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What type of music do you listen to when you get into a school?

Hip Hop / Rap
44
51%
EDM
1
1%
Pop / Top 40
12
14%
R&B
5
6%
Reggaeton / Bachata / Latin Trap / Dance Hall / Soca
14
16%
Rock
3
3%
Something less lit than the options above
8
9%
 
Total votes: 87

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Re: URM 2017-2018 Cycle Thread

Post by AlPastor » Fri Oct 27, 2017 4:48 pm

AaronCarter wrote:People.

My gf refuses to talk to me about law school admissions anymore.
I've annoyed tf outta her.
It's not even Nov.
:cry: :oops: :|
I feel you. Mine's especially annoyed that I check the mail everyday in the hopes of hearing from Georgetown.... :lol:

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Re: URM 2017-2018 Cycle Thread

Post by PrezRand » Fri Oct 27, 2017 5:21 pm

Well I got a couple of fee waivers through the LSAC forum. That helped a lot. I'm considering taking the Feb test along with the Jan test. Is there any possible way I can submit apps after the Dec test and update my app with the Feb score?

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Re: URM 2017-2018 Cycle Thread

Post by AaronCarter » Fri Oct 27, 2017 6:33 pm

PrezRand wrote:Well I got a couple of fee waivers through the LSAC forum. That helped a lot. I'm considering taking the Feb test along with the Jan test. Is there any possible way I can submit apps after the Dec test and update my app with the Feb score?


Yes. You can do that. Tho many schools may put your file “on hold” until the results come in

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Re: URM 2017-2018 Cycle Thread

Post by PrezRand » Fri Oct 27, 2017 7:18 pm

AaronCarter wrote:
PrezRand wrote:Well I got a couple of fee waivers through the LSAC forum. That helped a lot. I'm considering taking the Feb test along with the Jan test. Is there any possible way I can submit apps after the Dec test and update my app with the Feb score?


Yes. You can do that. Tho many schools may put your file “on hold” until the results come in
Would I have to ask them?

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Re: URM 2017-2018 Cycle Thread

Post by AlPastor » Fri Oct 27, 2017 7:24 pm

Is anyone attending the National Black & Hispanic Pre-Law Conference in NYC? I've been getting bombarded with emails and haven't decided whether or not it would be worth making the trip to NYC

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Re: URM 2017-2018 Cycle Thread

Post by KENYADIGG1T » Fri Oct 27, 2017 7:31 pm

AaronCarter wrote:People.

My gf refuses to talk to me about law school admissions anymore.
I've annoyed tf outta her.
It's not even Nov.
:cry: :oops: :|
LMFAO chiiiiiiiiiiiiilllllllllllllll

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Re: URM 2017-2018 Cycle Thread

Post by Mikey » Fri Oct 27, 2017 9:10 pm

sup y'all

checking in, latino URM

retaking in December, but already have a bunch of fee waivers to the T13/T14 and some schools I care about outside of it.

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Re: URM 2017-2018 Cycle Thread

Post by AaronCarter » Fri Oct 27, 2017 9:18 pm

PrezRand wrote:
AaronCarter wrote:
PrezRand wrote:Well I got a couple of fee waivers through the LSAC forum. That helped a lot. I'm considering taking the Feb test along with the Jan test. Is there any possible way I can submit apps after the Dec test and update my app with the Feb score?


Yes. You can do that. Tho many schools may put your file “on hold” until the results come in
Would I have to ask them?

Sure. Ask them if they do.

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Re: URM 2017-2018 Cycle Thread

Post by PrezRand » Fri Oct 27, 2017 9:54 pm

AaronCarter wrote:
PrezRand wrote:
AaronCarter wrote:
PrezRand wrote:Well I got a couple of fee waivers through the LSAC forum. That helped a lot. I'm considering taking the Feb test along with the Jan test. Is there any possible way I can submit apps after the Dec test and update my app with the Feb score?


Yes. You can do that. Tho many schools may put your file “on hold” until the results come in
Would I have to ask them?

Sure. Ask them if they do.
I mean would I have to ask them to put my file on hold

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Re: URM 2017-2018 Cycle Thread

Post by AaronCarter » Sat Oct 28, 2017 10:25 am

PrezRand wrote:
AaronCarter wrote:
PrezRand wrote:
AaronCarter wrote:
PrezRand wrote:Well I got a couple of fee waivers through the LSAC forum. That helped a lot. I'm considering taking the Feb test along with the Jan test. Is there any possible way I can submit apps after the Dec test and update my app with the Feb score?


Yes. You can do that. Tho many schools may put your file “on hold” until the results come in
Would I have to ask them?

Sure. Ask them if they do.
I mean would I have to ask them to put my file on hold
Might not have to. just call them and ask the procedure. if they do it already, cool. If they don't, ask them to put a hold on your file until the score comes in

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Re: URM 2017-2018 Cycle Thread

Post by stjeff00 » Sat Oct 28, 2017 12:56 pm

AlPastor wrote:Is anyone attending the National Black & Hispanic Pre-Law Conference in NYC? I've been getting bombarded with emails and haven't decided whether or not it would be worth making the trip to NYC
I went last year, they have some pretty good workshops and have a lot of one on one attention time if you want someone to read a document of yours or have specific questions. They also hooked me up with a lot of resources, I have a book with over 200 personal statements and resumes all from black applicants and they also gave another book on extensive tips to success during your first year of law school. I enjoyed it but I mostly just used it as an opportunity to visit NY schools because I had never visited before (NYU, Columbia). It mostly depends on where you are in the process if it will be useful or not.

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Re: URM 2017-2018 Cycle Thread

Post by soca_dancer » Sat Oct 28, 2017 1:35 pm

Just finished applying to all my schools :mrgreen:

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Re: URM 2017-2018 Cycle Thread

Post by YetSas81 » Sat Oct 28, 2017 8:35 pm

soca_dancer wrote:Just finished applying to all my schools :mrgreen:
Wow, you’re done before November. Nice job!!! I can’t wait to be at that point in the process. Though, it won’t be until January for me :roll:

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Post by soca_dancer » Sat Oct 28, 2017 10:08 pm

It's going to come super fast. Just make sure you're staying on top of all the documents and information you need to gather

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Post by KENYADIGG1T » Sat Oct 28, 2017 11:16 pm

Under Review at Yale

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Re: URM 2017-2018 Cycle Thread

Post by KENYADIGG1T » Sat Oct 28, 2017 11:16 pm

soca_dancer wrote:Just finished applying to all my schools :mrgreen:
Same! Best of luck!

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Re: URM 2017-2018 Cycle Thread

Post by PrezRand » Sun Oct 29, 2017 1:10 am

stjeff00 wrote:
AlPastor wrote:Is anyone attending the National Black & Hispanic Pre-Law Conference in NYC? I've been getting bombarded with emails and haven't decided whether or not it would be worth making the trip to NYC
I went last year, they have some pretty good workshops and have a lot of one on one attention time if you want someone to read a document of yours or have specific questions. They also hooked me up with a lot of resources, I have a book with over 200 personal statements and resumes all from black applicants and they also gave another book on extensive tips to success during your first year of law school. I enjoyed it but I mostly just used it as an opportunity to visit NY schools because I had never visited before (NYU, Columbia). It mostly depends on where you are in the process if it will be useful or not.
Who would you say it is useful for?

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Re: URM 2017-2018 Cycle Thread

Post by greatspirit » Sun Oct 29, 2017 1:33 pm

stjeff00 wrote:
AlPastor wrote:Is anyone attending the National Black & Hispanic Pre-Law Conference in NYC? I've been getting bombarded with emails and haven't decided whether or not it would be worth making the trip to NYC
I went last year, they have some pretty good workshops and have a lot of one on one attention time if you want someone to read a document of yours or have specific questions. They also hooked me up with a lot of resources, I have a book with over 200 personal statements and resumes all from black applicants and they also gave another book on extensive tips to success during your first year of law school. I enjoyed it but I mostly just used it as an opportunity to visit NY schools because I had never visited before (NYU, Columbia). It mostly depends on where you are in the process if it will be useful or not.
This is why I come to this sub-board. Had no idea of this event, am located in NYC, AND I'm applying next cycle.

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Re: URM 2017-2018 Cycle Thread

Post by AlPastor » Sun Oct 29, 2017 3:13 pm

stjeff00 wrote:
I went last year, they have some pretty good workshops and have a lot of one on one attention time if you want someone to read a document of yours or have specific questions. They also hooked me up with a lot of resources, I have a book with over 200 personal statements and resumes all from black applicants and they also gave another book on extensive tips to success during your first year of law school. I enjoyed it but I mostly just used it as an opportunity to visit NY schools because I had never visited before (NYU, Columbia). It mostly depends on where you are in the process if it will be useful or not.
Thanks! I was planning on going to talk more with the SEO folks. I just submitted my app and don't know if getting some face time with them would help

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Re: URM 2017-2018 Cycle Thread

Post by chewinggum » Sun Oct 29, 2017 7:17 pm

KENYADIGG1T wrote:Under Review at Yale
Good luck!

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Post by KENYADIGG1T » Sun Oct 29, 2017 11:44 pm

chewinggum wrote:
KENYADIGG1T wrote:Under Review at Yale
Good luck!
Thank you!

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Re: URM 2017-2018 Cycle Thread

Post by PrezRand » Mon Oct 30, 2017 3:47 am

Mikey wrote:sup y'all

checking in, latino URM

retaking in December, but already have a bunch of fee waivers to the T13/T14 and some schools I care about outside of it.
I totally thought u were not a minority

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Re: URM 2017-2018 Cycle Thread

Post by Mikey » Mon Oct 30, 2017 8:15 am

PrezRand wrote:
Mikey wrote:sup y'all

checking in, latino URM

retaking in December, but already have a bunch of fee waivers to the T13/T14 and some schools I care about outside of it.
I totally thought u were not a minority
Haha nah yo, I'm Hispanic

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Re: URM 2017-2018 Cycle Thread

Post by AlPastor » Mon Oct 30, 2017 12:10 pm

Mikey wrote:
Haha nah yo, I'm Hispanic
Are you on LSN? Curious to see how fellow hispanic URMs are doing!

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Re: URM 2017-2018 Cycle Thread

Post by Mikey » Mon Oct 30, 2017 12:42 pm

AlPastor wrote:
Mikey wrote:
Haha nah yo, I'm Hispanic
Are you on LSN? Curious to see how fellow hispanic URMs are doing!
I'm not. Retaking the LSAT first before I make one.

I'll PM those who want to know my LSN though, just to keep it off of the threads so it's not linked to me publicly here. Not that I've done of a good job at keeping anonymity anyways, but still haha.

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