URM 2012-2013 Cycle... let's go! Forum

[BlaqBella]

Yes, of course, these situations are unique. Just optimistic me wants to send a msg of hope

Thanks, that means alot (I'm sitting on a B+/3.4ish GPA so my cycle success will totally depend on that darn 5-hour exam).

But with your 3.96 GPA, you're HYS-bound. Awesomeness.

[Islander]

Just wanted to share, I got in to UVA this morning with $60,000 and 10 minutes after the phone call, I got a JS1. Good Luck to everyone!!

Congrats on an Amazing day!!! What are your numbers, and when did you submit? Your success gives the rest of us hope

http://lawschoolnumbers.com/Islander

Could be good news for everyone.

Thank you! I submitted on 9/29. Went complete at Harvard on 10/10. 3.78/161, did over the LSAT and sadly only got one point more.

[2013hopeful:D]

Yes, of course, these situations are unique. Just optimistic me wants to send a msg of hope

Thanks, that means alot (I'm sitting on a B+/3.4ish GPA so my cycle success will totally depend on that darn 5-hour exam).

But with your 3.96 GPA, you're HYS-bound. Awesomeness.

i HOPE so! Good luck! Did you just take the Dec test?

[BlaqBella]

Yes, of course, these situations are unique. Just optimistic me wants to send a msg of hope

Thanks, that means alot (I'm sitting on a B+/3.4ish GPA so my cycle success will totally depend on that darn 5-hour exam).

But with your 3.96 GPA, you're HYS-bound. Awesomeness.

i HOPE so! Good luck! Did you just take the Dec test?

I KNOW so.

No, I'm taking in June 2013. Applying next year. Just e-stalking ya'll for now . All of your successes get me all giddy and excited for my round. Keep inspiring!

[Islander]

Could be good news for everyone.[/quote]

Thank you! I submitted on 9/29. Went complete at Harvard on 10/10. 3.78/161, did over the LSAT and sadly only got one point more.[/quote]

I think that one point might be what got you the JS1, if so, worth it, no?


[/quote]

Totally worth it. I was about to register and try it again in February.

[Islander]

Totally worth it. I was about to register and try it again in February.

Why not, a bump of a few points could get you pulled off of the waitlist...if that fate happened to befall you

I seriously hope that's not the case. I would do it the third time, but it's such a painful experience I would rather not.

[BlaqBella]

Totally worth it. I was about to register and try it again in February.

Why not, a bump of a few points could get you pulled off of the waitlist...if that fate happened to befall you

I seriously hope that's not the case. I would do it the third time, but it's such a painful experience I would rather not.

No pain no gain, boo.

Keep it in your back pocket...just in case.

[John_rizzy_rawls]

A 161/3.8 JS1 at Harvard? Wow. Well done Islander, that is amazing.

If this trend continues, I may not have to have a full blown heart attack about my 170 (possibly higher with June retake)/3.7 cycle next year. Maybe just a mid-sized non-fatal heart attack.

Anyway, congrats and we're all wishing you the best.

[2013hopeful:D]

A 161/3.8 JS1 at Harvard? Wow. Well done Islander, that is amazing.

If this trend continues, I may not have to have a full blown heart attack about my 170 (possibly higher with June retake)/3.7 cycle next year. Maybe just a mid-sized non-fatal heart attack.

Anyway, congrats and we're all wishing you the best.

170..3.7..urm...heart attack? o.O

[John_rizzy_rawls]

A 161/3.8 JS1 at Harvard? Wow. Well done Islander, that is amazing.

If this trend continues, I may not have to have a full blown heart attack about my 170 (possibly higher with June retake)/3.7 cycle next year. Maybe just a mid-sized non-fatal heart attack.

Anyway, congrats and we're all wishing you the best.

170..3.7..urm...heart attack? o.O

In my defense, I was never particularly privy to much regarding law schools admissions, let alone the unique URM process, until exactly 2 months ago. I took the LSAT on a sub-par Kaplan book and 4/5 PTs. Then I stumbled upon this website, whereupon I found much better materials to study for the LSAT and found out that being half-AA male seemed to provide a significant boost in the process. Well now I know. lol

[2013hopeful:D]

A 161/3.8 JS1 at Harvard? Wow. Well done Islander, that is amazing.

If this trend continues, I may not have to have a full blown heart attack about my 170 (possibly higher with June retake)/3.7 cycle next year. Maybe just a mid-sized non-fatal heart attack.

Anyway, congrats and we're all wishing you the best.

170..3.7..urm...heart attack? o.O

In my defense, I was never particularly privy to much regarding law schools admissions, let alone the unique URM process, until exactly 2 months ago. I took the LSAT on a sub-par Kaplan book and 4/5 PTs. Then I stumbled upon this website, whereupon I found much better materials to study for the LSAT and found out that being half-AA male seemed to provide a significant boost in the process. Well now I know. lol

Of course, strive for whatever accomplishment you want for yourself but if i had a 170... i would not be retaking lol

[John_rizzy_rawls]

A 161/3.8 JS1 at Harvard? Wow. Well done Islander, that is amazing.

If this trend continues, I may not have to have a full blown heart attack about my 170 (possibly higher with June retake)/3.7 cycle next year. Maybe just a mid-sized non-fatal heart attack.

Anyway, congrats and we're all wishing you the best.

170..3.7..urm...heart attack? o.O

In my defense, I was never particularly privy to much regarding law schools admissions, let alone the unique URM process, until exactly 2 months ago. I took the LSAT on a sub-par Kaplan book and 4/5 PTs. Then I stumbled upon this website, whereupon I found much better materials to study for the LSAT and found out that being half-AA male seemed to provide a significant boost in the process. Well now I know. lol

Of course, strive for whatever accomplishment you want for yourself but if i had a 170... i would not be retaking lol

Retaking for two reasons:

1) I figure if I can write the 170 without knowing the Bibles exist or without doing nearly the amount of PTs and drilling that most dedicated LSAT studiers commit to, I can surely do at least marginally better by doing those things. Especially if my aptitude for the test isn't bad, the learnable factors and speed/accuracy increase via practice can't hurt.

2) My dream school is Harvard, and LSN statistics over the last decade cites 3.6+/172+ as auto-admit for URMs, whereas 3.6+/170+ drops that chance down to about 80%. Studying hard and smart for a 2 point advantage, for a little bit of peace of mind? That's 6 months well spent for me.

In summation: I would rather control everything within my power during this admissions process that I possibly can. Then, wherever I get rejected, I'll know it happened despite my absolute, unequivocal best efforts.

[John_rizzy_rawls]

Well good luck JRR...back to this cycle...

Anymore good news today?

Thanks, apologies for the semi-hijack.

Best of luck to everyone.

[owlie]

Checking in.

LSDAS: 2.8 (ugh.)
LSAT: 162

Softs: MA, Navy vet, grad GPA (3.7 @ CCN), 5+ yrs work exp, president of a couple things in college and grad school, first in family, blah blah 2.8 still sucks.

Took the October LSAT, decided to roll through this cycle to see what happens. Worst case = June retake and next cycle.

Good luck, all!

[efresh88]

JS2!!!! I can't believe I just got accepted to HARVARD!! Keep hope alive people if it can happen to me it can happen to anyone!!!

3.87/165 URM MA

[wbrother]

JS2!!!! I can't believe I just got accepted to HARVARD!! Keep hope alive people if it can happen to me it can happen to anyone!!!

3.87/165 URM MA

You're a boss! Congratulations!

[2013hopeful:D]

JS2!!!! I can't believe I just got accepted to HARVARD!! Keep hope alive people if it can happen to me it can happen to anyone!!!

3.87/165 URM MA

That is amazing. Congrats!

[Manhattanman]

Well good luck JRR...back to this cycle...

Anymore good news today?

First Acceptance!!!
165/3.03. good softs.

In at Fordham.... Yeah it's not Harvard or UVA, but I'm excited. As always, congrats to new admits and good luck to those still waiting.

[kcam1991]

JS2!!!! I can't believe I just got accepted to HARVARD!! Keep hope alive people if it can happen to me it can happen to anyone!!!

3.87/165 URM MA

Congrats. I hope to see you there!

[owlie]

Well good luck JRR...back to this cycle...

Anymore good news today?

First Acceptance!!!
165/3.03. good softs.

In at Fordham.... Yeah it's not Harvard or UVA, but I'm excited. As always, congrats to new admits and good luck to those still waiting.

Congrats, Manhattanman! Gotta love that first acceptance.

[owlie]

Well good luck JRR...back to this cycle...

Anymore good news today?

First Acceptance!!!
165/3.03. good softs.

In at Fordham.... Yeah it's not Harvard or UVA, but I'm excited. As always, congrats to new admits and good luck to those still waiting.

Congrats, Manhattanman! Gotta love that first acceptance.

I wouldnt know.

womp womp. Sorry, worm. If it's any consolation, I'm sure you'll be swimming in much nicer offers than I am soon enough.

[blackandstrong]

Well good luck JRR...back to this cycle...

Anymore good news today?

First Acceptance!!!
165/3.03. good softs.

In at Fordham.... Yeah it's not Harvard or UVA, but I'm excited. As always, congrats to new admits and good luck to those still waiting.

Congrats, Manhattanman! Gotta love that first acceptance.

I wouldnt know.

Haha, Worm. You'll be OK. I'll definitely see you at Harvard.

[Manhattanman]

Worm is going to dominate this cycle. #LanceArmstrong

[Teflon_Don]

Is top 7 the best I'm gonna get?? I'm really happy with getting into Berk/UVA but I wanna fall in love with one of them and not think about getting into better! Ha. I'm a planner 3.96/169 MA

[blackandstrong]

Is top 7 the best I'm gonna get?? I'm really happy with getting into Berk/UVA but I wanna fall in love with one of them and not think about getting into better! Ha. I'm a planner 3.96/169 MA

You'll be in HYS, Don. Guarantee that.