June 2017 Waiters Thread- Grayday! -9 curve. GL all Forum

[it's allgood]

Do some of these schools just not even try to get you due to the fact that they know you'all be taking the t13 acceptances? I feel as though some of them know they are wasting seats for people they know they have little chance of seeing in the fall.

Yeah a number of schools even midway up the T14 actively yield protect applicants who they think will end up somewhere better.

Yepp, UVA is notorious for yield protecting. There are stats where you're like 50/50 to get a full ride or get waitlisted

Do solid why x essays help? I'm a splitter, so not going to get YP anywhere, I'm just curious.

Why x essays help. But making yourself known to admissions (in a positive way) can also be very helpful!!!!

[Ntp73821]

Why x essays help. But making yourself known to admissions (in a positive way) can also be very helpful!!!!

Any advice for how to make yourself known to admissions? I'm planning to go visit at some point. UVA is my #1. My GPA is .02 below their median, so I don't THINK I would end up YP, but I'm also pretty ignorant about the process.

[coskigirl]

I always have a fun day with my run club on the 4th. Our party is from 3-7MDT so the phone will be with me to keep an eye out just in case. Not sure I like the idea of getting my score while at the party. On the other hand, I'll take that over waiting another day. Or two.

[Walliums]

Do some of these schools just not even try to get you due to the fact that they know you'all be taking the t13 acceptances? I feel as though some of them know they are wasting seats for people they know they have little chance of seeing in the fall.

Yeah a number of schools even midway up the T14 actively yield protect applicants who they think will end up somewhere better.

Yepp, UVA is notorious for yield protecting. There are stats where you're like 50/50 to get a full ride or get waitlisted

See I don't understand this. Not saying anyone should do this but what if you had only applied to UVA? Just because you had stats to get into a barely higher-ranked school doesn't mean UVA isn't your #1

[Slippin' Jimmy]

Let the Grey watch begin. I'm going to call it quits just after 5, if it does happen today I think it will be during the earlier 4-5 slot vs. after 6.

[rowdy]

Let the Grey watch begin. I'm going to call it quits just after 5, if it does happen today I think it will be during the earlier 4-5 slot vs. after 6.

That's a good strategy to stay sane today!

[it's allgood]

Why x essays help. But making yourself known to admissions (in a positive way) can also be very helpful!!!!

Any advice for how to make yourself known to admissions? I'm planning to go visit at some point. UVA is my #1. My GPA is .02 below their median, so I don't THINK I would end up YP, but I'm also pretty ignorant about the process.

The first thing you can do is go for a tour--there are often times possibilities to meet with admissions staff then; another way is at law school fairs. Another way is to work your contacts and connections and see if anyone can arrange a meeting with the dean or an assistant dean.

[it's allgood]

Why x essays help. But making yourself known to admissions (in a positive way) can also be very helpful!!!!

Any advice for how to make yourself known to admissions? I'm planning to go visit at some point. UVA is my #1. My GPA is .02 below their median, so I don't THINK I would end up YP, but I'm also pretty ignorant about the process.

You may want to consider early decision there. But you most likely will wind up paying sticker. You will be able to gauge better when you have your LSAT.

[mishpt1]

Do some of these schools just not even try to get you due to the fact that they know you'all be taking the t13 acceptances? I feel as though some of them know they are wasting seats for people they know they have little chance of seeing in the fall.

Yeah a number of schools even midway up the T14 actively yield protect applicants who they think will end up somewhere better.

Yepp, UVA is notorious for yield protecting. There are stats where you're like 50/50 to get a full ride or get waitlisted

See I don't understand this. Not saying anyone should do this but what if you had only applied to UVA? Just because you had stats to get into a barely higher-ranked school doesn't mean UVA isn't your #1

What you're saying is so true. If you're waitlisted, at least you can inform them that you are really serious about attending, but if they flat out reject, there's no recourse.

[it's allgood]

Do some of these schools just not even try to get you due to the fact that they know you'all be taking the t13 acceptances? I feel as though some of them know they are wasting seats for people they know they have little chance of seeing in the fall.

Yeah a number of schools even midway up the T14 actively yield protect applicants who they think will end up somewhere better.

Yepp, UVA is notorious for yield protecting. There are stats where you're like 50/50 to get a full ride or get waitlisted

See I don't understand this. Not saying anyone should do this but what if you had only applied to UVA? Just because you had stats to get into a barely higher-ranked school doesn't mean UVA isn't your #1

UVA has an early decision where they are able to get a lot of students above their median for LSAT and then do not need to risk taking students with higher LSATs who may not matriculate and could mess up their yield. Most people with a 170 or higher get in early decision at UVA BUT there is no incentive to give high merit scholarships because the students are committed to attend.

[rowdy]

Update: we still green my friends

[Ntp73821]

You may want to consider early decision there. But you most likely will wind up paying sticker. You will be able to gauge better when you have your LSAT.

Ugh, yeah, my GPA got really screwed by going to a school that has A- but not A+.

I doubt I'd go for sticker, I don't think it's worth it. So I wouldn't ED. I'm sure there are plenty of decent law schools where I can get SOME money with a 3.84 and a good LSAT (pls LSAT gods give me a good LSAT score). But I'm going to apply regardless and hope for some money.

[it's allgood]

Do some of these schools just not even try to get you due to the fact that they know you'all be taking the t13 acceptances? I feel as though some of them know they are wasting seats for people they know they have little chance of seeing in the fall.

Yeah a number of schools even midway up the T14 actively yield protect applicants who they think will end up somewhere better.

Yepp, UVA is notorious for yield protecting. There are stats where you're like 50/50 to get a full ride or get waitlisted

See I don't understand this. Not saying anyone should do this but what if you had only applied to UVA? Just because you had stats to get into a barely higher-ranked school doesn't mean UVA isn't your #1

What you're saying is so true. If you're waitlisted, at least you can inform them that you are really serious about attending, but if they flat out reject, there's no recourse.

If you are really committed, then you should apply early decision at UVA--UVA has enough students each cycle that have high stats and apply this way. Saying you are committed really does not mean anything if not applying early decision. The risk is not getting merit aid.

[it's allgood]

You may want to consider early decision there. But you most likely will wind up paying sticker. You will be able to gauge better when you have your LSAT.

Ugh, yeah, my GPA got really screwed by going to a school that has A- but not A+.

I doubt I'd go for sticker, I don't think it's worth it. So I wouldn't ED. I'm sure there are plenty of decent law schools where I can get SOME money with a 3.84 and a good LSAT (pls LSAT gods give me a good LSAT score). But I'm going to apply regardless and hope for some money.

That sounds like a really good idea!

[Slippin' Jimmy]

Do some of these schools just not even try to get you due to the fact that they know you'all be taking the t13 acceptances? I feel as though some of them know they are wasting seats for people they know they have little chance of seeing in the fall.

Yeah a number of schools even midway up the T14 actively yield protect applicants who they think will end up somewhere better.

Yepp, UVA is notorious for yield protecting. There are stats where you're like 50/50 to get a full ride or get waitlisted

See I don't understand this. Not saying anyone should do this but what if you had only applied to UVA? Just because you had stats to get into a barely higher-ranked school doesn't mean UVA isn't your #1

What you're saying is so true. If you're waitlisted, at least you can inform them that you are really serious about attending, but if they flat out reject, there's no recourse.

If you are really committed, then you should apply early decision at UVA--UVA has enough students each cycle that have high stats and apply this way. Saying you are committed really does not mean anything if not applying early decision. The risk is not getting merit aid.

UVA is probably my top choice and I am also just below median GPA, but the risk of not getting $$$ isn't worth applying ED. I'd be perfectly happy going to Duke or Cornell with some $$$ (and per lsn they seem to be more generous than UVA) and really wouldn't consider paying sticker outside HYS.

[QueenBAYder]

Does anyone know what time the icons went grey when the results were released on 1/1?

[tuna_wasabi]

Seeing that many felt awesome right after the test, did anyone else feel they had done terribly? I was on the verge of cancelling my score for 5 days.

[rowdy]

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[saf18hornet]

Seeing that many felt awesome right after the test, did anyone else feel they had done terribly? I was on the verge of cancelling my score for 5 days.

Honestly, I can't think of any scenario worth cancelling. If your scores were 167, 158, 176, who is really gonna look at that middle score as indicative of anything. As long as a reasonable explanation accompanies it, then no big deal.

[it's allgood]

Seeing that many felt awesome right after the test, did anyone else feel they had done terribly? I was on the verge of cancelling my score for 5 days.

Honestly, I can't think of any scenario worth cancelling. If your scores were 167, 158, 176, who is really gonna look at that middle score as indicative of anything. As long as a reasonable explanation accompanies it, then no big deal.

I knew I did not do well on the Feb LSAT but decided not to cancel and am really glad I kept the score because I wound up getting wait listed at my first choice school and then was able to improve my skills to take the June LSAT.

[pupper]

Seeing that many felt awesome right after the test, did anyone else feel they had done terribly? I was on the verge of cancelling my score for 5 days.

I kind of did. Felt fine after the test, but then spent the next few days convincing myself that I had misbubbled half a section and nearly canceled. Didn't get much done at work that week.

[Slippin' Jimmy]

No grey I'm calling it a day.

[tuatarian]

I think we can safely conclude that dowsing is a massive waste of time

[rowdy]

No grey I'm calling it a day.

See y'all for when our scores are released in August

[usaorbust]

Just to make the wait more agonizing, the icons went gray New Year's Day at 7:29pm...