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  <title><![CDATA[Achieving Success in the Application Process (ASAP) Program]]></title>
  <body><![CDATA[<p>Since 1968, CLEO has helped more than 7,000 low-income and minority students become successful members of the legal profession. &nbsp;The College Scholars Program seeks to continue this standard of excellence through a collaborative effort between CLEO and colleges and universities throughout the United States. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Apply now for the Achieving Success in the Application Process (ASAP) Program!&nbsp;<br />
<strong><em>When</em></strong>:&nbsp;various weekends in June, July, August<br />
<strong><em>Where</em></strong>:&nbsp;Chicago, IL<br />
<strong><em>How</em></strong>:&nbsp;Click to&nbsp;<a href="http://cleoinc.org/programs/asap/" id="LPlnk510879" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apply</a>&nbsp;online NOW! &nbsp; &nbsp;<br />
<a href="https://cleoinc.org/programs/asap/" id="LPlnk313484" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://cleoinc.org/programs/asap/</a></p>

<p><strong>Preparing talented, motivated, yet under-represented students to successfully gain admission to and succeed in law school.&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong>The ASAP program curriculum will focus on aspects of the law school application process that are commonly overlooked or undervalued by students when applying to law school.</p>

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	<li><strong>Selecting</strong>&nbsp;a law school,</li>
	<li><strong>Writing</strong>&nbsp;an effective personal statement,</li>
	<li><strong>Choosing</strong>&nbsp;sources for letters of recommendations,</li>
	<li><strong>Preparing&nbsp;</strong>strategies for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) and understanding the impact of LSAT scores and Grade Point Averages (GPA) in the selection process,</li>
	<li><strong>Understanding</strong>&nbsp;the significance of the early application process offered by many law schools</li>
	<li><strong>Managing</strong>&nbsp;Debt and developing credit worthiness</li>
	<li><strong>Common errors</strong>&nbsp;committed by law school applicants</li>
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