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Hi Everyone it seems as though everyone asks...but I am having a tough time deciding 'reach schools'

I got a 161 (with a note from LSAC saying that I had poor testing conditions) and my GPA is a 3.75. Should I be considering top ten schools like NYU and Columbia? I would love to know my chances at those schools. I also have an interesting background, I am an immigrant from South Africa and I was born in Lesotho (but that's besides the point

Thanks again guys!

Does your skin have a lot of melanin or not so much??

I am Black

sagirl27 wrote:I am Black

WIN!

Apply everywhere. Tough to predict you, but I think you'll probably will end up somewhere between 5-15.

D. H2Oman wrote:Does your skin have a lot of melanin or not so much??

Lmao...

I'd say with your numbers you should ED to one of either NYU/Columbia.

Does being an African American Female make a difference or not at all?

it makes a huge difference! enjoy your AA bump. apply to CCN on down the t14.

Whats CCN? Oh wow I never realized that it made a difference. Thank you

sagirl27 wrote:Whats CCN? Oh wow I never realized that it made a difference. Thank you

CCN: Columbia, Cornell, Northwestern.


And yes, being part of the African diaspora makes a considerable difference in your chances of being admitted.

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Legomyeggos wrote:

EbonyEsq wrote:

sagirl27 wrote:Whats CCN? Oh wow I never realized that it made a difference. Thank you

CCN: Columbia, Cornell, Northwestern.


And yes, being part of the African diaspora makes a considerable difference in your chances of being admitted.

Bruh...if you gonna give advice make sure it's sound...CCN= Columbia, U of Chicago, New York University

I have a feeling you were a little bit confused before this

Legomyeggos wrote:

EbonyEsq wrote:

sagirl27 wrote:Whats CCN? Oh wow I never realized that it made a difference. Thank you

CCN: Columbia, Cornell, Northwestern.


And yes, being part of the African diaspora makes a considerable difference in your chances of being admitted.

Bruh...if you gonna give advice make sure it's sound...CCN= Columbia, U of Chicago, New York University

1. I'm not a "bruh".

2. Thanks for the clarification.

So many questions and thanks for the help everyone..

1. Will going ED really help my chances?
2. Do ED students have lower financial aid packages because of they are already committed?
3. Finally, in reference to the above....why do they like Black women a lot (I guess I thought that AA Men were more of a hot commodity) and why do they like African Diaspora?

If anyone can answer these questions...I would be unbelievably grateful!

1. Yes, but it isn't always that significant.
2. Yes, ED applicants get little to no aid. If schollies are important to you over getting into the tippy top school you can, then don't ED.
3. I think AA male may get a bit more but it is a similarly huge boost for AA female.

sagirl27 wrote:Hi Everyone it seems as though everyone asks...but I am having a tough time deciding 'reach schools'

I got a 161 (with a note from LSAC saying that I had poor testing conditions) and my GPA is a 3.75. Should I be considering top ten schools like NYU and Columbia? I would love to know my chances at those schools. I also have an interesting background, I am an immigrant from South Africa and I was born in Lesotho (but that's besides the point

Thanks again guys!

Don't forget to add Harvard, Stanford and Yale to your list. I think you're definitely in at NYU and Columbia.

bk187 wrote:1. Yes, but it isn't always that significant.
2. Yes, ED applicants get little to no aid. If schollies are important to you over getting into the tippy top school you can, then don't ED.
3. I think AA male may get a bit more but it is a similarly huge boost for AA female.

+1

EbonyEsq wrote:

sagirl27 wrote:Hi Everyone it seems as though everyone asks...but I am having a tough time deciding 'reach schools'

I got a 161 (with a note from LSAC saying that I had poor testing conditions) and my GPA is a 3.75. Should I be considering top ten schools like NYU and Columbia? I would love to know my chances at those schools. I also have an interesting background, I am an immigrant from South Africa and I was born in Lesotho (but that's besides the point

Thanks again guys!

Don't forget to add Harvard, Stanford and Yale to your list. I think you're definitely in at NYU and Columbia.

I think "definitely" may be a strong word but you have a good shot.

This is crazy - just retake and go to Harvard.

EbonyEsq wrote:

sagirl27 wrote:Whats CCN? Oh wow I never realized that it made a difference. Thank you

CCN: Columbia, Cornell, Northwestern.


And yes, being part of the African diaspora makes a considerable difference in your chances of being admitted.

LOL

Thanks guys for all your help! I got into Duke two weeks ago and still hoping and praying for Columbia and NYU, but its wonderful to know that I am going to law school!

Congrats!!

Hold on, OP is black from Africa, does that really mean a URM boost? Remember, unless one is Mexican or Puerto Rican, there is no "Hispanic" boost for law schools (or at least usable one), unlike UG. OP should check up on it.