tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10294095.post2483653049678252454..comments2024-03-29T09:30:20.418-04:00Comments on LSAT Blog: LSAT Unplugged YouTube / Podcast: Law School Applications: Diversity Statement and Addendum TipsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10294095.post-46749531929216872222016-09-20T21:52:29.498-04:002016-09-20T21:52:29.498-04:00I am working on my addendum and not sure what I sh...I am working on my addendum and not sure what I should say. Can you give some feed back. (Sorry its so long) <br /><br />On December 18, 2004, I was arrested for petty/grand theft-shoplifting by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office at Walmart. I paid my bond of $120 and entered a Pretrial Diversion program for 30 days, in which I was required to complete a set amount of community service hours. On January 18, 2005 I successfully completed the terms of the program and I charges were dropped. <br /><br />This was my first and only arrest, and it was certainly a wake up call. It forced me to reevaluate the people I associated with and what I wanted out of my future. At the time, I did not think through to the consequences of my actions. I wish I could go back and make better choices that night, but I can’t. It’s important to me that you understand this was a momentary lapse in judgement; a moment when I allowed peer pressure to control my actions. <br /><br />What I learned from this experience is that I am responsible for every choice I make, regardless of the reasons why. It was my decision that night, which has required me to write this addendum for my law school application. It constantly reminds me that although I made a mistake, it does not define me. I knew I wanted more for myself and I have worked incredibly hard to put this past me. This was one of the most terrifying experiences of my life, and I take full responsibility. I am thankful that I was given the opportunity to participate in the diversion program and demonstrate how capable I am to behave responsibly. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10294095.post-87298225435735416902015-10-06T21:16:02.193-04:002015-10-06T21:16:02.193-04:00That sounds like an extenuating circumstance for a...That sounds like an extenuating circumstance for a GPA addendum.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10294095.post-89230310890157522972012-10-14T14:26:57.113-04:002012-10-14T14:26:57.113-04:00I have epilepsy and I suffered from a seriously tr...I have epilepsy and I suffered from a seriously traumatic seizure while I was in graduate school. It forced me to W from one class and I attempted to finish the other two. I revieved a B in one and a F in the other. I was in ICU for 11 days and was forced into a adovan induced comma to stope my brain from killing itself. I recieved SSI and medicaid and it took me nearly 2 years to recover. Will this count as a decent addendum for my F and W in Grad school?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com