How much does applying in one's home state matter? Forum
- Geetar Man
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How much does applying in one's home state matter?
As the title states, how much does applying to a LS that is in your primary state of residence matter?
Does applying to a school in your state affect the adcoms decisions? Or do they not give a shit about that.
I know that numbers are the most important factors, but I'm looking for people's stories, in which where they had lower numbers than the school normally takes but since they have lived in the state their entire lives, the adcoms saw this in a favorable light for the applicant.
More specifically, I'm not talking about the T14. Rather, T15-T50.
Also, I know this isn't quantifiable. So dont even go there.
Any insight?
TIA!
Does applying to a school in your state affect the adcoms decisions? Or do they not give a shit about that.
I know that numbers are the most important factors, but I'm looking for people's stories, in which where they had lower numbers than the school normally takes but since they have lived in the state their entire lives, the adcoms saw this in a favorable light for the applicant.
More specifically, I'm not talking about the T14. Rather, T15-T50.
Also, I know this isn't quantifiable. So dont even go there.
Any insight?
TIA!
- franklyscarlet
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Re: How much does applying in one's home state matter?
depends on the school. I got UT with sub-par numbers, likely because I'm a longtime Texas resident and I believe they have to take a certain % of Texas residents.Geetar Man wrote:As the title states, how much does applying to a LS that is in your primary state of residence matter?
Does applying to a school in your state affect the adcoms decisions? Or do they not give a shit about that.
I know that numbers are the most important factors, but I'm looking for people's stories, in which where they had lower numbers than the school normally takes but since they have lived in the state their entire lives, the adcoms saw this in a favorable light for the applicant.
More specifically, I'm not talking about the T14. Rather, T15-T50.
Any insight?
TIA!
ETA: I know some consider Texas "T14" but my point is, if the school has a quota, it can work in your favor.
- gaud
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Re: How much does applying in one's home state matter?
I do not have a personal story, but I do know that there are law schools that have the 'bias'
UT Austin : --LinkRemoved--
UofA admits slight preference for in-state : http://www.law.arizona.edu/admissions/faq.cfm
UT Austin : --LinkRemoved--
UofA admits slight preference for in-state : http://www.law.arizona.edu/admissions/faq.cfm
- Geetar Man
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Re: How much does applying in one's home state matter?
gaud wrote:I do not have a personal story, but I do know that there are law schools that have the 'bias'
UT Austin : --LinkRemoved--
UofA admits slight preference for in-state : http://www.law.arizona.edu/admissions/faq.cfm
FUCK YES. THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR. I'm a life-long resident of AZ (graduate of the UofA, undergrad in Tucson) and looking to get into the UA with a >25% gpa. Even though it's a slight preference, I think I have a good shot. I also know one of the associate deans.

I'm glad I asked, and I'm more glad that you posted this. Thanks!
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Re: How much does applying in one's home state matter?
If your numbers seem "too good to be true" for a school, you may have a greater likelihood of being Yield Protected if you are from out of state.
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- Geetar Man
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Re: How much does applying in one's home state matter?
apollo2015 wrote:If your numbers seem "too good to be true" for a school, you may have a greater likelihood of being Yield Protected if you are from out of state.
Unfortunately, this wouldnt apply to me anyway; my GPA is not that strong. However, I look to balance my sub-par GPA with some good (relevant) work experience and LORs from professors at the UA and alumni at the UA. Also, my LSAT should be above the 75% (assuming I score -4 to -7 from my average PT score).
- gaud
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Re: How much does applying in one's home state matter?
Geetar Man wrote:gaud wrote:I do not have a personal story, but I do know that there are law schools that have the 'bias'
UT Austin : --LinkRemoved--
UofA admits slight preference for in-state : http://www.law.arizona.edu/admissions/faq.cfm
FUCK YES. THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR. I'm a life-long resident of AZ (graduate of the UofA, undergrad in Tucson) and looking to get into the UA with a >25% gpa. Even though it's a slight preference, I think I have a good shot. I also know one of the associate deans.![]()
I'm glad I asked, and I'm more glad that you posted this. Thanks!
Happy I could help!