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cannonballer · Post by **cannonballer** » Tue Oct 27, 2015 5:30 pm

ffamran wrote:
benwyatt wrote:
ffamran wrote:
cannonballer wrote:Just got an invitation to apply to Duke via their Priority Track. Do other schools have programs like this? I wasn't even going to apply to Duke, but getting a response within 10 days of applying is too great to pass up!
I got this email too! This is the first I've heard of a program like this. Does this mean that, we could hypothetically know by the end of next week? Or early the week after, if they only count business days? Crazyyy
They count weekends too, FYI
omfg
i would apply right now, except it's too bad my PS is in shambles

Ditto, except mine is basically nonexistent.

gobears!! · Post by **gobears!!** » Tue Oct 27, 2015 5:37 pm

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ffamran · Post by **ffamran** » Tue Oct 27, 2015 5:41 pm

gobears!! wrote:
Muiraquita wrote:
gobears!! wrote: Shhhhhhh I just want people on the train. Don't scare them away
The more people we get on the train, the more competition. So Booo Stanford!! (jk but really I love you with the fire of 1000 suns)

I like Stanford but it's such an intangible dream vision for me...

Generally · Post by **Generally** » Tue Oct 27, 2015 5:47 pm

Hildegard15 wrote:I need a new top choice for law school, because loving HLS is just too hard. I need ideas for a different school to transfer my affections to. Help me people. My emotional stability rests in your hands.

UVA? But when you get a JS1 you will feel bad for turning your back on HLS

Hildegard15 · Post by **Hildegard15** » Tue Oct 27, 2015 6:08 pm

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barley · Post by **barley** » Tue Oct 27, 2015 6:15 pm

Hildegard15 wrote:I'm seeing pretty much a UVA vs West Coast vibe from the responses I've gotten.

UVA! TLS house!

cannonballer · Post by **cannonballer** » Tue Oct 27, 2015 6:16 pm

Generally · Post by **Generally** » Tue Oct 27, 2015 6:17 pm

cannonballer wrote:Fellow 'non-traditional' applicants, thoughts on LOR from work supervisors v. strictly academic? I've been out of school for 6 years and have 3 profs enthusiastic about writing letters. I know Columbia specifically requests a work letter for applicants who've been out of school for awhile, but it seems like most schools prefer academic letters if they're available. I have someone from work writing a letter for me for Columbia, but I'm not sure if I should have it sent to other schools or stick with the academics.

I believe the perfect mix is 2 academic and 1 solid work lor.

Hildegard15 · Post by **Hildegard15** » Tue Oct 27, 2015 6:21 pm

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cannonballer · Post by **cannonballer** » Tue Oct 27, 2015 6:28 pm

gobears!! · Post by **gobears!!** » Tue Oct 27, 2015 6:48 pm

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alpha kenny body · Post by **alpha kenny body** » Tue Oct 27, 2015 6:52 pm

gobears!! wrote:
Hildegard15 wrote:
barley wrote:
Hildegard15 wrote:I'm seeing pretty much a UVA vs West Coast vibe from the responses I've gotten.
UVA! TLS house!
YES TLS HOUSE WITH TLS DOGS!!!
Every person in the TLS house must have at least one dog. Said dogs must also be decent at softball fetching.

The mascot will be bringing a mascot dog as well, guaranteed! Although, I'd like to think of myself as just the leader, not the cheerleader.

The Abyss · Post by **The Abyss** » Tue Oct 27, 2015 6:52 pm

I'm in a bind with my LORs. I have some professors that will write one for me, but I'm not sure they will be all that great. I already have one work lor that I know is very good* and one very strong LOR* from a State Congresswoman that I interned for for year and maintain a strong relationship with. I know it's advisable to have an academic LOR, but I'm not too thrilled about a mediocre lor (I've been away from undergrad for awhile, and while I got A's was fairly quiet in class). Not really sure what to do.

*I obviously haven't seen them, but both are very intelligent, well spoken, and think highly of me.

alpha kenny body · Post by **alpha kenny body** » Tue Oct 27, 2015 6:54 pm

The Abyss wrote:I'm in a bind with my LORs. I have some professors that will write one for me, but I'm not sure they will be all that great. I already have one work lor that I know is very good* and one very strong LOR* from a State Congresswoman that I interned for for year and maintain a strong relationship with. I know it's advisable to have an academic LOR, but I'm not too thrilled about a mediocre lor (I've been away from undergrad for awhile, and while I got A's was fairly quiet in class). Not really sure what to do.

*I obviously haven't seen them, but both are very intelligent, well spoken, and think highly of me.

I'd roll with them if they are credited and think highly of you.

Generally · Post by **Generally** » Tue Oct 27, 2015 8:09 pm

cannonballer wrote:
Generally wrote:
cannonballer wrote:Fellow 'non-traditional' applicants, thoughts on LOR from work supervisors v. strictly academic? I've been out of school for 6 years and have 3 profs enthusiastic about writing letters. I know Columbia specifically requests a work letter for applicants who've been out of school for awhile, but it seems like most schools prefer academic letters if they're available. I have someone from work writing a letter for me for Columbia, but I'm not sure if I should have it sent to other schools or stick with the academics.
I believe the perfect mix is 2 academic and 1 solid work lor.
That makes sense, thanks! For those schools who have a maximum of 2 letters (I've noticed this for UCLA, I'm not sure if it applies to other schools on my list), I assume using 2 academic is the best choice, right?

I think so. Schools really emphasis they want academic, so I think if you have to only do two I would do two academic. Maybe unless one is pretty weak and your employment one is super strong.

Generally · Post by **Generally** » Tue Oct 27, 2015 8:10 pm

The Abyss wrote:I'm in a bind with my LORs. I have some professors that will write one for me, but I'm not sure they will be all that great. I already have one work lor that I know is very good* and one very strong LOR* from a State Congresswoman that I interned for for year and maintain a strong relationship with. I know it's advisable to have an academic LOR, but I'm not too thrilled about a mediocre lor (I've been away from undergrad for awhile, and while I got A's was fairly quiet in class). Not really sure what to do.

*I obviously haven't seen them, but both are very intelligent, well spoken, and think highly of me.

I think sometimes it can be ok, but everything I have seen says schools REALLY want an academic letter. I would be really cautious before I didn't include one.

The Abyss · Post by **The Abyss** » Tue Oct 27, 2015 8:21 pm

Generally wrote:
The Abyss wrote:I'm in a bind with my LORs. I have some professors that will write one for me, but I'm not sure they will be all that great. I already have one work lor that I know is very good* and one very strong LOR* from a State Congresswoman that I interned for for year and maintain a strong relationship with. I know it's advisable to have an academic LOR, but I'm not too thrilled about a mediocre lor (I've been away from undergrad for awhile, and while I got A's was fairly quiet in class). Not really sure what to do.

*I obviously haven't seen them, but both are very intelligent, well spoken, and think highly of me.
I think sometimes it can be ok, but everything I have seen says schools REALLY want an academic letter. I would be really cautious before I didn't include one.

Yeah, I'm going to ask on the Spivey thread, but I'm torn. It would be nice to keep the LOR from the Congresswoman for scholarships that require a LOR.

gobears!! · Post by **gobears!!** » Tue Oct 27, 2015 8:29 pm

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jettison63 · Post by **jettison63** » Tue Oct 27, 2015 8:36 pm

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mornincounselor · Post by **mornincounselor** » Tue Oct 27, 2015 8:51 pm

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The Abyss · Post by **The Abyss** » Tue Oct 27, 2015 8:54 pm

Thanks for the advice folks. I think I'm going to ask for one from the prof I had the most classes with, and submit with my two other LORs. Thanks y'all!

EnderWiggin · Post by **EnderWiggin** » Tue Oct 27, 2015 9:10 pm

does anyone else secretly love getting all the TTT emails and fee waivers, even though you know you will hit unsubscribe immediately?

is this what it feels like when you're beautiful

alpha kenny body · Post by **alpha kenny body** » Tue Oct 27, 2015 9:11 pm

EnderWiggin wrote: is this what it feels like when you're beautiful

yes, can verify.

*is objectively beautiful

barley · Post by **barley** » Tue Oct 27, 2015 9:14 pm

fips tedora wrote:
EnderWiggin wrote: is this what it feels like when you're beautiful
yes, can verify.

*is objectively beautiful

gobears!! · Post by **gobears!!** » Tue Oct 27, 2015 9:23 pm

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