear A.M., I’ve received a number...

Posted to 203: An Admissions Blog (Weblog) by asha on 10-15-2007
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, or is it possibly indicative of a missing...

Posted to 203: An Admissions Blog (Weblog) by asha on 10-11-2007
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 for law school applicants, namely that because...

Posted to 203: An Admissions Blog (Weblog) by asha on 09-29-2007
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’t be able to visit in person – would it be best...

Posted to 203: An Admissions Blog (Weblog) by craigj on 09-21-2007
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 also obtain a copy of our viewbook online, and...

Posted to 203: An Admissions Blog (Weblog) by sarah on 09-17-2007

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