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rstahl
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by rstahl » Wed Oct 09, 2013 11:42 pm
I do wonder how they determine once they've hit 500 words. Is the essay scanned for words and the 501st word and beyond is in red?
I too would have preferred a lengthened, single PS/Why UCI document. But alas, here we are.
yamsandmoreyams wrote:Checking in.
rstahl wrote:Checking in. UCI alumni.
Why on Earth is the PS 500 words? If the goal is to get as many applications as possible to have more applicants to pick and choose from, why would they choose to have their PS structure deviate so much from that of their competitors? My PS was already short - just under 2 pages with 12pt Times font, and just over 2 pages with 12.5pt Times font. With that length, I have 628 words and everything adds something I feel is essential. Frustrating :/
I found this to be annoying too. It would've been better for UCI to just combine the "Why UCI" essay with the personal statement and allow for a longer PS. After some editing I was only able to shorten my UCI PS to 600 words, I submitted it anyway.
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rstahl
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by rstahl » Mon Oct 14, 2013 4:13 pm
Submitted 10/13.
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Captain Rodeo
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by Captain Rodeo » Tue Nov 05, 2013 3:30 pm
Checking in. Won't be able to submit anything till Nov 24 when my LoRs are in. Good luck to everyone.
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bcoco9292
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by bcoco9292 » Fri Nov 15, 2013 3:37 pm
has anyone heard if their apps are complete? still no word
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Cal Trask
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by Cal Trask » Thu Nov 21, 2013 6:05 pm
Checking in, applied 11/14. Good luck everyone.
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kobe1020
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by kobe1020 » Fri Nov 22, 2013 1:50 pm
i can't shorten my essay anymore...514 words...not a single character less..i think it should be ok...right?.
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Cal Trask
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by Cal Trask » Fri Nov 22, 2013 3:19 pm
kobe1020 wrote:i can't shorten my essay anymore...514 words...not a single character less..i think it should be ok...right?.
Who knows. You can't scrap one sentence?
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kobe1020
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by kobe1020 » Fri Nov 22, 2013 3:39 pm
Cal Trask wrote:kobe1020 wrote:i can't shorten my essay anymore...514 words...not a single character less..i think it should be ok...right?.
Who knows. You can't scrap one sentence?
hmm..i shortened it from 807 to 514..so...whatever is left is pretty essential...
dang it..
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kobe1020
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by kobe1020 » Fri Nov 22, 2013 3:43 pm
Cal Trask wrote:kobe1020 wrote:i can't shorten my essay anymore...514 words...not a single character less..i think it should be ok...right?.
Who knows. You can't scrap one sentence?
i guess its ok for them to skip my last sentence. it's just some big words... the ending LOOKs better with them but not reading them won't affect anything..
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Cal Trask
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by Cal Trask » Fri Nov 22, 2013 3:44 pm
kobe1020 wrote:Cal Trask wrote:kobe1020 wrote:i can't shorten my essay anymore...514 words...not a single character less..i think it should be ok...right?.
Who knows. You can't scrap one sentence?
hmm..i shortened it from 807 to 514..so...whatever is left is pretty essential...
dang it..
I know the feeling, I cut mine down from 800 to 490. It's possible, even if it hurts.
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HYSenberg
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by HYSenberg » Fri Nov 22, 2013 3:58 pm
I got a fee waiver and they promised to give lots of money this cycle, but I can't decide whether or not to apply. I already applied to UCLA and USC and I'm scared that their awesome clerkship+biglaw numbers will plummet by the time the 2017 class graduates.
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Cal Trask
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by Cal Trask » Fri Nov 22, 2013 3:59 pm
HYSenberg wrote:I got a fee waiver and they promised to give lots of money this cycle, but I can't decide whether or not to apply. I already applied to UCLA and USC and I'm scared that their awesome clerkship+biglaw numbers will plummet by the time the 2017 class graduates.
I don't see how it would hurt to apply.
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HYSenberg
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by HYSenberg » Fri Nov 22, 2013 4:12 pm
Cal Trask wrote:HYSenberg wrote:I got a fee waiver and they promised to give lots of money this cycle, but I can't decide whether or not to apply. I already applied to UCLA and USC and I'm scared that their awesome clerkship+biglaw numbers will plummet by the time the 2017 class graduates.
I don't see how it would hurt to apply.
Well it still costs $25 from LSAC and I don't really want to apply to any schools which I would not attend. UCI is a confusing proposition.
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kobe1020
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by kobe1020 » Tue Nov 26, 2013 12:42 am
submitted my app. so what are your status so far? under review? i guess we definitely will have to wait until next year to hear back..right?
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kobe1020
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by kobe1020 » Tue Nov 26, 2013 12:30 pm
so how long it takes for them to send you any real status updates, such as "under review"?
they just sent me an email says status checker is impersonal (well i actually prefer status checker...) so they will use email to communicate?..looks like we need to embrace the uncertainty..
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Cal Trask
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by Cal Trask » Tue Nov 26, 2013 12:45 pm
kobe1020 wrote:so how long it takes for them to send you any real status updates, such as "under review"?
they just sent me an email says status checker is impersonal (well i actually prefer status checker...) so they will use email to communicate?..looks like we need to embrace the uncertainty..
Their ways are a mystery to us all. I'm a bit thankful that I have one less status checker to drive myself nuts with.
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kobe1020
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by kobe1020 » Tue Nov 26, 2013 1:01 pm
Cal Trask wrote:kobe1020 wrote:so how long it takes for them to send you any real status updates, such as "under review"?
they just sent me an email says status checker is impersonal (well i actually prefer status checker...) so they will use email to communicate?..looks like we need to embrace the uncertainty..
Their ways are a mystery to us all. I'm a bit thankful that I have one less status checker to drive myself nuts with.
have you had any updates yet?
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Cal Trask
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by Cal Trask » Tue Nov 26, 2013 1:33 pm
kobe1020 wrote:Cal Trask wrote:kobe1020 wrote:so how long it takes for them to send you any real status updates, such as "under review"?
they just sent me an email says status checker is impersonal (well i actually prefer status checker...) so they will use email to communicate?..looks like we need to embrace the uncertainty..
Their ways are a mystery to us all. I'm a bit thankful that I have one less status checker to drive myself nuts with.
have you had any updates yet?
That's a negative.
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eaternation
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by eaternation » Tue Nov 26, 2013 7:06 pm
1L here. Done with finals on the 13th. You can send me PMs or post here, and I'll do my best to respond shortly after finals end.
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bcoco9292
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by bcoco9292 » Sun Dec 01, 2013 10:16 pm
any updates anyone?
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rstahl
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by rstahl » Mon Dec 02, 2013 4:00 am
bcoco9292 wrote:any updates anyone?
No sir. Likely this week I would guess.
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csargean
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by csargean » Tue Dec 03, 2013 1:01 pm
Checking in!
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rstahl
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by rstahl » Tue Dec 03, 2013 4:25 pm
csargean wrote:Checking in!
Well hello again, csargean. Looks like we both applied to at least USC and UCI.
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csargean
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by csargean » Tue Dec 03, 2013 6:50 pm
rstahl wrote:csargean wrote:Checking in!
Well hello again, csargean. Looks like we both applied to at least USC and UCI.
Best of luck again haha. Hopefully both schools just love 167's this cycle.
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rstahl
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by rstahl » Tue Dec 03, 2013 9:58 pm
csargean wrote:rstahl wrote:csargean wrote:Checking in!
Well hello again, csargean. Looks like we both applied to at least USC and UCI.
Best of luck again haha. Hopefully both schools just love 167's this cycle.
Haha I'm thinking they will. Probably 90th percentile at UCI and 80th percentile at USC as far as LSAT. Given the continuing decline in LSAT takers this past year, there should be a similar application decline. Fingers crossed.
