UC Hastings 2011 Forum

[jwmalone87]

Maybe Davis lures with money? To be honest, that 75th being close to the median for the LSAT looks like Hastings is whoring itself out to splitters to achieve their medians moreso than Davis.

I don't think Davis or Hastings lures with money, unfortunately

[chicityteacher]

The TLS stats are several years old, iirc.

Maybe Davis lures with money? To be honest, that 75th being close to the median for the LSAT looks like Hastings is whoring itself out to splitters to achieve their medians moreso than Davis.

True, or that all of the 164s and 165s that don't get in to Davis go to Hastings.

[bk1]

Maybe Davis lures with money? To be honest, that 75th being close to the median for the LSAT looks like Hastings is whoring itself out to splitters to achieve their medians moreso than Davis.

I don't think neither Davis nor Hastings lures with money, unfortunately

Well, maybe a smidge more money than Hastings? Yeah they are pretty stingy schools sadly.

[Borhas]

I have been looking at the numbers on the Hastings and Davis websites, and it is difficult to say definitively which is more competitive. If anything, Davis may be slightly more so than Hastings.
First, acceptance rate is almost the same for each. Hastings = (1323/5881) = 22.5%, Davis = (944/4018) = 23.5%

The numbers is what confuses me:

Hastings
GPA: 3.45 - 3.6 - 3.71
LSAT: 160 - 164 - 165

Davis:
GPA: 3.35 - 3.69 - 3.83
LSAT: 161 - 164 - 167
.

those numbers are for Davis' accepted students, not matriculating students. It doesn't say who's #'s they are specifically, they left it ambiguous on purpose I think. The numbers they put up on their website last year were about the same, but those were for admitted students, not matriculating students. I suspect they did the same thing here, except this time they took out the description and instead left those numbers without any description next to a paragraph about the enrolled class to imply those are the numbers of the enrolled class.

frankly, Davis' BS employment #'s combined with this has impressed upon me their administrations reckless BSing w/ the facts (to the point where they are obviously gaming rankings and misrepresenting themselves at the cost of misinformed applicants). We need schools to be more transparent, and Davis is one of the least transparent I've come across.

If you doubt me, send them an email asking them point blank whether those numbers are for admitted students or for matriculating students. I bet you won't get a response. (and if you still won't believe me compare the LSN graphs (the green yellow red dot graph) of each school, the only difference is that Hastings prefers LSAT splitters while UC Davis prefers GPA splitters)

[SHarry3666]

Just received a tweet about this new interview with Greg Canada, Hastings' Dean of Admission. Haven't read it yet . . . just thought I'd pass it along.

[usuallyjustlurks]

Just received a tweet about this new interview with Greg Canada, Hastings' Dean of Admission. Haven't read it yet . . . just thought I'd pass it along.

Thanks for sharing!

[ELCORCO]

Question for us poor waitlisted souls...

I know for a lot of schools LOCI and additional materials are a good idea to send over but in the case of Hastings they seem pretty clear that:

"Because we have a very large number of applications to process, we will appreciate if you do not call or email us regarding the waitlist"

Are people in the same situation as me ignoring this? Should I still send over additional info, LOCI etc? Hastings is my first choice but they seem pretty clear in their desire to hear nothing more from me. Anyone have any suggestions/tactics to share?

[HopelesslyOptimistic]

Question for those of you who were admitted

Did someone from the admissions office call you to tell you that you were accepted? Because my boyfriend was accepted that way and I was wondering if they do this for everyone...

[usuallyjustlurks]

Question for those of you who were admitted

Did someone from the admissions office call you to tell you that you were accepted? Because my boyfriend was accepted that way and I was wondering if they do this for everyone...

I got a call followed by a letter, and I think everyone who I've seen post on TLS also got a call and a letter, but some people seem to have received their letter before or on the same day as their call.

Good luck!

[Krodizzle]

Has anyone heard about money? If so, did it come with the admittance packet? in an additional email? or some other way?

[jwmalone87]

Has anyone heard about money? If so, did it come with the admittance packet? in an additional email? or some other way?

Accepted mid-January and nothing here. I'm really anxious to hear about need-based grants, which from what I hear Hastings does give with some regularity. I might give them a call tomorrow.

[snichols16]

Has anyone heard about money? If so, did it come with the admittance packet? in an additional email? or some other way?

Accepted mid-January and nothing here. I'm really anxious to hear about need-based grants, which from what I hear Hastings does give with some regularity. I might give them a call tomorrow.

Do give them a call. I called yesterday and talked with someone named Christian in the office. Very nice guy and helpful on all fronts. Felt badly that I am going to withdraw, but...

[SFnative]

I called in today asking how to log in to my status checker, only to be told, there is no such thing ...

[nightman09]

Applied and went complete in late October/early November and haven't heard a decision yet!! UGH! Did most people get their decisions via email or snail mail?

[lisavj]

Sadly I only got a letter, in a thin envelope. Would have loved a call. Maybe my #s are too low for that, or my essay really stank. Not sure.

[ilovesf]

Applied and went complete in late October/early November and haven't heard a decision yet!! UGH! Did most people get their decisions via email or snail mail?

I've been complete since 10/25, and haven't heard anything either.

[Kiwi917]

Sadly I only got a letter, in a thin envelope. Would have loved a call. Maybe my #s are too low for that, or my essay really stank. Not sure.

Same here.

[nightman09]

I guess we're in this together than, ilovesf

[ilovesf]

I guess we're in this together than, ilovesf

love the nickname nightman!

[smittelman6]

dean canada actually said on the phone RE: the small envelope, "yeah, that's just our admissions committee's sense of humor."

HYSTERICAL. i'll send you the bill for my small heart attack.

[OklahomasOK]

Question for us poor waitlisted souls...

I know for a lot of schools LOCI and additional materials are a good idea to send over but in the case of Hastings they seem pretty clear that:

"Because we have a very large number of applications to process, we will appreciate if you do not call or email us regarding the waitlist"

Are people in the same situation as me ignoring this? Should I still send over additional info, LOCI etc? Hastings is my first choice but they seem pretty clear in their desire to hear nothing more from me. Anyone have any suggestions/tactics to share?

I'm sending an LOCI around March 1st. I want Hastings more than anything else, even if it means I'm a thorn in their ass for a couple months.

[Aggiegrad2011]

I have withdrawn from my acceptance (enjoy my $500, hastings!) so good luck to whomever gets my slot.

[tea_drinker]

I have withdrawn from my acceptance (enjoy my $500, hastings!) so good luck to whomever gets my slot.

Just saw your post in the Berkeley CR thread. I am not sure if I can ask why you make your decision so early? PM me if you prefer. Thanks.

[Aggiegrad2011]

I have withdrawn from my acceptance (enjoy my $500, hastings!) so good luck to whomever gets my slot.

Just saw your post in the Berkeley CR thread. I am not sure if I can ask why you make your decision so early? PM me if you prefer. Thanks.

No worries - It's cost primarily. I'm in @ UW with basically a 50% scholly without any strings attached which will make my 1L tuition a hefty $16,700 and 2L and 3L $11,000 each and I just can't swallow Hastings at sticker. I also freaking love Seattle, so geographically, it's a toss-up.

I am still lovin' Boalt love, but it prolly won't happen, so I just withdrew from basically every school that's accepted me that I have no intention to go to.

[tea_drinker]

I have withdrawn from my acceptance (enjoy my $500, hastings!) so good luck to whomever gets my slot.

Just saw your post in the Berkeley CR thread. I am not sure if I can ask why you make your decision so early? PM me if you prefer. Thanks.

No worries - It's cost primarily. I'm in @ UW with basically a 50% scholly without any strings attached which will make my 1L tuition a hefty $16,700 and 2L and 3L $11,000 each and I just can't swallow Hastings at sticker. I also freaking love Seattle, so geographically, it's a toss-up.

I am still lovin' Boalt love, but it prolly won't happen, so I just withdrew from basically every school that's accepted me that I have no intention to go to.

Wow, congrats on udubs and the scholarship. You will have a good time in Seattle.