URM 2015-2016 Cycle Thread Forum

[MarshallMarshal]

I was a lurker on last year's thread and they had a pretty helpful google doc of stats and admit statuses. People definitely have the option to post anonymously, but would people be interested in that?

[jmj2254]

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[texcellence]

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[MarshallMarshal]

Okay, here is a stats doc like the one from last year. I take no credit on this, I just found it and made some super minor edits. If anyone knows who made the original one, we should give them a shoutout.

Hope this helps everyone! Good luck!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/ ... sp=sharing

[jmj2254]

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[AfrocentricAsian]

Okay, here is a stats doc like the one from last year. I take no credit on this, I just found it and made some super minor edits. If anyone knows who made the original one, we should give them a shoutout.

Hope this helps everyone! Good luck!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/ ... sp=sharing

thanks! i'm wondering if adding a column for complete dates would be helpful??

That and how long it took to hear decisions

[180kickflip]

I added my info.

Also...jmj...my computer just spazzed on me, and I may or may not have messed up your entry for URM type =/

In terms of adding options...I think a single added box for average month applied (just to give a basic idea of early, reg., late applicant) would be good, but I'd like to see the spreadsheet stay simple so it's quick to read and not too labor intensive for people to add to

[jmj2254]

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[180kickflip]

note to lurkers....stop lurking and just add your info. That means you crow and loris =)

Also...I know my GPA is low...you don't have to keep highlighting the box to remind me lol

[texcellence]

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[beckett]

Added my info to the spreadsheet, thanks for setting it up

[uhwrestler]

so far im waitlisted at cornell(applied ed) and notre dame
rejected at George washington and UVA
accepted at SMU (45k)
interviewed at WUSTL 2 weeks ago and still waiting
pending everywhere else

my stats are 3.7/156, aa male, good softs, all apps were sent in early january

im really contemplating taking the lsat again and reapplying next cycle I was averaging 162-163 on my practice tests and i think i can realistically score between 158-160. Im going to wait if i can get in at UT, Georgetown, or off of cornells waitlist before i decide if i will retake the exam although its not looking good with my low lsat. Does anyone know if a 158-160 will make a significant difference from a 156 at the lower t-15 schools or will it still be to low and there is no point for me to retake?

[jnwa]

so far im waitlisted at cornell(applied ed) and notre dame
rejected at George washington and UVA
accepted at SMU (45k)
interviewed at WUSTL 2 weeks ago and still waiting
pending everywhere else

my stats are 3.7/156, aa male, good softs, all apps were sent in early january

im really contemplating taking the lsat again and reapplying next cycle I was averaging 162-163 on my practice tests and i think i can realistically score between 158-160. Im going to wait if i can get in at UT, Georgetown, or off of cornells waitlist before i decide if i will retake the exam although its not looking good with my low lsat. Does anyone know if a 158-160 will make a significant difference from a 156 at the lower t-15 schools or will it still be to low and there is no point for me to retake?

Retake and shoot higher and apply earlier. If you study from now till october you should be in the upper 160s at least. At that point youre looking at Harvard or big t14 money. No reason to pay sticker at Cornell even if you get in off the waitlist.

[fliptrip]

so far im waitlisted at cornell(applied ed) and notre dame
rejected at George washington and UVA
accepted at SMU (45k)
interviewed at WUSTL 2 weeks ago and still waiting
pending everywhere else

my stats are 3.7/156, aa male, good softs, all apps were sent in early january

im really contemplating taking the lsat again and reapplying next cycle I was averaging 162-163 on my practice tests and i think i can realistically score between 158-160. Im going to wait if i can get in at UT, Georgetown, or off of cornells waitlist before i decide if i will retake the exam although its not looking good with my low lsat. Does anyone know if a 158-160 will make a significant difference from a 156 at the lower t-15 schools or will it still be to low and there is no point for me to retake?

You owe it to yourself to retake. Your 3.7 is gold and if you could get 165+ you'd be looking at full scholarships from WUSTL and GW and big money from UVA. You'd also almost certainly get a full ride to UT. Don't cash in a 156 unless you've already taken the test 3 times and this is truly your ceiling.

It seems to be way to early for you to be placing an upper limit on yourself.

[uhwrestler]

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[MixtapeFellThrough]

lol my only problem with waiting a year and reapply is my family is really on my ass they want me to hurry up graduate start working get married and have some kids....im only 22 though...

How many times have you taken the LSAT? I don't know your family but I'd be willing to bet they'd relent a bit if you saved them 50-150 thousand.

[jmj2254]

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[fliptrip]

At 22 you have all the time in the world to get your LSAT up and get yourself into a law school that will give you a chance to provide for that wife and kids...

[MarshallMarshal]

lol my only problem with waiting a year and reapply is my family is really on my ass they want me to hurry up graduate start working get married and have some kids....im only 22 though...

How many times have you taken the LSAT? I don't know your family but I'd be willing to bet they'd relent a bit if you saved them 50-150 thousand.

THIS tho..

Tell them you can use the money for a wedding.

[aicampa]

Placed on reserve at Cornell today
Already waitlisted at Duke

Accepted to GW with 75k

I really wish to attend a T14. My top choices are UVA and NYU. Having been watilisted at Cornell and Duke already is it safe to assume I won't being receiving acceptance from NYU or UVA. Should I begin studying for the June LSAT? Feeling a little discouraged at this point.

[fliptrip]

Placed on reserve at Cornell today
Already waitlisted at Duke

Accepted to GW with 75k

I really wish to attend a T14. My top choices are UVA and NYU. Having been watilisted at Cornell and Duke already is it safe to assume I won't being receiving acceptance from NYU or UVA. Should I begin studying for the June LSAT? Feeling a little discouraged at this point.

What are your stats? Don't get too down...this isn't the end of anything.

[aicampa]

Placed on reserve at Cornell today
Already waitlisted at Duke

Accepted to GW with 75k

I really wish to attend a T14. My top choices are UVA and NYU. Having been watilisted at Cornell and Duke already is it safe to assume I won't being receiving acceptance from NYU or UVA. Should I begin studying for the June LSAT? Feeling a little discouraged at this point.

What are your stats? Don't get too down...this isn't the end of anything.

25% < LSAT < 50% at Cornell
Slightly below 25% GPA at Cornell

I'm slightly below the 25% for both GPA and LSAT at NYU but because there class size is so big I thought I might have a decent shot. Am I mistaken in thinking that?

[AfrocentricAsian]

Placed on reserve at Cornell today
Already waitlisted at Duke

Accepted to GW with 75k

I really wish to attend a T14. My top choices are UVA and NYU. Having been watilisted at Cornell and Duke already is it safe to assume I won't being receiving acceptance from NYU or UVA. Should I begin studying for the June LSAT? Feeling a little discouraged at this point.

What are your stats? Don't get too down...this isn't the end of anything.

25% < LSAT < 50% at Cornell
Slightly below 25% GPA at Cornell

I'm slightly below the 25% for both GPA and LSAT at NYU but because there class size is so big I thought I might have a decent shot. Am I mistaken in thinking that?

What type of URM

[aicampa]

Placed on reserve at Cornell today
Already waitlisted at Duke

Accepted to GW with 75k

I really wish to attend a T14. My top choices are UVA and NYU. Having been watilisted at Cornell and Duke already is it safe to assume I won't being receiving acceptance from NYU or UVA. Should I begin studying for the June LSAT? Feeling a little discouraged at this point.

What are your stats? Don't get too down...this isn't the end of anything.

25% < LSAT < 50% at Cornell
Slightly below 25% GPA at Cornell

I'm slightly below the 25% for both GPA and LSAT at NYU but because there class size is so big I thought I might have a decent shot. Am I mistaken in thinking that?

What type of URM

MA

[uhwrestler]

Placed on reserve at Cornell today
Already waitlisted at Duke

Accepted to GW with 75k

I really wish to attend a T14. My top choices are UVA and NYU. Having been watilisted at Cornell and Duke already is it safe to assume I won't being receiving acceptance from NYU or UVA. Should I begin studying for the June LSAT? Feeling a little discouraged at this point.

What are your stats? Don't get too down...this isn't the end of anything.

25% < LSAT < 50% at Cornell
Slightly below 25% GPA at Cornell

I'm slightly below the 25% for both GPA and LSAT at NYU but because there class size is so big I thought I might have a decent shot. Am I mistaken in thinking that?

urm with lsat between 164 and 167 and still waitlisted at cornell....thats wierd...i would have thought you would be in pretty easily