URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread Forum

[AAJD2B]

Okay, so I know T-14 is the goal, but anyone look at some 15-30 schools just in case. I'm looking at Emory and UCLA as possible schools to fall back on. Leaning towards Emory, if I had to choose between the two.

UCLA, USC, WUSTL and Vandy for me. You're taking in December right? Is this a first take ?

[mandyjay11]

Okay, so I know T-14 is the goal, but anyone look at some 15-30 schools just in case. I'm looking at Emory and UCLA as possible schools to fall back on. Leaning towards Emory, if I had to choose between the two.

I looked into emory.... im just worried about wasting time and money going to a school in a market that I wont stay in and at a school that may not boost my chances at being employed to pay off the debt

[okaygo]

If anyone wants to PS swap then PM me!

ETA: I really just want to post it in the Personal Statement forum but I'm too paranoid.

I'm in for the swappp

Yay! It still needs polishing so I'll send it to you in the next few days.

[okaygo]

Also I could maybe be tempted to GW with $$$

[toshiroh]

Okay, so I know T-14 is the goal, but anyone look at some 15-30 schools just in case. I'm looking at Emory and UCLA as possible schools to fall back on. Leaning towards Emory, if I had to choose between the two.

UCLA, USC, WUSTL and Vandy for me. You're taking in December right? Is this a first take ?

Yep December for me. No, it's my second take. I got accepted into UCLA last time around. Sometimes I regret not just going, other times I don't. Really looking at NYU/Cornell/North Western/U Penn

[mandyjay11]

Also I could maybe be tempted to GW with $$$

Would anyone be temped by Howard with a full ride?

[okaygo]

I don't think I could fade Howard. The combination of TTT (I know they still have god job placement) and the potential for distraction make it a no go for me.

[mac2013]

I am applying to UW and Seattle U because they are in the market I want to work in after law school.

[californiauser]

Also I could maybe be tempted to GW with $$$

Would anyone be temped by Howard with a full ride?

If one couldn't get t-14, Howard full-ride + living expenses doesn't seem like a terrible deal.

[El Principe]

Also I could maybe be tempted to GW with $$$

Would anyone be temped by Howard with a full ride?

If one couldn't get t-14, Howard full-ride + living expenses doesn't seem like a terrible deal.

How's Howard do with jobs tho?

I imagine they have a supportive alumni group, but... just curious.

[jstep]

Hey can anyone please provide any insight for my chances at t14 - ucla - usc -ut?

3.22 / 170 URM MA

Top 15 public school grad, worked part-time throughout school (to address GPA concerns)

My main strategy is to ED at UVA at this point

[okaygo]

Just found out my black guy friend with a 3.8 got a 174. And he wants to go to UVA. There goes my scholarship money.

[californiauser]

Also I could maybe be tempted to GW with $$$

Would anyone be temped by Howard with a full ride?

If one couldn't get t-14, Howard full-ride + living expenses doesn't seem like a terrible deal.

How's Howard do with jobs tho?

I imagine they have a supportive alumni group, but... just curious.

Not amazing, but OK for a TTT

http://www.lstscorereports.com/?school=howard

[El Principe]

Would anyone be temped by Howard with a full ride?

If one couldn't get t-14, Howard full-ride + living expenses doesn't seem like a terrible deal.

How's Howard do with jobs tho?

I imagine they have a supportive alumni group, but... just curious.

Not amazing, but OK for a TTT

http://www.lstscorereports.com/?school=howard

Hmm, that's not bad... their top 10% actually gets over $110,000

Although, I'd feel a little safer with a good local/regional school here, like SMU or Houston with $$$.

That's what I'll be looking forward to anyways if I don't improve my LSAT in December.

[FloridaCoastalorbust]

Also I could maybe be tempted to GW with $$$

Would anyone be temped by Howard with a full ride?

If one couldn't get t-14, Howard full-ride + living expenses doesn't seem like a terrible deal.

More than 58% of Howard U grads (2011) didn't have jobs at graduation. And only 16 students -- yes, 16 -- were hired through their OCI.

So there's that.

[mandyjay11]

Also I could maybe be tempted to GW with $$$

Would anyone be temped by Howard with a full ride?

If one couldn't get t-14, Howard full-ride + living expenses doesn't seem like a terrible deal.

More than 58% of Howard U grads (2011) didn't have jobs at graduation. And only 16 students -- yes, 16 -- were hired through their OCI.

So there's that.

Wow. That's insane.

[Mojosodope]

Just found out my black guy friend with a 3.8 got a 174. And he wants to go to UVA. There goes my scholarship money.

He'll prob get YP

[El Principe]

Also I could maybe be tempted to GW with $$$

Would anyone be temped by Howard with a full ride?

If one couldn't get t-14, Howard full-ride + living expenses doesn't seem like a terrible deal.

More than 58% of Howard U grads (2011) didn't have jobs at graduation. And only 16 students -- yes, 16 -- were hired through their OCI.

So there's that.

That's a nevermind....

[Dr.Zer0]

Hey can anyone please provide any insight for my chances at t14 - ucla - usc -ut?

3.22 / 168 URM MA

Top 15 public school grad, worked part-time throughout school (to address GPA concerns)

My main strategy is to ED at UVA at this point

Hey I've seen your posts in other places, there's not much I can say about your numbers cuz there very little data for MAs. Check lawschoolnumbers.com, but I don't think EDing to UVA is a good idea IMO. Perhaps other posters like Nova or twenty will reply.

[Dr.Zer0]

Just found out my black guy friend with a 3.8 got a 174. And he wants to go to UVA. There goes my scholarship money.

He'll prob get YP

Y UVA? He's prbly has all of HYS on lock.

[applelover]

Hey everyone.

[AAJD2B]

Anyone know the general turnaround time at UVA from complete to phone call? Also, any insight on USC? A friend of a friend said I should apply. She's a black female 2L at USC with an offer from my old firm.

Sidenote: I just took an unfamiliar timed LR section and went -2. I dunno what happened in October but I seek revenge in my December retake. Glad to see my timing is also in a similar range.

[MoMettaMonk]

Anyone know the general turnaround time at UVA from complete to phone call? Also, any insight on USC? A friend of a friend said I should apply. She's a black female 2L at USC with an offer from my old firm.

Sidenote: I just took an unfamiliar timed LR section and went -2. I dunno what happened in October but I seek revenge in my December retake. Glad to see my timing is also in a similar range.

The only thing I really know about USC is that the Rothman scholarship is ridiculous. http://weblaw.usc.edu/how/jd/rothman/

Guaranteed 1L Summer at Skadden.


ETA

I'm also out on Howard. Their placement isn't bad for their rank, but if something were to happen and you hit near the bottom of the class, things could go bad quickly. My opinion might change if I was set on living in DC.

[jstep]

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[Dr.Zer0]

Hey can anyone please provide any insight for my chances at t14 - ucla - usc -ut?

3.22 / 168 URM MA

Top 15 public school grad, worked part-time throughout school (to address GPA concerns)

My main strategy is to ED at UVA at this point

Hey I've seen your posts in other places, there's not much I can say about your numbers cuz there very little data for MAs. Check lawschoolnumbers.com, but I don't think EDing to UVA is a good idea IMO. Perhaps other posters like Nova or twenty will reply.

Yeah that's the gist I've been getting.

In your opinion, do you think it's a bad idea because of $ or because I may have a shot at a school ranked a few slots higher?

I honestly don't know. You're URM which makes your cycle already unpredictable. On top of that you're a splitter which adds to the unpredictability.
What I can tell you is the following, if you ED to UVA you won't get money. Also your gpa bars you from CA schools which are gpa whores. If I was in your position, I would consider retaking the LSAT. I would also apply regular decision, might get some $ at the lower t-14. If I didnt get into a school I wanted this cycle, then I would apply next year to UVA on the ED track.