c/o 2019 Applicant Compendium (2015 - 2016) Forum

Li'l Sebastian · Post by **Li'l Sebastian** » Thu Nov 26, 2015 2:56 pm

Happy Turkey Day y'all!!!

Here in Dallas our classic rock station in now playing 24/7 Christmas tunes!

Happy happy joy joy.

TheProdigal · Post by **TheProdigal** » Fri Nov 27, 2015 9:14 am

Does anyone know the maximum upload size for addendums? Because... reasons.

Dcc617 · Post by **Dcc617** » Fri Nov 27, 2015 9:23 am

TheProdigal wrote:Does anyone know the maximum upload size for addendums? Because... reasons.

I think the conventional wisdom is to keep them at a page or less.

But what I hope you're asking is whether or not you can upload a video application a la Legally Blonde. In which case I say God speed.

TheProdigal · Post by **TheProdigal** » Fri Nov 27, 2015 9:29 am

Dcc617 wrote:
TheProdigal wrote:Does anyone know the maximum upload size for addendums? Because... reasons.
I think the conventional wisdom is to keep them at a page or less.

But what I hope you're asking is whether or not you can upload a video application a la Legally Blonde. In which case I say God speed.

No... hypothetically, let's say I'm uploading a photography portfolio (I'm not). Uploads keep failing, and I'm assuming its due to size (after I remembered pdfs aren't supported.

basedvulpes · Post by **basedvulpes** » Fri Nov 27, 2015 12:17 pm

TheProdigal wrote:
Dcc617 wrote:
TheProdigal wrote:Does anyone know the maximum upload size for addendums? Because... reasons.
I think the conventional wisdom is to keep them at a page or less.

But what I hope you're asking is whether or not you can upload a video application a la Legally Blonde. In which case I say God speed.
No... hypothetically, let's say I'm uploading a photography portfolio (I'm not). Uploads keep failing, and I'm assuming its due to size (after I remembered pdfs aren't supported.

I believe they recently updated it so that pdfs are now supported.

Li'l Sebastian · Post by **Li'l Sebastian** » Fri Nov 27, 2015 12:28 pm

November is like the Thursday of the year.

Li'l Sebastian · Post by **Li'l Sebastian** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 10:46 am

So this week is when the admissions floodgates opens up?

pittsburghpirates · Post by **pittsburghpirates** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 10:48 am

Li'l Sebastian wrote:So this week is when the admissions floodgates opens up?

I really hope so. Waiting is fun and all but hearing back is way better

Li'l Sebastian · Post by **Li'l Sebastian** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 2:16 pm

pittsburghpirates wrote:
Li'l Sebastian wrote:So this week is when the admissions floodgates opens up?
I really hope so. Waiting is fun and all but hearing back is way better

Waiting
>triggered
>waiters thread flashback
>there's spivy's in the trees
>scores will never come
>dies

ugg · Post by **ugg** » Sun Nov 29, 2015 2:03 am

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Li'l Sebastian · Post by **Li'l Sebastian** » Sun Nov 29, 2015 12:12 pm

theugg wrote:I can't handle this. It's just been TOO LONG.

I'll get the volcano ready.

EnderWiggin · Post by **EnderWiggin** » Sun Nov 29, 2015 12:19 pm

Hope everyone had a happy Turkey Day and is ready for post-Tgiving decisions

Li'l Sebastian · Post by **Li'l Sebastian** » Sun Nov 29, 2015 2:06 pm

EnderWiggin wrote:Hope everyone had a happy Turkey Day and is ready for post-Tgiving decisions

My body is ready.

Li'l Sebastian · Post by **Li'l Sebastian** » Sun Nov 29, 2015 3:58 pm

I'm going to make a video of me opening my Harvard Rejection letter and as soon as I open it the camera pans to the line of text on the letter that says 'rejected' and that's when Sarah McLachlan's "In the arms of an angel" starts playing.

ugg · Post by **ugg** » Sun Nov 29, 2015 4:57 pm

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Li'l Sebastian · Post by **Li'l Sebastian** » Sun Nov 29, 2015 5:06 pm

theugg wrote:
dreams that I screwed up everything and will be denied everywhere

That was my nightmare at the beginning of the cycle.

Muiraquita · Post by **Muiraquita** » Sun Nov 29, 2015 5:39 pm

Hi Everyone! Just wanted to pop in and say I hope you all had good Thanksgivings

Li'l Sebastian · Post by **Li'l Sebastian** » Sun Nov 29, 2015 7:19 pm

Muiraquita wrote:Hi Everyone! Just wanted to pop in and say I hope you all had good Thanksgivings

Don't just pop in, at least stay for tea.

SouthernHospitality · Post by **SouthernHospitality** » Mon Nov 30, 2015 6:33 pm

Is it ever not a good idea to apply to Duke through their accelerated decision program? I'm not very familiar with the admissions process in general because I'd been studying for the LSAT, but I got an email from them telling me to apply. My stats are 3.89. GPA and 164 LSAT, though I'm retaking this weekend but not expecting to do much better. In terms of my goals, I want to practice law in the south, so Duke sounds appealing.

TheProdigal · Post by **TheProdigal** » Mon Nov 30, 2015 6:36 pm

TheProdigal wrote:
Dcc617 wrote:
TheProdigal wrote:Does anyone know the maximum upload size for addendums? Because... reasons.
I think the conventional wisdom is to keep them at a page or less.

But what I hope you're asking is whether or not you can upload a video application a la Legally Blonde. In which case I say God speed.
No... hypothetically, let's say I'm uploading a photography portfolio (I'm not). Uploads keep failing, and I'm assuming its due to size (after I remembered pdfs aren't supported.

3MB, in case anyone was wondering.

And here I was trying to get a 16MB file up.

benwyatt · Post by **benwyatt** » Mon Nov 30, 2015 6:40 pm

SouthernHospitality wrote:Is it ever not a good idea to apply to Duke through their accelerated decision program? I'm not very familiar with the admissions process in general because I'd been studying for the LSAT, but I got an email from them telling me to apply. My stats are 3.89. GPA and 164 LSAT, though I'm retaking this weekend but not expecting to do much better. In terms of my goals, I want to practice law in the south, so Duke sounds appealing.

I wouldn't apply through that program.
It's binding and that means you're looking at getting $0 in scholarships.
300K is a lot of debt.

SouthernHospitality · Post by **SouthernHospitality** » Mon Nov 30, 2015 6:42 pm

benwyatt wrote:
SouthernHospitality wrote:Is it ever not a good idea to apply to Duke through their accelerated decision program? I'm not very familiar with the admissions process in general because I'd been studying for the LSAT, but I got an email from them telling me to apply. My stats are 3.89. GPA and 164 LSAT, though I'm retaking this weekend but not expecting to do much better. In terms of my goals, I want to practice law in the south, so Duke sounds appealing.
I wouldn't apply through that program.
It's binding and that means you're looking at getting $0 in scholarships.
300K is a lot of debt.

I didn't realize it would disqualify me from getting scholarship $.

With regards to Why X letters, how much emphasis do schools put on them. Considering I'm on the outside looking in, should I write one? The problem is that I just don't know anything specific about schools like Duke that I could write on. Any advice on this?

benwyatt · Post by **benwyatt** » Mon Nov 30, 2015 6:47 pm

SouthernHospitality wrote:
benwyatt wrote:
SouthernHospitality wrote:Is it ever not a good idea to apply to Duke through their accelerated decision program? I'm not very familiar with the admissions process in general because I'd been studying for the LSAT, but I got an email from them telling me to apply. My stats are 3.89. GPA and 164 LSAT, though I'm retaking this weekend but not expecting to do much better. In terms of my goals, I want to practice law in the south, so Duke sounds appealing.
I wouldn't apply through that program.
It's binding and that means you're looking at getting $0 in scholarships.
300K is a lot of debt.
I didn't realize it would disqualify me from getting scholarship $.

With regards to Why X letters, how much emphasis do schools put on them. Considering I'm on the outside looking in, should I write one? The problem is that I just don't know anything specific about schools like Duke that I could write on. Any advice on this?

It doesn't disqualify you, it just removes any incentive for them to give you one. Once you're accepted through a binding program, you either go to that school or you don't go that year. At that point, why would they give you a scholarship when you're on the line for all that tuition anyway? Some people who apply ED get scholarships, but they're not nearly as common.

As for Why X essays, it really depends on the school. Some schools, UVA and Penn come to mind, really want them. I'd write one if I were you. Go online, do some research, figure out how the offerings and job placement at Duke align with your interests and goals, then write a page about it. It's really pretty easy once you get the hang of it.

Good luck.

SouthernHospitality · Post by **SouthernHospitality** » Mon Nov 30, 2015 6:51 pm

benwyatt wrote:
SouthernHospitality wrote:
benwyatt wrote:
SouthernHospitality wrote:Is it ever not a good idea to apply to Duke through their accelerated decision program? I'm not very familiar with the admissions process in general because I'd been studying for the LSAT, but I got an email from them telling me to apply. My stats are 3.89. GPA and 164 LSAT, though I'm retaking this weekend but not expecting to do much better. In terms of my goals, I want to practice law in the south, so Duke sounds appealing.
I wouldn't apply through that program.
It's binding and that means you're looking at getting $0 in scholarships.
300K is a lot of debt.

I didn't realize it would disqualify me from getting scholarship $.

With regards to Why X letters, how much emphasis do schools put on them. Considering I'm on the outside looking in, should I write one? The problem is that I just don't know anything specific about schools like Duke that I could write on. Any advice on this?
It doesn't disqualify you, it just removes any incentive for them to give you one. Once you're accepted through a binding program, you either go to that school or you don't go that year. At that point, why would they give you a scholarship when you're on the line for all that tuition anyway? Some people who apply ED get scholarships, but they're not nearly as common.

As for Why X essays, it really depends on the school. Some schools, UVA and Penn come to mind, really want them. I'd write one if I were you. Go online, do some research, figure out how the offerings and job placement at Duke align with your interests and goals, then write a page about it. It's really pretty easy once you get the hang of it.

Good luck.

I see. Thanks for the help!

Dcc617 · Post by **Dcc617** » Mon Nov 30, 2015 8:19 pm

Schocolate, I've recenter changed the text message alert on my phone to LSP's turtle princess ringtone. NOBODY GETS IT. Please tell me how awesome and hilarious that is.