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Jessica

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Jessica

PHD, Medicine
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Honors Chemistry

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Nova Southeastern University

PHD, Medicine

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors, History

University of Pennsylvania

undergraduate

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Jai

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jai

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Jai's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Electrical Engineering
ACT Writing

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Stanford University

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1590
ACT
35
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Kate

Masters, Environmental Engineering
Kate's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Masters, Environmental Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Rhea

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Rhea

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Rhea's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra

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University of Chicago

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1550
ACT
36
Jeffrey

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Jeffrey

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
Jeffrey's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

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University of Notre Dame

Bachelor of Science

Rice University

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
34
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Erika

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
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Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

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Harvard University

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy

Test Scores
ACT
32
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Charles

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Charles's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Trigonometry

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Yale University

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1440
ACT
34
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6+ years

Pinelopi

Bachelor in Arts in Psychology
Pinelopi's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus

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Duke University

Bachelor in Arts in Psychology

Test Scores
SAT
1530
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13+ years

MaryAnn

Bachelor of Science, English, Psychology
MaryAnn's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Reading
SAT Writing and Language

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University of Pittsburgh

Bachelor of Science, English, Psychology

Test Scores
SAT
1520
Zachary

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Zachary

Bachelors, Biochemistry and Biophysics
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Trigonometry
Statistics
Calculus
Algebra

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Yale University

Bachelors, Biochemistry and Biophysics

Test Scores
SAT
1530
ACT
33

Frequently Asked Questions

Law school essays require a different approach than undergraduate applications. They focus on your legal reasoning, professional goals, and fit with specific law schools rather than personal narrative alone. Admissions committees evaluate how clearly you articulate your motivation for law, your understanding of the profession, and your ability to think critically about complex issues—skills that demand precise argumentation and sophisticated writing.

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