“Why do I need a consultant” is something I thought when I started my application process. I had access to every admissions essay on the internet, and I figured I would be able to replicate them well enough to get into a good school. Turns out slacking in college writing classes because you thought they were unimportant to your STEM degree was a poor idea, especially when you decide to make a career switch and when you have to write well enough to offset a low GPA.

One of the things I liked on my consultation call with /u/sharperstatements was how hands on he promised he would be. My biggest priority coming into this process was to treat is as a writing lesson and I thought heavy one-on-one work with Moshe would be more valuable for my writing development than going through the standard consulting process with some of the other people I had consultation calls with.

I ended up writing a much different PS than I thought I would write, but I think the exercise of me writing a long paper about myself allowed us to find the best qualities of me to highlight in a personal statement. The most grueling part of the process was the actual editing. We went through something like 20 versions of my PS and even if a lot of them were just versions with small edits, but I was able to learn a lot on how to craft a narrative and how to write good.

The best part of the experience was how insanely accessible Moshe is. I was worried that I set a pretty aggressive timeline to get my PS done and apply early, but I was able to get my applications out on my schedule thanks to how quickly Moshe read and edited my material. I gotta think there aren’t many other consultants who’ll send a 1AM text about how some sentence in my PS was too long.

Was hiring a consultant worth it? I honestly still question the money I spent on it for a one-off application process. Being able to treat it like a writing bootcamp over 2 months does justify it for me though, and I notice myself checking my writing style as a result of working with Moshe. I also appreciate how friendly the guy is and getting a check-in text form him every couple of weeks. Most importantly though, I was able to overachieve in my process, and I think my strong PS was why I got better acceptances and scholarship offers than I expected.

I’m happy to answer questions, but the big takeaway I wanted from this is that people have a lot of reasons to get a consultant, and that /u/sharperstatements is a great guy to work with!

I first found Moshe through Reddit while looking for reviews on larger admissions consulting companies. After reading a couple of reviews about Moshe, though, I decided to get a consultation. I spoke with Moshe over the phone for about an hour and immediately got the impression that he was a genuine guy who really cared about his clients. I also liked the idea of working with a single consultant much better than working with a large company (such as the one I was with previously). I felt that working on materials from start to finish with one person would result in a more cohesive application.

From day one of working with Moshe, I noticed a significant difference in the quality of consulting. Pieces such as my resume which, according to my previous consultant, seemed “pretty good aside from a few formatting changes,” were ripped apart by Moshe and went through another 30+ drafts. For my personal statement, I had planned on using an anecdote from the fifth grade until Moshe convinced me that a PS about my passion for martial arts would make a more compelling narrative. Furthermore, I can’t emphasize how thorough he is in his edits ­– every single word in each document was scrutinized. As someone who has done editing myself, I can really appreciate how crazily detail oriented Moshe is.

After a couple months of back and forths, and endless drafts, I completed every piece of my application. During these months, Moshe responded quickly to all of my questions about my materials (usually within minutes). He was always available to discuss admissions strategy and it was nice have someone to guide me through difficult decisions such as when and where to ED, or whether or not I should retake the LSAT. Moshe even facetimed me at 2:00 AM to go over mock questions in preparation for an important interview with Penn Law. I got admitted (!!) a few days later. After working with him every day and often at unreasonable hours, Moshe has become a close friend.

All in all, I think the biggest benefit of working with Moshe throughout the process isn’t just producing polished and well-strategized application materials. The biggest benefit of working with Moshe is having the peace of mind of knowing there is someone in your corner working just as hard as you are.

Like many others, I went all in this cycle. I studied for over a year to achieve a competitive LSAT score, researched and targeted my list of schools, and read as many online articles as I could get my hands on. When it was time to begin applying to schools, I decided to hire an admissions consultant to help me package my experiences in the best way possible and to keep the writing process focused and organized.

I reached out to a handful of consultants, including Moshe, who ultimately won me over based on many helpful comments and satisfied client reviews I found on this sub, as well as certain qualities I noticed during our initial outreach call that he continually demonstrated throughout our time working together:

1. Moshe is shockingly accessible. He responds to texts and emails within minutes (even at ridiculously late hours of the night) and turnaround on detailed comments and edits consistently came within a day or two. In the week leading up to my app submissions, Moshe went into editing overdrive, often sending several per day. When it came time for his final proofread, he caught issues that I and nine of my friends had missed during our group editing session.
2. You can count on Moshe to tell it like it is, whether an assessment of a piece of writing, your chances at a school, the feasibility of a deadline, your outfit, or a well-researched explanation for why a particular comma doesn’t belong.
3. I never doubted Moshe’s vested interest in me as an applicant or as a human being. He took the time to establish trust and build a friendly relationship from the start, which made me feel comfortable finding my voice and opening up about personal experiences.

I started out with the “Basics Package,” which included start-to-finish help with my Resume and Personal Statement, and later upgraded to the “Foundations Package” to add on my Diversity Statement. Moshe first asked me to write my life’s story and complete a questionnaire so he could get a sense of everything that makes me tick. Then, he helped me write and revise tirelessly. There were 110 document versions in our shared drive by the end of the process, though I’ll note that not every version required major changes.

Resume: I already had a working Resume and assumed that this piece would require the least work out of the three. How wrong I was. I have a number of stand-out work and internship experiences, so we paid meticulous detail to the content and construction of each part of my Resume until it sparkled.

Personal Statement: I think picking my PS topic was the hardest part of the process. I walked in with a particular idea in mind, but Moshe made a strong argument for writing a story about a work experience I would never have thought to tell. As I began writing, I came to see the significance and narrative strength it brought to my application and, as an added bonus, the process of writing my PS helped me feel more enthusiastic about my current job!

Diversity Statement: Discussing my background and upbringing has always been difficult for me, but I knew I wanted to do so in my DS. I sent my first draft over to Moshe, and he left me some tough comments that helped me realize I could either play it safe or open up about some of my past struggles. Without the rapport Moshe and I had established or the confidence I had in his editing abilities and professionalism, I wouldn’t have chosen the latter, but I did, and it led to a profoundly impactful statement.

If I had to say something negative about my experience, it would be that I didn’t see as many pictures of Pebbles as anticipated! But in all seriousness, Sharper Statements is the real deal. Moshe is a shrewd editor, knowledgeable advisor, and all-around good guy. He enabled me to submit an application I feel proud of, and I’m so grateful for all of his help and encouragement along the way.

My cycle recap can be found here 🙂

About two months ago, I was WL’d at my dream school and went into a panic. I had already taken two years off and the LSAT 5 times to try to get into this school, so I didn’t know what else to do. I posted on this sub and chatted around with some people, and decided that my best bet would be to hire an admissions consultant to help me get off the WL.

After doing some research and reaching out to a few companies, I settled on Sharper Statements. Now, after working with him for a while, I wanted to share a little bit about my experience.

First of all, Sharper Statements isn’t a company—it’s one guy. Moshe runs the company and does all of the work that comes with it. From the dribble, this was a huge advantage to me.

Moshe knows everything there is to know about how the law school admissions process works and works (almost annoyingly) hard to help you succeed in your goals. For me, that involved planning a visit, strategizing a LOCI, and EXTENSIVE editing. I had never produced so many drafts of one document in my life. He ripped the thing apart and helped me put it back together over and over again.

Because he’s just a normal dude running the company, he’s accessible almost 24/7. If I had a quick question for him, about getting off the WL or something else, I’d just shoot him a text and he’d respond. Idk how the bigger companies work, but I have to assume that companies with dozens of clients wouldn’t be able to give that level of attention.

Overall, I was completely satisfied with my experience with Sharper. I think he put me in the best possible situation to get off this damn waitlist. If you’re looking for an admissions consultant, I highly recommend him.

So I was apprehensive about using u/sharperstatements since I’m always skeptical of people who market on reddit, which is probably dumb I know. I originally called Spivey (shout out to dad) but didn’t connect with the person they paired me with and it took a long time for Spivey to return my call.

I reached out to Moshe ( u/sharperstatements ) since time was running out before May 1st and I didn’t know where else to turn. He responded right away and started editing my LOCI for Harvard immediately. The first draft was returned within hours. Moshe really challenged me in a way I was not expecting. He made me answer some tough questions and do a lot more research than I was planning on doing. I thought that hiring a consultant would mean less work – it actually meant I had to work way harder, but the end result was my best piece of writing of the cycle. If I had gone to Moshe for my personal statement maybe I wouldn’t have been on the wait list in the first place.

If you’re on the fence about using sharper statements because he is a newer option or he seems a little goofy in his marketing/reddit interactions (sorry Moshe!) then I would definitely put that aside and give him a call. Pretty clear after 2 minutes talking to him he knows what to do. Getting advice from former admissions deans is great, but personally I needed someone who is a really strong writer/editor. The strategy isn’t that complicated, it’s the execution of that strategy/the crafting of your message that’s actually the challenge and that’s where Moshe excels.

Thanks again Moshe! Big things ahead for you and Sharper Statements