+1. She's in a good spot. Best of luck to her (and you).rinkrat19 wrote: Sounds like you are coming from a good place. Good job, dad.
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You raised a smart D.
Seriously, saving on college, getting killer grades, avoiding debt thus far (and likely forever), this was about as well thought out of a plan that actually worked as I've seen around here. Props.
Seriously, saving on college, getting killer grades, avoiding debt thus far (and likely forever), this was about as well thought out of a plan that actually worked as I've seen around here. Props.
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Going straight through especially as a three year grad, two of which was from CC will hurt for admissions and when she interviews for firms/anything.
It would be a much better idea to take a year or two + off.
ETA: you don't want her cycle to end up like this: http://lawschoolnumbers.com/proud2b19
It would be a much better idea to take a year or two + off.
ETA: you don't want her cycle to end up like this: http://lawschoolnumbers.com/proud2b19
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i thought DD was always "darling daughter" not "dear daughter"
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Eh. a distinction without a difference.smaug wrote:i thought DD was always "darling daughter" not "dear daughter"
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rinkrat19 wrote:Eh.smaug wrote:i thought DD was always "darling daughter" not "dear daughter"a distinction without a difference.i'm illiterate and unwilling to acknowledge my mistake
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OP its safe to leave now. Best of luck!
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People use both.smaug wrote:rinkrat19 wrote:Eh.smaug wrote:i thought DD was always "darling daughter" not "dear daughter"a distinction without a difference.i'm illiterate and unwilling to acknowledge my mistake
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Agreed! Thanks again for the awesome advice everyone; I think my short time on TLS is over for now. I will however remember to take the extra 2.5 seconds to type out the word "daughter" if there ever is a next time. :p Best wishes to everyone here.Clearly wrote:OP its safe to leave now. Best of luck!
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/the perfect thread
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yea anecdotally i've known a few ppl with unconventional ug and underperformed in their cycleMack.Hambleton wrote:Going straight through especially as a three year grad, two of which was from CC will hurt for admissions and when she interviews for firms/anything.
It would be a much better idea to take a year or two + off.
ETA: you don't want her cycle to end up like this: http://lawschoolnumbers.com/proud2b19
but wow at than lsn profile
fairly positive that's flame ("proud2be19"), but if not, wow
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I'm not really thinking flame honestly. Multiple updates, text/timeline etc that's a hell of a flame profile. Most are just like 180 2.0 YHS or other silly business.
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Wow, just looked at that. That is rough.Brut wrote:yea anecdotally i've known a few ppl with unconventional ug and underperformed in their cycleMack.Hambleton wrote:Going straight through especially as a three year grad, two of which was from CC will hurt for admissions and when she interviews for firms/anything.
It would be a much better idea to take a year or two + off.
ETA: you don't want her cycle to end up like this: http://lawschoolnumbers.com/proud2b19
but wow at than lsn profile
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You should call/your daughter should call LSAC and make sure she has enough credits from her CC to be accepted to schools. If that is the case she'll get in to some of the most prestigious schools in the US, many with full rides. Great GPA and LSAT she has, and that's generally all schools care about. The tippy top schools might be concerned, but if she has an interesting life story those reservations might be dismissed by said schools.
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Brut wrote:yea anecdotally i've known a few ppl with unconventional ug and underperformed in their cycleMack.Hambleton wrote:Going straight through especially as a three year grad, two of which was from CC will hurt for admissions and when she interviews for firms/anything.
It would be a much better idea to take a year or two + off.
ETA: you don't want her cycle to end up like this: http://lawschoolnumbers.com/proud2b19
but wow at than lsn profile
fairly positive that's flame ("proud2be19"), but if not, wow
Wow. Is this a real thing to see? What would be the determining factor in this students case, do you think? That is if it is an actual real scenario that happened. Since the poster continuously updated, it seems legit unfortunately.
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IF that profile is genuine, and if I were to venture a wild-ass-guess, maybe that person did nothing to alleviate the concerns that her very young age would prompt. E.g., sounding very immature in a personal statement, or having a helicopter mommy constantly and aggressively calling each school's admissions office for updates and to demand results for her precious special snowflake. You always hear horror stories about overbearing parents accompanying their kids to job interviews and such, so I'm sure it has happened once or twice.anthonyr wrote:Brut wrote:yea anecdotally i've known a few ppl with unconventional ug and underperformed in their cycleMack.Hambleton wrote:Going straight through especially as a three year grad, two of which was from CC will hurt for admissions and when she interviews for firms/anything.
It would be a much better idea to take a year or two + off.
ETA: you don't want her cycle to end up like this: http://lawschoolnumbers.com/proud2b19
but wow at than lsn profile
fairly positive that's flame ("proud2be19"), but if not, wow
Wow. Is this a real thing to see? What would be the determining factor in this students case, do you think? That is if it is an actual real scenario that happened. Since the poster continuously updated, it seems legit unfortunately.
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Ah. I did notice the age, but with those numbers what college wouldn't want her. However, you're probably right; something drastic must have taken place.rinkrat19 wrote:IF that profile is genuine, and if I were to venture a wild-ass-guess, maybe that person did nothing to alleviate the concerns that her very young age would prompt. E.g., sounding very immature in a personal statement, or having a helicopter mommy constantly and aggressively calling each school's admissions office for updates and to demand results for her precious special snowflake. You always hear horror stories about overbearing parents accompanying their kids to job interviews and such, so I'm sure it has happened once or twice.anthonyr wrote:Brut wrote:yea anecdotally i've known a few ppl with unconventional ug and underperformed in their cycleMack.Hambleton wrote:Going straight through especially as a three year grad, two of which was from CC will hurt for admissions and when she interviews for firms/anything.
It would be a much better idea to take a year or two + off.
ETA: you don't want her cycle to end up like this: http://lawschoolnumbers.com/proud2b19
but wow at than lsn profile
fairly positive that's flame ("proud2be19"), but if not, wow
Wow. Is this a real thing to see? What would be the determining factor in this students case, do you think? That is if it is an actual real scenario that happened. Since the poster continuously updated, it seems legit unfortunately.
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Schools are more and more preferring applicants with work experience
http://www.thecrimson.com/article/2015/ ... xperience/
http://www.thecrimson.com/article/2015/ ... xperience/
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From what I remember, AP letters don't transfer, but ACCP grades do.
Also there are plenty of people who graduated early and are young that apply to law school - doubt it would have that profound of an impact. I'm not sure about the community college part, though.
That said, what's wrong with applying now and seeing the options? The girl doesn't have to attend if schools ding her because she's too young. She can always apply later (assuming LSAT hasn't expired)
Also there are plenty of people who graduated early and are young that apply to law school - doubt it would have that profound of an impact. I'm not sure about the community college part, though.
That said, what's wrong with applying now and seeing the options? The girl doesn't have to attend if schools ding her because she's too young. She can always apply later (assuming LSAT hasn't expired)
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FFS her name is "proud2be19"
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True, but at some point age gives way to numbers, surely.Mack.Hambleton wrote:Schools are more and more preferring applicants with work experience
http://www.thecrimson.com/article/2015/ ... xperience/
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I just think it's hard when you're 19 because you won't be able to relate to or socialize with your classmates/future colleagues and law firms/potential employers are going to look at you as immature (even if you're not).
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Yeah I thought it was normal as a veteran of CC. But even then I thought it was weird that so many parents posted for their high school kids, who are presumably able to use a computer themselves.ihenry wrote:I saw D and S everywhere on college confidential where parents ask for their kids. Unusual on TLS where people ask for themselves.anthonyr wrote:Changed it just for you guys. Glad I gave you something to giggle over lolOskosh wrote:Was thinking the same thing haha.ManoftheHour wrote:chimp wrote:my D???
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