TLS c/o 2020 - In #Squad We Trust Forum

[Hennessy]

Any of you guys who are paralegals mind PMing me?

I know like 1 or 2 of you who are (wont name them) but anyone else?

wuddup

[amta]

Any of you guys who are paralegals mind PMing me?

I know like 1 or 2 of you who are (wont name them) but anyone else?

wuddup

[alpha kenny body]

Make this thread great again

[guynourmin]

I have probably posted about this before, but its KILLING me! I am submitting four Why X essays - UVA, Mich, Duke, and Penn. Going into this process, UVA and Mich would have been my clear top 2 choices out of those four.

Duke Why came together fast and I am really happy with it. Strengthened my interest in the school and I think is very genuine. I would be happy to attend.

I was struggling with both my Mich and UVA Whys, so I put them aside for a time. Started looking more into Penn - which I hadn't really done much research on up to that point - and I am seriously impressed with the school! Put together my Why Penn so quick (after a couple hours of research) and my interest in Penn was significantly strengthened. I am genuinely interested in Penn now, and I wasn't two months ago! I think my numbers make Penn unlikely, but I am hopeful!

Turn back to UVA, do a little more legwork looking into the school, and my UVA has come together quickly now. My interest in UVA has always been sincere, so I'm not surprised. I am really happy with this letter now too. UVA would be a dream, and I think I've been able to convey that. Quietly moving itself to my clear no 1 choice. Sneaky...

I HAVE NOTHING FOR MICH! and I'm pissed. I love Michigan. I just want to write I seriously love Michigan let me in. I feel like every time I start working on this damn letter it sounds like shit, and I don't know what to do about it.
/rant

[forum_user]

I HAVE NOTHING FOR MICH! and I'm pissed. I love Michigan. I just want to write I seriously love Michigan let me in. I feel like every time I start working on this damn letter it sounds like shit, and I don't know what to do about it.
/rant

Did you get their 100+ things about Mich Law mailing? If not, request it -- that should help you immensely with the essay.

[guynourmin]

I HAVE NOTHING FOR MICH! and I'm pissed. I love Michigan. I just want to write I seriously love Michigan let me in. I feel like every time I start working on this damn letter it sounds like shit, and I don't know what to do about it.
/rant

Did you get their 100+ things about Mich Law mailing? If not, request it -- that should help you immensely with the essay.

I didn't. I guess I think the issue is, I know why I want to go there - its close (most of my family is in Chicago), its a beautiful school, they have one of the largest public service-oriented student bodies, they have good clerkship numbers, they place well in NYC, DC, and Chicago, etc. I can just say that, but it sounds weird when I do because I love Michigan. they were team growing up, you know. I couldn't go to Michigan for UG and I was crushed. I'm kind of still upset about it almost a decade on. I don't want to write that I remember my mom making the 5 hour drive to take me to Ann Arbor when I was like 8 or 9 to just walk around and get lunch because I wanted to go on a day trip there THAT bad. Everything I write seems less than enthusiastic because I don't think I should be as enthusiastic as I think I could be.

I'm sure itll be fine, its just kind of upsetting.

[amberb94]

I'm going crazy. I'm ready for a response from somewhere.

Anywhere.

All I ever do is refresh my email and feel nervous.

[proteinshake]

I'm going crazy. I'm ready for a response from somewhere.

Anywhere.

All I ever do is refresh my email and feel nervous.

at least you've applied! thankfully I should have all mine in by Wednesday. still early so I'm not stressin!

[guynourmin]

I'm going crazy. I'm ready for a response from somewhere.

Anywhere.

All I ever do is refresh my email and feel nervous.

both my acceptances so far have been via phone call -- keep it close!

[Gitaroo_Dude]

I didn't. I guess I think the issue is, I know why I want to go there - its close (most of my family is in Chicago), its a beautiful school, they have one of the largest public service-oriented student bodies, they have good clerkship numbers, they place well in NYC, DC, and Chicago, etc. I can just say that, but it sounds weird when I do because I love Michigan. they were team growing up, you know. I couldn't go to Michigan for UG and I was crushed. I'm kind of still upset about it almost a decade on. I don't want to write that I remember my mom making the 5 hour drive to take me to Ann Arbor when I was like 8 or 9 to just walk around and get lunch because I wanted to go on a day trip there THAT bad. Everything I write seems less than enthusiastic because I don't think I should be as enthusiastic as I think I could be.

I'm sure itll be fine, its just kind of upsetting.

I dunno, I think you should include all the affection and history you have with the school (visiting as a kid, rooting for the Wolverines growing up, etc). Of course include the public service stuff, how their clerkship numbers can help you obtain career goals, etc. But I think writing about your real love for the school would help set you apart. That 100+ things about Michigan straight out of the gate shows how beautiful the campus is (I fell in love from the photos alone), plus it mentions the Big House, lot of stuff about Ann Arbor, etc. Adcomms highlight a school's soft factors for a reason. Just based on discussions from the ones I've met during the admissions process, I think they'd respond well to a "Why X" that really goes into personal reasons for why you want to attend their school, beyond the usual stuff about employment outcomes or career opportunities.

[PDX4343]

Getting ready to fill out my FAFSA for next year. Has anyone done this already? Would you recommend sending my completed FAFSA report to each school I've applied to, or just wait until I get accepted and add each school I get in to that way?

[elcamino4]

just read an election tweet that included this excerpt: "170+ rallies, 35 states"

my TLS brain was like damn those are pretty good numbers, should be able to get good scholly at a great school

[studyingeveryday]

just read an election tweet that included this excerpt: "170+ rallies, 35 states"

my TLS brain was like damn those are pretty good numbers, should be able to get good scholly at a great school

LOL

the LSAT has really messed up my brain. any mention of deforestation, the color mauve, beads, traffic lights, or any other LSAT topics that stood out to me while studying, I think of the LSAT. i accept that this is how my life is going to be now

don't even get me started on eileen gray and lacquer

[amberb94]

just read an election tweet that included this excerpt: "170+ rallies, 35 states"

my TLS brain was like damn those are pretty good numbers, should be able to get good scholly at a great school

LOL

the LSAT has really messed up my brain. any mention of deforestation, the color mauve, beads, traffic lights, or any other LSAT topics that stood out to me while studying, I think of the LSAT. i accept that this is how my life is going to be now

don't even get me started on eileen gray and lacquer

I have never been more proud of myself than I was when I realized I somehow didn't miss any questions on that passage.
But then I missed one on the stupid passage about tribes and clearings or whatever that was.

[poptart123]

I'm going crazy. I'm ready for a response from somewhere.

Anywhere.

All I ever do is refresh my email and feel nervous.

+1 but it's still really early in the cycle. Most apps haven't been open 3 months yet

[Mint-Berry_Crunch]

I went to the Native American Smithsonian and had flashbacks to studying for RC


So much wampum and basket weaving

[Thelaw23]

I went to the Native American Smithsonian and had flashbacks to studying for RC


So much wampum and basket weaving

WAMPUM PATTERNS

[Earlskies]

Getting ready to fill out my FAFSA for next year. Has anyone done this already? Would you recommend sending my completed FAFSA report to each school I've applied to, or just wait until I get accepted and add each school I get in to that way?

I'm interested as well.

[airwrecka]

Since there is no Minnesota thread, I feel like posting here to say I was admitted! Two schools down, twelve to go

I did my undergrad at UMN and loved it, but I want to try somewhere new, so it's not likely I'll go there. Nice to know I have the option though!

[Assasindowntheavenue]

Since there is no Minnesota thread, I feel like posting here to say I was admitted! Two schools down, twelve to go

I did my undergrad at UMN and loved it, but I want to try somewhere new, so it's not likely I'll go there. Nice to know I have the option though!

Can we know your stats?

[rush4334]

Since there is no Minnesota thread, I feel like posting here to say I was admitted! Two schools down, twelve to go

I did my undergrad at UMN and loved it, but I want to try somewhere new, so it's not likely I'll go there. Nice to know I have the option though!

I just got in too! I was a UMN undergrad as well, but I'm attending since I want to work in Minnesota/Minneapolis.

[airwrecka]

Since there is no Minnesota thread, I feel like posting here to say I was admitted! Two schools down, twelve to go

I did my undergrad at UMN and loved it, but I want to try somewhere new, so it's not likely I'll go there. Nice to know I have the option though!

Can we know your stats?

170/3.9

[Dodocogon]

Since there is no Minnesota thread, I feel like posting here to say I was admitted! Two schools down, twelve to go

I did my undergrad at UMN and loved it, but I want to try somewhere new, so it's not likely I'll go there. Nice to know I have the option though!

How long did it take to hear? I applied last Tuesday but radio silence so far, thinking of emailing the school and checking on it.

[Assasindowntheavenue]

Since there is no Minnesota thread, I feel like posting here to say I was admitted! Two schools down, twelve to go

I did my undergrad at UMN and loved it, but I want to try somewhere new, so it's not likely I'll go there. Nice to know I have the option though!

Can we know your stats?

170/3.9

Thank you! Did you find out through email or status checker?

[airwrecka]

Since there is no Minnesota thread, I feel like posting here to say I was admitted! Two schools down, twelve to go

I did my undergrad at UMN and loved it, but I want to try somewhere new, so it's not likely I'll go there. Nice to know I have the option though!

I just got in too! I was a UMN undergrad as well, but I'm attending since I want to work in Minnesota/Minneapolis.

Yeah, I haven't ruled it out completely, since I have a feeling I will get more $$$ there than anywhere else I applied, and COL is much better here than most other places. Oh, and I'm married and my husband works for UHG here so it's a great job...so I suppose I have a lot of reasons to stay But I want to experience new things!

Thank you! Did you find out through email or status checker?

Status checker! No e-mail or call so far.

How long did it take to hear? I applied last Tuesday but radio silence so far, thinking of emailing the school and checking on it.

Let's see, my application was complete on 10/19, so ~3 weeks?