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[blueberrycrumble]

^Interesting. Any idea if past experience has shown that, if applicants don't write a why UVA essay/visit campus, strong numbers are not sufficient to merit an acceptance? Even if applied early in the cycle?

It's really hard to say, other than anecdotally, given that most people won't report that they wrote a "Why X Law School" essay on LSN or our TLS spreadsheets. Anecdotally, people have reported writing the extra essay to help. If you browse some nice numbers on LSN, you can definitely see evidence of yield protection though, including at UVA.

Well...why not? I'll suggest xylo add a column if she has time in the other thread.

Haha that would be helpful to future cycles for sure! I just meant we have no way of really knowing right now. Either way, how much longer can it possibly take to write two paragraphs re: "Why X Law School" - might as well do it for any kind of marginal benefit!

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[Winston1984]

^Interesting. Any idea if past experience has shown that, if applicants don't write a why UVA essay/visit campus, strong numbers are not sufficient to merit an acceptance? Even if applied early in the cycle?

There is also data showing UVA's low acceptance rate relative to other schools that should be more selective (like NYU). You could check it out on Spivey's blog.

[xylocarp]

There's a Why X column in the spreadsheet now, but the analytics for that might be beyond the scope of Google Spreadsheets. If anyone is a spreadsheet expert, please PM me!

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[R. Jeeves]

Is a campus visit sufficient to avoid being YP'ed if you are pretty far above both the GPA and LSAT 75th's?

that plus a why UVA will really help, but it's not necessarily a guarantee of course

So I'm actually going to be visiting UVA in a few days, but they aren't offering anymore tours or anything for the summer. So is there anyway I can use a campus visit to my advantage in the YP game at this point? Or do I have to talk to an adcomm or observe a class or something?

[xylocarp]

Is a campus visit sufficient to avoid being YP'ed if you are pretty far above both the GPA and LSAT 75th's?

that plus a why UVA will really help, but it's not necessarily a guarantee of course

So I'm actually going to be visiting UVA in a few days, but they aren't offering anymore tours or anything for the summer. So is there anyway I can use a campus visit to my advantage in the YP game at this point? Or do I have to talk to an adcomm or observe a class or something?

I would call and see if you can get a meeting with an adcom. Offices are open in the summer, during the week at least.

[R. Jeeves]

Is a campus visit sufficient to avoid being YP'ed if you are pretty far above both the GPA and LSAT 75th's?

that plus a why UVA will really help, but it's not necessarily a guarantee of course

So I'm actually going to be visiting UVA in a few days, but they aren't offering anymore tours or anything for the summer. So is there anyway I can use a campus visit to my advantage in the YP game at this point? Or do I have to talk to an adcomm or observe a class or something?

I would call and see if you can get a meeting with an adcom. Offices are open in the summer, during the week at least.

Thanks for the tip. I'll try to get that done.

[Mack.Hambleton]

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[Toby Ziegler]

Checking in. Given my family situation, UVa is one of my tops!

[R. Jeeves]

I'm in the UVA school of law building right now. This is a really pretty school.

[Toby Ziegler]

Pulstar that's awesome, man! I hear the campus is gorgeous this time of year.

[xylocarp]

Whaaat pulstar that's awesome! I'm totally going to go down there on a day trip. Did they even ask you what your score was?

[R. Jeeves]

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[R. Jeeves]

Pulstar that's awesome, man! I hear the campus is gorgeous this time of year.

It really is a good looking campus. The buildings are grand, old-southern type structures and the campus is so green right now.

[swampman]

I recommend visiting but you don't need to in order to get the fee waiver. Just email admissions, ask for a waiver and they'll send you the code.

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[darla2013]

checking in!! can't believe it!

[xylocarp]

just visited UVA! nothing too official, just walked around and did a self-guided tour. the law school and the grounds in general are lovely, and Charlottesville actually seems like a pretty nice place to live. I went during OCI, so a lot of people seemed really stressed out, but a few students approached me and were very friendly and helpful. overall it seems like a great place to spend 3 years.

[LeNut]

just visited UVA! nothing too official, just walked around and did a self-guided tour. the law school and the grounds in general are lovely, and Charlottesville actually seems like a pretty nice place to live. I went during OCI, so a lot of people seemed really stressed out, but a few students approached me and were very friendly and helpful. overall it seems like a great place to spend 3 years.

Were you able to meet with someone from admissions?

[xylocarp]

no, just looking around really because I was closeby

[dec0re]

Count me in for the Class of 2018. I was offered deferred admission after being on the waitlist for the Class of 2017. Looking forward to meeting future classmates!

Similar situation here,
except, I deferred for two years after being accepted for the Class of 2016.

Good luck everyone

[Colonel_funkadunk]

Is UVA notoriously a heavy YP school?

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