Stanford c/o 2017 (2013-2014 applicants) Forum

[Cocoblues]

...could she be done for the day already? At 8:30 AM PST?

I hope not.
I'm a late Jan complete. Part of me thinks it's too early, but folks that went complete around the same period have gotten in this week. I'm not sure if it's time to freak out.

Isn't it pretty rare for people to hear back from Stanford so quickly? I think it takes a few months for most people. There are exceptions, but they're usually people with really strong numbers/ softs. Probably not worth freaking out until you know something definitive.

FWIW, mac2013 is my numbers twin and got in today. I went complete in late-Jan and haven't heard a thing.

Oh, OK. Thanks. That's why I was only semi-freaking out (if there is such a thing)! Most late Jan completes will probably hear back a lot later.

[hellomellow]

My impression is:

1. Auto-Admits
2. URM's with solid numbers
3. Splitters with diversity (see mnindc for this)
4. Splitters/RS/Incredible softs
5. Everyone else

So if we are in group 3-5 we still have hope? *nervously smiling?*

[barrelofmonkeys]

My impression is:

1. Auto-Admits
2. URM's with solid numbers
3. Splitters with diversity (see mnindc for this)
4. Splitters/RS/Incredible softs
5. Everyone else

So if we are in group 3-5 we still have hope? *nervously smiling?*

Is there a group 6 for "significantly worse than everyone else?"

[wtrc]

My impression is:

1. Auto-Admits
2. URM's with solid numbers
3. Splitters with diversity (see mnindc for this)
4. Splitters/RS/Incredible softs
5. Everyone else

So if we are in group 3-5 we still have hope? *nervously smiling?*

Interesting.

While I'd love to think of myself in #1, I think I'm a 4 or 5er, with a GPA below the median. Or as BOM just scooped me on, a 6er

[selden]

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edited, posted in wrong thread

[The-Specs]

My impression is:

1. Auto-Admits
2. URM's with solid numbers
3. Splitters with diversity (see mnindc for this)
4. Splitters/RS/Incredible softs
5. Everyone else

So if we are in group 3-5 we still have hope? *nervously smiling?*

I like to think so as I am in category 4.

[angels2fly]

My impression is:

1. Auto-Admits
2. URM's with solid numbers
3. Splitters with diversity (see mnindc for this)
4. Splitters/RS/Incredible softs
5. Everyone else

So if we are in group 3-5 we still have hope? *nervously smiling?*

Is there a group 6 for "significantly worse than everyone else?"

hope you arent asking for yourself!

[barrelofmonkeys]

Is there a group 6 for "significantly worse than everyone else?"

hope you arent asking for yourself!

oh, you can be sure i am

[JD1776]

My impression is:

1. Auto-Admits
2. URM's with solid numbers
3. Splitters with diversity (see mnindc for this)
4. Splitters/RS/Incredible softs
5. Everyone else

Yea, I have to think they roughly gauge the caliber/competitiveness of the applications (based on GPA/LSAT) as they come in, and then conduct a thorough review of those top candidates first. I suspect that's how they would isolate the so-called "auto-admits."

But what do I know?

[Icecold62]

Ok what is URM?

[t-14orbust]

Ok what is URM?

Under-represented Minority = African American, Native American, Mexican, Puerto Rican

data suggests they get a significant boost in admissions

[cesium]

Ok what is URM?

URM = "under-represented minorities". Usually refers to African-Americans, Hispanic/Latino-Americans, and Native Americans. I don't think it applies to Asian-Americans and Arabs; though, it may, depending on a particular school's demographics. I believe it also includes self-identified LGBT applicants.

[t-14orbust]

Ok what is URM?

URM = "under-represented minorities". Usually refers to African-Americans, Hispanic/Latino-Americans, and Native Americans. I don't think it applies to Asian-Americans and Arabs; though, it may, depending on a particular school's demographics. I believe it also includes self-identified LGBT applicants.

http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 14&t=35568

Since this question comes up many times, let's try to keep all of the answers and responses in one thread. Everything below is the answers that other TLS posters will give you when you ask a question. I know this because I've spent way too much time on this site for over a year.

The general consensus on this board (TLS) is that the only groups to receive URM (Under Represented Minority) boosts are: Black/African Americans, Native Americans, Mexicans, Puerto Ricans.

If you are from any other Latin American or Spanish speaking country, the consensus is to just check the Hispanic box. You may not receive as much of a boost as those that check Mexican or Puerto Rican, but it may still help you in showing diversity to the class.

For Native Americans some schools require that you show a tribe affiliation. This is not all schools, but check with the schools you are interested in before deciding to check this box.

For Arabs/Indians/Pakistanians/Middle Easterners, for law school purposes you are usually not considered a URM. This is for a variety of reasons. It's most likely not fair, but life isn't fair.

[jdapplicant]

Ok what is URM?

URM = "under-represented minorities". Usually refers to African-Americans, Hispanic/Latino-Americans, and Native Americans. I don't think it applies to Asian-Americans and Arabs; though, it may, depending on a particular school's demographics. I believe it also includes self-identified LGBT applicants.

Asian-Americans are "over-represented minorities" because they make up a much higher percentage of top law schools than US population in general. There's no t14 where Asian-Americans make up a lower percentage.

[Howl]

Ok what is URM?

URM = "under-represented minorities". Usually refers to African-Americans, Hispanic/Latino-Americans, and Native Americans. I don't think it applies to Asian-Americans and Arabs; though, it may, depending on a particular school's demographics. I believe it also includes self-identified LGBT applicants.

Asian-Americans are "over-represented minorities" because they make up a much higher percentage of top law schools than US population in general. There's no t14 where Asian-Americans make up a lower percentage.

I don't think this hurts them though; Spivey mentioned how Asians are still reported by schools as "minorities," and how this could possibly still be favorable for them. It probably doesn't have an effect either way.

Being female, although, is a bit of a boost

[The-Specs]

Asian-Americans are "over-represented minorities" because they make up a much higher percentage of top law schools than US population in general. There's no t14 where Asian-Americans make up a lower percentage.

I don't think this hurts them though; Spivey mentioned how Asians are still reported by schools as "minorities," and how this could possibly still be favorable for them. It probably doesn't have an effect either way.

Being female, although, is a bit of a boost

Asian-Americans receive a significant boost at Stanford vis-a-vis their white/Caucasian counterparts (one that is greater than at other schools) but less of a boost than do other URMs.

[kershka]

WOW! look at all these news admits! Congrats!

Here's hoping she took a long lunch break and will resume calls in the late afternoon (since she started early morning)

[kershka]

Congrats to all new admits! With January completes being accepted, are December November October completes likely fated to be held / WL / dinged at this point?

[drawstring]

Congrats to all new admits! With January completes being accepted, are December November October completes likely fated to be held / WL / dinged at this point?

[jingosaur]

Congrats to all new admits! With January completes being accepted, are December November October completes likely fated to be held / WL / dinged at this point?

No. I don't think anyone can be ruled out yet. Just be patient!

[koalacity]

WOW! look at all these news admits! Congrats!

Here's hoping she took a long lunch break and will resume calls in the late afternoon (since she started early morning)

hi kershka!

[kershka]

WOW! look at all these news admits! Congrats!

Here's hoping she took a long lunch break and will resume calls in the late afternoon (since she started early morning)

hi kershka!

hihihi!

[Arrow4Christ]

Well...it's still early in Palo Alto...

[The-Specs]

I am calling it for today…

Mostly because that is the only way anything will ever happen

[Jessasaurus]

I really hope Stanford doesn't release rejections on valentine's day....That just seems cruel.