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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by mandyjay11 » Mon Dec 09, 2013 5:34 pm

kenwash wrote:Was anyone else's request for a fee waiver from GULC and Columbia declined? Sucks because GULC was one of my top schools. I took my LSAT in June, so I probably won't be getting an unsolicited waiver if I haven't gotten one already, right?
Darn, sorry. You're numbers are good too!

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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by mandyjay11 » Mon Dec 09, 2013 5:35 pm

nabadgelyo wrote:Hi everyone. I am an occasional lurker applying this cycle and just wanted to say I really appreciate the positive community in this thread (I see you, mandyjay11)

No shade, but the phrase "running UGs" in reference to dating (preying on?) undergraduate coeds is kind of creepy, no?
Lol :D welcome

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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by okaygo » Mon Dec 09, 2013 5:44 pm

Ive seen three black people at GULC so far. Two women, one man.

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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by midnight_circus » Mon Dec 09, 2013 5:45 pm

AAJD2B wrote:
mandyjay11 wrote:
ThePiedPiper wrote:While on the topic of Black Male Sexuality. Did you guys see this article about a Black male partner at Sidley Austin Big Law Firm in Chicago:
http://abovethelaw.com/2013/12/a-biglaw ... is-nephew/

HOLY GUACAMOLEEE!!
Betcha he has a wife...
Damn. That's...shocking.
Also, I may be the only one who noticed this, but how many guys totally black out after only 1.5 drinks? Either they drugged him or he's damn slender.

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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by kenwash » Mon Dec 09, 2013 5:45 pm

mandyjay11 wrote:
kenwash wrote:Was anyone else's request for a fee waiver from GULC and Columbia declined? Sucks because GULC was one of my top schools. I took my LSAT in June, so I probably won't be getting an unsolicited waiver if I haven't gotten one already, right?
Darn, sorry. You're numbers are good too!
I did take the LSAT more than once, so maybe they averaged my numbers...? Still irritated though!

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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by mandyjay11 » Mon Dec 09, 2013 5:46 pm

kenwash wrote:
mandyjay11 wrote:
kenwash wrote:Was anyone else's request for a fee waiver from GULC and Columbia declined? Sucks because GULC was one of my top schools. I took my LSAT in June, so I probably won't be getting an unsolicited waiver if I haven't gotten one already, right?
Darn, sorry. You're numbers are good too!
I did take the LSAT more than once, so maybe they averaged my numbers...? Still irritated though!
What did your email say? Did you say you were AA?

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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by mandyjay11 » Mon Dec 09, 2013 5:46 pm

midnight_circus wrote:
AAJD2B wrote:
mandyjay11 wrote:
ThePiedPiper wrote:While on the topic of Black Male Sexuality. Did you guys see this article about a Black male partner at Sidley Austin Big Law Firm in Chicago:
http://abovethelaw.com/2013/12/a-biglaw ... is-nephew/

HOLY GUACAMOLEEE!!
Betcha he has a wife...
Damn. That's...shocking.
Also, I may be the only one who noticed this, but how many guys totally black out after only 1.5 drinks? Either they drugged him or he's damn slender.
They had to have drugged him. 1.5 drinks won't black anyone out like that.

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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by ThePiedPiper » Mon Dec 09, 2013 5:48 pm

midnight_circus wrote:
AAJD2B wrote:
mandyjay11 wrote:
ThePiedPiper wrote:While on the topic of Black Male Sexuality. Did you guys see this article about a Black male partner at Sidley Austin Big Law Firm in Chicago:
http://abovethelaw.com/2013/12/a-biglaw ... is-nephew/

HOLY GUACAMOLEEE!!
Betcha he has a wife...
Damn. That's...shocking.
Also, I may be the only one who noticed this, but how many guys totally black out after only 1.5 drinks? Either they drugged him or he's damn slender.
I black out after one drink. But I am slender and considered a light weight. I have a funny story but I will save that for another day. When we talk about the craziest things that happened while we were drinking.
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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by Dr.Zer0 » Mon Dec 09, 2013 5:49 pm

applelover wrote:
Dr.Zer0 wrote:Wow, this thread moved fast over the weekend. So sad I missed PW and the SO discussion.

I missed you!! Where have you been??
Took the LSAT on Saturday...prty much the only thing I remember from that day. Now I just need to finish my PS and DS statements so I can start applying.

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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by kenwash » Mon Dec 09, 2013 5:59 pm

mandyjay11 wrote:
kenwash wrote:
mandyjay11 wrote:
kenwash wrote:Was anyone else's request for a fee waiver from GULC and Columbia declined? Sucks because GULC was one of my top schools. I took my LSAT in June, so I probably won't be getting an unsolicited waiver if I haven't gotten one already, right?
Darn, sorry. You're numbers are good too!
I did take the LSAT more than once, so maybe they averaged my numbers...? Still irritated though!
What did your email say? Did you say you were AA?
I didn't say I was AA, but maybe I should have. I just wrote that I wanted to see if I would qualify for a merit-based waiver, told them why I'm interested in the school, and my stats with LSAC acct number.

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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by Quan292 » Mon Dec 09, 2013 6:01 pm

So did anyone receive a packet from Standford? Its weird because I will def not get in but it was the whole we encourage you to apply blsa letter/ app for fee waiver, but there was also 3 sample resumes and personal statements.

I just think it is hilarious that they would even give me hope.

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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by Quan292 » Mon Dec 09, 2013 6:03 pm

kenwash wrote:Was anyone else's request for a fee waiver from GULC and Columbia declined? Sucks because GULC was one of my top schools. I took my LSAT in June, so I probably won't be getting an unsolicited waiver if I haven't gotten one already, right?
Columbia declined me but my request wasnt based solely on numbers.

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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by mandyjay11 » Mon Dec 09, 2013 6:12 pm

Quan292 wrote:So did anyone receive a packet from Standford? Its weird because I will def not get in but it was the whole we encourage you to apply blsa letter/ app for fee waiver, but there was also 3 sample resumes and personal statements.

I just think it is hilarious that they would even give me hope.

I GOT THAT! I thought it was sooo weird and I was never gonna apply. I sent in that fee waiver app tho!

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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by mandyjay11 » Mon Dec 09, 2013 6:13 pm

kenwash wrote:
I didn't say I was AA, but maybe I should have. I just wrote that I wanted to see if I would qualify for a merit-based waiver, told them why I'm interested in the school, and my stats with LSAC acct number.
Yeah for GTOWN I put AA female, and I have lower stats than you and she gave me one in like 5 minutes.

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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by August Wilson » Mon Dec 09, 2013 6:16 pm

Quan292 wrote:So did anyone receive a packet from Standford? Its weird because I will def not get in but it was the whole we encourage you to apply blsa letter/ app for fee waiver, but there was also 3 sample resumes and personal statements.

I just think it is hilarious that they would even give me hope.

I would still throw the app their way. You never know what could happen.

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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by Nova » Mon Dec 09, 2013 6:17 pm

mandyjay11 wrote:
kenwash wrote:
I didn't say I was AA, but maybe I should have. I just wrote that I wanted to see if I would qualify for a merit-based waiver, told them why I'm interested in the school, and my stats with LSAC acct number.
Yeah for GTOWN I put AA female, and I have lower stats than you and she gave me one in like 5 minutes.
Yeah, I think its worth another try

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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by midnight_circus » Mon Dec 09, 2013 6:27 pm

ThePiedPiper wrote:
midnight_circus wrote: Damn. That's...shocking.
Also, I may be the only one who noticed this, but how many guys totally black out after only 1.5 drinks? Either they drugged him or he's damn slender.
I black out after one drink. But I am slender and considered a light weight. I have a funny story but I will save that for another day. When we talk about the craziest things that happened while we were drinking.
^^ That will be a very fun day. :D

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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by Black_Swan » Mon Dec 09, 2013 7:04 pm

ThePiedPiper wrote:
Black_Swan wrote:Were you able to upload a diversity statement for all top schools you applied to?
Yes I actually did one for every school I applied to. I just uploaded under my personal statement header if it didnt have one of its own.
Smart move :-)

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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by Black_Swan » Mon Dec 09, 2013 7:06 pm

kenwash wrote:Was anyone else's request for a fee waiver from GULC and Columbia declined? Sucks because GULC was one of my top schools. I took my LSAT in June, so I probably won't be getting an unsolicited waiver if I haven't gotten one already, right?
I emailed them to no avail. Oh well...

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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by mandyjay11 » Mon Dec 09, 2013 7:07 pm

wlee1220, did you get michigan with a 155, 3.4 ?

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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by Black_Swan » Mon Dec 09, 2013 7:08 pm

mandyjay11 wrote:
kenwash wrote:
I didn't say I was AA, but maybe I should have. I just wrote that I wanted to see if I would qualify for a merit-based waiver, told them why I'm interested in the school, and my stats with LSAC acct number.
Yeah for GTOWN I put AA female, and I have lower stats than you and she gave me one in like 5 minutes.
Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?! Contact info please? :o

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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by mandyjay11 » Mon Dec 09, 2013 7:11 pm

Black_Swan wrote:
mandyjay11 wrote:
kenwash wrote:
I didn't say I was AA, but maybe I should have. I just wrote that I wanted to see if I would qualify for a merit-based waiver, told them why I'm interested in the school, and my stats with LSAC acct number.
Yeah for GTOWN I put AA female, and I have lower stats than you and she gave me one in like 5 minutes.
Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?! Contact info please? :o
I just emailed the general admissions person with the same template that someone posted in here a few months back:

Hi,

My name is Blah-zay blah and I was wondering if Georgetown offered merit-based application fee waivers. I am an African American female and [line about why G-town] but I will be unable to apply if not granted a fee waiver. My information is:

LSDAS GPA: X.XX

LSAT SCORE: 1XX

LSAC ACCOUNT NUMBER: LXXXXXXX

Thank you for your consideration!

Also worked for GW

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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by Black_Swan » Mon Dec 09, 2013 7:13 pm

mandyjay11 wrote:wlee1220, did you get michigan with a 155, 3.4 ?
Michigan and UVA are passing them out like candies. Even without lsat score.

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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by kenwash » Mon Dec 09, 2013 7:15 pm

mandyjay11 wrote:
Black_Swan wrote:
mandyjay11 wrote:
kenwash wrote:
I didn't say I was AA, but maybe I should have. I just wrote that I wanted to see if I would qualify for a merit-based waiver, told them why I'm interested in the school, and my stats with LSAC acct number.
Yeah for GTOWN I put AA female, and I have lower stats than you and she gave me one in like 5 minutes.
Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?! Contact info please? :o
I just emailed the general admissions person with the same template that someone posted in here a few months back:

Hi,

My name is Blah-zay blah and I was wondering if Georgetown offered merit-based application fee waivers. I am an African American female and [line about why G-town] but I will be unable to apply if not granted a fee waiver. My information is:

LSDAS GPA: X.XX

LSAT SCORE: 1XX

LSAC ACCOUNT NUMBER: LXXXXXXX

Thank you for your consideration!

Also worked for GW
Thanks all! I'll give it another try.

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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by mandyjay11 » Mon Dec 09, 2013 7:26 pm

Black_Swan wrote:
mandyjay11 wrote:wlee1220, did you get michigan with a 155, 3.4 ?
Michigan and UVA are passing them out like candies. Even without lsat score.
Oh no,no I meant an acceptance. Unless you are talking about acceptances too lol

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