UChicago 2011 Forum

[lawschoollll]

2010: 168 / 171 / 172, 3.59 / 3.78 / 3.87
2009: 169 / 171 / 173, 3.63 / 3.76 / 3.84

How did UofC manage to go down when everyone else went up... NYU jumped to like a 175 75th% haha.

[Sentry]

2010: 168 / 171 / 172, 3.59 / 3.78 / 3.87
2009: 169 / 171 / 173, 3.63 / 3.76 / 3.84

How did UofC manage to go down when everyone else went up... NYU jumped to like a 175 75th% haha.

I think you just answered your own question.

[Deuce]

Been under review for a while, not even expecting a WL tho.

[lawschoollll]

2010: 168 / 171 / 172, 3.59 / 3.78 / 3.87
2009: 169 / 171 / 173, 3.63 / 3.76 / 3.84

How did UofC manage to go down when everyone else went up... NYU jumped to like a 175 75th% haha.

I think you just answered your own question.

I don't think I did. It was my understanding that there was a huge jump in LS applications last year to every school, which in most cases (e.g. NYU) caused the #s to jump because each school could afford to be more selective. Whatever, at least I'm above median now haha..

[Sentry]

2010: 168 / 171 / 172, 3.59 / 3.78 / 3.87
2009: 169 / 171 / 173, 3.63 / 3.76 / 3.84

How did UofC manage to go down when everyone else went up... NYU jumped to like a 175 75th% haha.

I think you just answered your own question.

I don't think I did. It was my understanding that there was a huge jump in LS applications last year to every school, which in most cases (e.g. NYU) caused the #s to jump because each school could afford to be more selective. Whatever, at least I'm above median now haha..

Just because there were significantly more apps doesn't mean that there were a significantly larger number of 173+ LSAT scorers. When you look at the huge classes at Harvard, Columbia, and NYU you're talking about those three schools taking about 600 173+ers. That doesn't leave a lot left for the rest of the T14.

[lawschoollll]

Just because there were significantly more apps doesn't mean that there were a significantly larger number of 173+ LSAT scorers. When you look at the huge classes at Harvard, Columbia, and NYU you're talking about those three schools taking about 600 173+ers. That doesn't leave a lot left for the rest of the T14.

There was also an increase in the number of LSAT takers. If the test-takers conform to the curve, then yea, there should be more 173+ers, most of whom would presumably apply to (at least) all of the T6. Oh well, don't care anymore. Works for me.

[Dany]

How did I not start this thread?

[Sentry]

How did I not start this thread?

no one can compete with ATL's gunner skills.

[Dany]

How did I not start this thread?

no one can compete with ATL's gunner skills. my love for UChicago

ftfy

[MM326]

Just went complete too, good luck to everyone!

[Deuce]

How did I not start this thread?

no one can compete with ATL's gunner skills. my love for UChicago

ftfy

Too. True.

[Bildungsroman]

2010: 168 / 171 / 172, 3.59 / 3.78 / 3.87
2009: 169 / 171 / 173, 3.63 / 3.76 / 3.84

Yes! I am officially at their 25th for LSAT. I like where this thread is going.

[Dany]

2010: 168 / 171 / 172, 3.59 / 3.78 / 3.87
2009: 169 / 171 / 173, 3.63 / 3.76 / 3.84

Yes! I am officially at their 25th for LSAT. I like where this thread is going.

Congrats! I just moved above 75th, so I'm hoping they'll be desperate to add a few more of my score!

[094320]

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[r6_philly]

Still makes no difference for me retake!

[rundoxierun]

2010: 168 / 171 / 172, 3.59 / 3.78 / 3.87
2009: 169 / 171 / 173, 3.63 / 3.76 / 3.84

Yes! I am officially at their 25th for LSAT. I like where this thread is going.

Huh. LSAT dropped & GPA went up. I wonder if it's due to an emphasis difference or what.

The super slight difference combined with lower 25th and lower lsat indicates random chance rather than a strategic change

[094320]

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[r6_philly]

Maybe high LSAT applicants were crowding C/N because of merit aid or whatever, and lower LSAT but high GPA applicants didn't have the same options. So the yield included more high GPA splitters.

[Bildungsroman]

Maybe high LSAT applicants were crowding C/N because of merit aid or whatever, and lower LSAT but high GPA applicants didn't have the same options. So the yield included more high GPA splitters.

I'm not sure if this is correct, but it is what I choose to believe

[The Real Jack McCoy]

Does anyone have any thoughts on how important early apps are for Chicago, given that they take until late December to get back to us?

I've been hoping for a fee waiver but nothing yet. I almost want to wait for the October LSAT round of fee waivers for Chicago (I have the numbers, but no waiver), but it might be me being penny wise and pound foolish. The app is ready to send, so the difference is between late October and, say, before Thanksgiving (the latest I'd wait is about Nov 15th).

I'm broke, btw.

[Dany]

Does anyone have any thoughts on how important early apps are for Chicago, given that they take until late December to get back to us?

I've been hoping for a fee waiver but nothing yet. I almost want to wait for the October LSAT round of fee waivers for Chicago (I have the numbers, but no waiver), but it might be me being penny wise and pound foolish. The app is ready to send, so the difference is between late October and, say, before Thanksgiving (the latest I'd wait is about Nov 15th).

I'm broke, btw.

This is totally your call, but they definitely utilize a rolling admissions process.

All completed files are then assigned to the Admissions Committee for review and are generally read in the order they were completed.

IIRC, your numbers are stellar, so it probably wouldn't hurt you to wait (don't hold me to that, it's just my opinion and I don't remember your exact stats.) My thought on fee waivers is this, though: yes, application fees are terrible. Yes, they are expensive. But you are also about to spend over a HUNDRED THOUSAND dollars on a legal education. Giving yourself the best chance at a school is probably worth the $75-$80, in the long run.

[094320]

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[The Real Jack McCoy]

Yes BUT I get to spend that $75 now rather than later!

(The question was more for scholarship chances, as I'd have a hard time justifying Chicago at sticker. I just don't know if 2 weeks would have an effect on scholarship chances, thought I get that $75 might not be worth the risk)

Anyways, I've been persuaded. It's just an annoying $75 to spend--I am pretty high on Chicago, have the stats, and could have really used the waiver. I'll switch from rice to used newspapers I guess.

[Dany]

Yes BUT I get to spend that $75 now rather than later!

(The question was more for scholarship chances, as I'd have a hard time justifying Chicago at sticker. I just don't know if 2 weeks would have an effect on scholarship chances, thought I get that $75 might not be worth the risk)

I actually think this is the one time when just 2 weeks WILL have an effect on scholarship chances. Think about the swarm of people who will submit right after October scores come out; they will ALL be ahead of you in line, as they were completed first.

[rundoxierun]

Wait.. Im confused. Chicago doesn't make decisions until late Dec. Why would it affect his scholarship chances to wait til early to mid november?? Have you all heard that scholarship decisions are made as they review individual applications and sent out with admit decisions?