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What does everyone want to do and where do they wanna do it?

Biglaw!! $$$
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28%
Public Interest #Berkeley
85
20%
Government
43
10%
Other location (Not NE, midwest, south or Cali)
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2%
California
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17%
NYC
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9%
DC
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5%
Other North East
9
2%
Midwest
13
3%
South
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3%
 
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Re: UC Berkeley School of Law C/O 2020 Applicants (2016-2017)

Post by studyingeveryday » Sat Feb 04, 2017 9:26 am

How bad is it if I'm only filling out my CSS today? :shock: (i did my fafsa months ago) do i have any chances of scholly? :cry:

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Post by Keilz » Sat Feb 04, 2017 12:12 pm

studyingeveryday wrote:How bad is it if I'm only filling out my CSS today? :shock: (i did my fafsa months ago) do i have any chances of scholly? :cry:
It seems like their merit based scholarships are separate than the need based.

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Post by staypuff » Sat Feb 04, 2017 12:40 pm

In other news -- did anyone else apply for the Hyundai Kia scholarship at Berkeley with their initial app? I haven't been able to find much info about the scholarship online and was wondering we can expect to hear back. Thoughts?

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Post by kpadoreo » Sat Feb 04, 2017 1:07 pm

Do I have to fill out the CSS Profile before getting accepted? I saw something on here about someone worried that filling it out late would mean less scholarship chances. I have already done it but only have Duke listed because that's the only school that has accepted me so far. I applied mid January and I don't want to pay a bunch of money for the CSS Profile when I don't know if I will get in....

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Post by latinxlawschool2020 » Sun Feb 05, 2017 1:42 am

brinicolec wrote:
latinxlawschool2020 wrote:Sooo I went FR January 12th and was told that I will get a final decision by or around February 3rd, however this morning I recieved this email ( time stamped 1:57am)



I write to inform you that the Admission Committee has decided to include your application in a small group that is being held for further consideration. We anticipate that a final decision will be available on or about February 24.
Thank you for your patience.

Edward Tom
Dean of Admissions

I wrote a "why berkeley" and a diversity statement , I am also an alum and currently still living in Berkeley. Berkeley is my top choice!

Any one else got this or heard about this???
Are you under like... FR2? Because your notification date is the notification date I was told and I just went FR the other day.
I guess so >.< I anticipated to hear back by the 3rd , this is killing me !

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Post by proteinshake » Sun Feb 05, 2017 1:52 am

Mr_Chukes wrote:I met John Yoo tonight. He is a really cool and bright guy. He is a very nice person. I talked to him for about three hours. I sat next to him at a dinner that we had for him after he gave a talk at my school. He told me he hoped to see me next year lol.

so yall know I'm really about that life.
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that's pretty awesome! that book is actually on my book list as well. I assume you're also a Richard Epstein fan if you're a John Yoo fan?

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Post by Mr_Chukes » Sun Feb 05, 2017 1:59 am

proteinshake wrote:
Mr_Chukes wrote:I met John Yoo tonight. He is a really cool and bright guy. He is a very nice person. I talked to him for about three hours. I sat next to him at a dinner that we had for him after he gave a talk at my school. He told me he hoped to see me next year lol.

so yall know I'm really about that life.
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that's pretty awesome! that book is actually on my book list as well. I assume you're also a Richard Epstein fan if you're a John Yoo fan?
Yeah Epstein came to the talk as well but he left before the dinner. He wasn't feeling well. They did their podcast with Troy at Cal State lol.

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Post by Baby Gaga » Sun Feb 05, 2017 8:29 am

Mr_Chukes wrote:
proteinshake wrote:
Mr_Chukes wrote:I met John Yoo tonight. He is a really cool and bright guy. He is a very nice person. I talked to him for about three hours. I sat next to him at a dinner that we had for him after he gave a talk at my school. He told me he hoped to see me next year lol.

so yall know I'm really about that life.
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that's pretty awesome! that book is actually on my book list as well. I assume you're also a Richard Epstein fan if you're a John Yoo fan?
Yeah Epstein came to the talk as well but he left before the dinner. He wasn't feeling well. They did their podcast with Troy at Cal State lol.
I'm a huge fan of their podcast. Good to know he's personable IRL too

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Post by Keilz » Sun Feb 05, 2017 10:10 am

ack I realized I added the additional schools to my FAFSA but didn't actually submit until they kindly reminded me a week later. Hopefully it doesn't impact any merit scholarship award notifications since those start soon, and I'm sure all the FR people are applying now too so I'll get lost in the mix :(

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Post by armc808 » Sun Feb 05, 2017 5:02 pm

Keilz wrote:ack I realized I added the additional schools to my FAFSA but didn't actually submit until they kindly reminded me a week later. Hopefully it doesn't impact any merit scholarship award notifications since those start soon, and I'm sure all the FR people are applying now too so I'll get lost in the mix :(
I'm pretty sure the FAFSA is only used for need-based aid (i.e. loans), not for merit scholarships. So you should be good!

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Post by Litt1tUp » Mon Feb 06, 2017 12:18 am

Does Berkeley send an admitted package? If so, how long does it take to receive one?

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Post by goldenbear2020 » Mon Feb 06, 2017 1:26 am

Litt1tUp wrote:Does Berkeley send an admitted package? If so, how long does it take to receive one?
Yes, mine was mailed out a couple days after the email.

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Post by armc808 » Mon Feb 06, 2017 1:40 am

Litt1tUp wrote:Does Berkeley send an admitted package? If so, how long does it take to receive one?
Yep they send one! I got mine pretty quickly, about 4-5 days after the acceptance email (I also live on the East Coast).

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Post by treetops_rising » Mon Feb 06, 2017 2:23 am

armc808 wrote:
Litt1tUp wrote:Does Berkeley send an admitted package? If so, how long does it take to receive one?
Yep they send one! I got mine pretty quickly, about 4-5 days after the acceptance email (I also live on the East Coast).
I live in SoCal and mine took a little longer. I got accepted via phone call on a Thursday and my status checker changed on the Monday & thats when the package was mailed.

Got it the next Tuesday I think.

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Post by Rigo » Mon Feb 06, 2017 10:36 am

Humph 3 weeks to twiddle my thumbs in FR. What to do...

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Post by big_willy_style_333 » Mon Feb 06, 2017 11:02 am

staypuff wrote:In other news -- did anyone else apply for the Hyundai Kia scholarship at Berkeley with their initial app? I haven't been able to find much info about the scholarship online and was wondering we can expect to hear back. Thoughts?
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Post by Mr_Chukes » Mon Feb 06, 2017 1:50 pm

Rigo wrote:Humph 3 weeks to twiddle my thumbs in FR. What to do...
It's exciting huh!

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Post by Rigo » Mon Feb 06, 2017 1:50 pm

Mr_Chukes wrote:
Rigo wrote:Humph 3 weeks to twiddle my thumbs in FR. What to do...
It's exciting huh!
Not really.

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Post by Rigo » Mon Feb 06, 2017 1:53 pm

I think most of February will be very quiet for me with my schools.

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Post by goldenbear2020 » Mon Feb 06, 2017 1:57 pm

Rigo wrote:I think most of February will be very quiet for me with my schools.
Went complete after December score release and still waiting for 10 T14s...hope it picks up in February!

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Post by Mr_Chukes » Mon Feb 06, 2017 2:00 pm

Rigo wrote:I think most of February will be very quiet for me with my schools.
I have a feeling it will really pick up for me this month. I applied in November to most schools.

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Post by brennakate » Mon Feb 06, 2017 2:41 pm

In via email this morning. Submitted 1/2, Under Review 1/30. Floored especially because I was not offered a fee waiver.

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Post by Rigo » Mon Feb 06, 2017 2:43 pm

brennakate wrote:In via email this morning. Submitted 1/2, Under Review 1/30. Floored especially because I was not offered a fee waiver.
Berk would love a slam poet.
Congrats! That's fast turnaround.

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Post by Jeff.T » Mon Feb 06, 2017 3:27 pm

irongirl51 wrote:I went UR on 1/4. Hasn't changed since. No FR...no nada. Should I just move on with my life? Reverse splitter.
I am in the exact same situation. At this point I feel like I'm just going to pretend I was dinged and plan accordingly.

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Post by btruj777 » Mon Feb 06, 2017 3:35 pm

For those waiting, stay strong! This cycle aint acting right.


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Merit Aid Will begin rolling out on or about Feb. 15th

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