Early on, I knew I wanted to work with an admissions consultant to improve my chances as a reverse splitter and KJD applicant. But it was tough to find qualified consultants, and even tougher to tell them apart. I was ultimately deciding between Sharper Statements and Spivey Consulting.
Previously, I worked with two other admissions consultants who were each predominantly hands-off. One consultant even outsourced editing to an intern! Neither consultant, though, transformed my writing beyond adding commas here or brainstorming there. I underperformed earlier stats, partly because of this irresolution.
Consequently, I sought hands-on engagement for the law school admissions process. Whereas Spivey’s consultant did not offer this impression, Moshe did. I remained apprehensive. But Moshe readily offered over a half-dozen past clients as referrals, each of whom delivered an appeal similar to those on Reddit and on his website. Above all, they highlighted one simple fact; Moshe got results. That was good enough for me, so I decided to stick with Sharper Statements.
First of all, Moshe was clearly knowledgeable about the admissions process and was eager to share it. He knows the basics, sure, but I was impressed by his school-specific recommendations that offered insight into individual admissions offices. Whether I asked a question at 2pm or 2am, I almost always received an answer within an hour; I wonder when he slept. This responsiveness, I believe, is arguably Moshe’s largest differentiator from other admissions consultants.
This manifests during the essay revising process as well, during which Moshe is a rigorous editor who comes with high expectations. Each essay goes through multiple versions, sometimes 50+. Moshe ensures that your end product is solid, whether that takes three exchanges or seventy. Each time, he offers substantive suggestions to improve your paper that go far beyond proofreading. With that said, Moshe doesn’t hold back. If your essay sucks, either in whole or in part, he will let you know! If this directness is appealing and refreshing, then Moshe is for you. But I recognize that this approach could be stressful or offensive to some.
I will also add that Moshe’s essay-writing process is somewhat formulaic. I didn’t take well to this structure, and it took me a while to catch on which frustrated all parties involved. Moshe works best for those who thrive with clear guidelines and parameters.
As an applicant, I didn’t have a secret sauce. As a nURM, KJD applicant with an uninspiring LSAT score, I was uncertain about my prospects at top schools. But, in no small part because of Moshe, I found myself with a pair of awesome acceptances in the top 10, three unexpected waitlists in the top 6, and absolutely no rejections! This time, I overperformed my raw stats.
I highly recommend Moshe to any applicant who needs some tough love en route to a successful admissions outcome. His level of personal engagement with your application is unmatched.
