NYU Class of 2015 Applicants Forum

[birdlaw117]

Can you get merit aid without the special submit an essay scholarships? I will try for RTK, but in the likely chance I don't get it, is there anything? I tried looking up NYU merit scholarships on LSN, but it seems kind of erratic. Many people put "$1", too. Anyone know what that means?

Quite a few of the people I know starting this fall have $30k. It seems to be a pretty common number for people who try to negotiate with them. Off the top of my head, I can't think of anyone with an amount different than 30k that didn't get a named scholarship.

[Perdevise]

Can you get merit aid without the special submit an essay scholarships? I will try for RTK, but in the likely chance I don't get it, is there anything? I tried looking up NYU merit scholarships on LSN, but it seems kind of erratic. Many people put "$1", too. Anyone know what that means?

Quite a few of the people I know starting this fall have $30k. It seems to be a pretty common number for people who try to negotiate with them. Off the top of my head, I can't think of anyone with an amount different than 30k that didn't get a named scholarship.

Thanks, Birdlaw.

[freestallion]

Adding some new info to the OP


JD Application FAQ: http://www.law.nyu.edu/admissions/jdadm ... /index.htm
Admissions Q&A (helpful tips on the application process): http://www.law.nyu.edu/admissions/jdadm ... /index.htm


TLS/LSN Wisdom


1.) C/O 2014 and Current Student Threads:
Applicants: http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 7&t=129091
Accepted to NYU: http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 7&t=140959
Attending: http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 8&t=140482
Waitlist: http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 7&t=154214
NYU student taking questions: http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 4&t=141745

2. TLS articles on NYU
About NYU - http://www.top-law-schools.com/nyu-law-school.html
LRAP - http://www.top-law-schools.com/tls-guid ... rsity.html
TLS Users who got into NYU (stats graph) - http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/s ... school=nyu

3. LSN links for 2011-2012 and 2010-2011
LSN 2011-2012 Cycle Applicants: http://nyu.lawschoolnumbers.com/applicants/1112/
LSN 2010-2011 Cycle Applicants: http://nyu.lawschoolnumbers.com/applicants/1011/

LSN 2011-2012 Graph: http://nyu.lawschoolnumbers.com/stats
LSN 2010-2011 Graph: http://nyu.lawschoolnumbers.com/stats/1011/

[Hawkeye Pierce]

If OP would like to update their post with the link to the status checker as well!

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[Citygirl1018]

Hello, all!

I am considering applying to NYU Law as well. Probably next year.

Anywho, I just had a few questions about preparing for the LSATs. What are the benefits to taking an actual prep course vs. self studying? I feel with the way I work I would benefit more from rigorous self study but I could be wrong. I would also save money and perhaps save myself from some of these horror stories I hear of wasted money due to a poor instructor or just a crappy LSAT prep company. Is there anyone here who was able to obtain a high LSAT through self study even though they did not completely grasp the work initially? Also, when schools look at your GPA are they looking at your gpa for the year you apply or is it cumulative?

Feedback greatly appreciated. Thanks a lot! =]

[katie96]

If OP would like to update their post with the link to the status checker as well!

https://aces2.lsac.org/YourStatus/membership/logon.aspx

Added Thanks!

[freestallion]

If OP would like to update their post with the link to the status checker as well!

https://aces2.lsac.org/YourStatus/membership/logon.aspx

Added Thanks!

You didn't include my additional research

[katie96]

If OP would like to update their post with the link to the status checker as well!

https://aces2.lsac.org/YourStatus/membership/logon.aspx

Added Thanks!

You didn't include my additional research

My bad, FS! Total oversight on my part. Just edited post - thanks so much!

[freestallion]

If OP would like to update their post with the link to the status checker as well!

https://aces2.lsac.org/YourStatus/membership/logon.aspx

Added Thanks!

You didn't include my additional research

My bad, FS! Total oversight on my part. Just edited post - thanks so much!

No problem, thanks

[Hawkeye Pierce]

Another school with:

NOTE: Transmission of electronic applications to this law school will begin on 9/15/2011. Please return to this page at that time to transmit your application.

So far the only schools that I've checked that you can send in an application earlier than the 15th are UVA and Columbia.

[freestallion]

Does NYU average LSAT scores? I have a 167 and a 173 and NYU is my top choice. I am afraid that they will average my scores though. I've heard that they do this, and I believe they have reported it themselves. Any thoughts?

[Moomoo2u]

Another school with:

NOTE: Transmission of electronic applications to this law school will begin on 9/15/2011. Please return to this page at that time to transmit your application.

So far the only schools that I've checked that you can send in an application earlier than the 15th are UVA and Columbia.

SO ANNOYING! I like quadruple checked my NYU app to get it in as early as possible.

I'm going to call them and see if they take paper apps earlier than the 15th.

[Moomoo2u]

Does NYU average LSAT scores? I have a 167 and a 173 and NYU is my top choice. I am afraid that they will average my scores though. I've heard that they do this, and I believe they have reported it themselves. Any thoughts?

I think they claim they do but I doubt they actually look at them and take the average. I suspect it's more what was said in a diff interview with a dean who said that if they see 163 165 and 167 they'll take the 165 as the most representative. They have no real incentive to average as they only have to report one LSAT score to LSAC and USNWR.

[bball1997]

So do you have to disclose minor traffic violations for NYU? It seems like NYU and Duke have C&F disclosures that are much stricter than the other schools I've filled out apps for.

[Yeshia90]

So do you have to disclose minor traffic violations for NYU? It seems like NYU and Duke have C&F disclosures that are much stricter than the other schools I've filled out apps for.

As long as you don't have to report parking tickets.

[birdlaw117]

Does NYU average LSAT scores? I have a 167 and a 173 and NYU is my top choice. I am afraid that they will average my scores though. I've heard that they do this, and I believe they have reported it themselves. Any thoughts?

They claim to, and I have seen some evidence of it, but it certainly doesn't eliminate you. I would say NYU is a little stricter on that (traditionally) than CC. In reality, it is what it is, and you can't really do anything about it (unfortunately). Are you including an addendum for the jump?

So do you have to disclose minor traffic violations for NYU? It seems like NYU and Duke have C&F disclosures that are much stricter than the other schools I've filled out apps for.

I asked admissions this last year, and they basically just said "when in doubt, we want people to err on the side of disclosure." It's not a big deal. They don't care about speeding tickets. If anything, they'll simply think that you're being super honest by disclosing every possible thing. Plus, it's not like we drive around here in Manhattan...

[freestallion]

Does NYU average LSAT scores? I have a 167 and a 173 and NYU is my top choice. I am afraid that they will average my scores though. I've heard that they do this, and I believe they have reported it themselves. Any thoughts?

They claim to, and I have seen some evidence of it, but it certainly doesn't eliminate you. I would say NYU is a little stricter on that (traditionally) than CC. In reality, it is what it is, and you can't really do anything about it (unfortunately). Are you including an addendum for the jump?

So do you have to disclose minor traffic violations for NYU? It seems like NYU and Duke have C&F disclosures that are much stricter than the other schools I've filled out apps for.

I asked admissions this last year, and they basically just said "when in doubt, we want people to err on the side of disclosure." It's not a big deal. They don't care about speeding tickets. If anything, they'll simply think that you're being super honest by disclosing every possible thing. Plus, it's not like we drive around here in Manhattan...

I don't think I'm doing an addendum because I didn't really have any reason for my low score the 1st time- just got nervous, didn't prepare well enough, etc. The second time around I was just more prepared. So I don't know what I'd write in an addendum. Do you think I should?

[birdlaw117]

Does NYU average LSAT scores? I have a 167 and a 173 and NYU is my top choice. I am afraid that they will average my scores though. I've heard that they do this, and I believe they have reported it themselves. Any thoughts?

They claim to, and I have seen some evidence of it, but it certainly doesn't eliminate you. I would say NYU is a little stricter on that (traditionally) than CC. In reality, it is what it is, and you can't really do anything about it (unfortunately). Are you including an addendum for the jump?

So do you have to disclose minor traffic violations for NYU? It seems like NYU and Duke have C&F disclosures that are much stricter than the other schools I've filled out apps for.

I asked admissions this last year, and they basically just said "when in doubt, we want people to err on the side of disclosure." It's not a big deal. They don't care about speeding tickets. If anything, they'll simply think that you're being super honest by disclosing every possible thing. Plus, it's not like we drive around here in Manhattan...

I don't think I'm doing an addendum because I didn't really have any reason for my low score the 1st time- just got nervous, didn't prepare well enough, etc. The second time around I was just more prepared. So I don't know what I'd write in an addendum. Do you think I should?

No, I think LSAT addendums are silly for pretty much the exact reasons you listed. The best example I can think of that didn't get into NYU last cycle, but his numbers (high LSAT) would have suggested he would be, was a 3-time taker. I definitely know of people who retook and gained admission. You'll probably be treated more like somebody with a 171 or 172, would be my guess. But, it might not have any negative impact at all. I would say being treated like a 171 would be the worst case scenario.

Just so you know, all of this is based on my observations, so take it with a grain of salt. I'm not the most knowledgeable people on these things (and they are pretty unpredictable anyways). NYU goes by the numbers quite a bit.

[Moomoo2u]

yea I'm in almost the same boat as freestallion (165,170) and I'm not writing one for the same reasons.

Anyone know how hispanic-friendly they are? I'm 1pt below median LSAT and just below 25% gpa

[Perdevise]

yea I'm in almost the same boat as freestallion (165,170) and I'm not writing one for the same reasons.

Anyone know how hispanic-friendly they are? I'm 1pt below median LSAT and just below 25% gpa

I thought NYU's median was 172. Why is their 75%ile so high?

[Mista Bojangles]

hoping to get this one finished soon - want to add a thanks for all the excellent info that's already in this thread

[Moomoo2u]

yea I'm in almost the same boat as freestallion (165,170) and I'm not writing one for the same reasons.

Anyone know how hispanic-friendly they are? I'm 1pt below median LSAT and just below 25% gpa

I thought NYU's median was 172. Why is their 75%ile so high?

thought it was 171 :X

it's ok I got mah waitlist ridin boots on.

[birdlaw117]

yea I'm in almost the same boat as freestallion (165,170) and I'm not writing one for the same reasons.

Anyone know how hispanic-friendly they are? I'm 1pt below median LSAT and just below 25% gpa

I thought NYU's median was 172. Why is their 75%ile so high?

thought it was 171 :X

it's ok I got mah waitlist ridin boots on.

Idk what our median s this year, but last year (when 25/75 was 169/175) the median was 172. I don't know what this year's is, but I would guess 172. I doubt it's 171 and it is really unlikely to be 173.

[Moomoo2u]

was 171 on the TLS site.

Is this still a 9/15/2011 app or can you send it now?

[Tiago Splitter]

was 171 on the TLS site.

Is this still a 9/15/2011 app or can you send it now?

Just tried it, still 9/15.

And tagged.