NYU c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017) Forum

[SybillAnnDorsett]

Frankly, I only have average hards. It's nothing of which one should feel ashamed; I believe it's the way in which one uses his hards that counts.

Average hards

highly unique hards here. cured malaria twice in the 1940s and wasn't born until 1993.
pretty hard if you ask me!

[RedPurpleBlue]

Frankly, I only have average hards. It's nothing of which one should feel ashamed; I believe it's the way in which one uses his hards that counts.

Average hards

highly unique hards here. cured malaria twice in the 1940s and wasn't born until 1993.
pretty hard if you ask me!

Wow, those hards are great. You might even get waitlisted by Yale!

[ashrice13]

Frankly, I only have average hards. It's nothing of which one should feel ashamed; I believe it's the way in which one uses his hards that counts.

Average hards

highly unique hards here. cured malaria twice in the 1940s and wasn't born until 1993.
pretty hard if you ask me!

I've got some serious hards envy over here.

[brinicolec]

Please GOD let there be something today

I think they usually have one wave per week.

[lemon-lyman]

https://www.law.umich.edu/connection/a2 ... aspx?ID=11

Basically, the notion that they would not accept an applicant with high numbers who seems like an otherwise great fit because they fear they might go elsewhere just sounds dumb. I think YP is thrown around a lot on TLS to make people feel better about not getting into a place they thought they would get into when there are a whole host of other reasons - not being a good fit/the particular admissions person who read your file not being super excited about you being chief among them - that can lead to that outcome.

I mean, ignoring the part where Mich and NYU are completely different schools, I don't know why you would encourage someone to believe that there are flaws in their application that would cause a ding rather than letting them believe that they are an excellent candidate who may be overqualified for a school. I didn't suggest YP for self-soothing purposes, but I don't see how making someone feel better is a bad thing. We're all anxious enough as it is.

Yeah, I'm not getting the argumentative nature this conversation has taken, lol. I guess tensions are just high because people are feeling anxious?!

wasn't trying to be argumentative in the least! just was saying at some point in the rankings, YP logically should stop being an explanation and it comes down to luck of who reads your file/intangibles/a number of other things. i happen to think it's overused and that we should be totally fine with saying, hey sometimes shit happens and you don't get in even though your numbers suggest you had a great shot. wasn't calling out anyone/targeting them in particular in making that observation.

to the kitty: yes thank you for defining the obvious that michigan and nyu are different schools, just was using that post from an admissions officer with years of experience to make a broader point.

I think your analysis is on point. I don't think YP is nearly as much of a reason for rejections as people on this site suggest. There are many reasons someone might not be admitted, and not necessarily due to a "flaw" in their application. Anyway, I think you made a good point in a non-argumentative way.

[Keilz]

I wish I could just go DLS already so my cycle could pretty much be done lol

[Rigo]

Late app in.

[Pozzo]

Late app in.

Welcome to the dark side.

[Rigo]

Late app in.

Welcome to the dark side.

I can't wait to get in at basically sticker, if I'm ever so fortunate.
All aboard the LRAP train choo choo!

[qtpie95]

any super splitters out there (ie GPA <<<25 and LSAT>>>75?) hear back? I went UR2 a little bit ago...

[meeseeks]

any super splitters out there (ie GPA <<<25 and LSAT>>>75?) hear back? I went UR2 a little bit ago...

Same as you. UR2 since 12/20

[govlife]

any super splitters out there (ie GPA <<<25 and LSAT>>>75?) hear back? I went UR2 a little bit ago...

Still haven't heard back either. UR2 11/28

[sittykitty]

any super splitters out there (ie GPA <<<25 and LSAT>>>75?) hear back? I went UR2 a little bit ago...

UR2 since 12/12

[mysterycat2020]

Applied 01/02 and went UR2 today! I applied for the root so I hope this is a good sign.......

[haley12]

any super splitters out there (ie GPA <<<25 and LSAT>>>75?) hear back? I went UR2 a little bit ago...

Still haven't heard back either. UR2 11/28

Same!! UR2 1/5

[PDX4343]

any super splitters out there (ie GPA <<<25 and LSAT>>>75?) hear back? I went UR2 a little bit ago...

UR2 as of 1/9.

[OhMyLaw]

Just submitted yesterday! Checked the status checker and it's already under review is this common?

[Rigo]

Just submitted yesterday! Checked the status checker and it's already under review is this common?

Same here.

[RParadela]

Just submitted yesterday! Checked the status checker and it's already under review is this common?

Yes, NYU puts people UR pretty much as soon as they go complete

[brinicolec]

Just submitted yesterday! Checked the status checker and it's already under review is this common?

Yes, NYU puts people UR pretty much as soon as they go complete

Yeah, the quick UR is a source of false-hope! Lol.

[appind]

considering a late app to nyu. do they give out fee waiver if one solicits?

[appind]

Late app in.

Welcome to the dark side.

how late is it to apply to T6 if one is a borderline chances to begin with?

don't want to wait till next cycle but don't want to waste an app either.

[ashrice13]

Late app in.

Welcome to the dark side.

how late is it to apply to T6 if one is a borderline chances to begin with?

don't want to wait till next cycle but don't want to waste an app either.

According to spivey, it's a pretty good year to apply late. I don't think we ever confirmed it was a counter cycle but even if it's not beneficial to apply late, I have to imagine that given the signs of a counter cycle are there, the relative consequences to applying late are at least diminished.

That being said, I'd definitely apply soon...but I'm under the impression that applying now isn't too late at all.

[CPA-->JD]

Just found out my grandfather graduated NYU law. I emailed them but do you think it matters at all? I think they're the only ones who asked for that info on the application...

[hellohalo]

Just found out my grandfather graduated NYU law. I emailed them but do you think it matters at all? I think they're the only ones who asked for that info on the application...

If it's not required, then no need to update.
Also a lot of schools ask such questions.