Berkeley 2010 Forum

[CardinalRules]

5:00pm. Looks like they're too cold today to send out emails. I'm starting to regret not taking advantage of the full 4 pages and writing about my love for Berkeley.

At one point, I regretted it too, but several people contacted me to say that they had been admitted with a 2-pager.

[Saya]

5:00pm. Looks like they're too cold today to send out emails. I'm starting to regret not taking advantage of the full 4 pages and writing about my love for Berkeley.

At one point, I regretted it too, but several people contacted me to say that they had been admitted with a 2-pager.

Two-pagers with great stats and softs, I'm sure.

[tintin]

5:00pm. Looks like they're too cold today to send out emails. I'm starting to regret not taking advantage of the full 4 pages and writing about my love for Berkeley.

At one point, I regretted it too, but several people contacted me to say that they had been admitted with a 2-pager.

i wrote the 4 pager and had targeted letters, but no call for me, so i guess it doesn't make a huge difference!

[Amelie]

5:00pm. Looks like they're too cold today to send out emails. I'm starting to regret not taking advantage of the full 4 pages and writing about my love for Berkeley.

At one point, I regretted it too, but several people contacted me to say that they had been admitted with a 2-pager.

I'm one of them... and I was really worried about it before I got the call. I think if you have a strong PS, regardless of length, you're fine.

[hoopsguy6]

I got the call last week; submitted my 2 page PS that I used for every other school. My softs are below average, so I think the value of the 4 page PS is marginal at best.

[Dignan]

I got in with a 2-page PS. I worked hard on my PS, and I included some (sincere) Berkeley specific-language in the penultimate paragraph, but I did not go out of my way to make the statement longer.

In October, I read about several people who were padding their statements to make them four pages for Berkeley. I think this is a mistake. If you have a personal statement that is naturally four pages, then by all means use it; but if you're adding stuff just to satisfy what is essentially an arbitrary page specification, then you are probably diluting the strength of your PS.

[calicocat]

why don't you love me Berkeley?

[CardinalRules]

I got in with a 2-page PS. I worked hard on my PS, and I included some (sincere) Berkeley specific-language in the penultimate paragraph, but I did not go out of my way to make the statement longer.

In October, I read about several people who were padding their statements to make them four pages for Berkeley. I think this is a mistake. If you have a personal statement that is naturally four pages, then by all means use it; but if you're adding stuff just to satisfy what is essentially an arbitrary page specification, then you are probably diluting the strength of your PS.

+a lot.

[daisuki]

I had a fortune cookie today which read, " Your wish will be granted after a long delay"
what's up w that last part Berkeley?

[Legacy316]

I had a fortune cookie today which read, " Your wish will be granted after a long delay"
what's up w that last part Berkeley?

Probably means you'll get in -- in March.

[CardinalRules]

I had a fortune cookie today which read, " Your wish will be granted after a long delay"
what's up w that last part Berkeley?

You'll get pulled off the waitlist on the day before orientation, and you'll have to drive all night to get there in time to claim your spot. But you won't mind at all.

[OneKnight]

I had a fortune cookie today which read, " Your wish will be granted after a long delay"
what's up w that last part Berkeley?

You'll get pulled off the waitlist on the day before orientation, and you'll have to drive all night to get there in time to claim your spot. But you won't mind at all.

I'd be happy getting in during the committee review or even off the waitlist - getting in is getting in.

[tintin]

I'd be happy getting in during the committee review or even off the waitlist - getting in is getting in.

+1. I can be at Berkeley in 7 hours....all they need to do is call

[CardinalRules]

I'd be happy getting in during the committee review or even off the waitlist - getting in is getting in.

+1. I can be at Berkeley in 7 hours....all they need to do is call

So you are from...Orange County? Oregon?

[Padimud]

I had a fortune cookie today which read, " Your wish will be granted after a long delay"
what's up w that last part Berkeley?

You'll get pulled off the waitlist on the day before orientation, and you'll have to drive all night to get there in time to claim your spot. But you won't mind at all.

I'd be happy getting in during the committee review or even off the waitlist - getting in is getting in.

+1

[Tangerine Gleam]

In October, I read about several people who were padding their statements to make them four pages for Berkeley. I think this is a mistake. If you have a personal statement that is naturally four pages, then by all means use it; but if you're adding stuff just to satisfy what is essentially an arbitrary page specification, then you are probably diluting the strength of your PS.

I was probably one of those people...I agonized over the extra page limit for a good week. Ultimately, I added two pages of "Why Boalt" and turned my PS into a 4-pager. But it worked! I agree about sincerity...only add extra "Why B" material if you really have something to say.

[0L Hoping for 1]

Email today? Please Dean Tom!

[5ky]

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[kittenmittons]

Email today? Please Dean Tom!

Won't happen

[Neelio]

t-minus 50 min. i hope today is the day.

[tintin]

is it possible that last week's phonecalls were the only ones that we will see this year? or do they usually do a lot more calls? i guess last year isn't looking like such a good precedent anyways, but i'm still curious.

[amandap]

Does anyone have advice for insightful questions or something to do or say to make a great impression on Dean Tom? I already submitted my application, but there is an info session on campus this Friday (I am a UCB undergrad) and this is my last chance to actually talk to him. I have gone to info sessions in the past but I was always afraid to talk to him because I thought I might sound stupid, I get very nervous. Boalt is my first choice, and any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[0L Hoping for 1]

Does anyone have advice for insightful questions or something to do or say to make a great impression on Dean Tom? I already submitted my application, but there is an info session on campus this Friday (I am a UCB undergrad) and this is my last chance to actually talk to him. I have gone to info sessions in the past but I was always afraid to talk to him because I thought I might sound stupid, I get very nervous. Boalt is my first choice, and any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

"Bird Law in this country just isn't governed by reason. Did you know It is illegal in the United States to keep a hummingbird as a pet? Do you agree? "

Then whatever he responds with just yell "Objection!"

[T14forME]

UR 11/18 --> UR 12/3 --> DR 12/9

RD, URM, 164/3.2(HYP)

Great softs, 1-2 years out with good WE.

I hope its good news! Lord knows I need it!


Edit: SORRY THIS WAS MEANT FOR ANOTHER SCHOOL...MY FIRST POST. LOL. SORRY IF I SCARED ANYONE!

[Neelio]

when did your status checker change?