Berkeley C/O 2019 Applicants (2015-2016) Forum

[Keilz]

So many splitters here it seems!

[LaRetaguardia]

10/14 UR1 here

Oh good, not alone. I'm LSAT = 75% but GPA < 25%, so I guess they through me in the "super splitter, save for later" category

Exact same boat here

I'm going to join the early train at 10/15. I'm in the awkward splitter category so idk what's waiting for me at the end of this road.

[obxt]

admitted people-- how long did it take for you to get the admissions packet?

[GrumpyYellowOgre]

10/14 UR1 here

Oh good, not alone. I'm LSAT = 75% but GPA < 25%, so I guess they through me in the "super splitter, save for later" category

Exact same boat here

I'm going to join the early train at 10/15. I'm in the awkward splitter category so idk what's waiting for me at the end of this road.

In as a splitter here. Stay positive, it's possible!

[oliverotis]

admitted people-- how long did it take for you to get the admissions packet?

A full month, but I was in the first wave and apparently packets were delayed a while

[hammocklv06]

10/14 UR1 here

Oh good, not alone. I'm LSAT = 75% but GPA < 25%, so I guess they through me in the "super splitter, save for later" category

Exact same boat here

I'm going to join the early train at 10/15. I'm in the awkward splitter category so idk what's waiting for me at the end of this road.

In as a splitter here. Stay positive, it's possible!

Ooh! Congrats! Mind if I ask for a PM with your stats?

[GrumpyYellowOgre]

10/14 UR1 here

Oh good, not alone. I'm LSAT = 75% but GPA < 25%, so I guess they through me in the "super splitter, save for later" category

Exact same boat here

I'm going to join the early train at 10/15. I'm in the awkward splitter category so idk what's waiting for me at the end of this road.

In as a splitter here. Stay positive, it's possible!

Ooh! Congrats! Mind if I ask for a PM with your stats?

Nope. I fudge slightly in different ways in order to feel at ease about being open in these situations. PM on it's way!

[annaliesman]

congrats admits! any 12/21ers?

I went complete on 12/21 but haven't had any updates since

[robertloblawslawblog]

congrats admits! any 12/21ers?

I went complete on 12/21 but haven't had any updates since

Sorry to be a newb (I applied fairly recently) but does "We have received your application" = Complete?

This thread doesn't say- http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... p?t=221178

[vivio]

Congratulations to all got accepted!

Submitted in late December so maybe a long wait before I hear anything...
I didn't include diversity statement in my app. Is it a good idea to send them a DS? or Will admission officers be annoyed by this extra document??
Thank you for any inputs!

[stressball2015]

Congratulations to all got accepted!

Submitted in late December so maybe a long wait before I hear anything...
I didn't include diversity statement in my app. Is it a good idea to send them a DS? or Will admission officers be annoyed by this extra document??
Thank you for any inputs!

I think so. I was definitely a border candidate and I think the diversity statement helped me out. Berkeley is notorious for looking for more than just good numbers in a candidate *throws MAJOR shade at UVA*, so anything like that would make your application more appealing.

People have different views on if it annoys admissions officers to send extra docs, but even if it does I think they're professional enough to not have it affect you negatively. Worst case scenario is it has no affect at all on your app. Best case, you get accepted (or at least something better than a ding).

[vivio]

Congratulations to all got accepted!

Submitted in late December so maybe a long wait before I hear anything...
I didn't include diversity statement in my app. Is it a good idea to send them a DS? or Will admission officers be annoyed by this extra document??
Thank you for any inputs!

I think so. I was definitely a border candidate and I think the diversity statement helped me out. Berkeley is notorious for looking for more than just good numbers in a candidate *throws MAJOR shade at UVA*, so anything like that would make your application more appealing.

People have different views on if it annoys admissions officers to send extra docs, but even if it does I think they're professional enough to not have it affect you negatively. Worst case scenario is it has no affect at all on your app. Best case, you get accepted (or at least something better than a ding).

Thank you very much!

[herewego321]

I got my acceptance package in the mail today! Included a very nice personalized stickie note and a whole bunch of info!


On another note does anyone know what to do about scholarships? On the application I didn't fill that portion out cause I truly believe I wouldn't get in. Does anyone have any advice?

Thanks!

[FearTheBeard86]

I got my acceptance package in the mail today! Included a very nice personalized stickie note and a whole bunch of info!


On another note does anyone know what to do about scholarships? On the application I didn't fill that portion out cause I truly believe I wouldn't get in. Does anyone have any advice?

Thanks!

I would assume the admissions office might know a thing or two about how to move forward with scholarships. You know, working there and all.

[Keilz]

congrats admits! any 12/21ers?

I went complete on 12/21 but haven't had any updates since

Sorry to be a newb (I applied fairly recently) but does "We have received your application" = Complete?

This thread doesn't say- http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... p?t=221178

My status checker changed to "your file is complete" a few days after I got their received email, but they didn't email me. I only got an email when they received it with the status checker, and then when it went UR

[robertloblawslawblog]

congrats admits! any 12/21ers?

I went complete on 12/21 but haven't had any updates since

Sorry to be a newb (I applied fairly recently) but does "We have received your application" = Complete?

This thread doesn't say- http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... p?t=221178

My status checker changed to "your file is complete" a few days after I got their received email, but they didn't email me. I only got an email when they received it with the status checker, and then when it went UR

V helpful. Thanks!

[CerealMilk]

Just got faculty reviewed :/ Any idea what this means? Is this Berkeley's version of waitlist? Thanks!

[clurrburr]

Just got faculty reviewed :/ Any idea what this means? Is this Berkeley's version of waitlist? Thanks!

Me too.

[James.K.Polk]

Faculty review here, too.... I thought I was a ding for sure. No complaints.

[mabes]

Just got FR. So it begins... And no, it's not waitlist. Google Berkeley law faculty review

[LaRetaguardia]

Just got faculty reviewed :/ Any idea what this means? Is this Berkeley's version of waitlist? Thanks!

Got Faculty Review as well. Basically it's an admissions committee composed of professors and students who make decisions about borderline apps. Or something.

[lurker816]

FR here too. Rejected outright last year so I'm happy about this, I guess. Here's to hoping!

[cc1012]

Faculty Reviewed here as well.

[jettison63]

When did y'all go UR?

ETA If you don't mind me asking....

[skimmilk]

Also just got FR. I'm curious, how many people are typically admitted via FR?