Columbia c/o 2020 applicants (2016-2017) Forum

[Nickel94]

This doesn't make any sense because I gots no happy holidays email and Lady Gaga has a christmas song

See you under my Christmas tree.

[jjcorvino]

LSAT scores and applicants are down across the board: https://twitter.com/SpiveyConsult

Applicants:
Applicants DOWN 5.1% Applications DOWN 1.7%.

LSAT:
165-169 (-18.8%)
170-174 (-2.0%)
175-180 ( -25.4%)

[brinicolec]

LSAT scores and applicants are down across the board: https://twitter.com/SpiveyConsult

Applicants:
Applicants DOWN 5.1% Applications DOWN 1.7%.

LSAT:
165-169 (-18.8%)
170-174 (-2.0%)
175-180 ( -25.4%)

Hopefully the Dec. LSAT scores won't change this too much. One of his tweets said he thinks part of the reason applicants and apps are down is due to how many people scheduled to retake after the Sept. LSAT.

[jjcorvino]

LSAT scores and applicants are down across the board: https://twitter.com/SpiveyConsult

Applicants:
Applicants DOWN 5.1% Applications DOWN 1.7%.

LSAT:
165-169 (-18.8%)
170-174 (-2.0%)
175-180 ( -25.4%)

Hopefully the Dec. LSAT scores won't change this too much. One of his tweets said he thinks part of the reason applicants and apps are down is due to how many people scheduled to retake after the Sept. LSAT.

Yeah, Dec was up 15% or something right?

[brinicolec]

LSAT scores and applicants are down across the board: https://twitter.com/SpiveyConsult

Applicants:
Applicants DOWN 5.1% Applications DOWN 1.7%.

LSAT:
165-169 (-18.8%)
170-174 (-2.0%)
175-180 ( -25.4%)

Hopefully the Dec. LSAT scores won't change this too much. One of his tweets said he thinks part of the reason applicants and apps are down is due to how many people scheduled to retake after the Sept. LSAT.

Yeah, Dec was up 15% or something right?

That's something I'm not sure about but if it's retakers + a regular amt. of first-timers, I could see how it would've been up. Hopefully the decrease in high scores is a sign that the test is either harder so less people will be scoring high this go around too or people aren't prepping properly. Lol.

[SybillAnnDorsett]

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[brinicolec]

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Lol, I guess they just want to make sure they don't leave anything out!

[canafsa]

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[brinicolec]

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I'm really not sure if this is something the adcomm truly cares about though.

I don't think they sit around like, "Omg, ew. They're on a forum site typing... like they're on a forum site?!"
I think they care more about people who are either lying about application stuff, bashing the school even though they've applied, or spreading misinformation.

But, OP is right. Some adcomm folks do peruse this site and may be able to identify you based on stuff you disclose.

[SybillAnnDorsett]

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[jjcorvino]

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I'm really not sure if this is something the adcomm truly cares about though.

I don't think they sit around like, "Omg, ew. They're on a forum site typing... like they're on a forum site?!"
I think they care more about people who are either lying about application stuff, bashing the school even though they've applied, or spreading misinformation.

But, OP is right. Some adcomm folks do peruse this site and may be able to identify you based on stuff you disclose.

What type of stuff would turn off an adcomm though? I have stated my numbers and what schools I have applied to. I don't see why that would anger an adcomm though. The only things that I could see hurting are bashing the school or talking about immoral/illegal things "I went out and did xxx drug last night".

[lawdude31]

Some ED decisions are out. I got accepted!!! Best of luck to everyone else!

[calpolisci2016]

LSAT scores and applicants are down across the board: https://twitter.com/SpiveyConsult

Applicants:
Applicants DOWN 5.1% Applications DOWN 1.7%.

LSAT:
165-169 (-18.8%)
170-174 (-2.0%)
175-180 ( -25.4%)

46% increase in 170 scorers, however. Maybe a bunch of typical 165-174 scorers all bunched up at exactly 170 this cycle?

[brinicolec]

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Like I said, bashing schools, lying on your application (which people do discuss on these threads sometimes, especially regarding stretching their URM status because, "Well, my great-grandfather was black and I've never claimed I was black before but can I claim I'm black now for the boost?"), maybe even generally being a major asshole on these threads lol. It's hard to know exactly, but I don't think an adcomm is going to ding you because you've shared where you've applied and your numbers. I mean, technically, they know that info anyway

[RickyBunny]

Have any RD applicants who have had an interview received a decision as yet? My interviewer said decisions were going to come out in January.

[bettyboopydoop]

LSAT scores and applicants are down across the board: https://twitter.com/SpiveyConsult

Applicants:
Applicants DOWN 5.1% Applications DOWN 1.7%.

LSAT:
165-169 (-18.8%)
170-174 (-2.0%)
175-180 ( -25.4%)

46% increase in 170 scorers, however. Maybe a bunch of typical 165-174 scorers all bunched up at exactly 170 this cycle?

It was the virus game! Never missed any logic games until that one. Dropped me 3+ points!

[Assasindowntheavenue]

Have any RD applicants who have had an interview received a decision as yet? My interviewer said decisions were going to come out in January.

I do not believe any RD decisions have come out yet, interviewed or non-interviewed.

[mritter3]

Some ED decisions are out. I got accepted!!! Best of luck to everyone else!

Me too! Congrats!!!! See you there and wishing the best of luck to others as well!

[RickyBunny]

Have any RD applicants who have had an interview received a decision as yet? My interviewer said decisions were going to come out in January.

I do not believe any RD decisions have come out yet, interviewed or non-interviewed.

Thanks I believe that is right/expected based on the thread from last year.

[Fantasyfreak294]

I just got a request for an interview from Columbia, is this a good sign? I'm freaking out right now lol

Lol depends on your stats I think

I got interviewed and I am above 75 in both LSAT and GPA. Don't overthink it. Apparently they are interested in talking to you and that's what is important. Just be yourself and well behaved and it will be fine.

Congrats on landing an interview. Were there any curveball questions?

No, it was very straightforward and pleasant. Nothing shocking or trying to trip me up.

Gracias. How long did it last? Typical 20-ish minutes or shorter?

[NotAGolfer]

I just got a request for an interview from Columbia, is this a good sign? I'm freaking out right now lol

Lol depends on your stats I think

I got interviewed and I am above 75 in both LSAT and GPA. Don't overthink it. Apparently they are interested in talking to you and that's what is important. Just be yourself and well behaved and it will be fine.

Congrats on landing an interview. Were there any curveball questions?

No, it was very straightforward and pleasant. Nothing shocking or trying to trip me up.

Gracias. How long did it last? Typical 20-ish minutes or shorter?

It sounds like most interviews have been 20 minutes (based on this thread). Mine went a little bit longer (30 minutes) but I think that was the longer end of things.

[lsa16]

^ I think mine was pretty close to 20

[xn3345]

^ I think mine was pretty close to 20

+1

[Baby Gaga]

Mine was exactly 20 mins 5 sec

[lawdude31]

I just got a request for an interview from Columbia, is this a good sign? I'm freaking out right now lol

Lol depends on your stats I think

I got interviewed and I am above 75 in both LSAT and GPA. Don't overthink it. Apparently they are interested in talking to you and that's what is important. Just be yourself and well behaved and it will be fine.

Congrats on landing an interview. Were there any curveball questions?

No, it was very straightforward and pleasant. Nothing shocking or trying to trip me up.

Gracias. How long did it last? Typical 20-ish minutes or shorter?

Yes right around there.