Schools that do not actually read all your application
Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2010 1:46 pm
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Daytukrjabs wrote:When I compare my pre-TLS year application to this year's, I am quite convinced that my files from last year weren't really read.
For example, I applied with GPA/LSAT below 25th at some T1 schools last year. Result = 1 week turn around for rejections. I applied mid January, when they were most busy.
This year, after retaking the LSAT and taking a shit load of GPA booster classes before graduating, I made just about median at T14s. Result = 6 months wait before in/dings/waitlists. 4-5 months wait for acceptances at T1s.
Nothing in my file changed other than GPA/LSAT. Same PS, same addendum, same resume.
QFTD. H2Oman wrote:Let me edit the stupid out of this
Daytukrjabs wrote:When I compare my pre-TLS year application to this year's, I am quite convinced that my files from last year weren't really read.
For example, I applied with GPA/LSAT below 25th at some T1 schools last year. Result = 1 week turn around for rejections. I applied mid January, when they were most busy.
This year, after retaking the LSAT and taking a shit load of GPA booster classes before graduating, I made just about median at T14s. Result = 6 months wait before in/dings/waitlists. 4-5 months wait for acceptances at T1s.
Nothing in my file changed other than GPA/LSAT. Same PS, same addendum, same resume.
K done
this shtick never gets oldD. H2Oman wrote:Let me edit the stupid out of this
Daytukrjabs wrote:When I compare my pre-TLS year application to this year's, I am quite convinced that my files from last year weren't really read.
For example, I applied with GPA/LSAT below 25th at some T1 schools last year. Result = 1 week turn around for rejections. I applied mid January, when they were most busy.
This year, after retaking the LSAT and taking a shit load of GPA booster classes before graduating, I made just about median at T14s. Result = 6 months wait before in/dings/waitlists. 4-5 months wait for acceptances at T1s.
Nothing in my file changed other than GPA/LSAT. Same PS, same addendum, same resume.
K done
Not everyone reads at a 2nd grade level.Daytukrjabs wrote:Also, to think that a school will read 3000 essays of 1000 words or more is kind of ridiculous.
Daytukrjabs wrote:Your application is a prime example for my case. 2.7 GPA is auto TTT unless 170+ LSAT. It's not like you have some super cool PS.D. H2Oman wrote:Let me edit the stupid out of this
Daytukrjabs wrote:When I compare my pre-TLS year application to this year's, I am quite convinced that my files from last year weren't really read.
For example, I applied with GPA/LSAT below 25th at some T1 schools last year. Result = 1 week turn around for rejections. I applied mid January, when they were most busy.
This year, after retaking the LSAT and taking a shit load of GPA booster classes before graduating, I made just about median at T14s. Result = 6 months wait before in/dings/waitlists. 4-5 months wait for acceptances at T1s.
Nothing in my file changed other than GPA/LSAT. Same PS, same addendum, same resume.
K done
Fucking brilliant!!D. H2Oman wrote:Daytukrjabs wrote:Your application is a prime example for my case. 2.7 GPA is auto TTT unless 170+ LSAT. It's not like you have some super cool PS.D. H2Oman wrote:Let me edit the stupid out of this
Daytukrjabs wrote:When I compare my pre-TLS year application to this year's, I am quite convinced that my files from last year weren't really read.
For example, I applied with GPA/LSAT below 25th at some T1 schools last year. Result = 1 week turn around for rejections. I applied mid January, when they were most busy.
This year, after retaking the LSAT and taking a shit load of GPA booster classes before graduating, I made just about median at T14s. Result = 6 months wait before in/dings/waitlists. 4-5 months wait for acceptances at T1s.
Nothing in my file changed other than GPA/LSAT. Same PS, same addendum, same resume.
K done
Honestly, I didn't think about it like that. My PS was really good and I pretty much figured that was what did it. (it was about my two week summer trip to Kenya, I helped dig wells really changed me, now I want to go to law school to help end global poverty)
But your theory that LSAT/GPA are really all that matter is quite interesting. Someone should really look into that further.
haaaaaaaaaaaahahahhaaD. H2Oman wrote:
Honestly, I didn't think about it like that. My PS was really good and I pretty much figured that was what did it. (it was about my two week summer trip to Kenya, I helped dig wells really changed me, now I want to go to law school to help end global poverty)
But your theory that LSAT/GPA are really all that matter is quite interesting. Someone should really look into that further.
You are claiming that your files from last year weren't read based on the fact your numbers were well below median at some schools and they dinged you quickly, whereas this year your numbers were more competitive and it took longer.Daytukrjabs wrote:Why do you say that? Suspecting that my files from last year weren't read based on drastic differences with this year's is hardly a logical flaw. It's not like I am making some absurd general or definite claim.traehekat wrote:How does someone with a 171 LSAT exhibit such crappy logic?
D. H2Oman wrote:Let me edit the stupid out of this
Daytukrjabs wrote:When I compare my pre-TLS year application to this year's, I am quite convinced that my files from last year weren't really read.
For example, I applied with GPA/LSAT below 25th at some T1 schools last year. Result = 1 week turn around for rejections. I applied mid January, when they were most busy.
This year, after retaking the LSAT and taking a shit load of GPA booster classes before graduating, I made just about median at T14s. Result = 6 months wait before in/dings/waitlists. 4-5 months wait for acceptances at T1s.
Nothing in my file changed other than GPA/LSAT. Same PS, same addendum, same resume.
K done
Daytukrjabs wrote: I didn't say they didn't read it. I did say I suspect they didn't "really" read it like they would of high scoring applicants.
but honestly, they shouldn't even need to read your app too hard. if you're below both 25%s, they are scanning for something really special that could add something. It doesn't require critically examining every detail of an application to find that special thing--- it should stand out immediately.Desert Fox wrote:I'm going to say it, they probably don't read your app too hard.
A person below both 25%'s means they'd have to take two more above the median to counter act the damage.
Agreed. And it would take a massive soft, to get you in. Below both 25%'s you gotta wonder if the person will even hack it.capitalacq wrote:but honestly, they shouldn't even need to read your app too hard. if you're below both 25%s, they are scanning for something really special that could add something. It doesn't require critically examining every detail of an application to find that special thing--- it should stand out immediately.Desert Fox wrote:I'm going to say it, they probably don't read your app too hard.
A person below both 25%'s means they'd have to take two more above the median to counter act the damage.
Family has a campus building named after them, maybe.Desert Fox wrote: Agreed. And it would take a massive soft, to get you in.
See Illinois scandal e-mails.Below both 25%'s you gotta wonder if the person will even hack it.