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[pylon]

now, I KNOW orientation is over. Are there no new medians or any numbers to report? Does anyone know if they were announced at orientation?

cant imagine them changing at all

I don't think the LSAT numbers will change, but I wouldn't be surprised to see GPA fluctuate a bit, +/- 0.01. Nothing substantial though.

[Nonconsecutive]

now, I KNOW orientation is over. Are there no new medians or any numbers to report? Does anyone know if they were announced at orientation?

They were not announced at orientation.

[yot11]

Class size 560 from a friend at orientation

[zxbn579]

It's a long shot, but checking in...

Edit: Also, just want to note how insane it is that 43% of TLS applicants from last year's spreadsheet were admitted, even if there's some self-selection going on. Way to make me feel inadequate, TLS.

This.

And is taking the December LSAT, i.e. submitting early to mid-January going to completely throw me off the races?
The statistics seem pretty grim for TLS who applied after Christmas last year.

[Mack.Hambleton]

It's a long shot, but checking in...

Edit: Also, just want to note how insane it is that 43% of TLS applicants from last year's spreadsheet were admitted, even if there's some self-selection going on. Way to make me feel inadequate, TLS.

This.

And is taking the December LSAT, i.e. submitting early to mid-January going to completely throw me off the races?
The statistics seem pretty grim for TLS who applied after Christmas last year.

depends on stats, maybe looking more at WL -> acceptance if you have the numbers they want

[pylon]

And is taking the December LSAT, i.e. submitting early to mid-January going to completely throw me off the races?
The statistics seem pretty grim for TLS who applied after Christmas last year.

Obviously the earlier the better, but I don't think early January is going to completely derail your chances. Do you already have a LSAT score or is this the first one?

[zxbn579]

And is taking the December LSAT, i.e. submitting early to mid-January going to completely throw me off the races?
The statistics seem pretty grim for TLS who applied after Christmas last year.

Obviously the earlier the better, but I don't think early January is going to completely derail your chances. Do you already have a LSAT score or is this the first one?

That'd be the first one. Still trying to decide whether to sit September as well (as initially planned), but 90% leaning towards a NO as I won't score more than 170 unless I have the 3 additional months till December to study more.

[pylon]

And is taking the December LSAT, i.e. submitting early to mid-January going to completely throw me off the races?
The statistics seem pretty grim for TLS who applied after Christmas last year.

Obviously the earlier the better, but I don't think early January is going to completely derail your chances. Do you already have a LSAT score or is this the first one?

That'd be the first one. Still trying to decide whether to sit September as well (as initially planned), but 90% leaning towards a NO as I won't score more than 170 unless I have the 3 additional months till December to study more.

Fair enough. I think it's a smart plan, the benefit of scoring those extra points on the December test will outweigh the earlier application should you write the September test with a lower score. Good luck!

[w0w]

now, I KNOW orientation is over. Are there no new medians or any numbers to report? Does anyone know if they were announced at orientation?

They were not announced at orientation.

oh boo.

Thanks!

[appind]

I see the form but the language suggests that it's something that needs to be attached "with" the uploaded rec, it's not a complete rec document in and of itself. I phrased the question poorly, but what I meant to ask if the recommendation letter answers specific questions sent to the recommenders by the committee? Where can one see the questions that lsac will send to the recommenders?

Just find someone who will persuasively write how amazing you are in every conceivable aspect of life. For ex, they might write something like this:

appind over-complicates simple things like soliciting letters of recommendation.

sorry so I take it that there are no specific questions in the letter and it's just a document that has the recommender's narrative with no clear format?
I went through bschool recs some time ago which have very different styles/specific questions, and those who have done them can probably relate to this issue.

RECOMMENDER:
The person whose name appears above is applying to one or more Credential Assembly Service-participating law schools. This applicant has requested a letter of recommendation from you, and it would be very helpful if yousubmit your signed letter as soon as possible. Law schools value your candid appraisal of the applicant's ability, academic andotherwise, to study law, including qualities of mind and character, dedication, responsibility, and readiness for the rigors ofadvanced academic study. Evidence of overcoming adversity, rising to challenges, and achieving beyond expectations arehelpful in assessing candidates for admission. You may wish to include how well you know the candidate and in what capacity,your assessment of the relative strength of the candidate within the reference group in which she or he is being compared, andhow the candidate will add to the diversity of the law school

How long the letter is expected to be in say 11-pt times and double space?

[xylocarp]

HARVARD UP

3.95 / 3.87 / 3.75
175 / 173 / 170

http://www.law.harvard.edu/prospective/ ... ofile.html

[Toby Ziegler]

HARVARD UP

3.95 / 3.87 / 3.75
175 / 173 / 170

http://www.law.harvard.edu/prospective/ ... ofile.html

Niiiiiiice.

[Gray]

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[xylocarp]

I'm super happy about the GPA. above median!

[pylon]

Can anything be gleaned from these numbers? LSAT remained the same, but GPA has slightly dropped. Also class size is down by 8.

My understanding is that this bodes well for us this cycle, and I think for splitters as well (because it appears they're willing to sacrifice their GPA slightly to keep the LSAT). Thoughts?

[R. Jeeves]

I'm super happy about the GPA. above median!

This made REALLY happy too. I think we have the same GPAs

[downbeat14]

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[w0w]

I'm super happy about the GPA. above median!

Haha me too... except I'm exactly at the 25th now as opposed to slightly below in prior years!

"So you're sayin there's a chance!"

Seems like they might have needed to dip in GPA a smidgeon to keep that 173

I have a feeling this is exactly right. Esp with a drop in class size.

[Gray]

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[LSATneurotic]

I think they gave out a slightly higher number of admissions offers as well, although I am not sure if that increase is commensurate with the number of applicants.

Someone from my obscure Alma mater got in last cycle/stole my spot

Anyway, less than a week until the application opens up. Who else is submitting at midnight?

[xylocarp]

I think they gave out a slightly higher number of admissions offers as well, although I am not sure if that increase is commensurate with the number of applicants.

Someone from my obscure Alma mater got in last cycle/stole my spot

Anyway, less than a week until the application opens up. Who else is submitting at midnight?

yeah I'll be submitting pretty close to midnight. #gunner

[Gray]

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[w0w]

Did you guys notice they made 60 more offers this last cycle than they did the year before? Anyone want to speculate on this?

[Kobaine51]

Did you guys notice they made 60 more offers this last cycle than they did the year before? Anyone want to speculate on this?

They expected a lower yield.

[xylocarp]

less than 5 hours