Berkeley 2011 applicants Forum

[sgtgrumbles]

I got a call from an area code I didn't recognize a few minutes ago. My heart started pounding, but slowed down soon after the Michigan 2L introduced herself to me. The call was part of their phone-a-thon where current students call admitted ones. God damn it.

[r6_philly]

Coming in to cause mischief I see?

I came here to help answer the Dean Tom phone call question. Thank you

[camelcrema]

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION DEBATE IN THE MIDDLE OF PEOPLE GETTING ACCEPTANCE CALLS:

No! I am outraged that Berkeley is showing such a blatant preference for cartoon characters. It appears Miracle is the only TLSer who has gotten in today on his/her own merits, and not for starring in a Nickelodeon or Disney show.

[Gotti]

Not saying good/bad, and not trying to say he doesn't deserve to be there; just saying that berkeley definitely hates low GPAs; the URM status is a mitigating factor; and it's ridiculous to pretend otherwise.

California public schools, including UC Berkeley, by law, are not allowed to consider URM status. They like high GPAs, but they have a more hollistic review process than most other schools. It is not unheard of for someone with low numbers but unique softs or a compelling personal background to get in.

I was just going to say this.

CA public schools are NOT allowed to practice AA. so stfu and let miracle2011 enjoy his/her incredible cycle, you jealous fucks.

[JTMan]

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION DEBATE IN THE MIDDLE OF PEOPLE GETTING ACCEPTANCE CALLS:

No! I am outraged that Berkeley is showing such a blatant preference for cartoon characters. It appears Miracle is the only TLSer who has gotten in today on his/her own merits, and not for starring in a Nickelodeon or Disney show.

+1 !

[Redsgomarchingon]

the best way to end one controversial argument is to start another:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7oMY6sC7wQ

[cardinals1989]

This thread just got way off track and negative on a very positive day.

Congrats to all admits! I hope to join you next month!

[lynnford]

I got the acceptance call too! Just heard the message! Very exciting!

[jtemp320]

This thread just got way off track and negative on a very positive day.

Congrats to all admits! I hope to join you next month!

+1 Congrats to all admits - hope to see you at ASW April 8,9

[neonx]

I got the acceptance call too! Just heard the message! Very exciting!

Congrats!

[cold_logic]

California public schools, including UC Berkeley, by law, are not allowed to consider URM status. They like high GPAs, but they have a more hollistic review process than most other schools. It is not unheard of for someone with low numbers but unique softs or a compelling personal background to get in.

QFT. For once, Prop 209 can end a discussion rather than start one.

I will start one in your honor - how do you enforce "consideration"?

Not sure, but I think it's something like, if anyone involved in a CA state university's administration says/writes anything that could be construed as "We treat URMs differently in admissions", they get a lawsuit. And with so many people involved in the application review process, it'd be hard to instruct people to use different standards without something incriminating getting on the record.

[helloperson]

how about we say I was wrong (forgot about prop 209) and get back on topic?

let's leave URM discussion in the URM forum.

have any january applicants not in the CR pools gotten dings this week?

[expat17]

how about we get the deets on what these people making the calls actually said? so that the rest of us TLSers to dream ...

[r6_philly]

Not sure, but I think it's something like, if anyone involved in a CA state university's administration says/writes anything that could be construed as "We treat URMs differently in admissions", they get a lawsuit. And with so many people involved in the application review process, it'd be hard to instruct people to use different standards without something incriminating getting on the record.

500+ are admitted by the Dean. It is not a transparent process. I think it's more of a symbolic measure. I'd vote no if I was a CA resident.

But back on topic, congrats everyone! Hope more TLSers get the call!

[unc0mm0n1]

Not sure, but I think it's something like, if anyone involved in a CA state university's administration says/writes anything that could be construed as "We treat URMs differently in admissions", they get a lawsuit. And with so many people involved in the application review process, it'd be hard to instruct people to use different standards without something incriminating getting on the record.

500+ are admitted by the Dean. It is not a transparent process. I think it's more of a symbolic measure. I'd vote no if I was a CA resident.

But back on topic, congrats everyone! Hope more TLSers get the call!

I'm still pissed I got admitted without CR and didn't get a call from anybody......... Now I'd feel alot better if they offered me a fat scholarship to make up for it

[Redsgomarchingon]

when I heard first call was made:
30 minutes later when my phone rang:
When no one answered:
Hour after I found out:

Predicted:
3:30PM:
5:30PM:

[r6_philly]

I'm still pissed I got admitted without CR and didn't get a call from anybody......... Now I'd feel alot better if they offered me a fat scholarship to make up for it

Most of my admits were calls, but only the UVa one was instant gratification. Otherwise it really isn't anymore exciting and/or informative, especially when you get one during the waves of calls.

Oh I remember, the Berkeley one was the nicest one out of mine.

[lkk]

Not sure, but I think it's something like, if anyone involved in a CA state university's administration says/writes anything that could be construed as "We treat URMs differently in admissions", they get a lawsuit. And with so many people involved in the application review process, it'd be hard to instruct people to use different standards without something incriminating getting on the record.

500+ are admitted by the Dean. It is not a transparent process. I think it's more of a symbolic measure. I'd vote no if I was a CA resident.

But back on topic, congrats everyone! Hope more TLSers get the call!

Thanks for waiting with us.

[unc0mm0n1]

I'm still pissed I got admitted without CR and didn't get a call from anybody......... Now I'd feel alot better if they offered me a fat scholarship to make up for it

Most of my admits were calls, but only the UVa one was instant gratification. Otherwise it really isn't anymore exciting and/or informative, especially when you get one during the waves of calls.

Oh I remember, the Berkeley one was the nicest one out of mine.

UVA's call was great because they talked about money. I only got two calls even though I've gotten like 12 acceptances. One from UVA and one from Alabama (I was in Puerto Rico and didn't answer for the Alabama one and they just left a message).

[r6_philly]

Thanks for waiting with us.

Other people's good news make me happy. My well is a little dry lately.

[r6_philly]

UVA's call was great because they talked about money. I only got two calls even though I've gotten like 12 acceptances. One from UVA and one from Alabama (I was in Puerto Rico and didn't answer for the Alabama one and they just left a message).

I don't know how yours went but they were like "$30k" - I said to myself, well that's pretty cool, kind of like Michigan's - then they added "per year" and I was speechless.

[neonx]

I got a call from an area code I didn't recognize a few minutes ago. My heart started pounding, but slowed down soon after the Michigan 2L introduced herself to me. The call was part of their phone-a-thon where current students call admitted ones. God damn it.

+1. UCLA is gonna be making similar calls tonight, too. I can't do this. Stop calling me, current students!

[cawquette]

UVA's call was great because they talked about money. I only got two calls even though I've gotten like 12 acceptances. One from UVA and one from Alabama (I was in Puerto Rico and didn't answer for the Alabama one and they just left a message).

I don't know how yours went but they were like "$30k" - I said to myself, well that's pretty cool, kind of like Michigan's - then they added "per year" and I was speechless.

damn, that is awesome

[r6_philly]

I got a call from an area code I didn't recognize a few minutes ago. My heart started pounding, but slowed down soon after the Michigan 2L introduced herself to me. The call was part of their phone-a-thon where current students call admitted ones. God damn it.

+1. UCLA is gonna be making similar calls tonight, too. I can't do this. Stop calling me, current students!

Gotta stalk the right area codes

[bruinkid8]

I got a call from an area code I didn't recognize a few minutes ago. My heart started pounding, but slowed down soon after the Michigan 2L introduced herself to me. The call was part of their phone-a-thon where current students call admitted ones. God damn it.

+1. UCLA is gonna be making similar calls tonight, too. I can't do this. Stop calling me, current students!

Gotta stalk the right area codes

R6, i've seen you on all the forums for all the T14 schools and stuff, but can i ask what school you are leaning to actually attending? stanford if you get in?