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davek
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by davek » Mon Feb 09, 2015 12:49 pm
Tr3 wrote:DiniMae wrote:I posted this in the SEO thread, but does anyone plan to apply to the Dallas or Newport Beach firms?
Not me, how about you?
Good luck this week, everyone!
Nah, those places would probably be cool for a summer but not where I see myself long-term.
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mlehh91
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by mlehh91 » Mon Feb 09, 2015 1:07 pm
Any tips for a second WUSTL interview? Post reply or PM please!
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Dream_weaver32
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by Dream_weaver32 » Mon Feb 09, 2015 1:08 pm
davek wrote:Tr3 wrote:DiniMae wrote:I posted this in the SEO thread, but does anyone plan to apply to the Dallas or Newport Beach firms?
Not me, how about you?
Good luck this week, everyone!
Nah, those places would probably be cool for a summer but not where I see myself long-term.
Live 45 minutes from Dallas, would love to get to stay here this summer!
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Atmosphere
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by Atmosphere » Mon Feb 09, 2015 1:33 pm
Dream_weaver32 wrote:davek wrote:Tr3 wrote:DiniMae wrote:I posted this in the SEO thread, but does anyone plan to apply to the Dallas or Newport Beach firms?
Not me, how about you?
Good luck this week, everyone!
Nah, those places would probably be cool for a summer but not where I see myself long-term.
Live 45 minutes from Dallas, would love to get to stay here this summer!
I'm planning on applying to the Newport Beach firms, it'd allow me to stay at home
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jw316
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by jw316 » Mon Feb 09, 2015 4:53 pm
First acceptance!! Nothing crazy but nothing to blow off either, and after all the stuff I've been through over the past few years I can't tell you how good it feels.
Thank you guys again!
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LoganCouture
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by LoganCouture » Mon Feb 09, 2015 4:56 pm
jw316 wrote:First acceptance!! Nothing crazy but nothing to blow off either, and after all the stuff I've been through over the past few years I can't tell you how good it feels.
Thank you guys again!
Awesome! Where at?
Congrats!!
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jw316
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by jw316 » Mon Feb 09, 2015 4:56 pm
Wahrheit wrote:jw316 wrote:First acceptance!! Nothing crazy but nothing to blow off either, and after all the stuff I've been through over the past few years I can't tell you how good it feels.
Thank you guys again!
Where at dooder? Congrats.
I'll PM you, not trying to be "that guy" and I promise to be more forthcoming in the future, my #'s are just way too obvious and I'd like to maintain some anonymity until I've heard back from more schools.
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Tr3
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by Tr3 » Mon Feb 09, 2015 4:58 pm
jw316 wrote:First acceptance!! Nothing crazy but nothing to blow off either, and after all the stuff I've been through over the past few years I can't tell you how good it feels.
Thank you guys again!
Congrats!
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jemthey17
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by jemthey17 » Mon Feb 09, 2015 5:00 pm
jw316 wrote:Wahrheit wrote:jw316 wrote:First acceptance!! Nothing crazy but nothing to blow off either, and after all the stuff I've been through over the past few years I can't tell you how good it feels.
Thank you guys again!
Where at dooder? Congrats.
I'll PM you, not trying to be "that guy" and I promise to be more forthcoming in the future, my #'s are just way too obvious and I'd like to maintain some anonymity until I've heard back from more schools.
Congrats! PM me where as well?
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jw316
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by jw316 » Mon Feb 09, 2015 5:03 pm
jemthey17 wrote:jw316 wrote:Wahrheit wrote:jw316 wrote:First acceptance!! Nothing crazy but nothing to blow off either, and after all the stuff I've been through over the past few years I can't tell you how good it feels.
Thank you guys again!
Where at dooder? Congrats.
I'll PM you, not trying to be "that guy" and I promise to be more forthcoming in the future, my #'s are just way too obvious and I'd like to maintain some anonymity until I've heard back from more schools.
Congrats! PM me where as well?
PM'd. Re: nothing crazy but nothing to blow off, hope that didn't come off snarky. I can't say enough how thankful I am
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DiniMae
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by DiniMae » Mon Feb 09, 2015 5:19 pm
Atmosphere wrote:Dream_weaver32 wrote:davek wrote:DiniMae wrote:I posted this in the SEO thread, but does anyone plan to apply to the Dallas or Newport Beach firms?
Nah, those places would probably be cool for a summer but not where I see myself long-term.
Live 45 minutes from Dallas, would love to get to stay here this summer!
I'm planning on applying to the Newport Beach firms, it'd allow me to stay at home
If that's where home is for you, I'm jealous! Lucky
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DiniMae
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by DiniMae » Mon Feb 09, 2015 5:20 pm
jw316 wrote:Wahrheit wrote:jw316 wrote:First acceptance!! Nothing crazy but nothing to blow off either, and after all the stuff I've been through over the past few years I can't tell you how good it feels.
Thank you guys again!
Where at dooder? Congrats.
I'll PM you, not trying to be "that guy" and I promise to be more forthcoming in the future, my #'s are just way too obvious and I'd like to maintain some anonymity until I've heard back from more schools.
Congrats! I understand keeping a low profile. Share when you're comfortable.
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DiniMae
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by DiniMae » Mon Feb 09, 2015 5:23 pm
davek wrote:Tr3 wrote:DiniMae wrote:I posted this in the SEO thread, but does anyone plan to apply to the Dallas or Newport Beach firms?
Not me, how about you?
Good luck this week, everyone!
Nah, those places would probably be cool for a summer but not where I see myself long-term.
Does anyone know a general idea on stats of being asked back by the firm you do SEO at? Poking around on LinkedIn shows most people do 1L SAs somewhere else. Is SEO intended to be exposure or recruiting?
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Tr3
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by Tr3 » Mon Feb 09, 2015 5:25 pm
DiniMae wrote:davek wrote:Tr3 wrote:DiniMae wrote:I posted this in the SEO thread, but does anyone plan to apply to the Dallas or Newport Beach firms?
Not me, how about you?
Good luck this week, everyone!
Nah, those places would probably be cool for a summer but not where I see myself long-term.
Does anyone know a general idea on stats of being asked back by the firm you do SEO at? Poking around on LinkedIn shows most people do 1L SAs somewhere else. Is SEO intended to be exposure or recruiting?
From what I've gathered, most firms do not offer 1L SAs. I think a couple might tho. I do, however, think it's a great way to get an edge for 1L SA apps.
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kevgogators
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by kevgogators » Mon Feb 09, 2015 5:28 pm
Random question:
I'm a lurker who'll be applying next cycle. I'm a Cuban/PR applicant, and was wondering if you guys have any insight as to how significant this boost typically is.
I've heard on several occasions that AAs receive the most attention, followed by MAs, and then, if any, PRs. Is this incorrect/misguided?
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cc78
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by cc78 » Mon Feb 09, 2015 5:35 pm
^^Well, sadly, unless you're Afro-Cuban, Cuban gets little to no boost, but being PR definitely helps. Conventional wisdom tells us that AA and PR I think get the strongest boost. AA is definitely tops.
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Tr3
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by Tr3 » Mon Feb 09, 2015 5:38 pm
cc78 wrote:^^Well, sadly, unless you're Afro-Cuban, Cuban gets little to no boost, but being PR definitely helps. Conventional wisdom tells us that AA and PR I think get the strongest boost. AA is definitely tops.
That being said, I think you would still count as a diverse candidate, which schools still appreciate. Just not sure how much that translates into a boost
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LoganCouture
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by LoganCouture » Mon Feb 09, 2015 5:40 pm
I have heard NA > AA > PR > MA.
Cubans are fairly overrepresented in higher ed, right? Anecdote: I feel like almost every Latin@ I knew in undergrad was (white) Cuban.
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DiniMae
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by DiniMae » Mon Feb 09, 2015 5:48 pm
Praise JESUS! Hallelujah! Northwestern AJD accepted me! I'm excited about this 2 year in-and-out program! I've been waiting on them like XMAS. And Elana Nightingale totally legitimized this program.
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cc78
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by cc78 » Mon Feb 09, 2015 5:50 pm
Okay, random thought...I feel a little annoyed with NYU right now. I want to be considered for Merit Aid, but their scholarship application still asked for financial information. They also asked about other schools I've been admitted to. Lord, NYU, just tell me if you love me or nah...
ETA: CONGRATS DINI!!!! AJD is incredible. They better give you enough aid so you can take it. Yay only 2 years out of the workforce!
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jw316
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by jw316 » Mon Feb 09, 2015 5:51 pm
DiniMae wrote:Praise JESUS! Hallelujah! Northwestern AJD accepted me! I'm excited about this 2 year in-and-out program! I've been waiting on them like XMAS. And Elana Nightingale totally legitimized this program.
Ahhhhh!!!! Congrats!!!!!
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LoganCouture
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by LoganCouture » Mon Feb 09, 2015 5:54 pm
DiniMae wrote:Praise JESUS! Hallelujah! Northwestern AJD accepted me! I'm excited about this 2 year in-and-out program! I've been waiting on them like XMAS. And Elana Nightingale totally legitimized this program.
Yesss!! Congrats!! What a fantastic program
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DiniMae
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by DiniMae » Mon Feb 09, 2015 5:55 pm
cc78 wrote:
ETA: CONGRATS DINI!!!! AJD is incredible. They better give you enough aid so you can take it. Yay only 2 years out of the workforce!
Thanks! I have enough of my GI Bill left to cover 2 years regardless of what school I go to. I only need to pay for 3L, so if you take 3L away, I'm DEBT FREE!!!!!!! Wooooohoooo!!!!! Sorry, ya'll. I didn't get any scholly offers like the superstars on here, so this is my version. lol.
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Dream_weaver32
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by Dream_weaver32 » Mon Feb 09, 2015 5:55 pm
lc39 wrote:I have heard NA > AA > PR > MA.
Cubans are fairly overrepresented in higher ed, right? Anecdote: I feel like almost every Latin@ I knew in undergrad was (white) Cuban.
I don't think there is anyway NA gets any bigger bump than AA. Just based on what I've seen on here and LSN. But then again it's been hard to find any solid information about NA cycles.
