URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread Forum

jemthey17 · Post by **jemthey17** » Tue Feb 24, 2015 12:44 pm

cc78 wrote:
DiniMae wrote:
cc78 wrote:
Yes, that's what I assumed too...but I've learned to try not assume.

And Gold, I have a couple of issues: (1) forced socializing is something I promised to disabuse myself of long ago; (2) I am naturally skeptical of any school's "show weekend". It's something that I've learned from my years in education--I don't want to see your school when you're ready for a bunch of folks like me to see it, I wanna see it when it's Tuesday in the dead of winter and everyone's exhausted. That to me says a lot more about what the place is really like.
Are you visiting outside of ASWs?
Oh yes...I'm actually hitting the road starting this weekend and will see 5-6 schools over the next month.

Which schools are you visiting?

cc78 · Post by **cc78** » Tue Feb 24, 2015 12:49 pm

^^I'd think you have a nice thing going with NCG...you don't feel confident you can get them up to where you need?

LoganCouture · Post by **LoganCouture** » Tue Feb 24, 2015 1:29 pm

DiniMae wrote:Hey LC, on one of your future polls, would you mind asking what people are using as determining factors for which school to attend (location, finances, partner, size, specific program, employment stats, etc.)?

Sounds good. Although I'd think everyone will be considering all of those factors, so maybe it should be "choose top 3 factors?" Thoughts?

90convoy · Post by **90convoy** » Tue Feb 24, 2015 2:58 pm

hey everybody I know I've been m.i.a. AF lately, but I just wanted to congratulate everybody!

also just damn @ the amount of people in a Uchi...soo great! also....

I had my Columbia interview so if anyone is gonna interview and wants to know whats up with it hit my line

JamaicanSaiyan8 · Post by **JamaicanSaiyan8** » Tue Feb 24, 2015 4:25 pm

Some interesting numbers and articles out there today regarding school placement in BigLaw.

http://www.nationallawjournal.com/id=1202718517845

http://www.nationallawjournal.com/id=1202718535310

http://www.nationallawjournal.com/id=1202718545073

Harvette · Post by **Harvette** » Tue Feb 24, 2015 4:53 pm

90convoy wrote:hey everybody I know I've been m.i.a. AF lately, but I just wanted to congratulate everybody!

also just damn @ the amount of people in a Uchi...soo great! also....

I had my Columbia interview so if anyone is gonna interview and wants to know whats up with it hit my line

Is UChi accepting more urms than usual? Wonder if this has anything to do with the lower number of applicants and if that may affect acceptances at higher ranked schools?

cc78 · Post by **cc78** » Tue Feb 24, 2015 5:59 pm

Harvette wrote:
Is UChi accepting more urms than usual? Wonder if this has anything to do with the lower number of applicants and if that may affect acceptances at higher ranked schools?

I've always thought UChi (and CCN really) were really good to URMs in terms of acceptances. Now, $$$ wise, I don't know. Some of us should be getting UChi scholarship offers next week sometime.

Harvette · Post by **Harvette** » Tue Feb 24, 2015 7:44 pm

cc78 wrote:
Harvette wrote:
Is UChi accepting more urms than usual? Wonder if this has anything to do with the lower number of applicants and if that may affect acceptances at higher ranked schools?
I've always thought UChi (and CCN really) were really good to URMs in terms of acceptances. Now, $$$ wise, I don't know. Some of us should be getting UChi scholarship offers next week sometime.

Fingers crossed for everyone waiting

180kickflip · Post by **180kickflip** » Tue Feb 24, 2015 7:54 pm

canadianbrother wrote:Cycle is finished, just waiting on $$$

Waitlisted: MVPD
Accepted: NCG

Didnt write a why duke, and for MVP I mentioned peer schools and that I would choose them over peers at equal cost (stupid stupid stupid)

Most likely staying in Canada unless I get $$$$ (40k a year - i know, unlikely)

Congrats on the acceptances!

Why is 40k/yr unlikely though? I got the impression that N and C gave out a lot of $ to URMs in past cycles, and if you have all 3 to play off each other in negotiations, you seem to be in a good position.

Oskosh · Post by **Oskosh** » Tue Feb 24, 2015 8:36 pm

Today the UT Austin system administrator determined that there was some suspicious activity with my account (unspecified as of yet), and locked me out of my gmail. Given that it was three quarters past the day (aka "ancillary"/lunch/recess), I could not contact them until after the day was over. It should be unlocked tomorrow midday, but it's still a very nerve wracking experience mid-cycle. So you can guess how I've felt all day. ^_____________^

gold33 · Post by **gold33** » Wed Feb 25, 2015 10:33 am

Congrats on making it to the end, CB!!!! (Can't wait until I'm at that point!) Also, belated congrats, DW on the sweet deal at Iowa!

Tr3 · Post by **Tr3** » Wed Feb 25, 2015 2:12 pm

Hi! Just wanted to wish y'all a good day, amigos.

Tr3 · Post by **Tr3** » Wed Feb 25, 2015 2:13 pm

Oskosh wrote:Today the UT Austin system administrator determined that there was some suspicious activity with my account (unspecified as of yet), and locked me out of my gmail. Given that it was three quarters past the day (aka "ancillary"/lunch/recess), I could not contact them until after the day was over. It should be unlocked tomorrow midday, but it's still a very nerve wracking experience mid-cycle. So you can guess how I've felt all day. ^_____________^

Oh gosh, I hope it's been fixed!

jw316 · Post by **jw316** » Wed Feb 25, 2015 2:20 pm

jemthey17 · Post by **jemthey17** » Wed Feb 25, 2015 2:51 pm

jw316 wrote:In at T10 via phonecall! Missed the call but the Dean left a really heartfelt voicemail that just made me tear up a lil bit...and I normally don't do that. Said the voicemail would be followed up with an email/packet but what is the protocol? Do I call back and say thank you, etc.?

Congratulations! I wouldn't call back if they left a voicemail. They probably have several other calls to make.

What school is it?

cc78 · Post by **cc78** » Wed Feb 25, 2015 2:59 pm

So, I don't even know how to approach this but I just got into Yale.

Not sure what to do now cuz my fingers are shaking.

jw316 · Post by **jw316** » Wed Feb 25, 2015 3:02 pm

cc78 wrote:So, I don't even know how to approach this but I just got into Yale.

Not sure what to do now cuz my fingers are shaking.

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

wheresthethesis · Post by **wheresthethesis** » Wed Feb 25, 2015 3:02 pm

cc78 wrote:So, I don't even know how to approach this but I just got into Yale.

Not sure what to do now cuz my fingers are shaking.

Congratulations!

jw316 · Post by **jw316** » Wed Feb 25, 2015 3:04 pm

Doing a happy dance for you right now dude!!!

jemthey17 · Post by **jemthey17** » Wed Feb 25, 2015 3:06 pm

cc78 wrote:So, I don't even know how to approach this but I just got into Yale.

Not sure what to do now cuz my fingers are shaking.

OMG, CC!!!!!!! That's fantastic! Soooooooo, sooooo very happy for you!!!!

03282016 · Post by **03282016** » Wed Feb 25, 2015 3:07 pm

LoganCouture · Post by **LoganCouture** » Wed Feb 25, 2015 3:11 pm

cc78 wrote:So, I don't even know how to approach this but I just got into Yale.

Not sure what to do now cuz my fingers are shaking.

Congratulations on an amazing cycle!

Oh, CC I'm so, so happy for you!! I have been expecting this but I absolutely didn't want to jinx it.

cc78 · Post by **cc78** » Wed Feb 25, 2015 3:18 pm

Thanks guys! I hope I'm just one of several of us in this boat!

90convoy · Post by **90convoy** » Wed Feb 25, 2015 3:19 pm

Congrats....killin THA GAME OMGSH

ThIs ShEeit Is CrAyZee

Atmosphere · Post by **Atmosphere** » Wed Feb 25, 2015 4:06 pm

Unbelievable. Congrats!!!!!

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