The Official February 2015 Study Group Forum

gamerish · Post by **gamerish** » Sun Jan 25, 2015 12:26 am

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TheProdigal · Post by **TheProdigal** » Sun Jan 25, 2015 12:27 am

Dirigo wrote:
CambrianExplosives wrote:
Smallville wrote: ur smart... im jealous... love the tar...
That's okay. I'm jealous of everyone with more predictable cycles. At least LSATs can be improved. I went to a school that uses narrative evaluations instead of grades so I'm going to go into my cycle without any good predictions from LSN. I have no one to blame but myself on that though .
What does LSAC list your "GPA" as?
Same question to Prodigal.

"SEE TRANS"

Rigo · Post by **Rigo** » Sun Jan 25, 2015 12:29 am

CambrianExplosives · Post by **CambrianExplosives** » Sun Jan 25, 2015 12:30 am

TheProdigal wrote:
CambrianExplosives wrote:
That's okay. I'm jealous of everyone with more predictable cycles. At least LSATs can be improved. I went to a school that uses narrative evaluations instead of grades so I'm going to go into my cycle without any good predictions from LSN. I have no one to blame but myself on that though .

Same here. Fun, ain't it?

So much.

I figure HYS are out for me without amazing numbers, but I'm hoping being in the 75th percentile LSAT will give me a chance at the other T14s. Still, as I'm sure you understand, every other day I wake up feeling like I'm going to ding everywhere and then every other day I'll wake up feeling like I'll get some admits.

Are you an international or did you go to a US school without grades as well?

Dr. Nefario · Post by **Dr. Nefario** » Sun Jan 25, 2015 12:31 am

Smallville wrote:
RaiderRed wrote:The LSAT convinced me it was okay to spend $200 on powerbeats 2 by dre cause I've only missed 15 LR questions in the five sections I took today.

ETA: when I'm stressed/depressed/happy I shop.
haha I actually debated earlier about returning my jaybirds for those what made you go with them?

Reviews were really good and one of my buddy uses them working out and he's had Bose, jay birds, and one other big name one I can't remember, but he raves about them so I jumped the gun and bought them. I'm too tall and the cords mess with me while working out so I needed something Bluetooth. I'll let you know how I like em after working out tomorrow.

CambrianExplosives · Post by **CambrianExplosives** » Sun Jan 25, 2015 12:32 am

Dirigo wrote:
TheProdigal wrote:
Dirigo wrote:
CambrianExplosives wrote: That's okay. I'm jealous of everyone with more predictable cycles. At least LSATs can be improved. I went to a school that uses narrative evaluations instead of grades so I'm going to go into my cycle without any good predictions from LSN. I have no one to blame but myself on that though .
What does LSAC list your "GPA" as?
Same question to Prodigal.
"SEE TRANS"
Weird. I wonder if that's a de factor 4.0 then? Did you take any CC classes or high school college classes?
Did they just leave the spot for GPA on your candidate report blank?

I haven't gotten my transcripts in yet, but I have less than 60 graded credits (I have 5) so as far as I know I'm supposed to get the "See trans" message instead of a GPA or (as internationals have) a non-graded ranking like Average, Above Average, etc.

Dr. Nefario · Post by **Dr. Nefario** » Sun Jan 25, 2015 12:33 am

nlee10 wrote:I aint splurging until I get my official score back.

It's my third take so yolo. Also I justified them by saying the morning of prep workout needed something special involved.

Rigo · Post by **Rigo** » Sun Jan 25, 2015 12:34 am

TheProdigal · Post by **TheProdigal** » Sun Jan 25, 2015 12:35 am

Dirigo wrote: Weird. I wonder if that's a de factor 4.0 then? Did you take any CC classes or high school college classes?
Did they just leave the spot for GPA on your academic summary report blank?

I've GPAs from CC, dual enrollment, and study abroad all listed, but no cumulative GPA. General assumption is AdComs treat you as median, remains to be seen for me.

TheProdigal · Post by **TheProdigal** » Sun Jan 25, 2015 12:36 am

CambrianExplosives wrote: Are you an international or did you go to a US school without grades as well?

US without grades. So Evergreen, Reed, New College is the list, I believe.

Rigo · Post by **Rigo** » Sun Jan 25, 2015 12:37 am

TheProdigal · Post by **TheProdigal** » Sun Jan 25, 2015 12:38 am

And Brown has it as an option, if memory serves.

CambrianExplosives · Post by **CambrianExplosives** » Sun Jan 25, 2015 12:38 am

Dirigo wrote:
CambrianExplosives wrote:
Dirigo wrote: Did they just leave the spot for GPA on your candidate report blank?
I haven't gotten my transcripts in yet, but I have less than 60 graded credits (I have 5) so as far as I know I'm supposed to get the "See trans" message instead of a GPA or (as internationals have) a non-graded ranking like Average, Above Average, etc.
Better than a shitty GPA I guess.

That's my hope. I've been abusing MyLSN.info though and going through all the combinations of GPAs with different LSATs to try and get a good picture. Luckily I'll have 3 years WE so that might put some distance between me and my undergrad career. Still, it makes the LSAT super important since its the only quantifiable thing they'll see.

TheProdigal · Post by **TheProdigal** » Sun Jan 25, 2015 12:42 am

CambrianExplosives wrote:
Dirigo wrote:
CambrianExplosives wrote:
Dirigo wrote: Did they just leave the spot for GPA on your candidate report blank?
I haven't gotten my transcripts in yet, but I have less than 60 graded credits (I have 5) so as far as I know I'm supposed to get the "See trans" message instead of a GPA or (as internationals have) a non-graded ranking like Average, Above Average, etc.
Better than a shitty GPA I guess.
That's my hope. I've been abusing MyLSN.info though and going through all the combinations of GPAs with different LSATs to try and get a good picture. Luckily I'll have 3 years WE so that might put some distance between me and my undergrad career. Still, it makes the LSAT super important since its the only quantifiable thing they'll see.

I'm banking on 8+ years FT work and a MS program. My transcript is, quite honestly, nearly impossible to understand.

gamerish · Post by **gamerish** » Sun Jan 25, 2015 12:43 am

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Shakawkaw · Post by **Shakawkaw** » Sun Jan 25, 2015 1:05 am

Dirigo wrote:
TheProdigal wrote:
CambrianExplosives wrote: Are you an international or did you go to a US school without grades as well?
US without grades. So Evergreen, Reed, New College is the list, I believe.
Hampshire too ~~I think.~~ They have "narrative evaluations."

Cosigned.

179orBust · Post by **179orBust** » Sun Jan 25, 2015 1:22 am

RaiderRed wrote:
Smallville wrote:
RaiderRed wrote:The LSAT convinced me it was okay to spend $200 on powerbeats 2 by dre cause I've only missed 15 LR questions in the five sections I took today.

ETA: when I'm stressed/depressed/happy I shop.
haha I actually debated earlier about returning my jaybirds for those what made you go with them?
Reviews were really good and one of my buddy uses them working out and he's had Bose, jay birds, and one other big name one I can't remember, but he raves about them so I jumped the gun and bought them. I'm too tall and the cords mess with me while working out so I needed something Bluetooth. I'll let you know how I like em after working out tomorrow.

Sorry, but the powerbeats 2 suck. Sound quality is absolutely awful and there's a time lag when watching videos (see reviews on Amazon). If you're spending that much on headphones go all out and buy the Bose in ear noise cancellation (qc20i). They're $300, but they're unbelievable. Literally can't hear a thing when the noise cancellation feature is turned on. Just being honest with you.

Shakawkaw · Post by **Shakawkaw** » Sun Jan 25, 2015 1:27 am

179orBust wrote:
RaiderRed wrote:
Smallville wrote:
RaiderRed wrote:The LSAT convinced me it was okay to spend $200 on powerbeats 2 by dre cause I've only missed 15 LR questions in the five sections I took today.

ETA: when I'm stressed/depressed/happy I shop.
haha I actually debated earlier about returning my jaybirds for those what made you go with them?
Reviews were really good and one of my buddy uses them working out and he's had Bose, jay birds, and one other big name one I can't remember, but he raves about them so I jumped the gun and bought them. I'm too tall and the cords mess with me while working out so I needed something Bluetooth. I'll let you know how I like em after working out tomorrow.
Sorry, but the powerbeats 2 suck. Sound quality is absolutely awful and there's a time lag when watching videos (see reviews on Amazon). If you're spending that much on headphones go all out and buy the Bose in ear noise cancellation (qc20i). They're $300, but they're unbelievable. Literally can't hear a thing when the noise cancellation feature is turned on. Just being honest with you.

I really want to get the Bose noise cancellation ones because I want to trade in my current regular Bose ones (MIEP2s) but I cannot get over how bulky the noise cancellation model is. What do you think? Petite female here.

Or the B+W's c5 model because they have a good seal. But I don't like the in ear feature. The sound is amazing though.

Dr. Nefario · Post by **Dr. Nefario** » Sun Jan 25, 2015 1:31 am

Shakawkaw wrote:
179orBust wrote: Sorry, but the powerbeats 2 suck. Sound quality is absolutely awful and there's a time lag when watching videos (see reviews on Amazon). If you're spending that much on headphones go all out and buy the Bose in ear noise cancellation (qc20i). They're $300, but they're unbelievable. Literally can't hear a thing when the noise cancellation feature is turned on. Just being honest with you.
I really want to get the Bose noise cancellation ones because I want to trade in my current regular Bose ones (MIEP2s) but I cannot get over how bulky the noise cancellation model is. What do you think? Petite female here.

Ah thanks for the input! I mainly just needed them for working out and I was more concerned about fit and stability than sound quality. I didn't even think to check Amazon reviews I went based on cnet, Buffington, and nytimes. Obviously not excellent sources but I've tried them out and I like them for the purpose I want them for. I'll have to check out the lag on videos though. If that's a real thing I may return them tomorrow.

nlee10 · Post by **nlee10** » Sun Jan 25, 2015 1:32 am

179orBust wrote:
RaiderRed wrote:
Smallville wrote:
RaiderRed wrote:The LSAT convinced me it was okay to spend $200 on powerbeats 2 by dre cause I've only missed 15 LR questions in the five sections I took today.

ETA: when I'm stressed/depressed/happy I shop.
haha I actually debated earlier about returning my jaybirds for those what made you go with them?
Reviews were really good and one of my buddy uses them working out and he's had Bose, jay birds, and one other big name one I can't remember, but he raves about them so I jumped the gun and bought them. I'm too tall and the cords mess with me while working out so I needed something Bluetooth. I'll let you know how I like em after working out tomorrow.
Sorry, but the powerbeats 2 suck. Sound quality is absolutely awful and there's a time lag when watching videos (see reviews on Amazon). If you're spending that much on headphones go all out and buy the Bose in ear noise cancellation (qc20i). They're $300, but they're unbelievable. Literally can't hear a thing when the noise cancellation feature is turned on. Just being honest with you.

I'm pretty sure ppl were talking about the powerbeats2/jaybirds so they can use them while working out.lol.

gamerish · Post by **gamerish** » Sun Jan 25, 2015 1:32 am

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179orBust · Post by **179orBust** » Sun Jan 25, 2015 1:37 am

RaiderRed wrote:
Shakawkaw wrote:
179orBust wrote: Sorry, but the powerbeats 2 suck. Sound quality is absolutely awful and there's a time lag when watching videos (see reviews on Amazon). If you're spending that much on headphones go all out and buy the Bose in ear noise cancellation (qc20i). They're $300, but they're unbelievable. Literally can't hear a thing when the noise cancellation feature is turned on. Just being honest with you.
I really want to get the Bose noise cancellation ones because I want to trade in my current regular Bose ones (MIEP2s) but I cannot get over how bulky the noise cancellation model is. What do you think? Petite female here.
Ah thanks for the input! I mainly just needed them for working out and I was more concerned about fit and stability than sound quality. I didn't even think to check Amazon reviews I went based on cnet, Buffington, and nytimes. Obviously not excellent sources but I've tried them out and I like them for the purpose I want them for. I'll have to check out the lag on videos though. If that's a real thing I may return them tomorrow.

No prob, the time lag is definitely real. Gotta admit though that they're really cool, if that makes any difference to you.

179orBust · Post by **179orBust** » Sun Jan 25, 2015 1:40 am

Shak: Are you talking about the battery pack? Honestly, it was a bit annoying in beginning but then I got used to it. Don't mind it anymore. That's really the only flaw. Sound quality is amazing, they're super comfortable, and the noise cancellation is unreal for an in-ear headphone. Read the reviews on Amazon, there were very few people who were unhappy with them.

RZ5646 · Post by **RZ5646** » Sun Jan 25, 2015 1:43 am

Isn't it well known that Bose has just been trading on its name for years, and Beats is nothing but a brand name?

Sennheiser all the way.

Dr. Nefario · Post by **Dr. Nefario** » Sun Jan 25, 2015 1:48 am

I checked out the video lag and it's real bad, but I might work out with them tomorrow and see if I like their fit for that. That's my main use for them.