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Re: UC Berkeley c/o 2017 Applicants (2013-2014)

Posted: Thu Feb 27, 2014 5:35 pm
by SemperLegal
dmon wrote:Berkeley's first time bar passage rates has dropped the last 4-5 years running. Not sure what this is related to. Possibly admissions policies, faculty hiring/retiring, etc.

CA's overall first time bar passage rate feel 4/5 years running.

Re: UC Berkeley c/o 2017 Applicants (2013-2014)

Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2014 1:30 am
by yeslekkkk
Who else is riding out the waitlist?

I'm hoping there's a chance.

Re: UC Berkeley c/o 2017 Applicants (2013-2014)

Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 4:28 am
by Vexed
How long did the last round of FR take?

Re: UC Berkeley c/o 2017 Applicants (2013-2014)

Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 6:07 am
by ohhdear
Vexed wrote:How long did the last round of FR take?
The FR1 email went out on 1/23--there was a single acceptance reported on 2/12 and a large wave of acceptances on 2/14 followed by waitlists and dings on 2/18.

Re: UC Berkeley c/o 2017 Applicants (2013-2014)

Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 8:47 pm
by howardmoon
My condolences to those that have recently been dinged.

Anyway, I was wondering if anyone had information about Berkeley's optional matching scholarship essay. I intend to submit one in the coming weeks, but I've heard conflicting reports about how best to approach the question and have no idea if there is a preferred or standard length. Thanks in advance. And for those still waiting: may the odds be ever in your favor.

Re: UC Berkeley c/o 2017 Applicants (2013-2014)

Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 8:52 pm
by lawschool20175
Has anyone received a financial aid offer?

Re: UC Berkeley c/o 2017 Applicants (2013-2014)

Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 12:40 pm
by mirroroferised7
All right! New LSAT score IN! LOCI sent.

Complete 10/31.

Re: UC Berkeley c/o 2017 Applicants (2013-2014)

Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 1:13 pm
by mirroroferised7
Aannnnddddd Already under review! Thoughts on what the turn around might be? I only had a small (~1-3 points) bump in LSAT.

Re: UC Berkeley c/o 2017 Applicants (2013-2014)

Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 1:16 pm
by lawschool2014hopeful
mirroroferised7 wrote:Aannnnddddd Already under review! Thoughts on what the turn around might be? I only had a small (~1-3 points) bump in LSAT.
They honestly probably forgot your file early on. They claim to average scores with minute differences.

You will probably get shifted in FR and receive a decision by mid-march like rest of FR2 wave.

Re: UC Berkeley c/o 2017 Applicants (2013-2014)

Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 1:41 pm
by W$RKliveWELL
mirroroferised7 wrote:All right! New LSAT score IN! LOCI sent.

Complete 10/31.
same here. complete in nov. 3 point lsat bump as well. goodluck :D

Re: UC Berkeley c/o 2017 Applicants (2013-2014)

Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 1:53 pm
by mirroroferised7
W$RKliveWELL wrote:
mirroroferised7 wrote:All right! New LSAT score IN! LOCI sent.

Complete 10/31.
same here. complete in nov. 3 point lsat bump as well. goodluck :D
Thanks! Same to you!

Re: UC Berkeley c/o 2017 Applicants (2013-2014)

Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 2:05 pm
by mazer
mirroroferised7 wrote:All right! New LSAT score IN! LOCI sent.

Complete 10/31.
Is the consensus to send a LOCI with a new LSAT? Got my Feb score yesterday, too, but I was sitting at "Received 12/24" until this morning when it shifted to UR.

Re: UC Berkeley c/o 2017 Applicants (2013-2014)

Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 2:07 pm
by mirroroferised7
mazer wrote:
mirroroferised7 wrote:All right! New LSAT score IN! LOCI sent.

Complete 10/31.
Is the consensus to send a LOCI with a new LSAT? Got my Feb score yesterday, too, but I was sitting at "Received 12/24" until this morning when it shifted to UR.
Did that happen without sending out an LOCI? If so, I'd save your LOCI for later.

Re: UC Berkeley c/o 2017 Applicants (2013-2014)

Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 2:23 pm
by mazer
mirroroferised7 wrote:
mazer wrote:
mirroroferised7 wrote:All right! New LSAT score IN! LOCI sent.

Complete 10/31.
Is the consensus to send a LOCI with a new LSAT? Got my Feb score yesterday, too, but I was sitting at "Received 12/24" until this morning when it shifted to UR.
Did that happen without sending out an LOCI? If so, I'd save your LOCI for later.
Nope, no LOCI--just went straight to UR this morning (e-mail came at 8:40am). I had a Why Berkeley in my application already and had confirmed that they were waiting for the LSAT a few weeks ago, though. Sounds like I'll pocket it for the time being.

Re: UC Berkeley c/o 2017 Applicants (2013-2014)

Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 7:49 pm
by paoligepaw
I dont have a new score to update, but just want to say more about why berkeley since its my top choice. Should I send a LOCI? Their jan tweet seems bit unfriendly to LOCIs in FR...Any thoughts?

Re: UC Berkeley c/o 2017 Applicants (2013-2014)

Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2014 12:20 am
by okok
SemperLegal wrote:
dmon wrote:Berkeley's first time bar passage rates has dropped the last 4-5 years running. Not sure what this is related to. Possibly admissions policies, faculty hiring/retiring, etc.

CA's overall first time bar passage rate feel 4/5 years running.
tbf Berkeley's first time bar passage rate fell below USC and UCLA.

Re: UC Berkeley c/o 2017 Applicants (2013-2014)

Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 12:24 am
by China Spy
Any thoughts about tomorrow?

I'm predicting one reported phone call and then complete silence until Friday.

Re: UC Berkeley c/o 2017 Applicants (2013-2014)

Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 12:58 am
by bonerland
China Spy wrote:Any thoughts about tomorrow?

I'm predicting one reported phone call and then complete silence until Friday.
Nothing this week.

Re: UC Berkeley c/o 2017 Applicants (2013-2014)

Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 10:32 am
by wealtheow
bonerland wrote:
China Spy wrote:Any thoughts about tomorrow?

I'm predicting one reported phone call and then complete silence until Friday.
Nothing this week.
yeah, i'd be shocked if we saw movement this week. next wednesday, however...

Re: UC Berkeley c/o 2017 Applicants (2013-2014)

Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 1:40 pm
by mirroroferised7
OUCH. Berk ding via email just now.

Median GPA, LSAT> 75th

Re: UC Berkeley c/o 2017 Applicants (2013-2014)

Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 1:41 pm
by Slytherpuff
mirroroferised7 wrote:OUCH. Berk ding via email just now.

Median GPA, LSAT> 75th
Oh no! :(

Re: UC Berkeley c/o 2017 Applicants (2013-2014)

Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 1:45 pm
by barrelofmonkeys
mirroroferised7 wrote:OUCH. Berk ding via email just now.

Median GPA, LSAT> 75th
Sorry to hear that mirror!

Re: UC Berkeley c/o 2017 Applicants (2013-2014)

Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 1:47 pm
by rion91
Dinged

Re: UC Berkeley c/o 2017 Applicants (2013-2014)

Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 1:49 pm
by mirroroferised7
barrelofmonkeys wrote:
mirroroferised7 wrote:OUCH. Berk ding via email just now.

Median GPA, LSAT> 75th
Sorry to hear that mirror!
Yeah, I actually think it was my score bump that did it? Maybe? They seemed MORE interested in me before...

Re: UC Berkeley c/o 2017 Applicants (2013-2014)

Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 1:55 pm
by bonerland
mirroroferised7 wrote:OUCH. Berk ding via email just now.

Median GPA, LSAT> 75th
Faculty review?