Did you think you had great softs going into the process? I'm in a similar situation - my LSAT is barely above 75th and my GPA is barely below the 25th. FWIW the FR committee seems to be taking some splitters.schmo wrote:I think it's definitely proof. While I have a fairly decent LSAT score, my GPA is <25% for Berkeley, which is why I didn't even expect to be put on the WL, much less accepted. I believe that my softs must have been an integral part of the process.weee wrote:I'd hardly call it proof, your numbers obviously match up way better to what Berkeley is looking for than most other T14 schools.86revolt wrote:
as excited as i was for going to austin and vanderbilt to try something new, there's no way i can pass up berkeley for a school out of the T14. and Berkeley is the ONLY t14 i got into. that's proof for everyone who still doubts berkeley's holistic approach to admissions.
However I'm sure you are a great person and it factored in to you getting in just as much, so congrats.
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IN AT BERKELEY!!! was in the March 12 FR group, got in via phone call from the dean of admissions. about fainted in bed bath and beyond when i listened to the voicemail.
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Congrats!>insert witty name< wrote:IN AT BERKELEY!!! was in the March 12 FR group, got in via phone call from the dean of admissions. about fainted in bed bath and beyond when i listened to the voicemail.
Ok, I'm going to try to leave this thread until I hear back tomorrow because it's just making me that much more depressed.
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Congrats y'all!
I'm in Boston and it's nearly 11pm, so I'm done waiting for a call tonight. I'll wake up and do it all again with you 'pending' folks tomorrow.
I'm in Boston and it's nearly 11pm, so I'm done waiting for a call tonight. I'll wake up and do it all again with you 'pending' folks tomorrow.
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So...
Got a missed call from a 510 number at 7:55 EST while at a USC reception. My phone was on silent (I'm an idiot!)
I called back...and it was Dean Tom's voicemail!!! Does this mean I'm in!? I left the dorkiest message known to man.
OMG! WHAT DOES IT MEAN? He didn't leave a voicemail and didn't call back after I left a message when I called 25 minutes later...
Got a missed call from a 510 number at 7:55 EST while at a USC reception. My phone was on silent (I'm an idiot!)
I called back...and it was Dean Tom's voicemail!!! Does this mean I'm in!? I left the dorkiest message known to man.
OMG! WHAT DOES IT MEAN? He didn't leave a voicemail and didn't call back after I left a message when I called 25 minutes later...
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sandiecohen47 wrote:So...
Got a missed call from a 510 number at 7:55 EST while at a USC reception. My phone was on silent (I'm an idiot!)
I called back...and it was Dean Tom's voicemail!!! Does this mean I'm in!? I left the dorkiest message known to man.
OMG! WHAT DOES IT MEAN? He didn't leave a voicemail and didn't call back after I left a message when I called 25 minutes later...
that's around the same time i got my call today (got a voicemail from Dean Tom saying i was in). did he not leave a voicemail for you? is your voicemail full? i would assume that it means you're in... congrats!!
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My voicemail is not full... and he didn't leave a message. Oy. I really hope this is good news and he didn't dial the wrong number.>insert witty name< wrote:sandiecohen47 wrote:So...
Got a missed call from a 510 number at 7:55 EST while at a USC reception. My phone was on silent (I'm an idiot!)
I called back...and it was Dean Tom's voicemail!!! Does this mean I'm in!? I left the dorkiest message known to man.
OMG! WHAT DOES IT MEAN? He didn't leave a voicemail and didn't call back after I left a message when I called 25 minutes later...
that's around the same time i got my call today (got a voicemail from Dean Tom saying i was in). did he not leave a voicemail for you? is your voicemail full? i would assume that it means you're in... congrats!!
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Dude, I think you're in. But I make no promises.sandiecohen47 wrote:So...
Got a missed call from a 510 number at 7:55 EST while at a USC reception. My phone was on silent (I'm an idiot!)
I called back...and it was Dean Tom's voicemail!!! Does this mean I'm in!? I left the dorkiest message known to man.
OMG! WHAT DOES IT MEAN? He didn't leave a voicemail and didn't call back after I left a message when I called 25 minutes later...
I'm seriously going to be really happy for you when he calls you back tomorrow.
God I hate this thread I need to get outta here.
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Ok, I'm assuming it wasn't a fluke. But I'll wait until tomorrow to make it official. Congrats to all of you who heard good news and good luck to everyone else!
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I was at that reception too! (And my only unknown voicemail was from another USC student asking me if I have any questions.)sandiecohen47 wrote:So...
Got a missed call from a 510 number at 7:55 EST while at a USC reception. My phone was on silent (I'm an idiot!)
I called back...and it was Dean Tom's voicemail!!! Does this mean I'm in!? I left the dorkiest message known to man.
OMG! WHAT DOES IT MEAN? He didn't leave a voicemail and didn't call back after I left a message when I called 25 minutes later...
I cant imagine that he would call you to tell you you're out - so it may be a little early/unofficial but - CONGRATS!
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Rejections are done by e-mail or status checker. Congrats!sandiecohen47 wrote:So...
Got a missed call from a 510 number at 7:55 EST while at a USC reception. My phone was on silent (I'm an idiot!)
I called back...and it was Dean Tom's voicemail!!! Does this mean I'm in!? I left the dorkiest message known to man.
OMG! WHAT DOES IT MEAN? He didn't leave a voicemail and didn't call back after I left a message when I called 25 minutes later...
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was the number 510-643-6753?sandiecohen47 wrote:Ok, I'm assuming it wasn't a fluke. But I'll wait until tomorrow to make it official. Congrats to all of you who heard good news and good luck to everyone else!
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FR. no call. waiting. so nervous.
best of luck to all those in the same boat!
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I wish all the FR2's much luck in trying to sleep tonight. I haven't been too nervous, but seeing as the damn office is 5 blocks from where I will be sleeping tonight, I have a curious urge to camp out and stage a protest in front of the entrance until they admit me.
Too much?
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Not too much.
I'm actually purposely staying up late in hopes that I can sleep in late enough to wake up to find my decision in my inbox.
I'm actually purposely staying up late in hopes that I can sleep in late enough to wake up to find my decision in my inbox.
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Yep. It was definitely him. There's just a small shadow of a doubt until I hear it from him. BTW, congrats 86revolt!!!!86revolt wrote:was the number 510-643-6753?sandiecohen47 wrote:Ok, I'm assuming it wasn't a fluke. But I'll wait until tomorrow to make it official. Congrats to all of you who heard good news and good luck to everyone else!
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Anyone get dinged via status checker yet? Mine still says UR. Hmm, seems about as classy as a text message breakup.im_blue wrote: Rejections are done by e-mail or status checker. Congrats!
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Did everyone who got accepted from FR so far write a LOCI? I'm really regretting not sending one now. I barely slept a wink last night, I work up every minute with Berkeley and Faculty Review popping in my mind.
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I wrote one about a week before being sent to FR. I was one of the "in limbo" people who didn't hear anything for over 3 months. I think it helped me get considered for FR.Heather85 wrote:Did everyone who got accepted from FR so far write a LOCI? I'm really regretting not sending one now. I barely slept a wink last night, I work up every minute with Berkeley and Faculty Review popping in my mind.
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sandiecohen47 wrote:I wrote one about a week before being sent to FR. I was one of the "in limbo" people who didn't hear anything for over 3 months. I think it helped me get considered for FR.Heather85 wrote:Did everyone who got accepted from FR so far write a LOCI? I'm really regretting not sending one now. I barely slept a wink last night, I work up every minute with Berkeley and Faculty Review popping in my mind.
As in your case, I'm beginning to think they're very important.
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just to clarify, do they call all acceptances or just a lucky few? If not, do they send the rest out through email? Just trying to figure out whether I should be anxious if/when I get an email or just plain bummed. thanks and good luck to everyone today. also, congrats to all those who have already received calls!
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Congrats! Well your news makes me feel slightly better (slightly because I didn't write a Why Berkeley)orphanarium wrote:They're important for a lot of other schools, but I don't think they are with Berkeley. I actually asked their admissions office how I should go about sending additional information and they basically said I shouldn't, unless I could add something substantial and different to my application file. And I already included a Why Berkeley with my application so, that was that.Heather85 wrote:sandiecohen47 wrote:I wrote one about a week before being sent to FR. I was one of the "in limbo" people who didn't hear anything for over 3 months. I think it helped me get considered for FR.Heather85 wrote:Did everyone who got accepted from FR so far write a LOCI? I'm really regretting not sending one now. I barely slept a wink last night, I work up every minute with Berkeley and Faculty Review popping in my mind.
As in your case, I'm beginning to think they're very important.
P.S. Dean Tom called me Tuesday. =]
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