Yale c/o 2019 Applicants (2015-2016) Forum

dreamerchic19 · Post by **dreamerchic19** » Thu Oct 22, 2015 12:29 pm

benwyatt wrote:
dreamerchic19 wrote:is Yale more focused on the LSAT or GPA?
Yale's Admissions Formula:

+1 and Hilarious

benwyatt · Post by **benwyatt** » Thu Oct 22, 2015 3:23 pm

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KissMyAxe · Post by **KissMyAxe** » Wed Oct 28, 2015 12:52 pm

Well, I still am sending all of you guys good vibes/

Finally, while all of you guys are waiting for your inevitable calls from Asha, allow me to break the law school suspense by sharing the greatest internet video series of all time. You're welcome in advance.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dg1mxlz ... 7F63715384

salander · Post by **salander** » Fri Oct 30, 2015 12:22 am

KissMyAxe wrote:Hey guys,

I'm the deferred admit from last year that posted on the front page. This thread is really dead, isn't it? I take it that no one's heard anything thus far?

Admit calls from Asha in October are always welcome

pittsburghpirates · Post by **pittsburghpirates** » Sun Nov 01, 2015 9:45 pm

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salander · Post by **salander** » Mon Nov 02, 2015 2:14 am

pittsburghpirates wrote:Was the first one to check into this thread but getting dangerously close to checking out...

How come??

pittsburghpirates · Post by **pittsburghpirates** » Mon Nov 02, 2015 8:27 am

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cc1012 · Post by **cc1012** » Mon Nov 02, 2015 1:08 pm

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LittleGiants16 · Post by **LittleGiants16** » Mon Nov 02, 2015 5:27 pm

pittsburghpirates wrote:
salander wrote:
pittsburghpirates wrote:Was the first one to check into this thread but getting dangerously close to checking out...
How come??
Combo of 250 writer's block and the fact that it seems that nobody with my stats has gotten into Y in the last 6 cycles... But at the same time I almost need to know if there is some possible way that I can sneak onto the waitlist and claw my way in. So it's up in the air at this point

I wish I could retweet this.

salander · Post by **salander** » Tue Nov 03, 2015 1:14 am

pittsburghpirates wrote:
salander wrote:
pittsburghpirates wrote:Was the first one to check into this thread but getting dangerously close to checking out...
How come??
Combo of 250 writer's block and the fact that it seems that nobody with my stats has gotten into Y in the last 6 cycles... But at the same time I almost need to know if there is some possible way that I can sneak onto the waitlist and claw my way in. So it's up in the air at this point

I'm not sure what I can say to make you feel better other than:

ugg · Post by **ugg** » Tue Nov 03, 2015 9:05 pm

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GrayGamut · Post by **GrayGamut** » Thu Nov 05, 2015 5:25 pm

Anyone else sitting around with a complete application but can't seem to submit? My commitment issues are showing.

sanibella · Post by **sanibella** » Thu Nov 05, 2015 5:41 pm

GrayGamut wrote:Anyone else sitting around with a complete application but can't seem to submit? My commitment issues are showing.

No, I wish. Waiting for LOR to be uploaded. That darn snail mail.

GrayGamut · Post by **GrayGamut** » Thu Nov 05, 2015 5:46 pm

sanibella wrote:No, I wish. Waiting for LOR to be uploaded. That darn snail mail.

Totally feel you - waiting for LORs is the worst. Brings out my control issues. Man, this process is fun.

salander · Post by **salander** » Fri Nov 06, 2015 1:27 am

theugg wrote:Even though I've got a shit first LSAT, I'm thinking of applying for shits and giggles...

GrayGamut wrote:Anyone else sitting around with a complete application but can't seem to submit? My commitment issues are showing.

Well, is there any chance at all that, ten years down the line, you'll regret not sending in an app? (Ignoring the fact that I'm OPing this thread, I can't understand why someone would ever decide not to submit if there's even a tiny, tiny chance that you could get in!

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GrayGamut · Post by **GrayGamut** » Fri Nov 06, 2015 9:14 am

salander wrote:Well, is there any chance at all that, ten years down the line, you'll regret not sending in an app? (Ignoring the fact that I'm OPing this thread, I can't understand why someone would ever decide not to submit if there's even a tiny, tiny chance that you could get in! )

I like this line of thinking - thanks! I definitely need to submit for exactly that reason. Regret's no joke. I guess I'm worried that I'll submit and immediately think of a better 250 concept or something. Gonna have to let it go.

Dcc617 · Post by **Dcc617** » Fri Nov 06, 2015 9:29 am

GrayGamut wrote:
salander wrote:Well, is there any chance at all that, ten years down the line, you'll regret not sending in an app? (Ignoring the fact that I'm OPing this thread, I can't understand why someone would ever decide not to submit if there's even a tiny, tiny chance that you could get in! )
I like this line of thinking - thanks! I definitely need to submit for exactly that reason. Regret's no joke. I guess I'm worried that I'll submit and immediately think of a better 250 concept or something. Gonna have to let it go.

Also, I chose to do my post-college activities as a descriptive summary and it's almost a page long, double-spaced. I've been out of UG for 5+ years, but it looks like I squeezed in another essay, which doesn't seem right. Anyone else in a similar position? Should I whack this down to size?

Mine was a page long and I'm almost 4 years out. That seemed right to me.

GrayGamut · Post by **GrayGamut** » Fri Nov 06, 2015 9:40 am

Dcc617 wrote:Mine was a page long and I'm almost 4 years out. That seemed right to me.

Okay cool. Thank you!

salander · Post by **salander** » Sat Nov 07, 2015 2:37 am

GrayGamut wrote: I like this line of thinking - thanks! I definitely need to submit for exactly that reason. Regret's no joke. I guess I'm worried that I'll submit and immediately think of a better 250 concept or something. Gonna have to let it go.

Also, I chose to do my post-college activities as a descriptive summary and it's almost a page long, double-spaced. I've been out of UG for 5+ years, but it looks like I squeezed in another essay, which doesn't seem right. Anyone else in a similar position? Should I whack this down to size?

You're very welcome! Ah, I completely understand your fear about submitting a less-than-best application. I submitted because I luckily did get to the point where I was fairly certain I wouldn't be able to think of anything better, but I'm not sure how to balance the trade-offs of submitting early and submitting your "best." I had to play that game with my LORs, and it wasn't fun.

brooklynboy · Post by **brooklynboy** » Fri Nov 13, 2015 3:36 pm

Any idea whether Asha has started to read applications? I remember in previous years she has tweeted in early November saying she was starting, but nothing yet. No new 203 posts in a long long time either.

salander · Post by **salander** » Fri Nov 13, 2015 10:55 pm

brooklynboy wrote:Any idea whether Asha has started to read applications? I remember in previous years she has tweeted in early November saying she was starting, but nothing yet. No new 203 posts in a long long time either.

Wouldn't we all like to know?

Olliedemars · Post by **Olliedemars** » Sat Nov 21, 2015 7:11 pm

salander · Post by **salander** » Mon Nov 23, 2015 1:37 pm

Olliedemars wrote:Long time lurker sticking my head out to say: imagine my surprise when I opened my mailbox and found a thick envelope from YLS with a viewbook and a letter encouraging me to apply 'cause I'm LGBT. YLS has a viewbook? They need to convince people to go? Whaa?

I'm at/just above both 25th percentiles, and had no intentions of applying, but that big ol' envelope, though...

Wait, that's awesome that they do this kind of recruiting. And welcome to TLS. Has the envelope successfully swayed you?

maracuya · Post by **maracuya** » Mon Nov 23, 2015 2:02 pm

Olliedemars wrote:Long time lurker sticking my head out to say: imagine my surprise when I opened my mailbox and found a thick envelope from YLS with a viewbook and a letter encouraging me to apply 'cause I'm LGBT. YLS has a viewbook? They need to convince people to go? Whaa?

I'm at/just above both 25th percentiles, and had no intentions of applying, but that big ol' envelope, though...

I also received this! I'm not LGBT though, so I'm not sure why I received this, but it was pretty lol when my mom called me after opening the letter (my law school mail is delivered to her) and thought this was how I would be coming out to her.

gamerish · Post by **gamerish** » Mon Nov 23, 2015 8:33 pm

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