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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 117: The Final Episode · 34 min · Épisode 117Here it is, Dean Z's final episode of A2Z. In it she welcomes a special guest on camera, Dustin! Dustin goes through some of their favorite comments of all time, reads some…
- A2Z 116: Money · 17 min · Épisode 116In this episode, Dean Z talks about money. Specifically, how to consider cost, scholarships, and funding when making law school decisions.
- A2Z 115: Mini App Read, Part 3 · 29 min · Épisode 115The third and final installment of Dean Z's mini app reads, looking at students who had the GPA and LSAT scores but who were not accepted.
- A2Z 114: Mini App Reads, Part 2 · 21 min · Épisode 114Dean Z continues mini app reads and talks about the unforced errors applicants commit that completely undermine their high LSAT and GPA.
- A2Z 113: Mini App Reads · 21 min · Épisode 113Each of these candidates had a GPA and LSAT above Michigan Law's medians but they didn't get in. Why? In this episode, Dean Z does mini app reads in which students make fatal…
- A2Z 112: Addenda · 18 min · Épisode 112When something about your application is unclear, it's a good idea to write an addendum to help explain the situation. In this episode, Dean Z talks about when to write one and…
- A2Z 111: Personal Statement Q&A · 19 min · Épisode 111Another episode about personal statements? Another episode about personal statements. Dean Z answers some more viewer questions about personal statements and gives advice about…
- A2Z 110: K to JD · 11 min · Épisode 110Dean Z updates her perspective on K to JD applications in the context of the earlier big hiring timelines. In short, if you're looking at big law, having relevant work…
- A2Z 109: Artificial Intelligence in Law School Admissions · 32 min · Épisode 109Dean Z answers all of your questions about the use of artificial intelligence in law school admissions.
- A2Z 108: Q&A - LSAT scores, withdrawals, and life beginning in college. · 15 min · Épisode 108In this episode, Dean Z talks about LSAT scores, including high school accomplishments on your resume, and "withdrawals."
- A2Z 107: Personal Statements — How to get started · 9 min · Épisode 107Personal Statements: what you should be thinking about and how you should get started
- A2Z 106: Letters of Rec · 17 min · Épisode 106Everything you need to know about letter of recommendation! Plus a call out for questions about AI in admissions. Please let us know what is on your mind!
- A2Z 105: Holistic Admissions + Addenda · 14 min · Épisode 105Dean Z answers two bigger questions from people who have asked about holistic admissions and "How many addenda are too many addenda?"
- A2Z 104: The Season and Admission Cycle to Come · 7 min · Épisode 104A2Z is back! For one final season. Join Dean Z for one last Admissions Cycle before she rides off into the sunset of retirement.
- A2Z 103: Season Finale Q&A · 43 min · Épisode 103In what's probably the longest episode of A2Z ever, Dean Z answers questions until exhaustion. She covers GPA, LSAT, splitters, essays, and just about everything else!
- A2Z 102: Q&A · 16 min · Épisode 102Another Q&A! Dean Z talks about retaking the LSAT, looking at transcripts, and more!
- A2Z 101: Resumes · 16 min · Épisode 101Everything you need to know about optimizing your resume for a law school application.
- A2Z 100! Dean Z Reads Her Own Law School Application · 30 min · Épisode 100Today we celebrate 100 episodes with a very special app read: Dean Z reads her own law school application!
- A2Z 99: Early Decision · 20 min · Épisode 99First, what is early decision? And second, when is it the right call for you? Everything you ever wanted to know (and probably more) about early decision is in this episode!
- A2Z 98: Application Timing (9/9/2025) · 11 min · Épisode 98Dean Z covered this topic back in 2020 but it's time for a refresh. Before you submit your application this year, let's take a step back and look at the process as a whole.
