Is Yale Trolling Me? Forum

[Ruxin1]

I just got a letter from Yale asking me to apply. I'm unsure; on one hand I dont suspect that they engage in YP, on the other hand event though I have a 3.9x, my lsat is sub 165. AA or not that's well outside of their purview.

Should I YOLO this? I'd rather not waste $100 on 1:100,000 odds.

Honestly, I'd rather give you the $100 if you won't apply. This could be life changing, go for it!

[nygrrrl]

I remembered seeing a thread on this a couple of years ago, found it.
Maybe you could pm a couple of these posters, see what their experience was with it?
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 2&t=100876
Personally, I'd say YOLO. It's a chunk of change to be sure, but...
(Interested to see what others have to say!)

[jrf12886]

According to LSN, no one reported being admitted with an LSAT lower than 165 last year. Still, it couldn't hurt if you have $100 to spare.

[sinfiery]

Got a packet with all the bells and whistles from Yale last year asking me to apply with a 167/3.78

Kept it as motivation they were using me as just some person to pad their stats.

Mentioned minority factors but I knew I had no urm status thanks to TLS.

[nygrrrl]

2. "Online forums like Top Law Schools, can cause long bouts of stress-induced insomnia. I wish someone had told me to stay away from them!"

That made my day.

[TheThriller]

Go for it Worm, I know its $100 but if you decided not too, I will literally pay the app fee for you

[PickMe!]

Also the package has 10 sample PS's/16 sample 250's from admitted students. And a bunch of tips from students like the following:

2. "Online forums like Top Law Schools, can cause long bouts of stress-induced insomnia. I wish someone had told me to stay away from them!"

Well I dont know what to say.

Ummm...I would love to see this packet. Lol

[Nova]

Apply!!

[071816]

[hichvichwoh]

It's surprisingly difficult to make a yale-yolo pun.

[EstudianteDeDerecho]

I got this last year. Clearly a diversity recruitment tool, so I didn't pay the $100.

But occasionally, I find myself wondering...

So, if you have the $100 to spare, it might be worth it so you never have to ask yourself, "what if?"

[delusional]

If you are AA and your LSAT is 164 then they're not necessarily trolling. According to some calculators, URM with those numbers is a reach at CoN and a target at Ch. If AA is the "best" URM, then why not Yale? Although I would say that if you only have a hundred bucks, Harvard is a safer reach.

ETA: Also, you know your softs. If you haven't done anything interesting, then the case for blowing the money on Harvard is stronger. If you are a former Marine captain and olympic athlete, the case for Yale gets more compelling.

[20141023]

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[sinfiery]

Got the same exact packet today as I did last year.

[Ti Malice]

I just got a letter from Yale asking me to apply. I'm unsure; on one hand I dont suspect that they engage in YP, on the other hand event though I have a 3.9x, my lsat is sub 165. AA or not that's well outside of their purview.

Should I YOLO this? I'd rather not waste $100 on 1:100,000 odds.

You should apply. It's obviously a bit of a long shot (as are most apps to YLS), but your chances are good enough to justify paying for a definitive answer. Applying late in the game doesn't hurt with YLS, so take the time to make the rest of your app as good as you can.

[Nala7892]

I just got a letter from Yale asking me to apply. I'm unsure; on one hand I dont suspect that they engage in YP, on the other hand event though I have a 3.9x, my lsat is sub 165. AA or not that's well outside of their purview.

Should I YOLO this? I'd rather not waste $100 on 1:100,000 odds.

I just got this today too! I'm 3.76/170 non-URM Hispanic, so I'm preeeetty positive I will not be getting in. But I think I'm just going to suck it up and spend the money so I can know for sure. I think you should do the same, especially since you're a URM!

[DaRascal]

I think you should do it, Worm, because your GPA is really high and you never know. I got an e-mail from the Harvard Latino group (La Alianza) a couple of weeks ago encouraging me to apply but I'm not going to bother. I also don't feel confident that my URM status could mitigate my weak LSAT score.

[mommalee]

I got the same packet today. It made me a little sad cause I know I wouldn't be getting in LSAT is way too low AA 3.74/165

[3ThrowAway99]

Yes, apparently.

[John_rizzy_rawls]

I just got a letter from Yale asking me to apply. I'm unsure; on one hand I dont suspect that they engage in YP, on the other hand event though I have a 3.9x, my lsat is sub 165. AA or not that's well outside of their purview.

Should I YOLO this? I'd rather not waste $100 on 1:100,000 odds.

Combining the % of AA URMs with say a 164 and 3.9+, you are in pretty rarified air dude. Go for it. This is an odd cycle and apps are way down, as I'm sure you know.

(http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 4&t=195443)

Also this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyjOy7fRzs0

[Doorkeeper]

I just got a letter from Yale asking me to apply. I'm unsure; on one hand I dont suspect that they engage in YP, on the other hand event though I have a 3.9x, my lsat is sub 165. AA or not that's well outside of their purview.

Should I YOLO this? I'd rather not waste $100 on 1:100,000 odds.

Combining the % of AA URMs with say a 164 and 3.9+, you are in pretty rarified air dude. Go for it. This is an odd cycle and apps are way down, as I'm sure you know.

(http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 4&t=195443)

Also this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyjOy7fRzs0

I agree with all of this.

Also, I love your username, JRR.

[John_rizzy_rawls]

I just got a letter from Yale asking me to apply. I'm unsure; on one hand I dont suspect that they engage in YP, on the other hand event though I have a 3.9x, my lsat is sub 165. AA or not that's well outside of their purview.

Should I YOLO this? I'd rather not waste $100 on 1:100,000 odds.

Combining the % of AA URMs with say a 164 and 3.9+, you are in pretty rarified air dude. Go for it. This is an odd cycle and apps are way down, as I'm sure you know.

(http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 4&t=195443)

Also this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyjOy7fRzs0

I agree with all of this.

Also, I love your username, JRR.

Rawls is my philosophical hero man. Diggin your 'tar lol

[willwash]

OK, just so I'm clear--YOLO="You Only Live Once"?

[jkpolk]

OK, just so I'm clear--YOLO="You Only Live Once"?

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[wingedwolf]

2. "Online forums like Top Law Schools, can cause long bouts of stress-induced insomnia. I wish someone had told me to stay away from them!"

That made my day.

+1 Agreed.