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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 don't know, most early decision (ED) admission...
    Posted to 203: An Admissions Blog (Weblog) by asha on 11-25-2008

  • 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 frustration with the standard mantra about personal...
    Posted to 203: An Admissions Blog (Weblog) by asha on 10-20-2008

  • 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 later, I have had a great educational experience...
    Posted to 203: An Admissions Blog (Weblog) by asha on 09-22-2008

  • 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 it still okay to have an admissions consultant give...
    Posted to 203: An Admissions Blog (Weblog) by asha on 09-05-2008

  • Weee're Baaack

    So I realize the title of this post is a reference to a movie most of you have probably never seen (but is a classic). But I needed to acknowledge the fact that we did -- let's face it -- fall off the wagon last spring, and for that we apologize to those of you who have tuned in from time to time...
    Posted to 203: An Admissions Blog (Weblog) by asha on 08-25-2008

  • The Billion-Minute Mile

    Dear Asha, One of the things that is supposed to be great at YLS is the lack of traditional grades and class rankings. However, I've heard from students at other schools that getting an "H" [Honors] matters as much at Yale as getting an "A" at another school, and that therefore...
    Posted to 203: An Admissions Blog (Weblog) by asha on 03-14-2008

  • 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, so you still have plenty of time to put your application...
    Posted to 203: An Admissions Blog (Weblog) by asha on 02-06-2008

  • 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
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