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saito816
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Michigan URM boost?
Does Michigan give a URM boost? I thought that they no longer gave one, but looking over LSN it would seem that they do, unless some URM's had truly incredible softs. I was wondering because there would be no point in me applying there if they don't give a boost, and I don't want to waste an app fee.
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Knock
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Re: Michigan URM boost?
I'm pretty sure they do.saito816 wrote:Does Michigan give a URM boost? I thought that they no longer gave one, but looking over LSN it would seem that they do, unless some URM's had truly incredible softs. I was wondering because there would be no point in me applying there if they don't give a boost, and I don't want to waste an app fee.
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sophia.olive
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Re: Michigan URM boost?
Yeah, being a URMsaito816 wrote:Does Michigan give a URM boost? I thought that they no longer gave one, but looking over LSN it would seem that they do, unless some URM's had truly incredible softs. I was wondering because there would be no point in me applying there if they don't give a boost, and I don't want to waste an app fee.
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saito816
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Re: Michigan URM boost?
The reason for my question was that I thought because of Proposal 2, (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michigan_Proposal_2006-2) affirmative action was illegal in the state of Michigan. Perhaps I am overlooking something?
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LLB2JD
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Re: Michigan URM boost?
hmm....
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sophia.olive
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Re: Michigan URM boost?
we understand "the reason for your question."saito816 wrote:The reason for my question was that I thought because of Proposal 2, (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michigan_Proposal_2006-2) affirmative action was illegal in the state of Michigan. Perhaps I am overlooking something?
use the search function if you are looking for a bunch of rants about it.
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LAWLAW09
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holydonkey
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Re: Michigan URM boost?
It's definitely worth the application, man.
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2ofspades
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Re: Michigan URM boost?
I really can't speak to URM cycles, but it does look from LSN as though there is a URM boost. I would just make sure you submit a well-written diversity essay.
What I want to say, though, is that I hope the fee won't deter you from applying. Michigan has one of the longest histories of promoting diversity across all law schools and even has a journal for race and law. If you are a URM and want to attend Michigan, $75 is not enough of a reason not to apply.
What I want to say, though, is that I hope the fee won't deter you from applying. Michigan has one of the longest histories of promoting diversity across all law schools and even has a journal for race and law. If you are a URM and want to attend Michigan, $75 is not enough of a reason not to apply.
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Fresh
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Re: Michigan URM boost?
This is my feeling too. Michigan is VERY concerned with diversity, and they try very hard for the law that was passed not to affect diversity.2ofspades wrote:I really can't speak to URM cycles, but it does look from LSN as though there is a URM boost. I would just make sure you submit a well-written diversity essay.
What I want to say, though, is that I hope the fee won't deter you from applying. Michigan has one of the longest histories of promoting diversity across all law schools and even has a journal for race and law. If you are a URM and want to attend Michigan, $75 is not enough of a reason not to apply.
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EbonyEsq
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Re: Michigan URM boost?
Absolutely apply. They are definitely big on URM recruitment.saito816 wrote:Does Michigan give a URM boost? I thought that they no longer gave one, but looking over LSN it would seem that they do, unless some URM's had truly incredible softs. I was wondering because there would be no point in me applying there if they don't give a boost, and I don't want to waste an app fee.
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NoJob
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Re: Michigan URM boost?
Michigan has also fought like hell against that law. You have to give them props for that.Fresh wrote:This is my feeling too. Michigan is VERY concerned with diversity, and they try very hard for the law that was passed not to affect diversity.2ofspades wrote:I really can't speak to URM cycles, but it does look from LSN as though there is a URM boost. I would just make sure you submit a well-written diversity essay.
What I want to say, though, is that I hope the fee won't deter you from applying. Michigan has one of the longest histories of promoting diversity across all law schools and even has a journal for race and law. If you are a URM and want to attend Michigan, $75 is not enough of a reason not to apply.
Even though I don't condone most people going to law school, I still think its cool that the University told that scummy Gratz b**** and Prop 2 to f off.
