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

[Smumps]

I haven't heard back either. I wrote a diversity statement, but not a "Why Berkeley?". Should I send one in? How would one do this?

Thanks.

Be careful flooding them with things. Possible that it means your application goes to the back. But either way, the "why essays" are here: http://www.top-law-schools.com/appendixb.html

Not sure how important this is for Berkeley, as opposed to say, Virginia.

[Boston_NYG2245]

I haven't heard back either. I wrote a diversity statement, but not a "Why Berkeley?". Should I send one in? How would one do this?

Thanks.

Be careful flooding them with things. Possible that it means your application goes to the back. But either way, the "why essays" are here: http://www.top-law-schools.com/appendixb.html

Not sure how important this is for Berkeley, as opposed to say, Virginia.

FWIW, my application didn't have much in the way of Berkeley specific stuff (no Why Berkeley or adjusted PS) and I got in earlier this week (11/22 UR) Cal doesn't have a particularly transparent process so I wouldn't lose hope just yet.

[gatorapplicant]

anyone have any thoughts on sending a LOCI if i haven't heard back yet? i've been under review since 10/19

I think it's a bit early to do so. Did you submit a "Why Berkeley?"

Disagree, only because Berkeley is on record as saying "the earlier the better." In other words, get your best foot in the door ASAP.

Also, at this point if you're not in but have a chance, it will likely be through Committee Review; you might want to use this to buoy your chances.

yeah, i'm definitely torn. i don't want to annoy them, but I didn't submit a "Why Berkeley" and i want them to know i'm really interested (Note: I did write an addendum about my intellectual interests, but didn't tie it to Berkeley as strongly as I should have)

[cactuarX3]

Anyone else still stuck at 12/12 UR? Haven't heard so much as a peep since then....

[Smumps]

Anyone else still stuck at 12/12 UR? Haven't heard so much as a peep since then....

Welcome to the 11/22'ers world

[Campagnolo]

Anyone else still stuck at 12/12 UR? Haven't heard so much as a peep since then....

Welcome to the 11/22'ers world

I'm at 11/22, also. Above 75% LSAT, juuuuuuust above 25% GPA. I doubt they'll have me, but I'm a wonderful catch. Too good to let go.

[username08]

Also sitting on 11/22. Above 75th LSAT and around median GPA.

[gaud]

Another 11/22er here. Above median LSAT , above 25% GPA.

[addy11]

Berkeley seems to have broken out of its "black box" reputation this year. Seems a lot of non-stellar GPA but really high LSAT people (myself included) are getting in. I honestly didn't expect to (almost didn't apply!)

[MrShneebly]

11/22 here as well. Slightly above LSAT median, at gpa 25th with strong addendum. Promised first born in PS. First choice. Expecting to get rejected in CR.....

[gaud]

Promised first born in PS

Sh*t. I knew I had forgotten something.

[lagirl]

Submitted 12/10, UR since 12/22. I love, love, love Berkeley and I hope Dean Tom will let me in! GPA and LSAT above 75th...

[MrShneebly]

Edit. Interesting choice...

[larsoner]

11/22 here and still waiting. Above 75th LSAT between median and 75th GPA. Nothing Berkeley specific in my app though.

[erikjc]

I've seen people refer to committee review. Has that not started yet?

[Mal Reynolds]

UR 12/12 here too. Checking in. No matter how badly TLS shits on B I still have a special place in my heart for this school

[msblaw89]

Another 11/22 slightly above median LSAT and I have a 3.8... Can't remember Berks median GPA off the top of my head

[Genki]

11/22 as well.
right around 75% for both LSAT and GPA

[Champion]

UR 12/12 here too. Checking in. No matter how badly TLS shits on B I still have a special place in my heart for this school

Berkeley is the ish, who cares what TLS has to say about them. roll:

[lats19nys]

finally got the admitted students log in information. dang that took long.

[norcal_youngin]

bleh... still UR 11/22
>75 LSAT & GPA

CA resident too :\

[Green Glass Windows]

11/22 as well.

[cactuarX3]

UR 12/12 here too. Checking in. No matter how badly TLS shits on B I still have a special place in my heart for this school

Berkeley is the ish, who cares what TLS has to say about them. roll:

So far, it seems like TLS hates on NYU, GULC, Cornell and now Berkeley? I swear, if the world operated on TLS opinion, the only acceptable thing to do is be editor of law review at Yale.

[Zelda]

Glad to see I am not the only 11/22 still waiting. I am honestly expecting a WL/Reject. Their LSN graph is CRAZY.

[lsdream]

Glad to see I am not the only 11/22 still waiting. I am honestly expecting a WL/Reject. Their LSN graph is CRAZY.

Another 11/22 still waiting.