UCLA c/o 2017 Applicants (2013-2014) Forum

[fatheranderson15]

Curve at UCLA law
25-29% As, 41-52% B/B+s, 18-22% B-s, and 5-8% Cs

Pretty hard to get sub 2.5 gpa considering that only 5-8% of the class get Cs (usually C+'s)
You can get 1/2 B-'s (2.7) and 1/2 C+'s (2.3) to maintain 2.5

Good to know. Anybody have any idea if UCLA has a reputation for section stacking?

[FlyingNorth]

No, in-state has a lower base rate of tuition, so it's arguably not preferable for them. Unless they have a quota to fill like UT or UVA, in-state is not a boost. I'm not aware of any quotas, but correct me if I'm wrong.

Also, Holy Grail would be URM! Then you're cooking with gas!

UC's <3 California ties, and it looks like he is URM...

[cron1834]

Do you have any actual data to support that, or are you just asserting it? B/c there are popular-press articles decrying the broke-ass UC system for increasing their preference for out of state, given the tuition incentives, at all levels of ed.attainment. I believe either position is possible, but in the absence of data I'm going to presume the financially incentivized one.

[SupCutie]

Do you have any actual data to support that, or are you just asserting it? B/c there are popular-press articles decrying the broke-ass UC system for increasing their preference for out of state, given the tuition incentives, at all levels of ed.attainment. I believe either position is possible, but in the absence of data I'm going to presume the financially incentivized one.

It's like a $5000 difference. Whereas at the undergraduate level (where there are a TON more students) it's around $22-25k difference.

[cron1834]

Looks like $6,500 on law side, $22,000 ug side.

LOL @ rich people. $52k/yr to go to ug at UCLA? Wow.

[China Spy]

Looks like $6,500 on law side, $22,000 ug side.

LOL @ rich people. $52k/yr to go to ug at UCLA? Wow.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3G1Gd0MSNms

#YOLO

[cron1834]

Haha, the Childish is a nice touch. And including alcoholism-treatment success rates in the description.

[China Spy]

Also the 52k is for non-residents/international students. Residents pay roughly half of that.

[cron1834]

Also the 52k is for non-residents/international students. Residents pay roughly half of that.

Hence the above discussion

Sorry to derail this. Let's move on! Good luck on schollies, etc, to all. I am happy with my offer; I hope ya'll are too.

[China Spy]

Also the 52k is for non-residents/international students. Residents pay roughly half of that.

Hence the above discussion

Sorry to derail this. Let's move on! Good luck on schollies, etc, to all. I am happy with my offer; I hope ya'll are too.

HAHA sorry about that. Congrats on your acceptance! I'll be seeing you in the class of page

[FlyingNorth]

Do you have any actual data to support that, or are you just asserting it? B/c there are popular-press articles decrying the broke-ass UC system for increasing their preference for out of state, given the tuition incentives, at all levels of ed.attainment. I believe either position is possible, but in the absence of data I'm going to presume the financially incentivized one.

Looks like I was talking out of my ass.

"Q: Is preference given to California residents in the admission process?
A: Not at all. Although we receive the largest proportion of applications from California, we seek to admit and enroll a geographically diverse class each year. Admission decisions are not based on quotas, and the goal of the Admissions Committee is to admit the most compelling and talented candidates into the Law School."

Source: https://www.law.ucla.edu/prospective-st ... tions.aspx

[aboutmydaylight]

Do you have any actual data to support that, or are you just asserting it? B/c there are popular-press articles decrying the broke-ass UC system for increasing their preference for out of state, given the tuition incentives, at all levels of ed.attainment. I believe either position is possible, but in the absence of data I'm going to presume the financially incentivized one.

Looks like I was talking out of my ass.

"Q: Is preference given to California residents in the admission process?
A: Not at all. Although we receive the largest proportion of applications from California, we seek to admit and enroll a geographically diverse class each year. Admission decisions are not based on quotas, and the goal of the Admissions Committee is to admit the most compelling and talented candidates into the Law School."

Source: https://www.law.ucla.edu/prospective-st ... tions.aspx

Official stance =/= what actually happens. Only way to tell would be through detailed admissions data which as far as I know we don't have.

[Serett]

And since the conversation was started by a reference to UCLA's Holy Grail, itself fittingly a relic known for not actually existing, I guess that's that

[cron1834]

It would be cool data to have. You would have to compare selectivity mean and control for applicant quality. We can only wonder.

Either way, Serett: hopefully they keep handing out 6-figure fat stacks!

[Serett]

It would be cool data to have. You would have to compare selectivity mean and control for applicant quality. We can only wonder.

Either way, Serett: hopefully they keep handing out 6-figure fat stacks!

Hear, hear (even if mine was five digits, hahah)!

[Lebrarian_Booker]

Do you have any actual data to support that, or are you just asserting it? B/c there are popular-press articles decrying the broke-ass UC system for increasing their preference for out of state, given the tuition incentives, at all levels of ed.attainment. I believe either position is possible, but in the absence of data I'm going to presume the financially incentivized one.

Looks like I was talking out of my ass.

"Q: Is preference given to California residents in the admission process?
A: Not at all. Although we receive the largest proportion of applications from California, we seek to admit and enroll a geographically diverse class each year. Admission decisions are not based on quotas, and the goal of the Admissions Committee is to admit the most compelling and talented candidates into the Law School."

Source: https://www.law.ucla.edu/prospective-st ... tions.aspx

Official stance =/= what actually happens. Only way to tell would be through detailed admissions data which as far as I know we don't have.

Absolutely correct (that official stance=/=what actually happens)!

Source: I work in the industry and have such access, as well as knowledge of the strategic decision-making.

[Black_Swan]

Do you have any actual data to support that, or are you just asserting it? B/c there are popular-press articles decrying the broke-ass UC system for increasing their preference for out of state, given the tuition incentives, at all levels of ed.attainment. I believe either position is possible, but in the absence of data I'm going to presume the financially incentivized one.

Looks like I was talking out of my ass.

"Q: Is preference given to California residents in the admission process?
A: Not at all. Although we receive the largest proportion of applications from California, we seek to admit and enroll a geographically diverse class each year. Admission decisions are not based on quotas, and the goal of the Admissions Committee is to admit the most compelling and talented candidates into the Law School."

Source: https://www.law.ucla.edu/prospective-st ... tions.aspx

Official stance =/= what actually happens. Only way to tell would be through detailed admissions data which as far as I know we don't have.

Credited.

[sam71191]

Hey guys, UCLA is my top choice, and I'd really like to go there. However, I didn't receive any merit scholarships off the bat. I really need some money if I'm gonna go there. My other problem is that I expect to get into quite a few other similarly/higher ranked schools but as of now I'm still waiting on hearing back. My questions is how do I go about asking UCLA for money at this point? I don't know the etiquette involved or what I give as the reason they should give me money. As of right now, the only other school I heard from was Loyola Law in California and they gave me a huge scholarship but I don't know that UCLA will particularly care considering that Loyola is a much lower-ranked school. Thanks!

[cron1834]

The general consensus here seems to be that it's still early in the game re: money. If you expect to get into peer-or-higher schools, then you really need to wait until you have a competing offer. And you might. UCLA has no motivation to compete with Loyola. When March and April roll around, and lots of UCLA admits with offers have turned them down, they'll have more money to play with.

I'm far from an authority on this, but that seems to be the conventional wisdom around here.

[LyricsToLitigation]

The general consensus here seems to be that it's still early in the game re: money. If you expect to get into peer-or-higher schools, then you really need to wait until you have a competing offer. And you might. UCLA has no motivation to compete with Loyola. When March and April roll around, and lots of UCLA admits with offers have turned them down, they'll have more money to play with.

I'm far from an authority on this, but that seems to be the conventional wisdom around here.

+1 for basically all schools lol

[capt_slow]

UCLA, I miss you.... Give me a call.

[csargean]

Sorry if this was previously discussed... but does anybody have any idea or guess as to the success wait coming off the waitlist. I was listed a week ago and would love to go to UCLA, but not sure if my chances are pretty slim of being called up.

[Tburg]

The general consensus here seems to be that it's still early in the game re: money. If you expect to get into peer-or-higher schools, then you really need to wait until you have a competing offer. And you might. UCLA has no motivation to compete with Loyola. When March and April roll around, and lots of UCLA admits with offers have turned them down, they'll have more money to play with.

I'm far from an authority on this, but that seems to be the conventional wisdom around here.

I know someone who successfully negotiated a $25k scholarship from UCLA with a Loyola full-ride as leverage.

[Icecold62]

The general consensus here seems to be that it's still early in the game re: money. If you expect to get into peer-or-higher schools, then you really need to wait until you have a competing offer. And you might. UCLA has no motivation to compete with Loyola. When March and April roll around, and lots of UCLA admits with offers have turned them down, they'll have more money to play with.

I'm far from an authority on this, but that seems to be the conventional wisdom around here.

I know someone who successfully negotiated a $25k scholarship from UCLA with a Loyola full-ride as leverage.

And a 4.0/178 but it was the Loyola scholly that really did it. Lol

[Tburg]

The general consensus here seems to be that it's still early in the game re: money. If you expect to get into peer-or-higher schools, then you really need to wait until you have a competing offer. And you might. UCLA has no motivation to compete with Loyola. When March and April roll around, and lots of UCLA admits with offers have turned them down, they'll have more money to play with.

I'm far from an authority on this, but that seems to be the conventional wisdom around here.

I know someone who successfully negotiated a $25k scholarship from UCLA with a Loyola full-ride as leverage.

And a 4.0/178 but it was the Loyola scholly that really did it. Lol

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