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Which of these April ASWs do you plan to attend?

Yale (4/16-4/18)
5
16%
Stanford (4/25-4/27)
5
16%
Harvard (4/18-4/20)
10
32%
Chicago (4/9-4/11)
4
13%
NYU (4/16-4/17
1
3%
Penn (4/13)
1
3%
Michigan (4/9-4/11)
2
6%
Northwestern (4/10-4/11)
2
6%
Cornell (4/17)
1
3%
 
Total votes: 31

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Re: URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread

Post by LoganCouture » Mon Dec 22, 2014 3:58 pm

Tr3 wrote:Thank you, everyone!
90convoy wrote:in at cornell!
Congrats, Convoy!!
Congrats to both of you!! Glad to see some movement before the holidays :)

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Re: URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread

Post by 90convoy » Mon Dec 22, 2014 4:05 pm

Thanks all! Nice way to start the holidays!

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Re: URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread

Post by cc78 » Mon Dec 22, 2014 4:11 pm

90convoy wrote:in at cornell!
Congrats Convoy!

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Re: URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread

Post by Atmosphere » Mon Dec 22, 2014 4:12 pm

You guys are all getting this awesome news and I'm over here like "just got an email from cooley!"

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Re: URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread

Post by cc78 » Mon Dec 22, 2014 4:13 pm

Atmosphere wrote:You guys are all getting this awesome news and I'm over here like "just got an email from cooley!"
LOL, I just heard that I can study part-time at UMASS Dartmouth, so that definitely made me feel better about this whole law school thing.

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Re: URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread

Post by Atmosphere » Mon Dec 22, 2014 4:19 pm

Haha I got the UMass email too! At 8am! Had my stupid phone on and it woke me up, I was pissed

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Re: URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread

Post by LSATneurotic » Mon Dec 22, 2014 4:26 pm

Atmosphere wrote:Haha I got the UMass email too! At 8am! Had my stupid phone on and it woke me up, I was pissed
Even worse is refreshing your email hoping for a JS1, only to receive a follow-up from a TTT. I confess that I wrote a rather insensitive email to florida coastal after one of these disappointments.

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Re: URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread

Post by 90convoy » Mon Dec 22, 2014 4:27 pm

LSATneurotic wrote:
Atmosphere wrote:Haha I got the UMass email too! At 8am! Had my stupid phone on and it woke me up, I was pissed
Even worse is refreshing your email hoping for a JS1, only to receive a follow-up from a TTT. I confess that I wrote a rather insensitive email to florida coastal after one of these disappointments.
you would lol

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Re: URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread

Post by Atmosphere » Mon Dec 22, 2014 4:32 pm

Haha poor florida coastal :(

I hear they're in a vicious recruiting battle with Pacific McGeorge

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Re: URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread

Post by cc78 » Mon Dec 22, 2014 4:41 pm

Atmosphere wrote:Haha poor florida coastal :(

I hear they're in a vicious recruiting battle with Pacific McGeorge
I just figured out that someone I went with to my (pretty preftigious) undergrad actually voluntarily went to and graduated Florida Coastal... :shock:

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Re: URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread

Post by Atmosphere » Mon Dec 22, 2014 4:52 pm

cc78 wrote:
Atmosphere wrote:Haha poor florida coastal :(

I hear they're in a vicious recruiting battle with Pacific McGeorge
I just figured out that someone I went with to my (pretty preftigious) undergrad actually voluntarily went to and graduated Florida Coastal... :shock:

Whaaaaat, how are they doing now?

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Re: URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread

Post by cc78 » Mon Dec 22, 2014 5:22 pm

Atmosphere wrote:
Whaaaaat, how are they doing now?
Well from what I can glean from Facebook, he passed the bar, but is definitely NOT working as a lawyer...poor guy.

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Re: URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread

Post by Flokkness » Mon Dec 22, 2014 5:31 pm

Congrats Tre and Convoy. This cycle feels like it's moving at light speed... :shock:

In at Cornell by email today also. Busy day!

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Re: URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread

Post by Flokkness » Mon Dec 22, 2014 5:35 pm

cc78 wrote:
Atmosphere wrote:Haha poor florida coastal :(

I hear they're in a vicious recruiting battle with Pacific McGeorge
I just figured out that someone I went with to my (pretty preftigious) undergrad actually voluntarily went to and graduated Florida Coastal... :shock:
Reminds me of this guy who was in the news last week. So so painful.

http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/riptide/ ... police.php

"He's a double Harvard graduate now studying law at Florida International University."

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Re: URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread

Post by 90convoy » Mon Dec 22, 2014 5:35 pm

CONGRADULATIONS. Yeah I mean this cycle went from 0-100 for me too. Good things to come for all!

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Re: URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread

Post by Tr3 » Mon Dec 22, 2014 5:40 pm

Flokkness wrote:Congrats Tre and Convoy. This cycle feels like it's moving at light speed... :shock:

In at Cornell by email today also. Busy day!
Congrats!!

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Re: URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread

Post by wsag826 » Mon Dec 22, 2014 6:19 pm

LSATneurotic wrote:
Atmosphere wrote:Haha I got the UMass email too! At 8am! Had my stupid phone on and it woke me up, I was pissed
Even worse is refreshing your email hoping for a JS1, only to receive a follow-up from a TTT. I confess that I wrote a rather insensitive email to florida coastal after one of these disappointments.
I'm just tired of Florida Coastal sending me text messages. Way too much.

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Re: URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread

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Re: URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread

Post by Harvette » Mon Dec 22, 2014 8:27 pm

wsag826 wrote:
LSATneurotic wrote:
Atmosphere wrote:Haha I got the UMass email too! At 8am! Had my stupid phone on and it woke me up, I was pissed
Even worse is refreshing your email hoping for a JS1, only to receive a follow-up from a TTT. I confess that I wrote a rather insensitive email to florida coastal after one of these disappointments.
I'm just tired of Florida Coastal sending me text messages. Way too much.
Email them. Tell them u are aiming for a taup fortin skool and they will promptly remove you from their mailing list. :-)

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Re: URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread

Post by Atmosphere » Mon Dec 22, 2014 9:56 pm

180kickflip wrote:Congrats on all the acceptances!!!

I'm still getting app materials lined up so I can click send when Dec. scores come out =(

If anyone is down to read/give feedback on a 780 word PS, let me know!
I'm down to check it out, send me a PM

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Re: URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread

Post by 180kickflip » Mon Dec 22, 2014 10:12 pm

Atmosphere wrote:
180kickflip wrote:Congrats on all the acceptances!!!

I'm still getting app materials lined up so I can click send when Dec. scores come out =(

If anyone is down to read/give feedback on a 780 word PS, let me know!
I'm down to check it out, send me a PM
Sent!

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Re: URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread

Post by Mrocky2 » Tue Dec 23, 2014 1:03 am

Checking IN! Long time lurker :D

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Re: URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread

Post by LSATneurotic » Tue Dec 23, 2014 1:11 am

Mrocky2 wrote:Checking IN! Long time lurker :D
Welcome home. Where are you applying?

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Re: URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread

Post by Mrocky2 » Tue Dec 23, 2014 2:30 am

LSATneurotic wrote:
Mrocky2 wrote:Checking IN! Long time lurker :D
Welcome home. Where are you applying?
Thanks for the welcome! T-14 except for Y, S, Berkley, and NW.
In at NYU, UVA, Duke, Gtown, and heard the great news from Cornell this afternoon so I'm beyond excited!

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Re: URM 2014-2015 Cycle Thread

Post by LoganCouture » Tue Dec 23, 2014 2:34 am

Mrocky2 wrote:
LSATneurotic wrote:
Mrocky2 wrote:Checking IN! Long time lurker :D
Welcome home. Where are you applying?
Thanks for the welcome! T-14 except for Y, S, Berkley, and NW.
In at NYU, UVA, Duke, Gtown, and heard the great news from Cornell this afternoon so I'm beyond excited!
Congratulations! Some great options thus far and I'm sure more to come :)

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