Cornell the Lady Gaga of Law Schools Forum

[artichoke]

fuck. I really want to go to Cornell.

Why? You have CCN numbers.

Cornell is the right school for me. Pending my acceptance, of course.

And how do you feel about wed-sat drinking?

I don't like it as much as I like mon-sun drinking.

[St.Remy]

Woah so much hate for Cornell ha-I don't get it?
I don't even think that its THAT easy to get in...I rarely see 3.6/168s get in, at least from my LSN and TLS stats stalking. Usually its at least a higher GPA-like a 3.8+/168 that I see get in. Perhaps thats just me...

was this bump necessary? no.

no but it was sufficient.

Hahaha that was awful. Never try to make a joke again.

[whymeohgodno]

Truth is everyone considered Cornell to be the most reachable T-14 school and sent in an application to try their luck, possibly fueled by the horrible economy.

[whymeohgodno]

Cornell Law School is like Paris Hiltion - easy to get into and has a well known and respected name which it doesn't live up to.

I thought that was Georgetown.

[whymeohgodno]

Woah so much hate for Cornell ha-I don't get it?
I don't even think that its THAT easy to get in...I rarely see 3.6/168s get in, at least from my LSN and TLS stats stalking. Usually its at least a higher GPA-like a 3.8+/168 that I see get in. Perhaps thats just me...

It's easy to get into relative to the rest of the T14, but at least they've pulled their medians out of the logjam of schools at 167. It was embarrassing last year when they were behind schools like Vandy, UCLA, GW, UT, WUSTL, and even Minn.

I don't get why Cornell medians were so low. Was it because they were holistic? I find it hard to believe Cornell had a hard time attracting 168+ LSAT applicants.

[im_blue]

Woah so much hate for Cornell ha-I don't get it?
I don't even think that its THAT easy to get in...I rarely see 3.6/168s get in, at least from my LSN and TLS stats stalking. Usually its at least a higher GPA-like a 3.8+/168 that I see get in. Perhaps thats just me...

It's easy to get into relative to the rest of the T14, but at least they've pulled their medians out of the logjam of schools at 167. It was embarrassing last year when they were behind schools like Vandy, UCLA, GW, UT, WUSTL, and even Minn.

I don't get why Cornell medians were so low. Was it because they were holistic? I find it hard to believe Cornell had a hard time attracting 168+ LSAT applicants.

Cornell has relatively high 25th percentiles. I guess their priority is accepting the most qualified class rather than inflate their medians by taking splitters. They're also stingy with scholarship money so they can't attract too many above-median people.

[whymeohgodno]

Woah so much hate for Cornell ha-I don't get it?
I don't even think that its THAT easy to get in...I rarely see 3.6/168s get in, at least from my LSN and TLS stats stalking. Usually its at least a higher GPA-like a 3.8+/168 that I see get in. Perhaps thats just me...

It's easy to get into relative to the rest of the T14, but at least they've pulled their medians out of the logjam of schools at 167. It was embarrassing last year when they were behind schools like Vandy, UCLA, GW, UT, WUSTL, and even Minn.

I don't get why Cornell medians were so low. Was it because they were holistic? I find it hard to believe Cornell had a hard time attracting 168+ LSAT applicants.

Cornell has relatively high 25th percentiles. I guess their priority is accepting the most qualified class rather than inflate their medians by taking splitters. They're also stingy with scholarship money so they can't attract too many above-median people.

That makes sense. I hope when you describe "most qualified" it means most well rounded gpa+lsat wise. I've heard Cornell is averse to splitters but if they start looking for softs+numbers I'm shit out of luck.

[im_blue]

Cornell has relatively high 25th percentiles. I guess their priority is accepting the most qualified class rather than inflate their medians by taking splitters. They're also stingy with scholarship money so they can't attract too many above-median people.

That makes sense. I hope when you describe "most qualified" it means most well rounded gpa+lsat wise. I've heard Cornell is averse to splitters but if they start looking for softs+numbers I'm shit out of luck.

Right, they're looking for good GPA and LSAT, similar to Michigan and Duke. They're the 6th most numbers-oriented T14, so I don't think softs are too important.
http://www.top-law-schools.com/archives ... =2&t=96231

[whymeohgodno]

Cornell has relatively high 25th percentiles. I guess their priority is accepting the most qualified class rather than inflate their medians by taking splitters. They're also stingy with scholarship money so they can't attract too many above-median people.

That makes sense. I hope when you describe "most qualified" it means most well rounded gpa+lsat wise. I've heard Cornell is averse to splitters but if they start looking for softs+numbers I'm shit out of luck.

Right, they're looking for good GPA and LSAT, similar to Michigan and Duke. They're the 6th most numbers-oriented T14, so I don't think softs are too important.
http://www.top-law-schools.com/archives ... =2&t=96231

Have you seen the chart with the LSAT+GPA for Duke? It surprised me how many they didn't accept that had a 170+/3.75+.

Only thing that I could think of is YP but over half were not "admitted". So is Duke going crazy with YP or what?

[im_blue]

Right, they're looking for good GPA and LSAT, similar to Michigan and Duke. They're the 6th most numbers-oriented T14, so I don't think softs are too important.
http://www.top-law-schools.com/archives ... =2&t=96231

Have you seen the chart with the LSAT+GPA for Duke? It surprised me how many they didn't accept that had a 170+/3.75+.

Only thing that I could think of is YP but over half were not "admitted". So is Duke going crazy with YP or what?

Duke shows 297/664 for 3.75+/170+ but if you check LSN for the same numbers you'll see 174 accepted and 16 WL, so 174/190 = 92%. I'm going to guess that it was a typo, since 597/664 = 90% is pretty close to the LSN sample, and 2 and 5 are next to each other on a numeric keypad. There's just no statistical possibility that LSN accounts for 174/297 = 59% of their acceptances but only 16/(664-297) = 4% of their rejections in this numbers range.

[mths]

I don't like it as much as I like mon-sun drinking.

Cornell is the school for you

[whymeohgodno]

Right, they're looking for good GPA and LSAT, similar to Michigan and Duke. They're the 6th most numbers-oriented T14, so I don't think softs are too important.
http://www.top-law-schools.com/archives ... =2&t=96231

Have you seen the chart with the LSAT+GPA for Duke? It surprised me how many they didn't accept that had a 170+/3.75+.

Only thing that I could think of is YP but over half were not "admitted". So is Duke going crazy with YP or what?

Duke shows 297/664 for 3.75+/170+ but if you check LSN for the same numbers you'll see 174 accepted and 16 WL, so 174/190 = 92%. I'm going to guess that it was a typo, since 597/664 = 90% is pretty close to the LSN sample, and 2 and 5 are next to each other on a numeric keypad. There's just no statistical possibility that LSN accounts for 174/297 = 59% of their acceptances but only 16/(664-297) = 4% of their rejections in this numbers range.

Lol, that would be one big typo. Maybe someone should call and ask them.

[justadude55]

i broke a 170 and would love to go to cornell if they'll have me.

[whymeohgodno]

i broke a 170 and would love to go to cornell if they'll have me.

You're GPA must be pretty low if you are worrying about Cornell with a 170.

[JG Hall]

Woah so much hate for Cornell ha-I don't get it?
I don't even think that its THAT easy to get in...I rarely see 3.6/168s get in, at least from my LSN and TLS stats stalking. Usually its at least a higher GPA-like a 3.8+/168 that I see get in. Perhaps thats just me...

was this bump necessary? no.

no but it was sufficient.

Hahaha that was awful. Never try to make a joke again.

TLS can be a very scary place sometimes.

[justadude55]

i broke a 170 and would love to go to cornell if they'll have me.

You're GPA must be pretty low if you are worrying about Cornell with a 170.

3.5 at a t-30 with a challenging course load + working f/t. not low. so far i'm in no where so i'm nervous....

but i'd choose cornell over half the top 14.

[mths]

i broke a 170 and would love to go to cornell if they'll have me.

You're Your GPA must be pretty low if you are worrying about Cornell with a 170.

Anything below a 3.7 would probably be up in the air and in this day and age there are no guarantees.

[justadude55]

i broke a 170 and would love to go to cornell if they'll have me.

You're Your GPA must be pretty low if you are worrying about Cornell with a 170.

Anything below a 3.7 would probably be up in the air and in this day and age there are no guarantees.

thanks for the vote of confidence, god.

[whymeohgodno]

i broke a 170 and would love to go to cornell if they'll have me.

You're GPA must be pretty low if you are worrying about Cornell with a 170.

3.5 at a t-30 with a challenging course load + working f/t. not low. just white.

I'd rather be a 3.5/170 than a 168/3.79 (my case).

But I guess on the bright side I can always retake...while a low gpa is harder to raise (time/money wise anyways).

[mths]

thanks for the vote of confidence, god.

It wasn't personal. I know people's cycles were all over the place in my class and there were some pretty weird accepts/rejects. You have a very good chance of making it in here and I'm sure I'd love to have you as a classmate.

[justadude55]

thanks for the vote of confidence, god.

It wasn't personal. I know people's cycles were all over the place in my class and there were some pretty weird accepts/rejects. You have a very good chance of making it in here and I'm sure I'd love to have you as a classmate.

well if you're looking for a good sense of humor and someone who loves acquiring power and money while remaining a nice guy, you'll like me. if not, i look forward to taking your job offers

[mths]

thanks for the vote of confidence, god.

It wasn't personal. I know people's cycles were all over the place in my class and there were some pretty weird accepts/rejects. You have a very good chance of making it in here and I'm sure I'd love to have you as a classmate.

well if you're looking for a good sense of humor and someone who loves acquiring power and money while remaining a nice guy, you'll like me. if not, i look forward to taking your job offers

just come out and drink and don't be an insufferable gunner and you'll do just fine

also, I hope you enjoyed high school cause welcome back

Not too worried about a 1L taking my job offers though....

[justadude55]

hahaha i don't really know what makes 1 a gunner.

in undergrad, i compensated for showing up an hour late and not doing much of the assigned reading by developing relationships with the teachers (even hired some TA's for my company part time), but this was mostly cause i was soooo bored of the classes once i got interested in law.

i definitely participate a lot, but i don't have to be right....i like learning from being wrong. i do love drinking though, and while i take making $ seriously, have never been soooo serious about school. idk if this makes me a gunner.

[mths]

hahaha i don't really know what makes 1 a gunner.

in undergrad, i compensated for showing up an hour late and not doing much of the assigned reading by developing relationships with the teachers (even hired some TA's for my company part time), but this was mostly cause i was soooo bored of the classes once i got interested in law.

i definitely participate a lot, but i don't have to be right....i like learning from being wrong. i do love drinking though, and while i take making $ seriously, have never been soooo serious about school. idk if this makes me a gunner.

I don't know how next year's class is going to be but this year's is very chill and extremely cool. I've made some amazing friends here. Everyone studies a lot but if you stay involved in the social arena and learn to laugh at yourself you'll really enjoy your time here.

[justadude55]

yeah would definitely love some cool friends in law schools. for years now, i've been debating with friends of mine, not about law, but LSAT type logic on who the hottest girls are, the best football team, best wings, etc.