NYU c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017) Forum

[Keilz]

Good morning everyone. Congrats to everyone who was admitted.

I'm taking a fresh approach today in all my nerves and because I was at work, I never recognized the fact that the vast majority of people reporting their stats who went DLS yesterday were above both or sometimes one of the 75ths. I feel a little more at ease now, and will try to get things done at work today without refreshing this page! Good luck to everyone

I'm worried, too. There seems to be some splitters that got in yesterday.

I'm a splitter with a gpa>25th and lsat>75th. I applied 9/20 so this does suck.

Hey! Me too! Also UR1 since 9/16... objectively speaking I think there's zero need to worry. Nevertheless... why don't they want me:(

Yes, I only saw very few splitters. I'm just holding onto hope that LSAC calculator says I have a 60% chance of getting in, which is higher than Duke and Cornell where I've already been accepted. From my research I haven't seen them giving out decisions before December before, so it might be some new strategies that they're implementing. We'll just have to wait.

[88234]

Good morning everyone. Congrats to everyone who was admitted.

I'm taking a fresh approach today in all my nerves and because I was at work, I never recognized the fact that the vast majority of people reporting their stats who went DLS yesterday were above both or sometimes one of the 75ths. I feel a little more at ease now, and will try to get things done at work today without refreshing this page! Good luck to everyone

I'm worried, too. There seems to be some splitters that got in yesterday.

I'm a splitter with a gpa>25th and lsat>75th. I applied 9/20 so this does suck.

Hey! Me too! Also UR1 since 9/16... objectively speaking I think there's zero need to worry. Nevertheless... why don't they want me:(

Yes, I only saw very few splitters. I'm just holding onto hope that LSAC calculator says I have a 60% chance of getting in, which is higher than Duke and Cornell where I've already been accepted. From my research I haven't seen them giving out decisions before December before, so it might be some new strategies that they're implementing. We'll just have to wait.

This might be a bit tangential, and is probably answered elsewhere, but what are the merits of the LSAC calculator vs. mylsn? If one holds more merit than the other, why do we not exclusively use that tool? It would seem that the LSAC calculator would be a better tool, given that they are working with the entire population of applicants instead of a biased sample.

[Thelaw23]

Good morning everyone. Congrats to everyone who was admitted.

I'm taking a fresh approach today in all my nerves and because I was at work, I never recognized the fact that the vast majority of people reporting their stats who went DLS yesterday were above both or sometimes one of the 75ths. I feel a little more at ease now, and will try to get things done at work today without refreshing this page! Good luck to everyone

I'm worried, too. There seems to be some splitters that got in yesterday.

I'm a splitter with a gpa>25th and lsat>75th. I applied 9/20 so this does suck.

Hey! Me too! Also UR1 since 9/16... objectively speaking I think there's zero need to worry. Nevertheless... why don't they want me:(

Yes, I only saw very few splitters. I'm just holding onto hope that LSAC calculator says I have a 60% chance of getting in, which is higher than Duke and Cornell where I've already been accepted. From my research I haven't seen them giving out decisions before December before, so it might be some new strategies that they're implementing. We'll just have to wait.

LSAC calculator shows about 84% for NYU for me, but I know things can be erratic for splitters.

I was actually WL at Duke and UVA although LSAC calculator showed a 56% chance for Duke so I don't even know anymore... No why essays, though.

[Keilz]

Good morning everyone. Congrats to everyone who was admitted.

I'm taking a fresh approach today in all my nerves and because I was at work, I never recognized the fact that the vast majority of people reporting their stats who went DLS yesterday were above both or sometimes one of the 75ths. I feel a little more at ease now, and will try to get things done at work today without refreshing this page! Good luck to everyone

I'm worried, too. There seems to be some splitters that got in yesterday.

I'm a splitter with a gpa>25th and lsat>75th. I applied 9/20 so this does suck.

Hey! Me too! Also UR1 since 9/16... objectively speaking I think there's zero need to worry. Nevertheless... why don't they want me:(

Yes, I only saw very few splitters. I'm just holding onto hope that LSAC calculator says I have a 60% chance of getting in, which is higher than Duke and Cornell where I've already been accepted. From my research I haven't seen them giving out decisions before December before, so it might be some new strategies that they're implementing. We'll just have to wait.

This might be a bit tangential, and is probably answered elsewhere, but what are the merits of the LSAC calculator vs. mylsn? If one holds more merit than the other, why do we not exclusively use that tool? It would seem that the LSAC calculator would be a better tool, given that they are working with the entire population of applicants instead of a biased sample.

Personally for me, mslsn has way too small of a sample size for me to find anything useful or somewhat definitive. Perhaps the LSAC calculator is accurate because it knows the school's index formula? I don't know, when you're desperate, you cling on to anything for hope lol

[Keilz]

Good morning everyone. Congrats to everyone who was admitted.

I'm taking a fresh approach today in all my nerves and because I was at work, I never recognized the fact that the vast majority of people reporting their stats who went DLS yesterday were above both or sometimes one of the 75ths. I feel a little more at ease now, and will try to get things done at work today without refreshing this page! Good luck to everyone

I'm worried, too. There seems to be some splitters that got in yesterday.

I'm a splitter with a gpa>25th and lsat>75th. I applied 9/20 so this does suck.

Hey! Me too! Also UR1 since 9/16... objectively speaking I think there's zero need to worry. Nevertheless... why don't they want me:(

Yes, I only saw very few splitters. I'm just holding onto hope that LSAC calculator says I have a 60% chance of getting in, which is higher than Duke and Cornell where I've already been accepted. From my research I haven't seen them giving out decisions before December before, so it might be some new strategies that they're implementing. We'll just have to wait.

LSAC calculator shows about 84% for NYU for me, but I know things can be erratic for splitters.

I was actually WL at Duke and UVA although LSAC calculator showed a 56% chance for Duke so I don't even know anymore... No why essays, though.

I think you have a high chance because you're not actually a splitter! You are between 25-50, not under 25

I didn't write a Why Duke, but I am going to write a Why UVA because I know they are gung-ho about it. I wrote an essay for NYU explaining that it was my first choice and what I'm interested in.

[Thelaw23]

Good morning everyone. Congrats to everyone who was admitted.

I'm taking a fresh approach today in all my nerves and because I was at work, I never recognized the fact that the vast majority of people reporting their stats who went DLS yesterday were above both or sometimes one of the 75ths. I feel a little more at ease now, and will try to get things done at work today without refreshing this page! Good luck to everyone

I'm worried, too. There seems to be some splitters that got in yesterday.

I'm a splitter with a gpa>25th and lsat>75th. I applied 9/20 so this does suck.

Hey! Me too! Also UR1 since 9/16... objectively speaking I think there's zero need to worry. Nevertheless... why don't they want me:(

Yes, I only saw very few splitters. I'm just holding onto hope that LSAC calculator says I have a 60% chance of getting in, which is higher than Duke and Cornell where I've already been accepted. From my research I haven't seen them giving out decisions before December before, so it might be some new strategies that they're implementing. We'll just have to wait.

LSAC calculator shows about 84% for NYU for me, but I know things can be erratic for splitters.

I was actually WL at Duke and UVA although LSAC calculator showed a 56% chance for Duke so I don't even know anymore... No why essays, though.

I think you have a high chance because you're not actually a splitter! You are between 25-50, not under 25

I didn't write a Why Duke, but I am going to write a Why UVA because I know they are gung-ho about it. I wrote an essay for NYU explaining that it was my first choice and what I'm interested in.

I made a typo, my GPA is just a bit under NYU's 25th.

Yeah, definitely write the Why essays! I think I really messed up by not writing them this cycle.

And I think since you wrote one for NYU you're in a good place
I kind of wish they did interviews, though.

[forum_user]

This might be a bit tangential, and is probably answered elsewhere, but what are the merits of the LSAC calculator vs. mylsn? If one holds more merit than the other, why do we not exclusively use that tool? It would seem that the LSAC calculator would be a better tool, given that they are working with the entire population of applicants instead of a biased sample.

I could be totally wrong, but mylsn's percentages are based on self-reported data whereas the LSAC calculator is based on an algorithm involving LSAT and GPA percentiles and statistics, things like that (I think?). So the former should give you an idea of what you might expect based on similar applicants' past experiences, whereas the latter is more of a statistical probability.

Personally I don't use the LSAC calculator, and I find mylsn useful in broad terms (taking sample size and selection bias with grains of salt) and also for looking at individual applicants' cycles.

[poptart123]

If I remember right LSAC goes off of admissions formulas whereas mylsn doesn't. This makes mylsn more accurate because it really accounts for school median. Also there is no URM option for LSAC.

I think I've read this on TLS before but correct me if I'm wrong.

[Keilz]

This might be a bit tangential, and is probably answered elsewhere, but what are the merits of the LSAC calculator vs. mylsn? If one holds more merit than the other, why do we not exclusively use that tool? It would seem that the LSAC calculator would be a better tool, given that they are working with the entire population of applicants instead of a biased sample.

I could be totally wrong, but mylsn's percentages are based on self-reported data whereas the LSAC calculator is based on an algorithm involving LSAT and GPA percentiles and statistics, things like that (I think?). So the former should give you an idea of what you might expect based on similar applicants' past experiences, whereas the latter is more of a statistical probability.

Personally I don't use the LSAC calculator, and I find mylsn useful in broad terms (taking sample size and selection bias with grains of salt) and also for looking at individual applicants' cycles.

Yes on law school numbers (not mylsn) I definitely look at individual cycles and it is often the case when someone gets rejected at relatively high numbers, they overall have a weak cycle, which suggests something was up with the application. Or the same for people outperforming their numbers.

[govlife]

Good morning everyone. Congrats to everyone who was admitted.

I'm taking a fresh approach today in all my nerves and because I was at work, I never recognized the fact that the vast majority of people reporting their stats who went DLS yesterday were above both or sometimes one of the 75ths. I feel a little more at ease now, and will try to get things done at work today without refreshing this page! Good luck to everyone

I'm worried, too. There seems to be some splitters that got in yesterday.

I'm a splitter with a gpa<25th and lsat>75th. I applied 9/20 so this does suck.

+1 And bummer about your waitlists! I have yet to hear back from Duke and UVA.

[taxman14]

So NYU's financial aid portion of the ASW says that you need to fill out the need access form... but that form isn't going to be available for 2017-18. Has anyone realized this yet / asked ? If so, do we just need to fill out FAFSA this year.

where does it say the form won't be available for 17-18? this is what I'm seeing:

Entering first year JD students applying for NYU Law institutional scholarships (need-based and merit-based) are required to submit financial information using the Need Access application. To apply online, visit Access Group's Web site. If you have questions about completing or submitting the application, you are encouraged to contact Access Group at (800) 334-0540, (302) 447-4000, or NeedAccess@accessgroup.org.

Right this has to be a glitch or they're lazy. If you go to http://www.needaccess.org/home.aspx, you'll see that:

Important Notices:
Need Access applications are no longer being accepted. Need Access will not offer a 2017-2018 academic year application. We suggest that you check your school’s website or contact the school’s financial aid office to learn whether your school will require an alternate application, and when it will be available.

Oh I see in order to see that Notice you have to click on "Students Click Here" or whatever. Anyway, yes, this is strange...

For anyone that cares, I reached out to NYU today and got this answer. Expected.

Dear XYZ,

Thank you for your email and congratulations on your admission to NYU Law School!

The Law School will no longer be using the Need Access financial aid application (the information you found on the Admitted Students website is currently being updated to reflect this change). In early January, admitted students will receive instructions from our office on how to complete NYU Law School's online financial aid application.

In the meantime, please let us know if we can be of any additional service to you.

Sincerest regards,

Joel

[taxman14]

Also - just got the call - so everyone does get one. It was delayed by a day.

[potterotter]

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[airwrecka]

[quote="taxman14"][/quote]

thanks for the update on the financial aid stuff! I also got a call bright and early this morning

the person who called me (don't want to name names) seemed weirdly robotic...anyone else get that impression? everything was weirdly enunciated and sounded extremely scripted

[Bob loblaw law blog]

Should we be expecting another wave today?

Fingers crossed, but given that no one has posted I don't think so.

[potterotter]

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[Why???]

thanks for the update on the financial aid stuff! I also got a call bright and early this morning

the person who called me (don't want to name names) seemed weirdly robotic...anyone else get that impression? everything was weirdly enunciated and sounded extremely scripted

Ya same exact situation

[TAD]

Got a missed call from them today.

[bloomsday]

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[anrf1225]

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[TAD]

Got a missed call from them today.

if you don't answer do they leave a message?

No idea because I don't have voicemail set up lol. I got an email right after though notifying me of acceptance.

[zeglo]

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[asuddenarborealstop]

Just got an email congratulating me "again" on admission with a welcome video. Still haven't gotten a call or any prior email, but thrilled to get in.

[zeglo]

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[anrf1225]

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