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Re: University of Minnesota applicants 2011-12 cycle (c/o 2015)

Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 5:58 pm
by hurricane12345
MidwestJosh wrote:
BKCentral wrote:
MidwestJosh wrote:I don't think BC, Indiana or WUSTL belong on that list. BC and Indiana are not peer schools. WUSTL is, but it doesn't get the number of apps Minnesota/BU do.

And yes - i know for a fact the Minnesota thing is important.
I was merely meaning similarly ranked schools. But every school has its own way of doing things. But thanks for the interesting idea about the personal statement. I hadn't thought of that.

Quite frankly, Indiana has no place in the ranking it has. It's only recently been ranked there, largely due to some interesting admissions and reporting practices. BC isn't similarly ranked consistently. It's been all over the place. Even GWU has been towards 30 in just the past few years. Minnesota is consistent in its rank.
How is that the case when for 2009-2011 (reverse chronological order below) BC & MN had the following rankings:

MN: 20; 22; 20
BC: 26; 28; 27

Based on the past 3 years anyways, there doesn't seem to be much difference at all in "consistency of rankings". I guess if you go farther back?

Re: University of Minnesota applicants 2011-12 cycle (c/o 2015)

Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 6:00 pm
by MidwestJosh
hurricane12345 wrote:
MN: 20; 22; 20
BC: 26; 28; 27
I suggest looking at all time rankings.... Either way... 27 v. 20 isn't similar in my mind.

http://www.prelawhandbook.com/law_schoo ... sn_history

Re: University of Minnesota applicants 2011-12 cycle (c/o 2015)

Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 6:03 pm
by ThreeRivers
tennisking88 wrote:
EMZE wrote:Well.. non URM/3.4/167 in yesterday, so dont lose too much hope
Congrats, and this might sound like I'm picking on you, but it's a larger point. Schools can admit or deny whoever the hell they like but something seems off with an admissions staff that admits 167/3.4 and rejects 166/3.75. Holding a bunch of other stuff constant (major, school, disciplinary stuff, etc) should one point on the LSAT, really one question on the LSAT, really be worth more than .35 gpa points?
Its all about the medains <In with a 167/ 3.44 as well (and yes i agree it is messed up)

Re: University of Minnesota applicants 2011-12 cycle (c/o 2015)

Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 6:04 pm
by hurricane12345
Misinterpreted what you were saying, thought you were talking only about each school's ranking relative to it's past ranking, not to each other

Re: University of Minnesota applicants 2011-12 cycle (c/o 2015)

Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 6:05 pm
by MidwestJosh
tennisking88 wrote: Schools can admit or deny whoever the hell they like but something seems off with an admissions staff that admits 167/3.4 and rejects 166/3.75. Holding a bunch of other stuff constant (major, school, disciplinary stuff, etc) should one point on the LSAT, really one question on the LSAT, really be worth more than .35 gpa points?
Keep in mind that as long as the ABA and US News & World Report continue the status quo - schools don't have much leeway here. That's why its important to: 1. Study for the LSAT 2. Apply early and 3. Personalize apps.

Re: University of Minnesota applicants 2011-12 cycle (c/o 2015)

Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 6:07 pm
by tennisking88
MidwestJosh wrote:
hurricane12345 wrote:
MN: 20; 22; 20
BC: 26; 28; 27
I suggest looking at all time rankings.... Either way... 27 v. 20 isn't similar in my mind.

http://www.prelawhandbook.com/law_schoo ... sn_history
This is idiocy. USNWR rankings are meaningless outside the t14. Everything is regional after that. Also if we're talking about Biglaw placement, bc crushes M

Re: University of Minnesota applicants 2011-12 cycle (c/o 2015)

Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 6:08 pm
by hurricane12345
tennisking88 wrote:
MidwestJosh wrote:
hurricane12345 wrote:
MN: 20; 22; 20
BC: 26; 28; 27
I suggest looking at all time rankings.... Either way... 27 v. 20 isn't similar in my mind.

http://www.prelawhandbook.com/law_schoo ... sn_history
This is idiocy. USNWR rankings are meaningless outside the t14. Everything is regional after that. Also if we're talking about Biglaw placement, bc crushes M
+1

Re: University of Minnesota applicants 2011-12 cycle (c/o 2015)

Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 6:09 pm
by ThreeRivers
MidwestJosh wrote:
BKCentral wrote:Just look at last year's LSN http://minnesota.lawschoolnumbers.com/s ... Cycle=1112

It's all YP. Surprised by the extent to which they YP though, compared to other schools.

A reminder to future applicants: be sure to read directions for your applications. Minnesota requests that you address, "Why Minnesota?" in your personal statement, and provides you a 5 page limit to do so.
I'm happy I got in with borderline numbers, but let's be honest people were YP'd

I wrote 3 sentences in that box (all true statements on why I'm interested in Minnesota), but still 3 sentences / vastly worse numbers < great numbers and nothing imo

Re: University of Minnesota applicants 2011-12 cycle (c/o 2015)

Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 6:10 pm
by MidwestJosh
tennisking88 wrote:
MidwestJosh wrote:
hurricane12345 wrote:
MN: 20; 22; 20
BC: 26; 28; 27
I suggest looking at all time rankings.... Either way... 27 v. 20 isn't similar in my mind.

http://www.prelawhandbook.com/law_schoo ... sn_history
This is idiocy. USNWR rankings are meaningless outside the t14. Everything is regional after that. Also if we're talking about Biglaw placement, bc crushes M
70% of Minnesota's students come from outside the state. almost half are getting jobs outside the 5 state area. According to NALP, minnesota places over 25% of its class in big law and government jobs. The measure of a schools "national" reach isn't as simple as you'd like to paint it. You're free to call me an idiot - but I think you speak in generalities far too quickly.

Re: University of Minnesota applicants 2011-12 cycle (c/o 2015)

Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 6:13 pm
by MidwestJosh
ThreeRivers wrote:
MidwestJosh wrote:
BKCentral wrote:Just look at last year's LSN http://minnesota.lawschoolnumbers.com/s ... Cycle=1112

It's all YP. Surprised by the extent to which they YP though, compared to other schools.

A reminder to future applicants: be sure to read directions for your applications. Minnesota requests that you address, "Why Minnesota?" in your personal statement, and provides you a 5 page limit to do so.
I'm happy I got in with borderline numbers, but let's be honest people were YP'd

I wrote 3 sentences in that box (all true statements on why I'm interested in Minnesota), but still 3 sentences / vastly worse numbers < great numbers and nothing imo
I never said YP doesn't happen. I said it only happens if the school doesn't detect a sincere interest. UMN allows for a 5 page PS, and specifically requests that you write about Why Minnesota in it. Not to mention ties to Minnesota, letters, visiting, etc that can help that. That's a bit different than that three sent. box, in terms of sincerity.

Re: University of Minnesota applicants 2011-12 cycle (c/o 2015)

Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 6:17 pm
by tennisking88
MidwestJosh wrote:
tennisking88 wrote:
MidwestJosh wrote:
hurricane12345 wrote:
MN: 20; 22; 20
BC: 26; 28; 27
I suggest looking at all time rankings.... Either way... 27 v. 20 isn't similar in my mind.

http://www.prelawhandbook.com/law_schoo ... sn_history
This is idiocy. USNWR rankings are meaningless outside the t14. Everything is regional after that. Also if we're talking about Biglaw placement, bc crushes M
70% of Minnesota's students come from outside the state. almost half are getting jobs outside the 5 state area. According to NALP, minnesota places over 25% of its class in big law and government jobs. The measure of a schools "national" reach isn't as simple as you'd like to paint it. You're free to call me an idiot - but I think you speak in generalities far too quickly.
Never called you an idiot, bro, just your M and BC aren't "peer schools" nonsense.

Re: University of Minnesota applicants 2011-12 cycle (c/o 2015)

Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 6:20 pm
by MidwestJosh
tennisking88 wrote: Never called you an idiot, bro, just your M and BC aren't "peer schools" nonsense.
Right. But your calling it "nonsense" is entirely predicated on your belief that rankings outside the t14 are meaningless - which I disagree with.

There is a substantial difference between Minnesota and Wisconsin. Or between Wisconsin and Marquette... and so on in terms of employment, the student body it is attracting, the law profs they produce, their journal qualities, etc.

Re: University of Minnesota applicants 2011-12 cycle (c/o 2015)

Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 6:22 pm
by ThreeRivers
MidwestJosh wrote:
ThreeRivers wrote:
MidwestJosh wrote:
BKCentral wrote:Just look at last year's LSN http://minnesota.lawschoolnumbers.com/s ... Cycle=1112

It's all YP. Surprised by the extent to which they YP though, compared to other schools.

A reminder to future applicants: be sure to read directions for your applications. Minnesota requests that you address, "Why Minnesota?" in your personal statement, and provides you a 5 page limit to do so.
I'm happy I got in with borderline numbers, but let's be honest people were YP'd

I wrote 3 sentences in that box (all true statements on why I'm interested in Minnesota), but still 3 sentences / vastly worse numbers < great numbers and nothing imo
I never said YP doesn't happen. I said it only happens if the school doesn't detect a sincere interest. UMN allows for a 5 page PS, and specifically requests that you write about Why Minnesota in it. Not to mention ties to Minnesota, letters, visiting, etc that can help that. That's a bit different than that three sent. box, in terms of sincerity.
Yea, idk maybe they didn't detect sincerity in them / COMBINED with their numbers. I am very sincere about Minnesota, but I'm not sure they'd be able to tell that I was: never visited, not anywhere close to area, applied to law schools away from area / listed every law school I applied to (16 of them), applied with a fee waiver, wrote only 3 sentences about Minnesota, and all my LOR's were written for every school I applied to. Minnesota could also detect my numbers were in the 20-30 range where as others rejected probably have t14 opportunities

Not really complaining as I'm very happy lol

Re: University of Minnesota applicants 2011-12 cycle (c/o 2015)

Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 6:52 pm
by jsvaughn
waitlisted with 167/2.5

Re: University of Minnesota applicants 2011-12 cycle (c/o 2015)

Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 6:55 pm
by neeko
jsvaughn wrote:waitlisted with 167/2.5

Did your date ever change from its initial date? We have similar numbers.

Re: University of Minnesota applicants 2011-12 cycle (c/o 2015)

Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 7:09 pm
by jsvaughn
^yea it updated from 11/12 to 12/12 yesterday

and then to 12/13(today) with a waitlist notice

Re: University of Minnesota applicants 2011-12 cycle (c/o 2015)

Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 7:13 pm
by ThreeRivers
someone else asked this, but didn't receive an answer so I'll re-ask since I'm curious as well lol

Financial Aid Information 12/13/2011
Scholarship Letter 12/12/2011
Letter of Admission 12/09/2011

Under mailings ^
Does that mean I'll receive a scholly?

Re: University of Minnesota applicants 2011-12 cycle (c/o 2015)

Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 7:26 pm
by aten2080
ThreeRivers wrote:someone else asked this, but didn't receive an answer so I'll re-ask since I'm curious as well lol

Financial Aid Information 12/13/2011
Scholarship Letter 12/12/2011
Letter of Admission 12/09/2011

Under mailings ^
Does that mean I'll receive a scholly?
most likely. i received the same status updates on 12/5 and got a scholarship offer about 3 days later.

Re: University of Minnesota applicants 2011-12 cycle (c/o 2015)

Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 7:31 pm
by Hockeystar2b
aten2080 wrote:
ThreeRivers wrote:someone else asked this, but didn't receive an answer so I'll re-ask since I'm curious as well lol

Financial Aid Information 12/13/2011
Scholarship Letter 12/12/2011
Letter of Admission 12/09/2011

Under mailings ^
Does that mean I'll receive a scholly?
most likely. i received the same status updates on 12/5 and got a scholarship offer about 3 days later.
did you get a scholarship offer in the mail? call? and how much for if you don't mind my asking?

Re: University of Minnesota applicants 2011-12 cycle (c/o 2015)

Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 7:31 pm
by terriers
3.39/171 Waitlist, not sure how much I should make of this? First school I've heard back from, fairly confused, I really worked hard on the personal statement and pretty sure I have good recs.

Re: University of Minnesota applicants 2011-12 cycle (c/o 2015)

Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 7:41 pm
by minnbills
FWIW I didn't mention UMN in my PS- I did write what I think was a strong Why Minnesota though.

Re: University of Minnesota applicants 2011-12 cycle (c/o 2015)

Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 8:24 pm
by EMZE
I don't think any part of my application included the word Minnesota in it.. don't worry about that too much.

Anyone else totally get bummed out about UMN though after that dan pi guy gave his input? I was pretty pumped about the school until I paged through his thoughts.

Re: University of Minnesota applicants 2011-12 cycle (c/o 2015)

Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 8:27 pm
by minnbills
EMZE wrote:I don't think any part of my application included the word Minnesota in it.. don't worry about that too much.

Anyone else totally get bummed out about UMN though after that dan pi guy gave his input? I was pretty pumped about the school until I paged through his thoughts.
Visit the school for yourself and speak to students first. If you're really worried about the building, don't just rely on the tour.

As someone who spent 3 years of undergrad in the building next door, I can tell you it's not that bad. It's not great, but I don't think it should be a huge deal. It is a public school after all.

Anyways, looking forward to meeting lots of you at asw!

Re: University of Minnesota applicants 2011-12 cycle (c/o 2015)

Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 10:02 pm
by sherman422
waitlisted today with 167/3.69. was not expecting this.

Re: University of Minnesota applicants 2011-12 cycle (c/o 2015)

Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 10:52 pm
by fltanglab
sherman422 wrote:waitlisted today with 167/3.69. was not expecting this.
Oh no. When?