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A quick definition of soft currency:

A soft currency is a type of money that is not backed by reserves, which means its value can change quickly and unpredictably. This is different from hard currency, which is backed by reserves like gold and silver. Soft currency can be risky to use because its value can decrease rapidly, making it less valuable for buying goods and services. Examples of soft currency include some types of digital currency and certain currencies used in developing countries.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Soft currency is a type of currency that is not backed by reserves, which makes it subject to sudden changes in value.

  • The Zimbabwean dollar is an example of soft currency. In 2009, the government had to abandon the currency due to hyperinflation, which caused its value to plummet.
  • The Venezuelan bolívar is another example of soft currency. In recent years, the country has experienced high inflation rates, which have led to a significant devaluation of the bolívar.

These examples illustrate how soft currency can be unstable and unpredictable, which can make it difficult for people to use it as a reliable medium of exchange.

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i heard the group interview is really chill and I'm kinda excited to do it
seems cool
13:14
Yeah, 7sage has a page that talks about the questions for each schools interview, GULC's seems unique
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Idk how much of an effect it has on admissions chances but should be cool either way
ive heard the conversion rate for gulc group interview is pretty high even moreso if you have the stats
it's hard to say but i've also heard that the group interview is harder to get than the alumni interview. but who really knows tbh
im p sure they don't interview everyone and getting one this early should be a great sign!
13:16
Yeah I've heard the same ab the group interview
13:17
So maybe I'll see you in D.C. a year from now lmao
initiallaw
13:32
Speaking of stat twins kazuyamishima were exact stat twins lol
17:13
Anyone going to the UGA zoom thing on the 22nd?
17:16
My bad, 24th*
Idk, what's it for?
@Law-Guy: How'd you get the Vandy fee waiver?
17:32
What does going ur3 in 3 days mean at Uva 😅
that you will get UR2 in 3 more
17:33
somethings gotta give
I’m new. What’s the UR and UR2?
17:35
I already went ur2. It’s the 3rd status date change
17:35
@RustyWrangler: attend one of their virtual info sessions and they'll send you a fee waiver
@Law-Guy: Awesome, thanks! I'll sign up rn!
i'm not entirely sure
They've recently been sending a lot of interview invites
It means status change?
17:47
Someone said there is a wl/r wave coming but how can that even be predicted 😭
17:48
Where?
Quillinit
17:50
This is obviously not true for UVA. Past years show they don't send any non A results until December
boglue
18:05
this is gonna sound so dumb but what do yall mean when you say date change
18:07
So the date under “application under review” changes with each reader.
boglue
18:08
does anything automatically update on the lsd checker or is that all manual
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