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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by DPhoenix » Sun Feb 02, 2014 12:36 pm

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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by toshiroh » Sun Feb 02, 2014 1:13 pm

AAJD2B wrote:
toshiroh wrote:So my friend with a 164 LSAT and 3.6 GPA was dinged at Howard. No shade to Howard, but I'm slightly baffled, as is he. He didn't care about school rank, or job opportunities, or any of that other stuff. He just wanted to go to Howard so bad. And they dinged him....
Was there a C&F issue? An incorrect reference to another school in his statements? A bad recommendation? Numbers aren't everything for many schools and it looks like Howard is no exception to this.
He's looking over his app again. I know he got a misdemeanor in undergrad for Driving with his License suspended.... so I mean that's the only thing I can think of that could possibly do it.

But we was accepted to Vanderbilt and Georgetown, so I guess he'll end up at one of those to.

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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by femmefatale » Sun Feb 02, 2014 1:14 pm

Mojosodope wrote:
AAJD2B wrote:
KingJamesLBJ wrote:IMO schools are waitlisting and/or waiting for the feb scores because the applicant pool this cycle is horrible
Horrible how?
Small, only the group of 175+ showed growth. Everything else got smaller
Just curious. Where are you getting this information from?

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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by femmefatale » Sun Feb 02, 2014 1:17 pm

alpwilliams wrote:
Dr.Zer0 wrote:
alpwilliams wrote:Do you think many URM's are scoring well compared to other years...leading to the slow cycle or NAH?
Nah, based on the admittance threads, looks like this cycle is slower than last years. However, it seems odd that it is slower given that there's less applicants.
Less apps more time to critically review each applicant?
I'm wondering if the fact that the December LSAT was cancelled for a lot of people is partially to blame?

I received an e-mail from H stating that because of this they were pushing back their cycle.

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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by Mojosodope » Sun Feb 02, 2014 1:23 pm

femmefatale wrote:
Mojosodope wrote:
AAJD2B wrote:
KingJamesLBJ wrote:IMO schools are waitlisting and/or waiting for the feb scores because the applicant pool this cycle is horrible
Horrible how?
Small, only the group of 175+ showed growth. Everything else got smaller
Just curious. Where are you getting this information from?
Posted the link already.

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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by ThePiedPiper » Sun Feb 02, 2014 2:23 pm

toshiroh wrote:So my friend with a 164 LSAT and 3.6 GPA was dinged at Howard. No shade to Howard, but I'm slightly baffled, as is he. He didn't care about school rank, or job opportunities, or any of that other stuff. He just wanted to go to Howard so bad. And they dinged him....
Some lower ranked schools ding URMs with strong numbers because they feel they will not attend their school. So that could be a reason why your friend was dinged at Howard. Howard was probably more so focused on a candidate they believe would absolutely attend. And not turn them down for a school ranked higher. I.E. Vanderbilt or Georgetown respectively. Since you said that is where your friend was accepted.

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Post by El Principe » Sun Feb 02, 2014 5:12 pm

toshiroh wrote:
He's looking over his app again. I know he got a misdemeanor in undergrad for Driving with his License suspended.... so I mean that's the only thing I can think of that could possibly do it.

But we was accepted to Vanderbilt and Georgetown, so I guess he'll end up at one of those to.

Idk, that's hella messed up, but honestly, I wouldn't think about Howard over Vandy or Georgetown... If anything, it's a sign from the heavens.

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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by AAJD2B » Sun Feb 02, 2014 6:20 pm

Let's go Seattle Seahawks!!!

Hope you guys enjoy the Super Bowl tonight! It's crazy out here in New Yawk/Dirty Jerzey. Keep safe everyone and drink responsibly!!!!!

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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by AAJD2B » Mon Feb 03, 2014 11:57 am

So happy for the Seahawks. It was a blowout! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

So folks on Penn's WL, did you decide to stay on? I know the deadline to reply is this Thursday. I am leaning on the fence with this one. If I stay on, I need to write a LOCI.... :?

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Post by nabadgelyo » Mon Feb 03, 2014 12:43 pm

Trippel wrote:Hi everyone!

I know I'm super late to check-in, but still want to introduce myself. I'm NA and applied in late Nov/early Dec. Things have been slow so far. I was initially happy with my LSAT but it now looks like I might need to retake... pm if you're interested in my stats, etc.

Congrats on all of the acceptances!
Welcome, Trippel!

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Post by ThePiedPiper » Mon Feb 03, 2014 1:09 pm

Trippel wrote:Hi everyone!

I know I'm super late to check-in, but still want to introduce myself. I'm NA and applied in late Nov/early Dec. Things have been slow so far. I was initially happy with my LSAT but it now looks like I might need to retake... pm if you're interested in my stats, etc.

Congrats on all of the acceptances!
Welcome to the thread Trippel

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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by Dr.Zer0 » Mon Feb 03, 2014 3:52 pm

AAJD2B wrote: So folks on Penn's WL, did you decide to stay on? I know the deadline to reply is this Thursday. I am leaning on the fence with this one. If I stay on, I need to write a LOCI.... :?
I haven't even gone complete at Penn but, I think you should ride out the waitlist AAJD. From your previous posts it seems like UPenn was/is your top choice. That LOCI shouldn't be too hard for you since you visited the campus and all. I feel like you can just copy and paste that nice summary you gave us and call it a day. At the very least you gave them X amount of money, make them work for it.

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Post by EvMont » Mon Feb 03, 2014 3:55 pm

Dr.Zer0 wrote:
AAJD2B wrote: So folks on Penn's WL, did you decide to stay on? I know the deadline to reply is this Thursday. I am leaning on the fence with this one. If I stay on, I need to write a LOCI.... :?
I haven't even gone complete at Penn but, I think you should ride out the waitlist AAJD. From your previous posts it seems like UPenn was/is your top choice. That LOCI shouldn't be too hard for you since you visited the campus and all. I feel like you can just copy and paste that nice summary you gave us and call it a day. At the very least you gave them X amount of money, make them work for it.
+1 Especially that last sentences

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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by JodieLovesChachi » Mon Feb 03, 2014 5:22 pm

blackbirdfly wrote::lol: :lol: :lol:
don't get banned again with the fifth one
LMAO Gohan! too soon? hahaaa
Dr.Zer0 wrote:
AAJD2B wrote: So folks on Penn's WL, did you decide to stay on? I know the deadline to reply is this Thursday. I am leaning on the fence with this one. If I stay on, I need to write a LOCI.... :?
I haven't even gone complete at Penn but, I think you should ride out the waitlist AAJD. From your previous posts it seems like UPenn was/is your top choice. That LOCI shouldn't be too hard for you since you visited the campus and all. I feel like you can just copy and paste that nice summary you gave us and call it a day. At the very least you gave them X amount of money, make them work for it.
I agree with the above AAJD.

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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by JodieLovesChachi » Mon Feb 03, 2014 5:24 pm

Trippel wrote:Hi everyone!

I know I'm super late to check-in, but still want to introduce myself. I'm NA and applied in late Nov/early Dec. Things have been slow so far. I was initially happy with my LSAT but it now looks like I might need to retake... pm if you're interested in my stats, etc.

Congrats on all of the acceptances!
What's up Trippel! Hopefully the cycle'll start picking up here pretty soon.

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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by Mojosodope » Mon Feb 03, 2014 7:34 pm

think im just gonna hibernate for the remainder of the cycle.

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Post by okaygo » Mon Feb 03, 2014 7:53 pm

Mojosodope wrote:think im just gonna hibernate for the remainder of the cycle.
Who are you still waiting to hear from?

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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by alpwilliams » Mon Feb 03, 2014 8:02 pm

Does anyone know any additional info on the lsn profile URMFTW? She had a great cycle wonder if it is a real profile etc...

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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by Typhoon24 » Mon Feb 03, 2014 8:03 pm

hey guys,

i wanted to know how many urms in this thread got js1/2s this cycle. so far, i can recall applelover and sassybassy (grats btw). is there anyone else that I missed?

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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by Mojosodope » Mon Feb 03, 2014 8:04 pm

alpwilliams wrote:Does anyone know any additional info on the lsn profile URMFTW? She had a great cycle wonder if it is a real profile etc...
That's an amazing cycle?

Applelovers cycle is amazing

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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by Mojosodope » Mon Feb 03, 2014 8:05 pm

Typhoon24 wrote:hey guys,

i wanted to know how many urms in this thread got js1/2s this cycle. so far, i can recall applelover and sassybassy (grats btw). is there anyone else that I missed?
decent amount more of JS1s

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