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Which of these April ASWs do you plan to attend?

Yale (4/16-4/18)
5
16%
Stanford (4/25-4/27)
5
16%
Harvard (4/18-4/20)
10
32%
Chicago (4/9-4/11)
4
13%
NYU (4/16-4/17
1
3%
Penn (4/13)
1
3%
Michigan (4/9-4/11)
2
6%
Northwestern (4/10-4/11)
2
6%
Cornell (4/17)
1
3%
 
Total votes: 31
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Re: URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread

Post by cc78 » Tue Jan 13, 2015 4:38 pm

Tr3 wrote: I submitted a "why berk" with my app. I also sent them a second-to-final draft of my PS, which contained a glaring error in the second sentence and strange sentence structure, but that was fixed on my final draft. I immediately sent them an update, but they never responded (and from what it sounds like at other schools I did this with, they could only attach the essay, not replace it). So I suspect this has affected my chances (and I've already beat myself up about it).

Do you think it would still be good to send a LOCI even with a why berk?

(also, word to the wise... DON'T EFF UP YOUR APPLICATION TO YOUR DREAM SCHOOL). smh.
My vote is yes. Don't leave any bullets in the gun.

My second vote is don't beat yourself up. This is stressful and you're doing the very best you can.
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Re: URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread

Post by cc78 » Tue Jan 13, 2015 4:41 pm

alloverthat wrote:Huge congrats cc and 90!

I would definitely be down for a private group. But also no idea how it could be done. Maybe a Facebook group if people are ok with not being anon
I'm down for this too...please don't leave me out. It's triggering my social anxiety. :shock:
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Re: URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread

Post by sashafierce » Tue Jan 13, 2015 4:42 pm

I have a first draft of my Diversity Statement anyone willing to read/critique???

Edit: About to create a new post..http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 4&t=242300
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Re: URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread

Post by LoganCouture » Tue Jan 13, 2015 4:42 pm

Atmosphere wrote:Accepted to NYU :D
Congratulations!!
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Re: URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread

Post by LoganCouture » Tue Jan 13, 2015 4:46 pm

cc78 wrote:
Tr3 wrote: I submitted a "why berk" with my app. I also sent them a second-to-final draft of my PS, which contained a glaring error in the second sentence and strange sentence structure, but that was fixed on my final draft. I immediately sent them an update, but they never responded (and from what it sounds like at other schools I did this with, they could only attach the essay, not replace it). So I suspect this has affected my chances (and I've already beat myself up about it).

Do you think it would still be good to send a LOCI even with a why berk?

(also, word to the wise... DON'T EFF UP YOUR APPLICATION TO YOUR DREAM SCHOOL). smh.
My vote is yes. Don't leave any bullets in the gun.

My second vote is don't beat yourself up. This is stressful and you're doing the very best you can.
+1

Seconding everything. Put yourself in the best position possible by submitting a LOCI. But also remember that FR is not a WL/rejection. Don't mentally cross Berkeley off your list quite yet. Seems like it's a bit of soft YP happening and I think with your demonstrated love of Cal you can work that in your favor.

Be kind to yourself most of all. You could do everything "perfect" and still have the same outcome, it's just that much of a crapshoot and we have no idea what goes on in the mind of adcoms.
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Re: URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread

Post by Tr3 » Tue Jan 13, 2015 4:59 pm

cc78 wrote:
Tr3 wrote: I submitted a "why berk" with my app. I also sent them a second-to-final draft of my PS, which contained a glaring error in the second sentence and strange sentence structure, but that was fixed on my final draft. I immediately sent them an update, but they never responded (and from what it sounds like at other schools I did this with, they could only attach the essay, not replace it). So I suspect this has affected my chances (and I've already beat myself up about it).

Do you think it would still be good to send a LOCI even with a why berk?

(also, word to the wise... DON'T EFF UP YOUR APPLICATION TO YOUR DREAM SCHOOL). smh.
My vote is yes. Don't leave any bullets in the gun.

My second vote is don't beat yourself up. This is stressful and you're doing the very best you can.
Thank you


Atmosphere wrote:Accepted to NYU :D
woohoo congrats!


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RE: PRIVATE GROUP

DW and I came up with a potential plan. I will send more info in a few
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Re: URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread

Post by 90convoy » Tue Jan 13, 2015 5:02 pm

Congrats Atmosphere.....that is SOOOOOOO wonderful i was genuinely happy for you when I read that. (nyu and columbia are my dream!)

Also thanks everyone for the congratulations!
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Re: URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread

Post by Atmosphere » Tue Jan 13, 2015 5:03 pm

I'm also down with joining the group
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Re: URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread

Post by Tr3 » Tue Jan 13, 2015 5:28 pm

Ok, so I've set up a google group that everyone can join. (you can join with any email, but it's recommended to have a gmail). When/if you sign up, please use your TLS username.

Full Disclosure: I will be able to see the email you use to register and others in the group *might* also be able to (I tried to turn off that option, but it said users in the group still might be able to see your email address).

SO... if you're ok with others potentially seeing your email address, please join. If not, then please think of another option.

(Also, someone suggested a FB group... idk how everyone feels about that... I'm open to it).


Link to register:
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/urm2018

(I'll have to approve all requests. Hence why I'd like your username to match TLS so that I can verify, or I suppose you could PM me if you'd rather use a different name).


EDIT: Only members will be able to see posts in this group. Also, I promise to keep your email address confidential. I have no use or interest in doing anything with them.
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Re: URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread

Post by Atmosphere » Tue Jan 13, 2015 5:35 pm

90convoy wrote:Congrats Atmosphere.....that is SOOOOOOO wonderful i was genuinely happy for you when I read that. (nyu and columbia are my dream!)

Also thanks everyone for the congratulations!
Thanks man, I appreciate it
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Re: URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread

Post by Yaaaas2013 » Tue Jan 13, 2015 5:49 pm

lc39 wrote:
cc78 wrote:
Tr3 wrote: I submitted a "why berk" with my app. I also sent them a second-to-final draft of my PS, which contained a glaring error in the second sentence and strange sentence structure, but that was fixed on my final draft. I immediately sent them an update, but they never responded (and from what it sounds like at other schools I did this with, they could only attach the essay, not replace it). So I suspect this has affected my chances (and I've already beat myself up about it).

Do you think it would still be good to send a LOCI even with a why berk?

(also, word to the wise... DON'T EFF UP YOUR APPLICATION TO YOUR DREAM SCHOOL). smh.
My vote is yes. Don't leave any bullets in the gun.

My second vote is don't beat yourself up. This is stressful and you're doing the very best you can.
+1

Seconding everything. Put yourself in the best position possible by submitting a LOCI. But also remember that FR is not a WL/rejection. Don't mentally cross Berkeley off your list quite yet. Seems like it's a bit of soft YP happening and I think with your demonstrated love of Cal you can work that in your favor.

Be kind to yourself most of all. You could do everything "perfect" and still have the same outcome, it's just that much of a crapshoot and we have no idea what goes on in the mind of adcoms.
+1. Yes ! Be kind to yourself. Self Love and Self Care is so important during this stressful time in our lives.
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Re: URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread

Post by Mrocky2 » Tue Jan 13, 2015 6:21 pm

Cc killing it! Atmosphere killing it! 90 killing it! Urm's killing it!!!

I'm also down to join the group
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Re: URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread

Post by ChiefMango » Tue Jan 13, 2015 6:25 pm

Mrocky2 wrote:Cc killing it! Atmosphere killing it! 90 killing it! Urm's killing it!!!

I'm also down to join the group

+1

Just sent a request from my school e-mail account!
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Re: URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread

Post by Tr3 » Tue Jan 13, 2015 6:28 pm

Everyone who has requested to join the group has been added! (8 of us).
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Re: URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread

Post by 90convoy » Tue Jan 13, 2015 6:29 pm

Tr3 wrote:Everyone who has requested to join the group has been added! (8 of us).

bout to join with the school account

edit: actually no...i will with one of my other email addresses
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Re: URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread

Post by Atmosphere » Tue Jan 13, 2015 6:47 pm

Just got my SEO interview invite, if any of you could shoot me some hints that'd be amazing!
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Re: URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread

Post by wsag826 » Tue Jan 13, 2015 6:48 pm

Congratulations to everyone! Wow, what a great start to the week.
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Re: URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread

Post by DiniMae » Tue Jan 13, 2015 7:13 pm

cc78 wrote:
And, foot in mouth. I just got the call!!!!! Holy sh*t!
This is amazing! KUDOS!
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Re: URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread

Post by gold33 » Tue Jan 13, 2015 7:52 pm

Mrocky2 wrote:Cc killing it! Atmosphere killing it! 90 killing it! Urm's killing it!!!
+1 Seriously guys - leave some schools for the rest of us slackers who only just submitted their apps (/ have 2 more still to send) -- I kid, of course ;)
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Re: URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread

Post by LoganCouture » Tue Jan 13, 2015 7:54 pm

Should I add the google group to the OP?
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Re: URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread

Post by Tr3 » Tue Jan 13, 2015 7:58 pm

lc39 wrote:Should I add the google group to the OP?
I have mixed feelings. I want to say yes, but then I also kind of want to keep it for people who actively read/participate in this thread since it's meant for 'private' discussions.

BUT I don't actually care either way. So what do you/others think?
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Re: URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread

Post by Atmosphere » Tue Jan 13, 2015 8:04 pm

Tr3 wrote:
lc39 wrote:Should I add the google group to the OP?
I have mixed feelings. I want to say yes, but then I also kind of want to keep it for people who actively read/participate in this thread since it's meant for 'private' discussions.

BUT I don't actually care either way. So what do you/others think?
Personally I'd rather not, because it opens up the possibility of trolls/dummy admissions accounts, but it's up to y'all.
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Re: URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread

Post by ballcaps » Tue Jan 13, 2015 8:05 pm

Atmosphere wrote:Personally I'd rather not, because it opens up the possibility of trolls/dummy admissions accounts, but it's up to y'all.
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Re: URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread

Post by LoganCouture » Tue Jan 13, 2015 8:08 pm

ballcaps wrote:
Atmosphere wrote:Personally I'd rather not, because it opens up the possibility of trolls/dummy admissions accounts, but it's up to y'all.
Okay, sounds good. Just wanted to check with y'all first.
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Re: URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread

Post by Tr3 » Tue Jan 13, 2015 8:09 pm

ballcaps wrote:
Atmosphere wrote:Personally I'd rather not, because it opens up the possibility of trolls/dummy admissions accounts, but it's up to y'all.
Yup, those were my same reservations.

Also, accepted to UC Hastings. That officially means I've been accepted to all my safety schools. Yippee =)
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