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A2Z with Dean Z Dean Sarah Zearfoss
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4.9 • 24 Ratings
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In the A2Z Podcast, Dean Sarah Zearfoss employs her years of experience working as the Dean of Admissions at Michigan Law to help students prepare the best possible applications for law school. Her advice isn't unique to getting into Michigan Law, it's great general advice for getting accepted at any law school.
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A2Z 74: Personal Statements // Controversial topics & common topics
Dean Z has talked about personal statements in previous episodes but today she covers two specific aspects: writing about controversial topics and writing about common or typical topics. Whichever kind of topic you're writing about, Dean Z has some advice that will help you make the most of your personal statement.
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A2Z 73: Transfers
All about the process of transferring law schools. IMPORTANT ADDENDUM: I had every intention of talking about financial aid as one of the factors, but then completely forgot. (It was really Dustin’s fault, but I hate to point fingers.) Financial aid is a *huge* consideration for the transfer process. Many applicants who might be considering applying to transfer are getting considerable merit aid at their initial institution, and most law schools do not award merit aid to transfer students; some law schools will award need-based aid to transfers, however. But giving up a large merit award is a huge sacrifice, and aids to the complexity of the decision. I’m sorry I failed to include this information in the video, and if you have questions, please reach out!
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A2Z 72: LSAT Update
The LSAT is changing and in this episode Dean Z aims to answer all of your questions about the differences between the old test and the new.
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A2Z 71: The Waitlist (and how to get off of one)
Dean Z talks about the waitlist from the perspective of the applicant and the admissions office. What goes on behind the scenes? What can you control? What are some steps you can take to potentially turn your WL to an A?
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A2Z 70: A2Z is back! Intro to Season 4
This mini-episode is an announcement that A2Z will be back for a 4th season and we'd love to hear any questions you have for the upcoming cycle! Please email Dean Z at law.jd.admissions@umich.edu with any admissions questions you have and we'll try to cover them in future episodes!
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A2Z 69: Holiday Grammar Special
If you've been lamenting the omission of the grammar segment this season, we have a special episode for you! Dean Z is cozy by the fire and ready to share some grammar tips, new vocabulary, and other resources.
Customer Reviews
Wonderful podcast
Plenty of advice that is applicable to all sorts of different situations. Addresses the whole echelon of law school/college admissions while presenting with honesty and humor.
A Must for Law School Applicants
Law school admissions is stressful, complicated, and often times a bit of a mystery. All of this helps fuel speculation online that, while exciting, must be taken with a grain of salt because it is fellow applicants giving their views. Those giving advice often times aren’t a part of the actual admissions process.
This series has truly provided a great view at not only how to better navigate admissions, but how applications may be read (of course, it varies school to school!)
I’ll give an example of how I think this series can be beneficial. If a student has a 3.9/167 at X school, but X school has a median of 170, the student may be curious about their admission chances and seek advice online, where they may then receive advice from fellow applicants. The applicants, though well-intentioned, may use the little information available and give advice such as “well, good stats, but you’re below median.” Dean Z has given a great look into the process by showing how applications are read at UMich, including that it isn’t a hard and fast “you’re below median? No chance.” The podcasts are very informative. Also, I adore Admissions Cat in the YouTube videos!
I love this podcast and hope that even those not applying to UMich (but why wouldn’t you?) will give it a try. Thank you so much to Dean Z for putting the time into this, and to those who work on the videos, podcasts, and respond to any related emails. It has definitely helped me.
Phenomenal and Accessible Content
Dean Z’s insight was invaluable as I submitted my law school applications for the 2020-2021 admissions cycle. Her review of specific applications was especially helpful. I highly recommend this content to prospective law school applicants.
Thank you, Dean Z!
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