quick comma question before submit!

beta · October 3, 2011, 4:54am

do i need commas in this sentence?

My international background paired with my interest in social justice makes X Law my number one choice for law school.

Icculus · October 3, 2011, 4:55am

My international background, paired with my interest in social justice, makes X Law my number one choice for law school.

rinkrat19 · October 3, 2011, 4:56am

Yep.
Although I’m not sure I’d use ‘number one choice’ in a PS. Sounds too informal to me. Maybe use ‘first choice.’

kaiser · October 3, 2011, 4:57am

Or you could always just say:

My international background and interest in social justice make X Law my number one choice for law school.

But if you keep it as is, you need the commas

Icculus · October 3, 2011, 4:58am

Agreed

beta · October 3, 2011, 5:02am

thanks guys

kaiser · October 3, 2011, 5:02am

I recall using the phrase “top choice institution for law school” in one of my Why X statements

beta · October 3, 2011, 5:03am

its a why x addendum, but yeah i like first choice better–it really is my number one, haha. thanks !