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[Winston1984]

This is almost as good as the fight in Chicago's thread about a Ruby scholly being better than Yale. But can we please get back on topic and keep talking about how 160+ scorers have a better chance for acceptance than ever this year? That was much more fun to read

At least in that the OP was defending himself. This isn't much of a fight, and I kinda think he is trolling.

[NoBladesNoBows]

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[Dipper]

This is almost as good as the fight in Chicago's thread about a Ruby scholly being better than Yale. But can we please get back on topic and keep talking about how 160+ scorers have a better chance for acceptance than ever this year? That was much more fun to read

At least in that the OP was defending himself. This isn't much of a fight, and I kinda think he is trolling.

I also enjoyed the "median scorers don't deserve the Darrow" conversation in the UVA thread.

In any case, it looks like there was a wave of decisions this week last year, so let's hope tomorrow brings good news.

[Shelbinole]

How DARE he suggest going to a top 30 law school?!! Last time I checked that's still a Tier 1 school and plenty of people would kill just to get into one. Also, plenty of people with great numbers choose going to schools like those on full scholarships rather than accumulating massive amounts of debt just to go to a T-14. Plenty of graduates from those schools go on to get great jobs, making great money, live happy lives AND have no law school debt. It's your choice to go to a top school, and more power to you, but you have no right to insult those who don't have the same goals as you.

[mindthegap]

I also enjoyed the "median scorers don't deserve the Darrow" conversation in the UVA thread.

In any case, it looks like there was a wave of decisions this week last year, so let's hope tomorrow brings good news.

Oooh, the UVA thread was actually my fave display of online entitlement, tbh. This one was so mildly offensive in comparison.

Anyway, I'm hoping for movement in any direction soon. I haven't heard from any schools since early/mid-January. :/

[NoBladesNoBows]

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[everything_bagel]

I don't think NU has been waiting for more high scorers--I think they have been waiting to see what the pool looks like so they can guess/project what matriculants will look like. As a lower t-14 their problem isn't how to shore up their 175+ scorers, it's to guess how other schools' choices may change their matriculant pool in an atypical year so they can be more targeted in admissions/scholarship/recruitment. It's kind of a sticky statistical problem, so it makes sense to me that they are taking their time...i guess.

[NoBladesNoBows]

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[PrizeFighter]

I don't think NU has been waiting for more high scorers--I think they have been waiting to see what the pool looks like so they can guess/project what matriculants will look like. As a lower t-14 their problem isn't how to shore up their 175+ scorers, it's to guess how other schools' choices may change their matriculant pool in an atypical year so they can be more targeted in admissions/scholarship/recruitment. It's kind of a sticky statistical problem, so it makes sense to me that they are taking their time...i guess.

Wouldn't waiting to see what the pool looks like imply waiting for more high scorers? (at least partially)

Waiting for the water to clear doesn't mean you think there will be bigger fish in the pool; you could just be trying to get a better shot at the medium fish already there.

[rion91]

anyone have a date change today?

[fra]

anyone have a date change today?

I did

[Liz_Lemon]

anyone have a date change today?

I did

Nothing for me, hope this means good news for you tomorrow though

[1234aqwe]

anyone have a date change today?

I did

Nothing for me, hope this means good news for you tomorrow though

No change for me either.

[Shelbinole]

anyone have a date change today?

I did

Me too!!!

[idissent]

anyone have a date change today?

I did

Nothing for me, hope this means good news for you tomorrow though

No change for me either.

Same. ?

[ChemEng1642]

Same. ?

[Ris19]

Same. ?

[Gray]

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[GodsAndMonsters]

Whoa guys was like 85% kidding.

I thought the guy was super sweet and I appreciated that he was trying to help out the applicants that didn't do their homework. I don't think he's a shitty person, or actually "rash" or "unintelligent" (anymore).

But it's SUPER rash and SUPER unintelligent to take on 250k of debt without firm plans of what you want to do, and that's what he did. I feel horrible for him, because I'm sure at the time it felt "right" and that's what he was told to do. The joke was just that how do you tell someone, "oh, don't worry, I did my research before making this decision and I'm making it on a rational basis" without sounding like you're saying "unlike you"?

I didn't feel "aggressed against," because I could tell he was just looking out. I also hold him no ill will and he's doing well in his field, no matter his feelings towards it, so chances are he's smarter than I am.

However, I'd still tell NU and I still find it inappropriate for him to HARP on the matter like he did even after I presented the fact that I understood what I was getting into. I spent a lot of money getting to that interview, and he didn't have enough interaction with me to actually report about me to NU. It's also not fair to the school that their own brand ambassadors are betraying them that hard.

People calling me an asshole-- yeah probably, but I'm ranting about a bad situation I found myself in. It's not like this is my attitude towards most things.

[GodsAndMonsters]

How DARE he suggest going to a top 30 law school?!! Last time I checked that's still a Tier 1 school and plenty of people would kill just to get into one. Also, plenty of people with great numbers choose going to schools like those on full scholarships rather than accumulating massive amounts of debt just to go to a T-14. Plenty of graduates from those schools go on to get great jobs, making great money, live happy lives AND have no law school debt. It's your choice to go to a top school, and more power to you, but you have no right to insult those who don't have the same goals as you.

Only that's not what I said. I did apply to that school, and I'll seriously entertain the idea of going there when the packages come out. But he suggested choosing this regional school before acceptances came back, and to not entertain anything "except maybe Yale or Harvard" because this regional school is "easier," "more fun," and because "the really big opportunities aren't present, but they're not really important." It was offensive to me because my application, and my interview, really emphasized that I take my academics seriously and am choosing NU because it offers opportunities that aren't available elsewhere. Plus, we had just spent a couple minutes talking about how I didn't want to stay in the area. It felt a lot like he was blowing me off.

Edit: Went back and read that... "He even went so far as to suggest that I should seriously consider attending the regional law school in the area (think mid-thirties in the rankings)." God, that does sound prick-tastic. I combined two sentences by accident. It was originally "He even went so far as to tell me I should drop any other schools in the T14 and seriously consider...." When I edited it, I accidentally deleted that half. Fair point, I sound like much more of a doucher in that sentence.

[WhiskeyAndCupcakes]

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[GodsAndMonsters]

G&M: sorry you had a poor interview experience. I am sure you'll have several great options for law school. It sounds like you've already got some solid options and you have more to hear back from. Sorry if you feel attacked. Best of luck in your admissions cycle!

Thanks, I appreciate it. I don't super blame people for reacting to my post-- I'm getting the feeling that the tenor is just significantly different on these boards than others. I know that I'm not actually aggressive or condescending, so I can just hope I didn't offend anyone with my tongue-in-cheek comments.

GL on your cycle!

[KMart]

Same. ?

+1

At least we are all in this together .

[1234aqwe]

At least we are all in this together .

Wondering if the weather in Chicago will preclude any decisions this week

[KMart]

At least we are all in this together .

Wondering if the weather in Chicago will preclude any decisions this week

Monday's was kind of bad but I don't think today's was anything out of the ordinary. What do I know though, lol.