URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread Forum

LoganCouture · Post by **LoganCouture** » Thu Dec 11, 2014 11:44 pm

Skool wrote:
lc39 wrote:
cc78 wrote:
lexsi340 wrote:And... in at NYU ED! Cycle is over. Quite happy.

For future URMs reading these threads: apply EVERYWHERE. Don't listen to what people say, don't look at the numbers. URM cycles are so hot/cold every year, and LSN doesn't seem to be the best predictor on where you will get in. There were maybe 2-3 MA urms with my numbers over the past 5 years who got in, I thought this was a shot in the dark.

Write a compelling statement, sell your work experience/school accomplishments and you'll get T14 acceptances. I almost didn't apply based on advice here, but thought it was worth it to throw in a hat before retaking. Retaking is always an option, but I think you'll be pleasantly surprised by your cycle.
Congratulations! It's great that you got the outcome you were seeking.

Wonder if you'll get the TLS wisdom in this thread...
Congratulations! Must be a relief to be done with the cycle so early

Re: The customary TLS wisdom...I'm hoping people will refrain. Unless someone asks for advice I tend to think that we should stick to celebrating when people share their news after the applications have been sent and the decisions have come in.
It depends. Neurotic is 70% troll, but I think it's important to have open discussions about why common wisdom is wise and encourage people to heed it. If a moment can be a teachable one, better to teach than merely celebrate.

I think this is especially important with URMs where the rules are just a tad different, and so bad advice can easily proliferate if unchecked.

In any case, good luck with RTK.

I definitely agree with the common wisdom it's just that right now seems like it's past the point for it to be a teachable moment that's of any use to the applicant in question.

But you're right, people for next cycle might be lurking this thread or read it later and if people want to share their opinions on ED, they certainly can. Mine is that ED is almost always not a good choice because of the high probability you'll end up paying sticker.

ETA: I don't think lexsi's advice was bad. Applying broadly is just what URMs should do, because our cycles can be so unpredictable.

LSATneurotic · Post by **LSATneurotic** » Fri Dec 12, 2014 12:54 pm

Has anyone done their SEO interview yet? I've heard they are pretty aggressive, and I am also wondering how I am supposed to do a case study question via skype.

LoganCouture · Post by **LoganCouture** » Fri Dec 12, 2014 3:12 pm

LSATneurotic wrote:Has anyone done their SEO interview yet? I've heard they are pretty aggressive, and I am also wondering how I am supposed to do a case study question via skype.

PM 90convoy, he said he'd take questions about it.

90convoy · Post by **90convoy** » Fri Dec 12, 2014 3:15 pm

LSATneurotic wrote:Has anyone done their SEO interview yet? I've heard they are pretty aggressive, and I am also wondering how I am supposed to do a case study question via skype.

I did mine on Skype too. They put the case study on the screen and give you time to read it. But yeah, feel free to PM me

109catherine · Post by **109catherine** » Fri Dec 12, 2014 3:24 pm

90convoy wrote:
LSATneurotic wrote:Has anyone done their SEO interview yet? I've heard they are pretty aggressive, and I am also wondering how I am supposed to do a case study question via skype.
I did mine on Skype too. They put the case study on the screen and give you time to read it. But yeah, feel free to PM me

SEO interviewers--

How did you request your interviews to be over Skype? I have mine late next week. Thanks!

90convoy · Post by **90convoy** » Fri Dec 12, 2014 3:27 pm

When you select your location one of the options is Skype

LoganCouture · Post by **LoganCouture** » Fri Dec 12, 2014 3:45 pm

Dream_weaver32 wrote:
Dream_weaver32 wrote:I created a spreadsheet to help keep URM info organized in one place. I can easily add more schools to the list, but started with the T14.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/ ... li=1#gid=0

Feel free to add it to OP.
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Dream_weaver32 · Post by **Dream_weaver32** » Fri Dec 12, 2014 3:49 pm

The spreadsheet is giving me hope, doesn't seem like a lot of movement on any URM applications except the few of you with exceptional numbers.

LSATneurotic · Post by **LSATneurotic** » Fri Dec 12, 2014 5:28 pm

Dream_weaver32 wrote:The spreadsheet is giving me hope, doesn't seem like a lot of movement on any URM applications except the few of you with exceptional numbers.

I know this is paranoid/neurotic of me, but I'd prefer to wait til the end of my cycle to post my stuff i n the spreadsheet.

Atmosphere · Post by **Atmosphere** » Fri Dec 12, 2014 6:48 pm

Accepted to Duke via PT

Dream_weaver32 · Post by **Dream_weaver32** » Fri Dec 12, 2014 6:52 pm

Atmosphere wrote:Accepted to Duke via PT

WOOOOOO!!! Congrats!

Atmosphere · Post by **Atmosphere** » Fri Dec 12, 2014 7:02 pm

Dream_weaver32 wrote:
Atmosphere wrote:Accepted to Duke via PT
WOOOOOO!!! Congrats!

Thanks man, it feels great

Dream_weaver32 · Post by **Dream_weaver32** » Fri Dec 12, 2014 7:08 pm

Atmosphere wrote:
Dream_weaver32 wrote:
Atmosphere wrote:Accepted to Duke via PT
WOOOOOO!!! Congrats!
Thanks man, it feels great

First acceptance?

Atmosphere · Post by **Atmosphere** » Fri Dec 12, 2014 7:11 pm

Dream_weaver32 wrote:
Atmosphere wrote:
Dream_weaver32 wrote:
Atmosphere wrote:Accepted to Duke via PT
WOOOOOO!!! Congrats!
Thanks man, it feels great
First acceptance?

Yeah, submitted duke, cornell, georgetown earlier than the rest of my applications, Duke's the first one I've heard back from. Hopefully the good news keeps coming!

Dream_weaver32 · Post by **Dream_weaver32** » Fri Dec 12, 2014 7:12 pm

Atmosphere wrote:
Yeah, submitted duke, cornell, georgetown earlier than the rest of my applications, Duke's the first one I've heard back from. Hopefully the good news keeps coming!

Big weight lifted, you are bound for a great cycle. This is only the beginning!

Flokkness · Post by **Flokkness** » Fri Dec 12, 2014 7:54 pm

Atmosphere wrote:Accepted to Duke via PT

Congrats, that's awesome. You're killing it.

In at UVA via Skype interview with Dean Faulk today, PM me if you gots questions. Really chill interview, cross posted with more deetz in the UVA c/o 2018 thread.

Anddddd SEO interview request arrived, scared shitless basically.

Love hearing about everybody's cycle--keep it coming! It's inspirational as hell.

LoganCouture · Post by **LoganCouture** » Fri Dec 12, 2014 7:59 pm

Flokkness wrote:
Atmosphere wrote:Accepted to Duke via PT
Congrats, that's awesome. You're killing it.

In at UVA via Skype interview with Dean Faulk today, PM me if you gots questions. Really chill interview, cross posted with more deetz in the UVA c/o 2018 thread.

Anddddd SEO interview request arrived, scared shitless basically.

Love hearing about everybody's cycle--keep it coming! It's inspirational as hell.

Congrats Atmosphere and Flokkness!!

I agree, I love hearing about everyone getting into awesome schools

Hopefully we will see a lot of movement next week before schools go on break.

Atmosphere · Post by **Atmosphere** » Fri Dec 12, 2014 8:00 pm

Flokkness wrote:
Atmosphere wrote:Accepted to Duke via PT
Congrats, that's awesome. You're killing it.

In at UVA via Skype interview with Dean Faulk today, PM me if you gots questions. Really chill interview, cross posted with more deetz in the UVA c/o 2018 thread.

Anddddd SEO interview request arrived, scared shitless basically.

Love hearing about everybody's cycle--keep it coming! It's inspirational as hell.

Congrats!

LSATneurotic · Post by **LSATneurotic** » Sat Dec 13, 2014 12:14 pm

Atmosphere wrote:
Flokkness wrote:
Atmosphere wrote:Accepted to Duke via PT
Congrats, that's awesome. You're killing it.

In at UVA via Skype interview with Dean Faulk today, PM me if you gots questions. Really chill interview, cross posted with more deetz in the UVA c/o 2018 thread.

Anddddd SEO interview request arrived, scared shitless basically.

Love hearing about everybody's cycle--keep it coming! It's inspirational as hell.

Congrats!

Atmosphere! I was wondering where you were. Have you not received a JS1 yet ?

Atmosphere · Post by **Atmosphere** » Sat Dec 13, 2014 3:01 pm

LSATneurotic wrote:
Atmosphere wrote:
Flokkness wrote:
Atmosphere wrote:Accepted to Duke via PT
Congrats, that's awesome. You're killing it.

In at UVA via Skype interview with Dean Faulk today, PM me if you gots questions. Really chill interview, cross posted with more deetz in the UVA c/o 2018 thread.

Anddddd SEO interview request arrived, scared shitless basically.

Love hearing about everybody's cycle--keep it coming! It's inspirational as hell.

Congrats!
Atmosphere! I was wondering where you were. Have you not received a JS1 yet ?

Yo! Just been busy finishing up these inconsequential fall finals haha. I haven't received a JS1 yet, but I only submitted to H and the rest of the t6 a couple of days ago

wsag826 · Post by **wsag826** » Sat Dec 13, 2014 6:33 pm

Congrats to everyone-it's been awesome (and nerve wracking) reading everyone's acceptances. In at UVA and Vandy this week and it's surreal. Feel free to PM for timing. That first acceptance feeling and knowing you're going is still settling in and it's a rush. Hope everyone has a good weekend.

Atmosphere · Post by **Atmosphere** » Sat Dec 13, 2014 7:12 pm

wsag826 wrote:Congrats to everyone-it's been awesome (and nerve wracking) reading everyone's acceptances. In at UVA and Vandy this week and it's surreal. Feel free to PM for timing. That first acceptance feeling and knowing you're going is still settling in and it's a rush. Hope everyone has a good weekend.

Congrats! I love when the URM cycle begins to pick up some speed, let's gooooo!

Flokkness · Post by **Flokkness** » Sun Dec 14, 2014 10:39 am

wsag826 wrote:Congrats to everyone-it's been awesome (and nerve wracking) reading everyone's acceptances. In at UVA and Vandy this week and it's surreal. Feel free to PM for timing. That first acceptance feeling and knowing you're going is still settling in and it's a rush. Hope everyone has a good weekend.

Amazing, congrats, that's a big week!

Tr3 · Post by **Tr3** » Mon Dec 15, 2014 12:52 pm

I read somewhere (maybe on TLS?) that URM decisions often come out toward the end of the cycle even when they all early. How true is that?

Atmosphere · Post by **Atmosphere** » Mon Dec 15, 2014 12:57 pm

Tr3 wrote:I read somewhere (maybe on TLS?) that URM decisions often come out toward the end of the cycle even when they all early. How true is that?

Someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but in my observations of the last few cycles, it's all relative.

In the past, autoadmit URM applying right when apps come out would still occasionally hear from HLS in december, while non-URM autoadmits heard in november. However, this year's cycle is absolutely strange, so I'm not entirely sure how well the past will correlate

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