Chances at Boalt with low GPA but significant upward trend? Forum

[Mike12188]

For the most part, faculty at the T50 schools will all be pretty brilliant.

The same however, cannot be said of the students (IMHO).

What's your point? Most people in a T50 program are going to be fairly smart. Just because someone is going to Berkley doesn't make them intelligent, interesting to be around, or anyone you'd want to be around.

Edit: I can't read well.

[Grizz]

Well, while I am somewhat of a rankings snob,

Generally, this attitude is moronic.

I thought I should probably qualify that statement while I was typing it, and now I see my inclination was correct. The reason I would prefer to attend a top-ranked school is to be among top-ranked students and top-ranked faculty. This is what the rankings mean to me, and this is what makes me a ranking snob - I'm not sure I would classify that as moronic, but to each her/his own.

Top ranked faculty and students are all fine and good, but it's mainly about teh jorbz, which rankings don't correlate too well depending in where you want to end up.

[artichoke]

For the most part, faculty at the T50 schools will all be pretty brilliant.

The same however, cannot be said of the students (IMHO).

What's your point? Most people in a T50 program are going to be fairly smart. Just because someone is going to Berkley doesn't make them intelligent, interesting to be around, or anyone you'd want to be around.

People described the students at my UG as being "fairly smart" and that really didn't do it for me.

[OrdinarilySkilled]

People described the students at my UG as being "fairly smart" and that really didn't do it for me.

This statement boggles my mind.

[kalvano]

It seems as if you're looking for a reason to justify being a rankings snob.

[Grizz]

It seems as if you're looking for a reason to justify being a rankings snob.

As usual, Kal is probably right.

[Mike12188]

It seems as if you're looking for a reason to justify being a rankings snob.

You wouldn't have gone to a T14 if you got in?

[Grizz]

It seems as if you're looking for a reason to justify being a rankings snob.

You wouldn't have gone to a T14 if you got in?

My T14 chances were GULC, Cornell, and Mich. Which I would have had to pay sticker for in all likelihood. Over where I am now? With money? No.

[Shaggier1]

OP, to answer your original question

I got into Berkeley with a slightly higher GPA and had a similar upward trend (4.0 in final 5 semester). I only scored 167, though. So, from a purely numerical perspective, it is obviously a possibility.

I highly recommend addressing the upward trend in your PS. Mine was directly connected to my upward trend and I think it really helped.

Just blanket the T14 (and maybe throw an app at USC/UCLA/TX/Vandy for $$$). You should have a good cycle

kalvano wrote:
It seems as if you're looking for a reason to justify being a rankings snob.

This is TOP-law-schools.com. We are here because we are all rankings snobs. And the reasons are so many that most of us don't even bother looking for any particular justification.

[kalvano]

It seems as if you're looking for a reason to justify being a rankings snob.

You wouldn't have gone to a T14 if you got in?

I absolutely would have, except for a few. But I would be straight up about it, instead of trying to couch it in terms of "faculty and students".

Those don't really vary much from school to school.

[Grizz]

kalvano wrote:
It seems as if you're looking for a reason to justify being a rankings snob.

This is TOP-law-schools.com. We are here because we are all rankings snobs. And the reasons are so many that most of us don't even bother looking for any particular justification.

Doesn't mean I can't call pretentious douchebags when I see 'em.

[SilverE2]

For the most part, faculty at the T50 schools will all be pretty brilliant.

The same however, cannot be said of the students (IMHO).

What's your point? Most people in a T50 program are going to be fairly smart. Just because someone is going to Berkley doesn't make them intelligent, interesting to be around, or anyone you'd want to be around.

People described the students at my UG as being "fairly smart" and that really didn't do it for me.

I really feel for you, it must be extremely frustrating for someone as intelligent as yourself to be surrounded by people intellectually below you. Poor guy.

[Mike12188]

It seems as if you're looking for a reason to justify being a rankings snob.

You wouldn't have gone to a T14 if you got in?

My T14 chances were GULC, Cornell, and Mich. Which I would have had to pay sticker for in all likelihood. Over where I am now? With money? No.

I wasn't talking to you lol.

I would also take money in a market I wanted to practice in over those too.

[clintonius]

As far as Berkeley, my softs are definitely not going to help me there, though I did work pretty extensive hours while in UG.

That's unfortunate, given the unimpeachable fact that it's among the two most holistic schools in the t15.

[Mike12188]

kalvano wrote:
It seems as if you're looking for a reason to justify being a rankings snob.

This is TOP-law-schools.com. We are here because we are all rankings snobs. And the reasons are so many that most of us don't even bother looking for any particular justification.

Doesn't mean I can't call pretentious douchebags when I see 'em.

Maybe he got confused and thought it would make him a douchebag if he just said, "better job prospects"

[Grizz]

As far as Berkeley, my softs are definitely not going to help me there, though I did work pretty extensive hours while in UG.

That's unfortunate, given the unimpeachable fact that it's among the two most holistic schools in the t15.

Clintonius brings teh lulz

[RussianGirl]

OP, I like you. I got into Boalt with 3.64/172 with a very similar STRONG upward trend (3.9/4.0/3.9 last 3 years of college). Also, don't be dumb and BLANKET. Find the money; steal if you have to. You need as many offers as you can get so you can negotiate schollies and such. Best of luck.

[Mike12188]

As far as Berkeley, my softs are definitely not going to help me there, though I did work pretty extensive hours while in UG.

That's unfortunate, given the unimpeachable fact that it's among the two most holistic schools in the t15.

Clintonius brings teh lulz

I chuckled

[Grizz]

kalvano wrote:
It seems as if you're looking for a reason to justify being a rankings snob.

This is TOP-law-schools.com. We are here because we are all rankings snobs. And the reasons are so many that most of us don't even bother looking for any particular justification.

Doesn't mean I can't call pretentious douchebags when I see 'em.

Maybe he got confused and thought it would make him a douchebag if he just said, "better job prospects"

But he didn't say that and also said some pretty moronic things so I stand by my statement.

[artichoke]

kalvano wrote:
It seems as if you're looking for a reason to justify being a rankings snob.

This is TOP-law-schools.com. We are here because we are all rankings snobs. And the reasons are so many that most of us don't even bother looking for any particular justification.

Doesn't mean I can't call pretentious douchebags when I see 'em.

Maybe he got confused and thought it would make him a douchebag if he just said, "better job prospects"

*she

[2014]

If you have a paycheck coming just agree to pay your parents back. If they haven't disowned you, surely they would agree to give you like a one month loan...

Or just pick a couple of apps, namely at safety schools, to send in late if you have to after you get money.

[Mike12188]

*she

RadLaw I'm with you, SHE's a Dbag

[clintonius]

Or just pick a couple of apps, namely at safety schools, to send in late if you have to after you get money.

Credited response, though they don't need to be at safety schools so much as places that have large enough classes or admissions policies such that applying a little later won't hurt. That list does not include Berkeley (or Michigan).

[RussianGirl]

RadLaw I'm with you, SHE's a Dbag

ranking snobs FTW

[Grizz]

Maybe he got confused and thought it would make him a douchebag if he just said, "better job prospects"

*she

a/s/l?