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- okaygo
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That's a BFD, as Joe Biden would say.mac2013 wrote:Been away for a while, but I got a JS1 today! And got in to Berkeley yesterday.
Congratulations, good luck, and let us know how it goes!
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I moved and it has taken me a while to get settled--also, commuting to work is pretty lame--but I wanted to check back in quickly and say congrats to everyone!
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How does the seo thing work? Do you pay to participate?
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No, they pay you.Black_Swan wrote:How does the seo thing work? Do you pay to participate?
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Do you have a link to these numbers? (Not a Tls thread). I would like to review the source.Futuregohan14 wrote:Do you have a link to these numbers? (Not a Tls thread). I would like to review the source.Pozzy wrote:do i stand a chance … especially being so late in the admission cycle AND with one of my recommenders not submitting his letter until jan 20th or later?
checking in. AA Female
UG GPA: 3.56
LSAC GPA: 3.48
Dec '13 LSAT: 163 (not thrilled about this)
i feel like back in '08 this may have been good enough for T14 but i think it's harder to get in to good schools now and this won't cut it. (HYS, NYU, Columbia are my interests)
any advice? seems like those of us getting into T14 either have 165+ or 3.5+ or are splitters. i just have a mediocre GPA and a mediocre LSAT.
wow
such pessimist
too negative
many great
Srsly: this talk about "easier in 08" doesn't even add up. The number of LSAT takers has fallen 45% since 2008, and the quality has gone down too (higher scorers have accounted for a disproportionate amount of that decline). The pool of applicants now is not only much smaller than it was 5 years ago, it is weaker too. A 163 puts you in a better position now than you'd have been in 5 years back.
http://thecareerist.typepad.com/thecare ... years.html
Even in 2008, a 163 for an AA was a lock for the T-14, especially when combined with a solid (3.48 is solid) GPA. You're well above the 99th percentile for AA test takers. There are less than 100 (probably 50-70 by my guess) AAs in the entire country with numbers superior to yours, and the T-14 took in 270+ AAs last year. Do the math. There are plenty of AAs in here with LSATs lower than yours and similar GPAs who have T-14 acceptances already.
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 4&t=195443
Apply as soon as possible to as many T-14s (and a couple good T-20s) as you can and enjoy multiple acceptances.
If the rec comes in too late for this cycle, see if you can hold off until next cycle and apply very early (September) to as many T-14s as possible. You'll get results you'll like.
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Did anyone here (non ivy grad, peace corps, TFA) got a waiver from Columbia?
I am debating paying out of pocket at this point
I am debating paying out of pocket at this point
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check the thread, it has outside links/analysis/etcBlack_Swan wrote:
Do you have a link to these numbers? (Not a Tls thread). I would like to review the source.
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Yes, I did. I believe it was hidden though.Black_Swan wrote:Did anyone here (non ivy grad, peace corps, TFA) got a waiver from Columbia?
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I received an email indicating that I had a fee waiver.AAJD2B wrote:Yes, I did. I believe it was hidden though.Black_Swan wrote:Did anyone here (non ivy grad, peace corps, TFA) got a waiver from Columbia?
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coolbean2013 wrote:I received an email indicating that I had a fee waiver.AAJD2B wrote:Yes, I did. I believe it was hidden though.Black_Swan wrote:Did anyone here (non ivy grad, peace corps, TFA) got a waiver from Columbia?
+1
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I didn't. And I tried soliciting but it didn't work.Black_Swan wrote:Did anyone here (non ivy grad, peace corps, TFA) got a waiver from Columbia?
I am debating paying out of pocket at this point
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I got one and I don't fit into any of those categories.Black_Swan wrote:Did anyone here (non ivy grad, peace corps, TFA) got a waiver from Columbia?
I am debating paying out of pocket at this point
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Not sure if you already mentioned this but its worth reaching out to them and asking for one. That worked for me for several schools.Black_Swan wrote:Did anyone here (non ivy grad, peace corps, TFA) got a waiver from Columbia?
I am debating paying out of pocket at this point
In addition, has anyone interviewed for the Darrow scholarship at Michigan? Love some tips if you have.
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Not Columbia. AFAIK CLS Admissions has told every applicant who has emailed them for one to wait for CRS.mac2013 wrote:Not sure if you already mentioned this but its worth reaching out to them and asking for one. That worked for me for several schools.Black_Swan wrote:Did anyone here (non ivy grad, peace corps, TFA) got a waiver from Columbia?
I am debating paying out of pocket at this point
In addition, has anyone interviewed for the Darrow scholarship at Michigan? Love some tips if you have.
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SEO LA interview . Maybe they do like me after all
edit: I really need to buy a nice suit and shoes I feel so unprepared lol
2nd edit: Has anyone actually managed to schedule their interview using the web platform? There is no LA location option, but even if I choose NYC I don't see any open slots.
edit: I really need to buy a nice suit and shoes I feel so unprepared lol
2nd edit: Has anyone actually managed to schedule their interview using the web platform? There is no LA location option, but even if I choose NYC I don't see any open slots.
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Just wondering - can anyone explain the advantage of the Law SEO program? From what I read on their website they set you up with an internship before law school? Is that the gist of it? Does it look to jobs in the future or does getting into the program somehow make you a better law school applicant? Or are there any other amazing advantages that I'm missing?
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I swear ten days takes forever when you're waiting. Lol
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PT Review
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In at Duke via email!
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It doesn't make you a better applicant because you must place a seat deposit at a school and notify them of where you'll be attending before they will accept you.ttime97 wrote:Just wondering - can anyone explain the advantage of the Law SEO program? From what I read on their website they set you up with an internship before law school? Is that the gist of it? Does it look to jobs in the future or does getting into the program somehow make you a better law school applicant? Or are there any other amazing advantages that I'm missing?
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Congrats!t-14orbust wrote:SEO LA interview . Maybe they do like me after all
edit: I really need to buy a nice suit and shoes I feel so unprepared lol
2nd edit: Has anyone actually managed to schedule their interview using the web platform? There is no LA location option, but even if I choose NYC I don't see any open slots.
But I did manage a DC slot, but it didn't appear until a few days after the interview request. I would keep checking. In the mean time, maybe register for a Skype interview for reassurance and then cancel it when the LA/NYC opens up.
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Congratulations!JodieLovesChachi wrote:I swear ten days takes forever when you're waiting. Lol
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Less than 10 days! Nice!blackbirdfly wrote:Congratulations!JodieLovesChachi wrote:I swear ten days takes forever when you're waiting. Lol
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Here's the general gist of it from GAIA’s Guidettime97 wrote:Just wondering - can anyone explain the advantage of the Law SEO program? From what I read on their website they set you up with an internship before law school? Is that the gist of it? Does it look to jobs in the future or does getting into the program somehow make you a better law school applicant? Or are there any other amazing advantages that I'm missing?
20121109 wrote:
This is a wonderful opportunity that I wish I had jumped on. It’s essentially a program that recruits 0Ls during the admissions cycle, interviews each applicant, awaits your final school acceptance, and then if they want you, will place you in a great, and I mean GREAT firm! I know people who worked at Jones Day, S&C, Fried Frank, Weil, etc. Not only will you get paid approx. $2000/month (fact-check pls?), but if you do a great job you will receive an offer to return for your 1L summer! That’s a 1L summer job secure before you even start 1L and puts you in an awesome position for 2L OCI if you want to explore other options. Finally, and most importantly, you’ll be able to use all your money earned from three summers to pay down your tuition debt (if you have any!) DO. IT. Apply!!! I really, really wish I had! Would have made my life much easier during 1L knowing I already had a firm job
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thanks blackbird and okaygo!