Chicago c/o 2015 Applicants (2011-2012 cycle) Forum

[Hawkeye Pierce]

They have a new "Director of Public Interest Law and Policy," Susan Curry

Hmmmm......

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i bet more chicago students will be going into PI, though i don't know how many more.

And I agree. My guess is that the truly horrible LRAP from years previous was a key factor in people not going into PI.

[Xifeng]

No it's definitely not just one person. I think that number was a nonprofit # from a few years ago, but government also counts and a lot of people do clerkships.

But if you're def committed to PI, I highly suggest making that a major part of your application. I'm pretty sure that helped me get scholly money.

[Perdevise]

No it's definitely not just one person. I think that number was a nonprofit # from a few years ago, but government also counts and a lot of people do clerkships.

But if you're def committed to PI, I highly suggest making that a major part of your application. I'm pretty sure that helped me get scholly money.

Thank you, Xifeng. I was excited for Chicago before, but this all makes it sound even better.

[Hawkeye Pierce]

Updated OP with fee waiver information:

If we award a waiver after an applicant has applied & paid, they can request a refund within the current application cycle.

[Xifeng]

No it's definitely not just one person. I think that number was a nonprofit # from a few years ago, but government also counts and a lot of people do clerkships.

But if you're def committed to PI, I highly suggest making that a major part of your application. I'm pretty sure that helped me get scholly money.

Thank you, Xifeng. I was excited for Chicago before, but this all makes it sound even better.

Yaay! At this time last year, I wasn't even considering Chicago because of their old LRAP and PI reputation, but I'm really glad I was able to choose Chicago without screwing myself over for PI. Definitely PM me if you have any more questions

[freestallion]

No it's definitely not just one person. I think that number was a nonprofit # from a few years ago, but government also counts and a lot of people do clerkships.

But if you're def committed to PI, I highly suggest making that a major part of your application. I'm pretty sure that helped me get scholly money.

Thank you, Xifeng. I was excited for Chicago before, but this all makes it sound even better.

Yaay! At this time last year, I wasn't even considering Chicago because of their old LRAP and PI reputation, but I'm really glad I was able to choose Chicago without screwing myself over for PI. Definitely PM me if you have any more questions

I am sort of in that position now but you make it sound a lot better Will think about applying!

[Hopefully2012]

The change to the app was for the education section. They fixed some bugs and removed the choice for "High School" to avoid confusion. I believe that was the only change that was made.

[Tiago Splitter]

I visited the school today. The admissions staffer I talked to said they were caught a bit off guard by the app being up so early online. He didnt think, though, that it would cause any problems. He said lsac doesn't normally send the info to the school until Sep 15th anyway.

He also mentioned that the system is a bit different this year with a different app for Ed vs rd, but he didn't see any reason why someone who applied rd couldn't change to Ed before the deadline.

[Rudolph]

Updated OP with fee waiver information:

If we award a waiver after an applicant has applied & paid, they can request a refund within the current application cycle.

Is this a common policy among the T10? I'd like to submit my apps as early as possible, but I don't really want to sacrifice potential fee waivers.

[Dany]

Is this a common policy among the T10? I'd like to submit my apps as early as possible, but I don't really want to sacrifice potential fee waivers.

Not that I know of. Just wait for the waivers.

[franklyscarlet]

just checking in here. Applying for the hell of it because I have a waiver even though Chicago will lol at my application.

[Hawkeye Pierce]

Is this a common policy among the T10? I'd like to submit my apps as early as possible, but I don't really want to sacrifice potential fee waivers.

Not that I know of. Just wait for the waivers.

As far as I know, Chicago is the only school that will do this.

[Hawkeye Pierce]

just checking in here. Applying for the hell of it because I have a waiver even though Chicago will lol at my application.

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The Chicago waivers haven't come out yet. I'm confused.

[Tiago Splitter]

just checking in here. Applying for the hell of it because I have a waiver even though Chicago will lol at my application.

?

The Chicago waivers haven't come out yet. I'm confused.

I'm assuming its an lsac fee waiver.

In other news:

Dear Chicago,

Me gusta. Please let me in.

Sincerely,

Tiago

[Hawkeye Pierce]

I'm assuming its an lsac fee waiver.

Good point, totally forgot those were available.

[uchi15hopeful]

just checking in here. Applying for the hell of it because I have a waiver even though Chicago will lol at my application.

?

The Chicago waivers haven't come out yet. I'm confused.

I'm assuming its an lsac fee waiver.

In other news:

Dear Chicago,

Me gusta. Please let me in.

Sincerely,

Tiago

Me too!

But do you really doubt this, Tiago? You aren't that bad of a splitter and they'll love your LSAT. Plus, I really want you to get in because they may need your LSAT points to make up for my score!!!

[franklyscarlet]

just checking in here. Applying for the hell of it because I have a waiver even though Chicago will lol at my application.

?

The Chicago waivers haven't come out yet. I'm confused.

TFA Waiver!

[Hawkeye Pierce]

just checking in here. Applying for the hell of it because I have a waiver even though Chicago will lol at my application.

?

The Chicago waivers haven't come out yet. I'm confused.

TFA Waiver!

Ooooh right, not sure why I didn't make the connection

[franklyscarlet]

just checking in here. Applying for the hell of it because I have a waiver even though Chicago will lol at my application.

?

The Chicago waivers haven't come out yet. I'm confused.

TFA Waiver!

Ooooh right, not sure why I didn't make the connection

It's cool bro. people forget I'm a TFer. Mostly because I kind of hate teaching.

[soj]

It's cool bro. people forget I'm a TFer. Mostly because I kind of hate teaching.

In fact, that's a telltale sign of a TFer.

[j12]

I'm assuming its an lsac fee waiver.

In other news:

Dear Chicago,

Me gusta. Please let me in.

Sincerely,

Tiago

That's not bad for a first draft PS, but I would try and get at least one full page. I like where you're going with this though. Mind if I borrow the idea for mine?

[Samara]

I'm assuming its an lsac fee waiver.

In other news:

Dear Chicago,

Me gusta. Please let me in.

Sincerely,

Tiago

That's not bad for a first draft PS, but I would try and get at least one full page. I like where you're going with this though. Mind if I borrow the idea for mine?

I've trolled a couple times without any response. I was worried I wasn't making any friends in Chicago.

This is just for you.

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[JamMasterJ]

I'm assuming its an lsac fee waiver.

In other news:

Dear Chicago,

Me gusta. Please let me in.

Sincerely,

Tiago

That's not bad for a first draft PS, but I would try and get at least one full page. I like where you're going with this though. Mind if I borrow the idea for mine?

just change the font and spacing. Good 2 go

[MumofCad]

Where does it ask about other schools that you are applying to? I didn't see it on mine.

[uchi15hopeful]

I was wondering how significant a .1 GPA difference would be, all things equal (say a 3.77 vs 3.87)?
Thanks

Well, I think it depends on multiple factors, including where the 0.1 GPA difference is, i.e., is it between a 3.9 and a 4.0? a 3.3 and a 3.4? Or as you said a 3.77 and a 3.87? Assuming the latter, a 3.77 is below their median, while a 3.87 is at their 75th percentile. So, in this case, I think it would make a large difference.
Of course, it also depends on what your LSAT score is.

Your advice sort of strengthened my resolve and emboldened me to re-request a transcript review, at my undergrad institution. They had made a mistake on my transcript, but the head of records stonewalled me; he was completely unwilling to address the issue. I went over his head and e-mailed the director of the department, and they made the change within two days! Now I just need to re-send the corrected transcript and I'll get a .1 bump in my GPA.

Thanks!