URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread Forum

[applelover]

Lo siento por mi mal espanol esta noche

[Brettanomyces]

Oh. Esta bien.

y tu? De Donde Eres?

Mi mama es Mexicana y mi papa afro-Americano.

[Brettanomyces]

Lo siento por mi mal espanol esta noche

Agradezco tu esfuerzo.

[El Principe]

Soy Panameño

[Yaaaas2013]

I started my LSAC account last year and had LORs and transcripts uploaded to the site. I chose the private option (not sure of the exact name) for all LORs. Now that I'm actually applying to schools this year, would it look suspicious if I changed the view option for one of my LORs? I'm sure that two out of my three recommenders wrote glowing recommendations. I'm not sure about the other professors, due to issues I dealt with at the end of the school year. Another option I have I'm considering is just hiding that LOR and asking another professor for a recommendation.

[MoMettaMonk]

I started my LSAC account last year and had LORs and transcripts uploaded to the site. I chose the private option (not sure of the exact name) for all LORs. Now that I'm actually applying to schools this year, would it look suspicious if I changed the view option for one of my LORs? I'm sure that two out of my three recommenders wrote glowing recommendations. I'm not sure about the other professors, due to issues I dealt with at the end of the school year. Another option I have I'm considering is just hiding that LOR and asking another professor for a recommendation.

You can always just not send that letter. It's probably the simplest option if you still have two solid LORs that you can use.

[El Principe]

Oh yeah, since we're on the subject, I need to ask this, my LORs finally came in, but one of my recommenders sent me a copy because she believed there may have been a glitch in the submission process, so I took a look, and it's extremely.... brief. She said nice things, but it's very brief, so now I'm concerned whether this looks bad.

I'd normally have quite a few professors to ask, but our school recylces professors so everyone I'm on a first name basis with have either left or are here and wrote a letter. Should I try to seek another LOR from another professor, like one I currently have, or should I just stick it out.

[okaygo]

Oh yeah, since we're on the subject, I need to ask this, my LORs finally came in, but one of my recommenders sent me a copy because she believed there may have been a glitch in the submission process, so I took a look, and it's extremely.... brief. She said nice things, but it's very brief, so now I'm concerned whether this looks bad.

I'd normally have quite a few professors to ask, but our school recylces professors so everyone I'm on a first name basis with have either left or are here and wrote a letter. Should I try to seek another LOR from another professor, like one I currently have, or should I just stick it out.

You're not applying until after Dec. scores, right? Might as well try another professor if you think they can give a more glowing recommendation.

[El Principe]

Oh yeah, since we're on the subject, I need to ask this, my LORs finally came in, but one of my recommenders sent me a copy because she believed there may have been a glitch in the submission process, so I took a look, and it's extremely.... brief. She said nice things, but it's very brief, so now I'm concerned whether this looks bad.

I'd normally have quite a few professors to ask, but our school recylces professors so everyone I'm on a first name basis with have either left or are here and wrote a letter. Should I try to seek another LOR from another professor, like one I currently have, or should I just stick it out.

You're not applying until after Dec. scores, right? Might as well try another professor if you think they can give a more glowing recommendation.

Was actually gonna send as soon as I take it.

[Mojosodope]

If you peeps are going to visit Columbia/NYU and do not wish to wait until ASW, I highly recommend you go during the weekend of December 7th. There is going to be a great boxing card held at the Brooklyn Nets arena. I am a huge boxing fan. Here is the card information.

THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN IS ON!

FORMER FIVE-TIME, TWO-DIVISION WORLD CHAMPION ZAB SUPER JUDAH TO FIGHT FOR BROOKLYN BRAGGING RIGHTS AGAINST FORMER TWO-TIME, TWO-DIVISION WORLD CHAMPION PAULIE THE MAGIC MAN MALIGNAGGI ON DEC. 7 AT BARCLAYS CENTER LIVE ON SHOWTIME.

PLUS:
WBA SUPER WELTERWEIGHT INTERIM CHAMPION
ERISLANDY LARA TO MAKE HIS FIRST TITLE DEFENSE AGAINST FORMER WBA SUPER WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION AUSTIN NO DOUBT TROUT AND 2012 U.S. OLYMPIAN MARCUS BROWNE SCHEDULED TO FIGHT

--LinkRemoved--

anyone that hits money below the belt is an enemy of mine

[applelover]

Lo siento por mi mal espanol esta noche

Agradezco tu esfuerzo.

Claro que si. I love Spanish I just haven't spoken it in years.

[Iroh]

Quick question for all you URMs applying to UChicago who have written diversity statements.

UChicago doesn't seem to have a spot to upload a diversity statement. Its optional addenda sections seem to be geared toward application flaws, and the gist of their personal statement section indicates that if you bring diversity, you can mention it in the personal statement. My diversity statement and personal statement are pretty different from each other, and I'm not sure how I could combine the two in a way that wouldn't seem jarring.

What's everyone else doing?

[Mojosodope]

Quick question for all you URMs applying to UChicago who have written diversity statements.

UChicago doesn't seem to have a spot to upload a diversity statement. Its optional addenda sections seem to be geared toward application flaws, and the gist of their personal statement section indicates that if you bring diversity, you can mention it in the personal statement. My diversity statement and personal statement are pretty different from each other, and I'm not sure how I could combine the two in a way that wouldn't seem jarring.

What's everyone else doing?

Just added it as an addenda

[okaygo]

SO annoyed that GULC doesn't have a Why GULC.
Smh I guess I should've checked before writing it out.

[Dr.Zer0]

SO annoyed that GULC doesn't have a Why GULC.
Smh I guess I should've checked before writing it out.

Does anyone know if theres a thread/list of schools that do accept diversity statements and why x statements?

Also, Okaygo, can't you just add it as an addendum?

[okaygo]

Also, Okaygo, can't you just add it as an addendum?

There's no space for it on the application. They have room for the DS, and then a 250 word 'optional response' where they give you five questions to answer, none of which ask why georgetown.

[Iroh]

Also, Okaygo, can't you just add it as an addendum?

There's no space for it on the application. They have room for the DS, and then a 250 word 'optional response' where they give you five questions to answer, none of which ask why georgetown.

All of the TLS hate for Georgetown has finally gotten to them and their self-confidence is just crushed.

Srsly though, that is kind of weird.

[Gamine]

When are folks planning to send out their apps to HYS?? Is holding out for my Dec score adviseable ??? I am torn.

I remember an AA male from last year's thread who applied to H after the Feb 1 deadline. I believe he is now attending

[mac2013]

Quick question for all you URMs applying to UChicago who have written diversity statements.

UChicago doesn't seem to have a spot to upload a diversity statement. Its optional addenda sections seem to be geared toward application flaws, and the gist of their personal statement section indicates that if you bring diversity, you can mention it in the personal statement. My diversity statement and personal statement are pretty different from each other, and I'm not sure how I could combine the two in a way that wouldn't seem jarring.

What's everyone else doing?

Just added it as an addenda

I also have this problem because I have a PS, DS and addenda already. They have room for two addenda on the application, but it seems like they dont want to read a diversity statement.

[AAJD2B]

When are folks planning to send out their apps to HYS?? Is holding out for my Dec score adviseable ??? I am torn.

I remember an AA male from last year's thread who applied to H after the Feb 1 deadline. I believe he is now attending

Thanks Gamine!!! My mind is now at ease.

[AAJD2B]

Quick question for all you URMs applying to UChicago who have written diversity statements.

UChicago doesn't seem to have a spot to upload a diversity statement. Its optional addenda sections seem to be geared toward application flaws, and the gist of their personal statement section indicates that if you bring diversity, you can mention it in the personal statement. My diversity statement and personal statement are pretty different from each other, and I'm not sure how I could combine the two in a way that wouldn't seem jarring.

What's everyone else doing?

Just added it as an addenda

I also have this problem because I have a PS, DS and addenda already. They have room for two addenda on the application, but it seems like they dont want to read a diversity statement.

Yeah, you can also combine all in one document.

[AAJD2B]

So these following apps are out: Columbia, Chicago, Penn, UVA, Northwestern, Vanderbilt, W&M

Next batch will include: Duke, Michigan, Georgetown

Awaiting December release: H, S, NYU

Contingent on a fee waiver: Cornell

Debating whether to apply: Berkeley

Miscellaneous schools that I may include: UCLA, WUSTL, USC, GW, BU, Cardozo

I think I will cap at 20 schools total. No more.

[EvMont]

AA, no Yale?

[AAJD2B]

AA, no Yale?

No way. I highly doubt I will get in.

[toshiroh]

So these following apps are out: Columbia, Chicago, Penn, UVA, Northwestern, Vanderbilt, W&M

Next batch will include: Duke, Michigan, Georgetown

Awaiting December release: H, S, NYU

Contingent on a fee waiver: Cornell

Debating whether to apply: Berkeley

Miscellaneous schools that I may include: UCLA, WUSTL, USC, GW, BU, Cardozo

I think I will cap at 20 schools total. No more.

I feel so behind whenever you post your progress. I was planning to send all my apps out after my DEC score, but now I feel maybe I should start now... but I feel like that blaring low OCT 2012 score will just kill my chances if I send them