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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!

LaCumparsita wrote: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?

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

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

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?

LaCumparsita wrote: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.

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?

LaCumparsita wrote: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.

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

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?

LaCumparsita wrote: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....

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

claro loco, del mismo país además

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

¡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!

tomorrow :X

ustedes son los unicos que pueden hablar en espanol!

dkt4 wrote:ustedes son los unicos que pueden hablar en espanol!

pues obviamente no

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.

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¡

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.

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!

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Yeshia90 wrote:Donde esta la biblioteca? Me llamo t-bone, la arana discoteca.

Magnifico, compadre

Wow. Lol.