URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread Forum

[okaygo]

So is anyone else freaking out about housing?? I will more than likely be living off-campus. If anyone else is looking at a similar situation how are you planning to pay your security deposit in addition to firsts/last month's rent if applicable?? Is it expected we pay out-of-pocket for this?? I doubt COL loans will be made available to us until the start of the school year. Should we be factoring this as an expense pre- law school?? If so,

We should be factoring it in as an extra expense.

[mt2165]

Just wait listed at UVA.....I'll join the masses of wait listed URM's I suppose

[lemons]

Just wait listed at UVA.....I'll join the masses of wait listed URM's I suppose

Wait list is better than a rejection! I got rejected from uva in 3 days. Obviously they didn't want me! Haha All that is to say that you should keep your head up! Good things come to those who wait!

[gottago]

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[mt2165]

how long after the interview did SEO invite you to upload your LOR?

Mine was like a couple weeks.

[mandyjay11]

http://gawker.com/letters-from-death-ro ... 1493139671

Man, this makes me want to join a prisoner's rights group or some anti death penalty group.

Edit: changed wrongfully accused because I dont want to suggest he didn't do the crime.

[Quan292]

http://gawker.com/letters-from-death-ro ... 1493139671

Man, this makes me want to join a prisoner's rights group or some anti death penalty group.

Edit: changed wrongfully accused because I dont want to suggest he didn't do the crime.

Wow crazy to think about how easy your life could change as a poc in this country.

[wlee1220]

Just wait listed at UVA.....I'll join the masses of wait listed URM's I suppose

+ 1. Received my waitlist email in the middle of meeting with a potential client for work and yelled "Oh shit" without thinking. But it beats rejection.

[Futuregohan14]

12 Years a Slave won the Oscar for Best Picture!!!!!
How stunning is this woman:

How stunning exactly? 6/10

she's alright, but from the neck up she kind of looks like a footballer. I am not sure how I feel about this.



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http://gawker.com/letters-from-death-ro ... 1493139671

Man, this makes me want to join a prisoner's rights group or some anti death penalty group.

Edit: changed wrongfully accused because I dont want to suggest he didn't do the crime.

I support the death penalty so long as racial disparities in its application are addressed. Some animals deserve it, but those animals come in all colors. USA doesn't get that.

[lemons]

12 Years a Slave won the Oscar for Best Picture!!!!!
How stunning is this woman:

How stunning exactly? 6/10

she's alright, but from the neck up she kind of looks like a footballer. I am not sure how I feel about this.



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http://gawker.com/letters-from-death-ro ... 1493139671

Man, this makes me want to join a prisoner's rights group or some anti death penalty group.

Edit: changed wrongfully accused because I dont want to suggest he didn't do the crime.

I support the death penalty so long as racial disparities in its application are addressed. Some animals deserve it, but those animals come in all colors. USA doesn't get that.

Lol I read this without seeing who wrote it and thought to myself "i bet it's gohan". Glad to know that my reading of tone was correct haha

[Black_Swan]

12 Years a Slave won the Oscar for Best Picture!!!!!
How stunning is this woman:

How stunning exactly? 6/10

she's alright, but from the neck up she kind of looks like a footballer. I am not sure how I feel about this.



Lol I read this without seeing who wrote it and thought to myself "i bet it's gohan". Glad to know that my reading of tone was correct haha

Lol at Gohan. The lady is fine
(Though some cleavage won't hurt)

[El Principe]

She's cute, not fine IMO, but there's equally too much praise and hate going towards this chick concerning her looks.

[Brettanomyces]

Lol. I died.

I'm firmly in the "she's alright" camp, too.

But there's simply no denying she's an incredible talent.

[Futuregohan14]

Lol at Gohan. The lady is fine
(Though some cleavage won't hurt)

This is what a fine woman looks like*:








On the other hand...




don't get it twisted, I ain't tryin to hate on lupita. she's extremely talented and she has a nice personality and outlook on life. she gave a nice speech and seems to be a great person*.

but fine? nah*.







*: this is my opinion

[BankruptMe]

So is anyone else freaking out about housing?? I will more than likely be living off-campus. If anyone else is looking at a similar situation how are you planning to pay your security deposit in addition to firsts/last month's rent if applicable?? Is it expected we pay out-of-pocket for this?? I doubt COL loans will be made available to us until the start of the school year. Should we be factoring this as an expense pre- law school?? If so,

From what I have been told from a white student ..."It really isnt the schools fault if you do not have the money. Yeah, you may be disadvantaged, but that is not the school's fault. If you cannot afford tuition deposits, housing and food...maybe you shouldnt be a lawyer. The whole profession is going to cost you money and this is just the start."

Because of apartments, I am definitely going to be living on campus the first year. And I will tell you from someone who has worked in the RE industry, apartments 90% of the time WILL NOT rent a solo apartment to a student. Too much variance in whether they will pay or not to take on the risk. Most students have to get a roommate and team up on a lease

SN: I am finally in the game. 19 apps sent and the wait begins

[mandyjay11]

From what I have been told from a white student ..."It really isnt the schools fault if you do not have the money. Yeah, you may be disadvantaged, but that is not the school's fault. If you cannot afford tuition deposits, housing and food...maybe you shouldnt be a lawyer. The whole profession is going to cost you money and this is just the start."

Because of apartments, I am definitely going to be living on campus the first year. And I will tell you from someone who has worked in the RE industry, apartments 90% of the time WILL NOT rent a solo apartment to a student. Too much variance in whether they will pay or not to take on the risk. Most students have to get a roommate and team up on a lease

SN: I am finally in the game. 19 apps sent and the wait begins

Wow! That's really such a sweet thing for that student to say to you.

I have actually only been reaching out to students and alumni of color just to get a real feel on how I need to handle these things. I was told people take out small bank loans to cover moving and stuff and pay it back right away when they get a summer job or when they get their federal loans.

I was also advised to stay on campus even though it will kinda suck, but it's easier than stressing about a place. I'm going to look into both options.

[nabadgelyo]

Lol at Gohan. The lady is fine
(Though some cleavage won't hurt)

This is what a fine woman looks like*:








On the other hand...




don't get it twisted, I ain't tryin to hate on lupita. she's extremely talented and she has a nice personality and outlook on life. she gave a nice speech and seems to be a great person*.

but fine? nah*.







*: this is my opinion

You're right, this is your opinion. I think they are both beautiful. It's not a zero-sum game

ETA. I just saw Gohan's previous GIF list...and had that sinking feeling you get when you realized you just threw steak to the troll colony. Sigh.

[AAJD2B]

So is anyone else freaking out about housing?? I will more than likely be living off-campus. If anyone else is looking at a similar situation how are you planning to pay your security deposit in addition to firsts/last month's rent if applicable?? Is it expected we pay out-of-pocket for this?? I doubt COL loans will be made available to us until the start of the school year. Should we be factoring this as an expense pre- law school?? If so,

From what I have been told from a white student ..."It really isnt the schools fault if you do not have the money. Yeah, you may be disadvantaged, but that is not the school's fault. If you cannot afford tuition deposits, housing and food...maybe you shouldnt be a lawyer. The whole profession is going to cost you money and this is just the start."

Because of apartments, I am definitely going to be living on campus the first year. And I will tell you from someone who has worked in the RE industry, apartments 90% of the time WILL NOT rent a solo apartment to a student. Too much variance in whether they will pay or not to take on the risk. Most students have to get a roommate and team up on a lease

SN: I am finally in the game. 19 apps sent and the wait begins

Bitter pill to swallow but the student is right.

That's interesting. The schools I am looking at have several students renting apartments solo. I figure if I have the money upfront (security + two months deposit) and my credit score checks out, I should be okay. It's just that these apartments are far from cheap, and I won't be surprised if they give me trouble because of the color of my skin. I may sound white over the phone when I book an appointment for viewing, but once they see me I expect the ...looks.

But when I pay cash up front. They be like:

Slays me every time.

[LawSchoolOrNah]

Need help from anyone that's had their SEO interview over skype. are they supposed to add us or do we add them on skype?

[AAJD2B]

From what I have been told from a white student ..."It really isnt the schools fault if you do not have the money. Yeah, you may be disadvantaged, but that is not the school's fault. If you cannot afford tuition deposits, housing and food...maybe you shouldnt be a lawyer. The whole profession is going to cost you money and this is just the start."

Because of apartments, I am definitely going to be living on campus the first year. And I will tell you from someone who has worked in the RE industry, apartments 90% of the time WILL NOT rent a solo apartment to a student. Too much variance in whether they will pay or not to take on the risk. Most students have to get a roommate and team up on a lease

SN: I am finally in the game. 19 apps sent and the wait begins

Wow! That's really such a sweet thing for that student to say to you.

I have actually only been reaching out to students and alumni of color just to get a real feel on how I need to handle these things. I was told people take out small bank loans to cover moving and stuff and pay it back right away when they get a summer job or when they get their federal loans.

I was also advised to stay on campus even though it will kinda suck, but it's easier than stressing about a place. I'm going to look into both options.

Girl, I may just have to suck it up and live in a dorm on campus.

[alllaweverything]

how long after the interview did SEO invite you to upload your LOR?

Mine was like a couple weeks.

i was told at the interview to have mine uploaded. i think the goal is just to have it in as soon as possible.

[Black_Swan]

Lol at Gohan. The lady is fine
(Though some cleavage won't hurt)

This is what a fine woman looks like*:








On the other hand...




don't get it twisted, I ain't tryin to hate on lupita. she's extremely talented and she has a nice personality and outlook on life. she gave a nice speech and seems to be a great person*.

but fine? nah*.







*: this is my opinion

Are you all dudes?
U would be surprised what "wonders" fake hair can do.
The lady is fine. Really.
Don't make me put my photoshop skills to use now.

[nabadgelyo]

Are you all dudes?
U would be surprised what "wonders" fake hair can do.
The lady is fine.

I think Gohan just likes to troll the natural hair/feminist/all women on this list in general. (I base this on his post history) I wouldn't take him seriously.

[Black_Swan]

Are you all dudes?
U would be surprised what "wonders" fake hair can do.
The lady is fine.

I think Gohan just likes to troll the natural hair/feminist/all women on this list in general. (I base this on his post history) I wouldn't take him seriously.

I got the hint. I could never take Gohan seriously.

[alpwilliams]

Lauran London is fine... This other girl is uhhh cool.