Chances? Forum

[LaCumparsita]

Hey guys! I'm a 170/4.06 from a Top Public, and am a non-URM Hispanic (my mom is from Argentina.) What are my chances at HYSC? I speak Spanish fluently, did a few internships/e.c.s that relate to my heritage, and wrote a DS. Thanks!

[Blessedassurance]

Hey guys! I'm a 170/4.06 from a Top Public, and am a non-URM Hispanic (my mom is from Argentina.) What are my chances at HYSC? Can I expect to get any sort of a boost? I speak Spanish fluently, did a few internships/e.c.s that relate to my heritage, and wrote a DS. Thanks!

You're white (Hispanic), I presume?

[moopness]

You're in at C and have a more than decent shot at YHS (especially S). Congrats.

[LaCumparsita]

Ya I'm white. My family originally immigrated from Italy to Argentina. Thanks guys!

[LaCumparsita]

I'm also confused about my non-URM status because last year, with my first LSAT score of 166, I got fee waivers to NYU, Michigan, Penn, etc. and emails about diversity initiatives... which begs the question, will I get some sort of a boost or not?

[Transferthrowaway]

I'm also confused about my non-URM status because last year, with my first LSAT score of 166, I got fee waivers to NYU, Michigan, Penn, etc. and emails about diversity initiatives... which begs the question, will I get some sort of a boost or not?

Probably not a massive boost, but between an identical WASP male/female and you, you'd get picked.

[LaCumparsita]

Ah I see. I've heard that if you have ECs that show a real attachment to your heritage, you are more likely to get a boost. Truth?

[vanwinkle]

Ah I see. I've heard that if you have ECs that show a real attachment to your heritage, you are more likely to get a boost. Truth?

From what I understand, this is true. I would say HYSC are all at least worth applying to, and I wish you the best of luck in your cycle.

[LaCumparsita]

Thank you! Same to you if you're applying!

[LaCumparsita]

I want to submit a 250-word version of my DS for my Yale 250 since I hear that Yale doesn't ask for additional info. Thoughts?

[Moomoo2u]

I'm also confused about my non-URM status because last year, with my first LSAT score of 166, I got fee waivers to NYU, Michigan, Penn, etc. and emails about diversity initiatives... which begs the question, will I get some sort of a boost or not?

Are we twins? Same background, same dbl LSAT scores....

[LaCumparsita]

Haha maybe! Are you South American Hispanic too!?!

[Moomoo2u]

claro loco, del mismo país además

When are you sending out your apps? I'll be watching your cycle!

[LaCumparsita]

¡No me digas! Entonces entendés mi username "La Cumparsita"

I'm hoping to get them all out by the end of September! How bout you? Ditto!

[Moomoo2u]

tomorrow :X

[dkt4]

ustedes son los unicos que pueden hablar en espanol!

[Moomoo2u]

ustedes son los unicos que pueden hablar en espanol!

pues obviamente no

[DreamsInDigital]

OP, estoy casi seguro que te vas a mover a New Haven o a Palo Alto. Mi voto seria Palo Alto, aunque pase tiempo en New Haven y es un legar interesante. Buena suerte.

[LaCumparsita]

Jajaja, ¡en mis sueños! No soy una URM, entonces pienso que mi LSAT es bajo para Yale... y también para Stanford. Pero ¡gracias por tu confianza en mi¡

[DreamsInDigital]

With that GPA, I honestly think you have at least a decent shot at both (especially Stanford, they LOVE high GPA's). Just write a really strong diversity statement about your culture/background, a compelling personal statement about why law (and have people you trust help you with structure/grammar), and get some good letters of rec.

[LaCumparsita]

Awesome thanks!

Also, some applications ask what your native language is... I spoke Spanish until I was 5, but now I mainly speak English. Should I list Spanish or English as my native language? Thanks!

[Yeshia90]

Donde esta la biblioteca? Me llamo t-bone, la arana discoteca.

[vincanity1]

Donde esta la biblioteca? Me llamo t-bone, la arana discoteca.

Magnifico, compadre

[LaCumparsita]

Wow. Lol.