URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread Forum

[logicspeaks]

Got waitlisted at Harvard this morning.

[Atmosphere]

Got waitlisted at Harvard this morning.

Couldn't help but notice that a non-URM got admitted right before you on LSN with the same-ish LSAT and lower GPA, the only difference was that he/she had applied earlier than you. Are you considering sitting the cycle out and applying early for the next one?

[teampeeta]

Got waitlisted at Harvard this morning.

Couldn't help but notice that a non-URM got admitted right before you on LSN with the same-ish LSAT and lower GPA, the only difference was that he/she had applied earlier than you. Are you considering sitting the cycle out and applying early for the next one?

I think logicspeaks has a good shot at H if he applies earlier next year. But I don't think that non-URM who was admitted with a 3.26/172 is a good benchmark to use. That GPA is definitely not the norm. In fact, there are people with much better numbers (URM and non-URM) who got WL'd/rejected.

[DPhoenix]

Finally picked a school. Feeling good.

Congrats bro! You're gonna kill it. Remember the little ppl when you're on top.

Thanks Zero. Congrats on your school choice too!

[Dr.Zer0]

^Thanks DPhoenix!

Oh and hey guys I finally decided on a law school yesterday! Pm me for deets.

[logicspeaks]

Got waitlisted at Harvard this morning.

Couldn't help but notice that a non-URM got admitted right before you on LSN with the same-ish LSAT and lower GPA, the only difference was that he/she had applied earlier than you. Are you considering sitting the cycle out and applying early for the next one?

I think logicspeaks has a good shot at H if he applies earlier next year. But I don't think that non-URM who was admitted with a 3.26/172 is a good benchmark to use. That GPA is definitely not the norm. In fact, there are people with much better numbers (URM and non-URM) who got WL'd/rejected.

Applying next cycle is an option but I don't really feel like it would change much. It seems like Harvard is placing more weight on GPA than in the past because a few URM splitters have gotten straight dinged with better grades and LSAT scores than me. Its tempting, but it will really depend at this point.

[EvMont]

^Thanks DPhoenix!

Oh and hey guys I finally decided on a law school yesterday! Pm me for deets.

Congrats to both of you on coming to a decision!

[mandyjay11]

^Thanks DPhoenix!

Oh and hey guys I finally decided on a law school yesterday! Pm me for deets.

Congrats to both of you on coming to a decision!

Congrats friends!!

[applelover]

^Thanks DPhoenix!

Oh and hey guys I finally decided on a law school yesterday! Pm me for deets.

Congrats to both of you on coming to a decision!

Congrats friends!!

[DPhoenix]

^Thanks DPhoenix!

Oh and hey guys I finally decided on a law school yesterday! Pm me for deets.

Congrats to both of you on coming to a decision!

Congrats friends!!

Thanks everyone.

[Dr.Zer0]

Thanks everyone!

[mac2013]

Congrats on the decisions!

I am pretty set on Stanford at this point, but will probably ride out my waitlist at yale.

I gave up my money at Berkeley and the ruby at Chicago this week so heres hoping it goes on to some other great URMs!

[mandyjay11]

Congrats on the decisions!

I am pretty set on Stanford at this point, but will probably ride out my waitlist at yale.

I gave up my money at Berkeley and the ruby at Chicago this week so heres hoping it goes on to some other great URMs!

That must have been a tough decision! Congrats on deciding!

[mac2013]

Congrats on the decisions!

I am pretty set on Stanford at this point, but will probably ride out my waitlist at yale.

I gave up my money at Berkeley and the ruby at Chicago this week so heres hoping it goes on to some other great URMs!

That must have been a tough decision! Congrats on deciding!

Thanks! Yes it was, but at the end of the day I ended up really just going with my gut.

[logicspeaks]

Congrats on all the decisions! I'm so excited for everyone!

[Brettanomyces]

Congrats on all the decisions! I'm so excited for everyone!

It IS exciting. Congrats again, everyone.


Who else hasn't picked a school yet?
I can't wait until we've all figured out where we're going.

[Cocoblues]

Congrats on all the decisions! I'm so excited for everyone!

+1

It must be a peaceful feeling to know you've completed your cycle!

@Brettanomyces:
I'm still deciding. Late applications will do that to you!

[teampeeta]

Congrats on all the decisions! I'm so excited for everyone!

It IS exciting. Congrats again, everyone.


Who else hasn't picked a school yet?
I can't wait until we've all figured out where we're going.

Not I said the duck. If Stanford and Chicago would just admit me already, I might be able to make a decision.

[mt2165]

Congrats on all the decisions! I'm so excited for everyone!

It IS exciting. Congrats again, everyone.


Who else hasn't picked a school yet?
I can't wait until we've all figured out where we're going.

Not I said the duck. If Stanford and Chicago would just admit me already, I might be able to make a decision.

Yeah I'm trying to accept my nearly certain WL/ding from S with grace, but yeah I'll probably know within a few days. Late financial aid isn't making my life any easier, and now I won't have any time to negotiate...GREAT

[applelover]

Congrats on the decisions!

I am pretty set on Stanford at this point, but will probably ride out my waitlist at yale.

I gave up my money at Berkeley and the ruby at Chicago this week so heres hoping it goes on to some other great URMs!

Congrats on deciding! I could tell at ASW that you were set on SLS. I'm glad you made the decision that was right for you.

[LawSchoolOrNah]

Whats up guys! Hope everyone's cycle is ending with a bang and there's some light at the end of the tunnel. Just dropping by to say that I just recently got my SEO NY confirmation, hope to see some of you guys over the summer!

[EvMont]

Whats up guys! Hope everyone's cycle is ending with a bang and there's some light at the end of the tunnel. Just dropping by to say that I just recently got my SEO NY confirmation, hope to see some of you guys over the summer!

Congrats, man! That's so awesome! Glad to know of at least one person ITT who's gotten it.

On another note, it looks like teampeeta was right in thinking I was HLS or bust, cuz I'll be joining you in Cambridge this fall!! Super excited to be done with the decision process!

Good luck to everyone who's still deciding!

[alpha kenny body]

Got waitlisted at Harvard this morning.

Couldn't help but notice that a non-URM got admitted right before you on LSN with the same-ish LSAT and lower GPA, the only difference was that he/she had applied earlier than you. Are you considering sitting the cycle out and applying early for the next one?

I think logicspeaks has a good shot at H if he applies earlier next year. But I don't think that non-URM who was admitted with a 3.26/172 is a good benchmark to use. That GPA is definitely not the norm. In fact, there are people with much better numbers (URM and non-URM) who got WL'd/rejected.

Applying next cycle is an option but I don't really feel like it would change much. It seems like Harvard is placing more weight on GPA than in the past because a few URM splitters have gotten straight dinged with better grades and LSAT scores than me. Its tempting, but it will really depend at this point.

Honestly, I think if you re-apply early next cycle, you will get H easily. The timing of your apps is obviously the reason for the wait-lists and yp's, my good sir.

[drawstring]

Applying early next cycle should definitely improve your outcomes, but it's wrong to say that you should get H easily with a 3.4. On MyLSN, only one URM (172 3.53) out of 13 over the past three cycles got accepted from the 3.3-3.5/170-172 range, which you should keep in mind if you're reapplying just for H and not retaking.

If you really want HLS it's worth another chance though, imo. It's only one more year off but it will stay with you for the rest of your life.

[applelover]

Applying early next cycle should definitely improve your outcomes, but it's wrong to say that you should get H easily with a 3.4. On MyLSN, only one URM (172 3.53) out of 13 over the past three cycles got accepted from the 3.3-3.5/170-172 range, which you should keep in mind if you're reapplying just for H and not retaking.

If you really want HLS it's worth another chance though, imo. It's only one more year off but it will stay with you for the rest of your life.

Logic, if you are an AA then that significantly changes your chances. Also, if you lower the LSAT range, you will find that more people with that GPA have been able to land HLS.

I do think that applying earlier will positively impact your cycle though.