Berkeley c/o 2015 Applicants (2011-2012 cycle) Forum

[wishyfishy]

Don't really frequent this topic, but just wanted to let you guys know that I got my call from Dean Tom today. He's reading applications from home, apparently, so some of you late submitters might still be hearing back over break! I submitted 12/9.

[cactuarX3]

Don't really frequent this topic, but just wanted to let you guys know that I got my call from Dean Tom today. He's reading applications from home, apparently, so some of you late submitters might still be hearing back over break! I submitted 12/9.

holy shit that is some fast turnaround!

i'm sitting UR as of 12/12; any other hopefuls out there waiting a month+ for an answer?

[broncos_fan_26]

Don't really frequent this topic, but just wanted to let you guys know that I got my call from Dean Tom today. He's reading applications from home, apparently, so some of you late submitters might still be hearing back over break! I submitted 12/9.

Did you have any status updates?

[catwomangirl]

Don't really frequent this topic, but just wanted to let you guys know that I got my call from Dean Tom today. He's reading applications from home, apparently, so some of you late submitters might still be hearing back over break! I submitted 12/9.

stats? pretty please?

[wishyfishy]

I'm at median GPA and well above 75% LSAT. I went complete on 12/22.

[Real Madrid]

Thanks for the responses everyone! I guess I'll just keep waiting, wishing, hoping, and praying.

[gravityrides0]

Don't really frequent this topic, but just wanted to let you guys know that I got my call from Dean Tom today. He's reading applications from home, apparently, so some of you late submitters might still be hearing back over break! I submitted 12/9.

I wish I hadn't looked at this thread today... I thought for sure that everything everywhere would be on hold until at least January 2nd.

I went UR 12/12 and am at my parents' house for winter break where I have terrible cell service... WHAT IF I MISS A CALL?!!? Have any other 12/12's heard yet? want.berkeley.

[addy11]

Don't really frequent this topic, but just wanted to let you guys know that I got my call from Dean Tom today. He's reading applications from home, apparently, so some of you late submitters might still be hearing back over break! I submitted 12/9.

I wish I hadn't looked at this thread today... I thought for sure that everything everywhere would be on hold until at least January 2nd.

I went UR 12/12 and am at my parents' house for winter break where I have terrible cell service... WHAT IF I MISS A CALL?!!? Have any other 12/12's heard yet? want.berkeley.

Get Google Voice. I missed a call when I was on the subway and it tracks missed calls, even when they don't result in a voicemail (so you'll know if you got a 510 call, even if you have no service). They also forward all voicemails to your email.

[gravityrides0]

Don't really frequent this topic, but just wanted to let you guys know that I got my call from Dean Tom today. He's reading applications from home, apparently, so some of you late submitters might still be hearing back over break! I submitted 12/9.

I wish I hadn't looked at this thread today... I thought for sure that everything everywhere would be on hold until at least January 2nd.

I went UR 12/12 and am at my parents' house for winter break where I have terrible cell service... WHAT IF I MISS A CALL?!!? Have any other 12/12's heard yet? want.berkeley.

Get Google Voice. I missed a call when I was on the subway and it tracks missed calls, even when they don't result in a voicemail (so you'll know if you got a 510 call, even if you have no service). They also forward all voicemails to your email.

Hah, that's a great idea. thanks!

[FryBreadPower]

In this morning via e-mail!

I had no idea that anyone was even in Admissions Offices today. UR 11/14.

[Boston_NYG2245]

In this morning via e-mail!

I had no idea that anyone was even in Admissions Offices today. UR 11/14.

Me too! Same UR date, I was sure I was headed for a waitlist. Sooo pumped about this one! If anyone's been sitting on UR while people after you get in don't lose hope!

[msblaw89]

In this morning via e-mail!

I had no idea that anyone was even in Admissions Offices today. UR 11/14.

That is awesome news! Lucky! Gives hope to those at 11/22

[thelawschoolproject]

In this morning via e-mail!

I had no idea that anyone was even in Admissions Offices today. UR 11/14.

That is awesome news! Lucky! Gives hope to those at 11/22

+1 and Congratulations!

[gravityrides0]

What were your guys' stats like? Do you think it took awhile because you were borderline?

[Boston_NYG2245]

What were your guys' stats like? Do you think it took awhile because you were borderline?

It's a possibility, I'm high 3.6 and 173 so my GPA and the fact that I didn't adjust my PS for Berekely was what made me think a WL was coming. I do have some WE which I would say is unique (I worked in finance, but I worked abroad for a while) and a Grad degree with a 4.0 GPA so that might have given me a boost.

[broncos_fan_26]

In this morning via e-mail!

I had no idea that anyone was even in Admissions Offices today. UR 11/14.

That is awesome news! Lucky! Gives hope to those at 11/22

what about 10/27ers ?

[WhiteGuy5]

In via email!

Above/at both 75%s. Applied early November. Did not tailor my app to Berkeley or anything.

Super excited! I think Berkeley is the first "black-box" school I've gotten into so I hope this bodes well for my cycle!

Congratulations to all those who have gotten in and good luck to everyone else!

[Aqualung]

Got in this morning via email! Stats in profile. I tailored my PS for Berkeley. Went UR 11/22. Really excited about this acceptance. Did not expect to hear anytime soon.

Good luck to everyone else.

[thelawschoolproject]

Got in this morning via email! Stats in profile. I tailored my PS for Berkeley. Went UR 11/22. Really excited about this acceptance. Did not expect to hear anytime soon.

Good luck to everyone else.

It is upon us.


Also, congratulations!

[msblaw89]

Got in this morning via email! Stats in profile. I tailored my PS for Berkeley. Went UR 11/22. Really excited about this acceptance. Did not expect to hear anytime soon.

Good luck to everyone else.

It is upon us.


Also, congratulations!

I thinks it's upon the super strong candidates haha

[Green Glass Windows]

Got in this morning via email! Stats in profile. I tailored my PS for Berkeley. Went UR 11/22. Really excited about this acceptance. Did not expect to hear anytime soon.

Good luck to everyone else.

It is upon us.


Also, congratulations!

I thinks it's upon the super strong candidates haha

haha +1

[jpal13]

In via email!

Above/at both 75%s. Applied early November. Did not tailor my app to Berkeley or anything.

Super excited! I think Berkeley is the first "black-box" school I've gotten into so I hope this bodes well for my cycle!

Congratulations to all those who have gotten in and good luck to everyone else!

What is black-box?

I am also 11/22 UR, if I don't hear soon I will be getting more and more depressed. I'm officially worried, Berkeley isn't my first choice because CA is so far for me but I would certainly go if I am rejected from Penn. Right now I don't feel confident about either. I did get in at Michigan and so I do feel grateful.

[broncos_fan_26]

In via email!

Above/at both 75%s. Applied early November. Did not tailor my app to Berkeley or anything.

Super excited! I think Berkeley is the first "black-box" school I've gotten into so I hope this bodes well for my cycle!

Congratulations to all those who have gotten in and good luck to everyone else!

What is black-box?

I am also 11/22 UR, if I don't hear soon I will be getting more and more depressed. I'm officially worried, Berkeley isn't my first choice because CA is so far for me but I would certainly go if I am rejected from Penn. Right now I don't feel confident about either. I did get in at Michigan and so I do feel grateful.

Michigan is T 7 if i can remember correctly, so you are not in "depressing" shape lol

[Davidbentley]

In via email!

Above/at both 75%s. Applied early November. Did not tailor my app to Berkeley or anything.

Super excited! I think Berkeley is the first "black-box" school I've gotten into so I hope this bodes well for my cycle!

Congratulations to all those who have gotten in and good luck to everyone else!

What is black-box?

I am also 11/22 UR, if I don't hear soon I will be getting more and more depressed. I'm officially worried, Berkeley isn't my first choice because CA is so far for me but I would certainly go if I am rejected from Penn. Right now I don't feel confident about either. I did get in at Michigan and so I do feel grateful.

Congrats White Guy.

A black box is a school with a less predictable admissions cycle. It is often speculated that these schools -- Stanford, Yale, Berkeley etc..-- actually read the application past the lsat/gpa.

[WhiteGuy5]

In via email!

Above/at both 75%s. Applied early November. Did not tailor my app to Berkeley or anything.

Super excited! I think Berkeley is the first "black-box" school I've gotten into so I hope this bodes well for my cycle!

Congratulations to all those who have gotten in and good luck to everyone else!

What is black-box?

I am also 11/22 UR, if I don't hear soon I will be getting more and more depressed. I'm officially worried, Berkeley isn't my first choice because CA is so far for me but I would certainly go if I am rejected from Penn. Right now I don't feel confident about either. I did get in at Michigan and so I do feel grateful.

Hey jpal. I went under review on 11/22 too =(. I don't know if that really tells you anything about where you stand though.

To add to what Davidbentley said: A black-box admissions is when your numbers are not as reliable indicators for your chances of acceptance as they are for other schools. I'm above/at both 75%s, so it doesn't hurt, but a school like Berkeley is more likely to accept/reject you in spite/despite your numbers. Their LSAT 25% is 164, for example--not really a T10 number, ya know? They're obviously looking at factors way beyond your numbers.

Thanks for the congratulations!

FYI: I haven't gotten into Michigan (yet?)--so hopefully that makes you feel better =).