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Re: URM 2016-2017 Cycle Thread

Post by crookedsmile » Thu Apr 20, 2017 6:33 pm

dietcoke1 wrote:
renc56 wrote:Debating on quitting my job asap and just buying a one-way ticket to anywhere/camping in the woods OR getting Hulu and letting my mind and body atrophy

tough decisions
why not ..... both?
I liiiiike the way you think.

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Re: URM 2016-2017 Cycle Thread

Post by HarvardHopeful95 » Thu Apr 20, 2017 6:45 pm

SybillAnnDorsett wrote:
HarvardHopeful95 wrote:In at Columbia, Chicago, NYU, Duke and Georgetown. Just waiting on Harvard to reject me :)
You don't know that they'll reject you! Seems you've got a good shot based on overall cycle performance :)
Rooting for you!

Also where are you depositing while you wait for H to accept you?
I deposited at Columbia a few days ago

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Re: URM 2016-2017 Cycle Thread

Post by hammy393 » Thu Apr 20, 2017 7:02 pm

Should we create a URM cycle results google sheet like the ones that exist for the T14s on TLS? Think it'd be super useful for future URM applicants, especially because everything's sortable, unlike the URM cycle results thread

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Re: URM 2016-2017 Cycle Thread

Post by Hobbesy » Thu Apr 20, 2017 7:49 pm

Update: i peeked at the chatter about GPA floors. I don't believe in them. I know they don't exist becauuuuse, see the below original post. I had a 3.4x (LSACI 3.3x) with a low 160s LSAT and I landed squarely on my feet. As echoed before me, if you wanna go there, APPLY. Admissions is a crapshoot. I'll swear on everything until I die it was my PS got me here.
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I feel like a broken record but man I really think my PS got me onto more waitlists (Chicago, CLS AND Penn among others) than I deserve, and I probably shouldn't have procrastinated until the very last minute to apply lol. If you're reading this don't be me.

On the plus side, my Northwestern decision was easy. (AND I'M SUPER AMPED)
On the downside, I'm going to toss my hat into the waitlist ring (because why not) and if I get in over the summer I'll be potentially uprooting my entire life.

Also, +1 on the google doc. I didn't fill out the general one (yet) but I'll do it for the URM one for sure.

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Re: URM 2016-2017 Cycle Thread

Post by renc56 » Thu Apr 20, 2017 8:08 pm

crookedsmile wrote:
dietcoke1 wrote:
renc56 wrote:Debating on quitting my job asap and just buying a one-way ticket to anywhere/camping in the woods OR getting Hulu and letting my mind and body atrophy

tough decisions
why not ..... both?
I liiiiike the way you think.
brb quitting my job

(jk I need a couple more paychecks)

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Re: URM 2016-2017 Cycle Thread

Post by dietcoke1 » Thu Apr 20, 2017 8:11 pm

hammy393 wrote:Should we create a URM cycle results google sheet like the ones that exist for the T14s on TLS? Think it'd be super useful for future URM applicants, especially because everything's sortable, unlike the URM cycle results thread
Sounds good to me hammy. Will you do the honors?

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Re: URM 2016-2017 Cycle Thread

Post by hammy393 » Thu Apr 20, 2017 8:24 pm

dietcoke1 wrote:
hammy393 wrote:Should we create a URM cycle results google sheet like the ones that exist for the T14s on TLS? Think it'd be super useful for future URM applicants, especially because everything's sortable, unlike the URM cycle results thread
Sounds good to me hammy. Will you do the honors?
yea I got it!

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Re: URM 2016-2017 Cycle Thread

Post by brinicolec » Fri Apr 21, 2017 2:11 am

Hobbesy wrote:Update: i peeked at the chatter about GPA floors. I don't believe in them. I know they don't exist becauuuuse, see the below original post. I had a 3.4x (LSACI 3.3x) with a low 160s LSAT and I landed squarely on my feet. As echoed before me, if you wanna go there, APPLY. Admissions is a crapshoot. I'll swear on everything until I die it was my PS got me here.
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I feel like a broken record but man I really think my PS got me onto more waitlists (Chicago, CLS AND Penn among others) than I deserve, and I probably shouldn't have procrastinated until the very last minute to apply lol. If you're reading this don't be me.

On the plus side, my Northwestern decision was easy. (AND I'M SUPER AMPED)
On the downside, I'm going to toss my hat into the waitlist ring (because why not) and if I get in over the summer I'll be potentially uprooting my entire life.

Also, +1 on the google doc. I didn't fill out the general one (yet) but I'll do it for the URM one for sure.
Congrats on your cycle.

BUT I will say that I'm not sure your cycle proves there's no GPA floor because if there is, you're not the one hitting it with a 3.4 lol.

GPA floors are more likely around 3.2 or something... Maybe lower than that.

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Re: URM 2016-2017 Cycle Thread

Post by presidentspivey » Fri Apr 21, 2017 2:53 am

Can anyone who had success with negotiating talk about their strategy? Interested to hear how it went for URM folks

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Re: URM 2016-2017 Cycle Thread

Post by smilingorch » Fri Apr 21, 2017 9:38 am

new to the thread. I LOOOOVEE seeing so many successful minorities pursuing law! Makes my heart warm!

I'm hoping to see some of you at CLS this fall woooo! :D

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Re: URM 2016-2017 Cycle Thread

Post by dietcoke1 » Fri Apr 21, 2017 10:52 am

presidentspivey wrote:Can anyone who had success with negotiating talk about their strategy? Interested to hear how it went for URM folks
Not yet willing to talk about it on here because I'm not sure that I'm done trying but you can PM if you want

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Re: URM 2016-2017 Cycle Thread

Post by chasima » Fri Apr 21, 2017 1:57 pm

any URMs had luck negotiating scholarships with cornell?

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Re: URM 2016-2017 Cycle Thread

Post by Hobbesy » Fri Apr 21, 2017 4:19 pm

brinicolec wrote: Congrats on your cycle.

BUT I will say that I'm not sure your cycle proves there's no GPA floor because if there is, you're not the one hitting it with a 3.4 lol.

GPA floors are more likely around 3.2 or something... Maybe lower than that.
Thanks! How interesting, I didn't think it would be that low given that I'm on the lower end for T-14 (hell even 20) schools. I've seen more GPAs higher than mine than lower, overall....but I have to remember I'm looking at a small sample size and not representative of the whole

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Re: URM 2016-2017 Cycle Thread

Post by Mr_Chukes » Fri Apr 21, 2017 4:41 pm

HarvardHopeful95 wrote:
SybillAnnDorsett wrote:
HarvardHopeful95 wrote:In at Columbia, Chicago, NYU, Duke and Georgetown. Just waiting on Harvard to reject me :)
You don't know that they'll reject you! Seems you've got a good shot based on overall cycle performance :)
Rooting for you!

Also where are you depositing while you wait for H to accept you?
I deposited at Columbia a few days ago
Congratulations!

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Re: URM 2016-2017 Cycle Thread

Post by Mr_Chukes » Fri Apr 21, 2017 4:44 pm

Hobbesy wrote:Update: i peeked at the chatter about GPA floors. I don't believe in them. I know they don't exist becauuuuse, see the below original post. I had a 3.4x (LSACI 3.3x) with a low 160s LSAT and I landed squarely on my feet. As echoed before me, if you wanna go there, APPLY. Admissions is a crapshoot. I'll swear on everything until I die it was my PS got me here.
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I feel like a broken record but man I really think my PS got me onto more waitlists (Chicago, CLS AND Penn among others) than I deserve, and I probably shouldn't have procrastinated until the very last minute to apply lol. If you're reading this don't be me.

On the plus side, my Northwestern decision was easy. (AND I'M SUPER AMPED)
On the downside, I'm going to toss my hat into the waitlist ring (because why not) and if I get in over the summer I'll be potentially uprooting my entire life.

Also, +1 on the google doc. I didn't fill out the general one (yet) but I'll do it for the URM one for sure.
I feel you on this. Sitting comfortably at SC but I threw in that LOCI at Columbia lol. I think it sounded kinda smooth too.

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Re: URM 2016-2017 Cycle Thread

Post by lilitiger99 » Fri Apr 21, 2017 5:06 pm

chasima wrote:any URMs had luck negotiating scholarships with cornell?

PM me if you want. I tried but will by trying again

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Re: URM 2016-2017 Cycle Thread

Post by HarvardHopeful95 » Fri Apr 21, 2017 6:34 pm

Mr_Chukes wrote:
HarvardHopeful95 wrote:
SybillAnnDorsett wrote:
HarvardHopeful95 wrote:In at Columbia, Chicago, NYU, Duke and Georgetown. Just waiting on Harvard to reject me :)
You don't know that they'll reject you! Seems you've got a good shot based on overall cycle performance :)
Rooting for you!

Also where are you depositing while you wait for H to accept you?
I deposited at Columbia a few days ago
Congratulations!
Thanks! They gave me 50% of Tuition which was the most I got anywhere so I'm a happy camper

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Re: URM 2016-2017 Cycle Thread

Post by PrezRand » Sat Apr 22, 2017 2:37 am

When should I start applying for free waivers?

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Re: URM 2016-2017 Cycle Thread

Post by Mr_Chukes » Sat Apr 22, 2017 2:44 am

PrezRand wrote:When should I start applying for free waivers?
Maybe October. A lot of mine came in October November.

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Re: URM 2016-2017 Cycle Thread

Post by armc808 » Sat Apr 22, 2017 3:45 am

Mr_Chukes wrote:
PrezRand wrote:When should I start applying for free waivers?
Maybe October. A lot of mine came in October November.
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Re: URM 2016-2017 Cycle Thread

Post by brinicolec » Sat Apr 22, 2017 3:52 am

I'd also make a point to say a lot of mine (actually, all of mine but one or two) were unsolicited so check on LSAC before you ask.

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Re: URM 2016-2017 Cycle Thread

Post by Stephylynette » Sat Apr 22, 2017 7:45 am

PrezRand wrote:When should I start applying for free waivers?
I sent my emails requesting a fee waiver in September

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Re: URM 2016-2017 Cycle Thread

Post by chewinggum » Sat Apr 22, 2017 11:54 am

mt2165 wrote:Know I'm pretty late in the game but if anyone wants any advice with the deadline approaching I'm more than willing to help. AA Male @ Cornell heading to Biglaw.
Would you mind PM stats?

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Re: URM 2016-2017 Cycle Thread

Post by mt2165 » Sun Apr 23, 2017 12:45 pm

chewinggum wrote:
mt2165 wrote:Know I'm pretty late in the game but if anyone wants any advice with the deadline approaching I'm more than willing to help. AA Male @ Cornell heading to Biglaw.
Would you mind PM stats?
As in, you want me to PM you my stats?

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Re: URM 2016-2017 Cycle Thread

Post by chewinggum » Sun Apr 23, 2017 2:14 pm

mt2165 wrote:
chewinggum wrote:
mt2165 wrote:Know I'm pretty late in the game but if anyone wants any advice with the deadline approaching I'm more than willing to help. AA Male @ Cornell heading to Biglaw.
Would you mind PM stats?
As in, you want me to PM you my stats?
Yes

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