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What does everyone want to do and where do they wanna do it?

Biglaw!! $$$
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28%
Public Interest #Berkeley
85
20%
Government
43
10%
Other location (Not NE, midwest, south or Cali)
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2%
California
71
17%
NYC
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9%
DC
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5%
Other North East
9
2%
Midwest
13
3%
South
12
3%
 
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Post by hopeful applicant » Thu Feb 09, 2017 4:38 pm

ellielaw wrote:Is anyone attending the Diversity Dinner in SF?
I am!

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Post by charles117 » Thu Feb 09, 2017 4:51 pm

Assasindowntheavenue wrote:Any idea how generous Berkeley is with schollies?
they're pretty stingy from what i heard

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Post by Assasindowntheavenue » Thu Feb 09, 2017 4:53 pm

charles117 wrote:
Assasindowntheavenue wrote:Any idea how generous Berkeley is with schollies?
they're pretty stingy from what i heard
I've heard that too but saw the past couple years on LSN and they were somewhat sporadic, so not quite sure.

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Post by Rigo » Thu Feb 09, 2017 4:58 pm

Assasindowntheavenue wrote:
charles117 wrote:
Assasindowntheavenue wrote:Any idea how generous Berkeley is with schollies?
they're pretty stingy from what i heard
I've heard that too but saw the past couple years on LSN and they were somewhat sporadic, so not quite sure.
And they're apparently going to do things different this year now that their formal matching program is gone. So it's really anyone's guess.

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Post by Assasindowntheavenue » Thu Feb 09, 2017 5:15 pm

Rigo wrote:
Assasindowntheavenue wrote:
charles117 wrote:
Assasindowntheavenue wrote:Any idea how generous Berkeley is with schollies?
they're pretty stingy from what i heard
I've heard that too but saw the past couple years on LSN and they were somewhat sporadic, so not quite sure.
And they're apparently going to do things different this year now that their formal matching program is gone. So it's really anyone's guess.
That's a good point. I think I'm mainly wondering how they choose amounts for applicants, seeing as they aren't too LSAT (and to a lesser extent, numbers in general) focused, so much as interesting backgrounds/diversity. I saw some ppl with relatively low LSATs and GPAs get $105k all the way up to $150k, and some ppl with high stats get considerably less. So like you said, seems it's anyone's guess.

ETA: we should start to know by next Wednesday thankfully!

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Post by MAPP » Thu Feb 09, 2017 5:43 pm

Mr_Chukes wrote:
MAPP wrote:In on Fri last week and am willing to answer questions about my Berk application
What were your stats, urm?
non-urm, above both medians

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Post by goldenbear2020 » Thu Feb 09, 2017 5:44 pm

Assasindowntheavenue wrote:
Rigo wrote:
Assasindowntheavenue wrote:
charles117 wrote:
Assasindowntheavenue wrote:Any idea how generous Berkeley is with schollies?
they're pretty stingy from what i heard
I've heard that too but saw the past couple years on LSN and they were somewhat sporadic, so not quite sure.
And they're apparently going to do things different this year now that their formal matching program is gone. So it's really anyone's guess.
That's a good point. I think I'm mainly wondering how they choose amounts for applicants, seeing as they aren't too LSAT (and to a lesser extent, numbers in general) focused, so much as interesting backgrounds/diversity. I saw some ppl with relatively low LSATs and GPAs get $105k all the way up to $150k, and some ppl with high stats get considerably less. So like you said, seems it's anyone's guess.

ETA: we should start to know by next Wednesday thankfully!
"Contrary to the popular belief that only LSAT/GPA combinations are used to determine scholarship merit, we use an holistic review process to determine our scholarship awards.

So, what are we looking for?"

https://www.law.berkeley.edu/admitted-s ... holarship/

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Post by Assasindowntheavenue » Thu Feb 09, 2017 5:47 pm

goldenbear2020 wrote:
Assasindowntheavenue wrote:
Rigo wrote:
Assasindowntheavenue wrote:
charles117 wrote:
Assasindowntheavenue wrote:Any idea how generous Berkeley is with schollies?
they're pretty stingy from what i heard
I've heard that too but saw the past couple years on LSN and they were somewhat sporadic, so not quite sure.
And they're apparently going to do things different this year now that their formal matching program is gone. So it's really anyone's guess.
That's a good point. I think I'm mainly wondering how they choose amounts for applicants, seeing as they aren't too LSAT (and to a lesser extent, numbers in general) focused, so much as interesting backgrounds/diversity. I saw some ppl with relatively low LSATs and GPAs get $105k all the way up to $150k, and some ppl with high stats get considerably less. So like you said, seems it's anyone's guess.

ETA: we should start to know by next Wednesday thankfully!
"Contrary to the popular belief that only LSAT/GPA combinations are used to determine scholarship merit, we use an holistic review process to determine our scholarship awards.

So, what are we looking for?"

https://www.law.berkeley.edu/admitted-s ... holarship/
I forgot about this lol. Thank you.

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Post by Christinabruin » Thu Feb 09, 2017 5:57 pm

nimbus2020 wrote:
charles117 wrote:
genjustice wrote:Does anyone know how long it takes for CalNet IDs to get sent out?
also if we went to cal for undergrad does our calnet id stay the same?
Took me a week to get the email. It says that if you already have one you don't need to create another.
I just received mine this morning so it took me exactly a week as well!

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Post by airwrecka » Thu Feb 09, 2017 6:01 pm

goldenbear2020 wrote: "Contrary to the popular belief that only LSAT/GPA combinations are used to determine scholarship merit, we use an holistic review process to determine our scholarship awards.

So, what are we looking for?"

https://www.law.berkeley.edu/admitted-s ... holarship/
reading through their requirements, I so desperately want to believe I fulfill most of those criteria. we shall see (maybe) next week, though! :lol:

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Post by Mr_Chukes » Thu Feb 09, 2017 6:03 pm

goldenbear2020 wrote:
Assasindowntheavenue wrote:
Rigo wrote:
Assasindowntheavenue wrote:
charles117 wrote:
Assasindowntheavenue wrote:Any idea how generous Berkeley is with schollies?
they're pretty stingy from what i heard
I've heard that too but saw the past couple years on LSN and they were somewhat sporadic, so not quite sure.
And they're apparently going to do things different this year now that their formal matching program is gone. So it's really anyone's guess.
That's a good point. I think I'm mainly wondering how they choose amounts for applicants, seeing as they aren't too LSAT (and to a lesser extent, numbers in general) focused, so much as interesting backgrounds/diversity. I saw some ppl with relatively low LSATs and GPAs get $105k all the way up to $150k, and some ppl with high stats get considerably less. So like you said, seems it's anyone's guess.

ETA: we should start to know by next Wednesday thankfully!
"Contrary to the popular belief that only LSAT/GPA combinations are used to determine scholarship merit, we use an holistic review process to determine our scholarship awards.

So, what are we looking for?"

https://www.law.berkeley.edu/admitted-s ... holarship/
LSAT, GPA, Personal Statement, Diversity statement, LOR, work experience, and diversity are what I can think of as of right now lol.

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Post by Rigo » Thu Feb 09, 2017 6:05 pm

Well let's hope they love me and give me $120k+

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Post by Litt1tUp » Thu Feb 09, 2017 6:10 pm

airwrecka wrote:
goldenbear2020 wrote: "Contrary to the popular belief that only LSAT/GPA combinations are used to determine scholarship merit, we use an holistic review process to determine our scholarship awards.

So, what are we looking for?"

https://www.law.berkeley.edu/admitted-s ... holarship/
reading through their requirements, I so desperately want to believe I fulfill most of those criteria. we shall see (maybe) next week, though! :lol:
I'd like to say the same but I think everyone admitted probably thinks the same thing lol

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Post by Assasindowntheavenue » Thu Feb 09, 2017 6:15 pm

Litt1tUp wrote:
airwrecka wrote:
goldenbear2020 wrote: "Contrary to the popular belief that only LSAT/GPA combinations are used to determine scholarship merit, we use an holistic review process to determine our scholarship awards.

So, what are we looking for?"

https://www.law.berkeley.edu/admitted-s ... holarship/
reading through their requirements, I so desperately want to believe I fulfill most of those criteria. we shall see (maybe) next week, though! :lol:
I'd like to say the same but I think everyone admitted probably thinks the same thing lol
+1. This is why I asked on here, since the reqs are pretty cookie cutter...

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Post by genjustice » Thu Feb 09, 2017 6:27 pm

I wonder if FR admits get less schollie money compared to those that are admitted directly by Dean Tom/Admissions Office?

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Post by 4'sup » Thu Feb 09, 2017 8:39 pm

Admit checking in. Would be my first choice if they matched or came close to my michigan full tuition scholly. I want to be in the bay. Im really hoping that despite their matching program being gone, they will still negotiate a tiny bit. happy to see most haven't had scholly offers yet.

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Post by socalpal » Fri Feb 10, 2017 3:51 am

anyone going to LA diversity dinner? i reserved but i really dont like driving to santa monica :evil:

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Post by Christinabruin » Fri Feb 10, 2017 3:57 am

socalpal wrote:anyone going to LA diversity dinner? i reserved but i really dont like driving to santa monica :evil:
I'm going! I hate the drive there too though :x

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Post by Assasindowntheavenue » Fri Feb 10, 2017 12:34 pm

Christinabruin wrote:
socalpal wrote:anyone going to LA diversity dinner? i reserved but i really dont like driving to santa monica :evil:
I'm going! I hate the drive there too though :x
+1. Really not looking forward to the traffic, but am interested in going!

Also, yeah the admit packet is pretty nice!!

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Post by Christinabruin » Fri Feb 10, 2017 1:06 pm

Assasindowntheavenue wrote:
Christinabruin wrote:
socalpal wrote:anyone going to LA diversity dinner? i reserved but i really dont like driving to santa monica :evil:
I'm going! I hate the drive there too though :x
+1. Really not looking forward to the traffic, but am interested in going!

Also, yeah the admit packet is pretty nice!!
Looking forward to seeing you guys there!! I got the admit package yesterday too and I loved it, especially the map haha

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Post by Leliana » Fri Feb 10, 2017 1:12 pm

nimbus cloud wrote:Anyone from the East Coast going to ASW? Flights are so expensive. I wonder if their travel stipend is negotiable.
I am! I don't know where you are but I found a JetBlue flight from NYC for $300.

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Post by Leliana » Fri Feb 10, 2017 3:17 pm

nimbus cloud wrote:
Leliana wrote:
nimbus cloud wrote:Anyone from the East Coast going to ASW? Flights are so expensive. I wonder if their travel stipend is negotiable.
I am! I don't know where you are but I found a JetBlue flight from NYC for $300.
~$500 from PHL. :(
Ugh that's a bummer :( I'd say keep an eye on flights for a while... and I doubt they'd negotiate the stipend but hey it couldn't hurt to ask.

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