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Theopliske8711 · Post by **Theopliske8711** » Mon Dec 16, 2013 10:48 am

Otunga wrote:
Do the schools like the extra effort? I would think there's some intrinsic value to that since I doubt many people have compelling reasons to go to any one particular school.

I would say that if you have a compelling reason to write a "Why X" then do it; if you don't, I would say don't (at least before waitlist). I would be against forcing it.

mhaas · Post by **mhaas** » Mon Dec 16, 2013 11:14 am

Got an LSAC alert over the weekend, it looks like they have rescheduled the make-up exam for next Saturday. Does this mean I will be getting scores two weeks later than everyone else? Or do they expedite the scoring process for make-up testers?

Otunga · Post by **Otunga** » Mon Dec 16, 2013 11:39 am

Theopliske8711 wrote:
Otunga wrote:
Do the schools like the extra effort? I would think there's some intrinsic value to that since I doubt many people have compelling reasons to go to any one particular school.
I would say that if you have a compelling reason to write a "Why X" then do it; if you don't, I would say don't (at least before waitlist). I would be against forcing it.

I tend to agree. But what counts as a compelling reason? I would think stellar placement in the area you want to work wouldn't be good enough, particularly if it's a popular area like NYC. Maybe wanting to be in some particular clinic that differentiates itself somehow from the rest of the pack is good enough, or wanting to have a particular emphasis in something that is, for the most part, unique to school x's curriculum.

buffalo_ · Post by **buffalo_** » Mon Dec 16, 2013 12:38 pm

mhaas wrote:Got an LSAC alert over the weekend, it looks like they have rescheduled the make-up exam for next Saturday. Does this mean I will be getting scores two weeks later than everyone else? Or do they expedite the scoring process for make-up testers?

I took a makeup exam once. It was exactly one week later than originally scheduled. I received my score on the exact same date as everyone else.

bombaysippin · Post by **bombaysippin** » Mon Dec 16, 2013 1:26 pm

Otunga wrote:
Theopliske8711 wrote:
Otunga wrote:
Do the schools like the extra effort? I would think there's some intrinsic value to that since I doubt many people have compelling reasons to go to any one particular school.
I would say that if you have a compelling reason to write a "Why X" then do it; if you don't, I would say don't (at least before waitlist). I would be against forcing it.
I tend to agree. But what counts as a compelling reason? I would think stellar placement in the area you want to work wouldn't be good enough, particularly if it's a popular area like NYC. Maybe wanting to be in some particular clinic that differentiates itself somehow from the rest of the pack is good enough, or wanting to have a particular emphasis in something that is, for the most part, unique to school x's curriculum.

I feel like as long as you make a decent effort it would be good because if you think about all the applicants in general, a bunch wouldn't even think of a "Why X" essay. But thats just what I think, could be completely wrong lol.

PourMeTea · Post by **PourMeTea** » Mon Dec 16, 2013 1:32 pm

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ManoftheHour · Post by **ManoftheHour** » Mon Dec 16, 2013 1:38 pm

I can't believe with the overwhelming about of information out there, there are still people applying ED to UC HasTTTTings.

bound · Post by **bound** » Mon Dec 16, 2013 1:58 pm

ManoftheHour wrote:I can't believe with the overwhelming about of information out there, there are still people applying ED to UC HasTTTTings.

Higher underemployment rate than Stanford and Boalt (obvs), but also UC Davis and Santa Clara. I guess people just want it because it's actually in the city?

Otunga · Post by **Otunga** » Mon Dec 16, 2013 1:59 pm

Bajam wrote:
Otunga wrote:
Theopliske8711 wrote:
Otunga wrote:
Do the schools like the extra effort? I would think there's some intrinsic value to that since I doubt many people have compelling reasons to go to any one particular school.
I would say that if you have a compelling reason to write a "Why X" then do it; if you don't, I would say don't (at least before waitlist). I would be against forcing it.
I tend to agree. But what counts as a compelling reason? I would think stellar placement in the area you want to work wouldn't be good enough, particularly if it's a popular area like NYC. Maybe wanting to be in some particular clinic that differentiates itself somehow from the rest of the pack is good enough, or wanting to have a particular emphasis in something that is, for the most part, unique to school x's curriculum.
I feel like as long as you make a decent effort it would be good because if you think about all the applicants in general, a bunch wouldn't even think of a "Why X" essay. But thats just what I think, could be completely wrong lol.

Yeah. That's why I was thinking that just making the effort might have some intrinsic value according to ad comms.

PourMeTea · Post by **PourMeTea** » Mon Dec 16, 2013 2:10 pm

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koalacity · Post by **koalacity** » Mon Dec 16, 2013 2:12 pm

mhaas wrote:Got an LSAC alert over the weekend, it looks like they have rescheduled the make-up exam for next Saturday. Does this mean I will be getting scores two weeks later than everyone else? Or do they expedite the scoring process for make-up testers?

My SO was one of the October testers whose test was canceled for weather-his make-up was two weeks later as well, and he got his scores on the same day as everyone else. LSAC told him at the time that he "probably" would get them on the same day, but that they couldn't guarantee anything for make-up testers. So, it seems like you most likely will, but there's a chance they could be delayed.

PourMeTea · Post by **PourMeTea** » Mon Dec 16, 2013 2:16 pm

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Otunga · Post by **Otunga** » Mon Dec 16, 2013 2:24 pm

PourMeTea wrote:
ManoftheHour wrote:I can't believe with the overwhelming about of information out there, there are still people applying ED to UC HasTTTTings.
It blows my mind that people don't consider the sheer amount of info that pops up should you have the incredible foresight of using google to research an investment of this caliber.

I think they do research, except the research is asking parents and maybe some older lawyers about becoming a lawyer. And most such people affirm it as a good choice. Even if they look into how much everything costs, they figure it should ultimately be beneficial due to hearing about the experiences of others who graduated in a different market.

PourMeTea · Post by **PourMeTea** » Mon Dec 16, 2013 2:41 pm

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Kimikho · Post by **Kimikho** » Mon Dec 16, 2013 2:44 pm

hey everyone how's the wait

CookieDough · Post by **CookieDough** » Mon Dec 16, 2013 2:46 pm

scoobers wrote:hey everyone how's the wait

Oddly better than last time. Minus the fact that no one will PW...

Kimikho · Post by **Kimikho** » Mon Dec 16, 2013 2:52 pm

CookieDough wrote:
scoobers wrote:hey everyone how's the wait
Oddly better than last time. Minus the fact that no one will PW...

glad to hear that! i miss october waiters

CookieDough · Post by **CookieDough** » Mon Dec 16, 2013 2:57 pm

scoobers wrote:
CookieDough wrote:
scoobers wrote:hey everyone how's the wait
Oddly better than last time. Minus the fact that no one will PW...
glad to hear that! i miss october waiters

Even though I was a lowly lurker for oct waiters, I miss it too. Not to mention you guys kept that thread moving at quite the pace!

PourMeTea · Post by **PourMeTea** » Mon Dec 16, 2013 2:59 pm

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CookieDough · Post by **CookieDough** » Mon Dec 16, 2013 3:00 pm

PourMeTea wrote:
CookieDough wrote:
Even though I was a lowly lurker for oct waiters, I miss it too. Not to mention you guys kept that thread moving at quite the pace!
Feel free to help us regain momentum by excessive shitposting and PWing

I tried to PW, but either I'm super ugly, or everyone was busy at the time. Either way it's someone else's turn

Kimikho · Post by **Kimikho** » Mon Dec 16, 2013 3:05 pm

CookieDough wrote:
scoobers wrote:
CookieDough wrote:
scoobers wrote:hey everyone how's the wait
Oddly better than last time. Minus the fact that no one will PW...
glad to hear that! i miss october waiters
Even though I was a lowly lurker for oct waiters, I miss it too. Not to mention you guys kept that thread moving at quite the pace!

that was before I was banned three times for shitposting

and no one is a lowly waiter everyone is a potential megapoaster

ETA: you can pick up the slack

CookieDough · Post by **CookieDough** » Mon Dec 16, 2013 3:07 pm

scoobers wrote:
CookieDough wrote:
scoobers wrote:
glad to hear that! i miss october waiters
Even though I was a lowly lurker for oct waiters, I miss it too. Not to mention you guys kept that thread moving at quite the pace!
that was before I was banned three times for shitposting

and no one is a lowly waiter everyone is a potential megapoaster

ETA: you can pick up the slack

That's either extremely terrifying or awesome. Can't decide.

I'm not sure I have it in me to shitpost adequately... The standards have been set so high!

Kimikho · Post by **Kimikho** » Mon Dec 16, 2013 3:19 pm

CookieDough wrote:
scoobers wrote:
CookieDough wrote:
scoobers wrote:
glad to hear that! i miss october waiters
Even though I was a lowly lurker for oct waiters, I miss it too. Not to mention you guys kept that thread moving at quite the pace!
that was before I was banned three times for shitposting

and no one is a lowly waiter everyone is a potential megapoaster

ETA: you can pick up the slack
That's either extremely terrifying or awesome. Can't decide.

I'm not sure I have it in me to shitpost adequately... The standards have been set so high!

you. I like you.