UC Berkeley School of Law C/O 2020 Applicants (2016-2017) Forum

[Assasindowntheavenue]

Congratulations to everybody who got in today - you all surely deserved it!

I just took a look at the new data points from those who have updated their results on LSN. Granted, the sample size isn't very large (7 people) and I'm sure this will change after more people input their data, but it's interesting to note that all the 170+ scorers so far in this round of FR were either waitlisted or rejected.

Could be the 170+ scorers had weaker softs to be placed in FR in the first place and that the faculty are instructed to focus more on softs and less on the numbers.

Could be - dunno know what Berk is looking for in general, and if there's any sort of mentality shift once apps are passed on to FR. Would be cool to see more definitive data on this.

For Berkeley, GPA tells you more than LSAT.

Actually I don't think that's my case. My GPA is 3.6X but my LSAT is decent (170). Very average softs as well. It's a pleasant surprise but I have to admit I have no clue why Berkeley wants me.

First, congrats on your admit. We have very similar numbers, except I have a pretty unique background so I think that's why Berkeley admitted me. But in general I think you're probably the exception and not the rule, seeing as most Berkeley admits either have a high gpa, a unique background and/or sorts, or a mix of all 3. High LSATs don't seem to be as important. I could be wrong though.

[Assasindowntheavenue]

I just called the Financial Aid office to ask when admitted students should receive scholarship info, and the person said the first round of offers should go out this weekend (specifically Friday or Saturday). Hopefully this is correct! Just figured I'd let everybody here know since this forum has been a good source of info for me in the past.

You are the best

+1. Really appreciate that!

[dietcoke1]

I just called the Financial Aid office to ask when admitted students should receive scholarship info, and the person said the first round of offers should go out this weekend (specifically Friday or Saturday). Hopefully this is correct! Just figured I'd let everybody here know since this forum has been a good source of info for me in the past.

You are the best

+1. Really appreciate that!

omg please Berk send me something

[airwrecka]

I just called the Financial Aid office to ask when admitted students should receive scholarship info, and the person said the first round of offers should go out this weekend (specifically Friday or Saturday). Hopefully this is correct! Just figured I'd let everybody here know since this forum has been a good source of info for me in the past.

I love you long time! <3 <3 <3

[jdanz]

I just called the Financial Aid office to ask when admitted students should receive scholarship info, and the person said the first round of offers should go out this weekend (specifically Friday or Saturday). Hopefully this is correct! Just figured I'd let everybody here know since this forum has been a good source of info for me in the past.

You are the best

That answer is way better than the one I got!

[cooldog]

Congratulations to everybody who got in today - you all surely deserved it!

I just took a look at the new data points from those who have updated their results on LSN. Granted, the sample size isn't very large (7 people) and I'm sure this will change after more people input their data, but it's interesting to note that all the 170+ scorers so far in this round of FR were either waitlisted or rejected.

Could be the 170+ scorers had weaker softs to be placed in FR in the first place and that the faculty are instructed to focus more on softs and less on the numbers.

Could be - dunno know what Berk is looking for in general, and if there's any sort of mentality shift once apps are passed on to FR. Would be cool to see more definitive data on this.

For Berkeley, GPA tells you more than LSAT.

Actually I don't think that's my case. My GPA is 3.6X but my LSAT is decent (170). Very average softs as well. It's a pleasant surprise but I have to admit I have no clue why Berkeley wants me.

First, congrats on your admit. We have very similar numbers, except I have a pretty unique background so I think that's why Berkeley admitted me. But in general I think you're probably the exception and not the rule, seeing as most Berkeley admits either have a high gpa, a unique background and/or sorts, or a mix of all 3. High LSATs don't seem to be as important. I could be wrong though.

That makes sense. I don't follow the whole thing very closely to know school's tastes, but happy that im the exception

[S_annora]

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[calpolisci2016]

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[calpolisci2016]

Listening to every rap song that has a california-theme to it

yeeeeeeeee

going going
back back
to cali cali!!!

[heyya0909]

Also in today via FR! Just checked my status checker!
(I'm a reverse splitter.)

Stats, if you don't mind sharing?

GPA > 75th LSAT=25th. But strong rec letter from a professor who taught at Berkeley law!

[chandhi]

Congratulations to all who got in today - I am quite envious of you all!

To my fellow 2/6 UR1 folks - it's our turn next, I think.

[EWofNell]

Do they send emails for the WL?

Like I feel like I need more info about what to do about staying on the waitlist, etc.

If so when should I expect the email ?

[TakeItToTrial]

Congratulations to all who got in today - I am quite envious of you all!

To my fellow 2/6 UR1 folks - it's our turn next, I think.

Are you still UR1? or have you moved to UR2/FR?

I also went UR1 on 2/6. I've seen no change of any kind.

[charles117]

Do they send emails for the WL?

Like I feel like I need more info about what to do about staying on the waitlist, etc.

If so when should I expect the email ?

prob tomorrow

[crookedsmile]

Admitted!

Median GPA, 25th LSAT. Notable background (I suppose).

I'm so happy!

Congrats! Been following and know how much you wanted this one!

[chandhi]

Congratulations to all who got in today - I am quite envious of you all!

To my fellow 2/6 UR1 folks - it's our turn next, I think.

Are you still UR1? or have you moved to UR2/FR?

I also went UR1 on 2/6. I've seen no change of any kind.

No change on mine either - still UR1 with 2/6 as the status date. But they were going through apps and getting decisions out really quickly up until the day we went UR haha.

[TakeItToTrial]

Congratulations to all who got in today - I am quite envious of you all!

To my fellow 2/6 UR1 folks - it's our turn next, I think.

Are you still UR1? or have you moved to UR2/FR?

I also went UR1 on 2/6. I've seen no change of any kind.

No change on mine either - still UR1 with 2/6 as the status date. But they were going through apps and getting decisions out really quickly up until the day we went UR haha.

Story of my cycle lol

[Back2California]

Congratulations to all who got in today - I am quite envious of you all!

To my fellow 2/6 UR1 folks - it's our turn next, I think.

Are you still UR1? or have you moved to UR2/FR?

I also went UR1 on 2/6. I've seen no change of any kind.

Do you think we'll hear tomorrow? Or sometime later?

In the past it seemed like most acceptances came out by the end of Feb.

[chandhi]

Congratulations to all who got in today - I am quite envious of you all!

To my fellow 2/6 UR1 folks - it's our turn next, I think.

Are you still UR1? or have you moved to UR2/FR?

I also went UR1 on 2/6. I've seen no change of any kind.

Do you think we'll hear tomorrow? Or sometime later?

In the past it seemed like most acceptances came out by the end of Feb.

I would guess next week sometime. I think they'll be busy sending out Financial Aid stuff tomorrow (good luck to those waiting to hear about this!)

[calpolisci2016]

Admitted!

Median GPA, 25th LSAT. Notable background (I suppose).

I'm so happy!

Congrats! Been following and know how much you wanted this one!

Thank you!!

[proteinshake]

Admitted!

Median GPA, 25th LSAT. Notable background (I suppose).

I'm so happy!

congrats!

[nimbus2020]

I just called the Financial Aid office to ask when admitted students should receive scholarship info, and the person said the first round of offers should go out this weekend (specifically Friday or Saturday). Hopefully this is correct! Just figured I'd let everybody here know since this forum has been a good source of info for me in the past.

You've significantly reduced my anxiety. Thanks!!!!!

[calpolisci2016]

I just called the Financial Aid office to ask when admitted students should receive scholarship info, and the person said the first round of offers should go out this weekend (specifically Friday or Saturday). Hopefully this is correct! Just figured I'd let everybody here know since this forum has been a good source of info for me in the past.

You've significantly reduced my anxiety. Thanks!!!!!

Anyone know if the recent fr admit wave will be part of this too or are we waiting until later?

[brinicolec]

Was in the FR group and literally JUST got the email informing me I've been waitlisted, which is actually not bad considering my GPA is sub-3.5 and Berkeley is known to be more focused on GPA than LSAT for admissions.

[fbc669]

I just called the Financial Aid office to ask when admitted students should receive scholarship info, and the person said the first round of offers should go out this weekend (specifically Friday or Saturday). Hopefully this is correct! Just figured I'd let everybody here know since this forum has been a good source of info for me in the past.

You've significantly reduced my anxiety. Thanks!!!!!

Anyone know if the recent fr admit wave will be part of this too or are we waiting until later?

I have no idea, but I'd guess that maybe the FR admit wave conveniently being the day before the scholly offer wave means that we'd be included? Maybe that's just wishful thinking.