Non-traditional (read: older) candidate, current academic in a STEM field. Double STEM major 15+ years ago. STEM Ph.D. with 10+ years in research labs. Geographically bound to Triangle area of NC. Duke UR3: 3/1/2021
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Admitted to University of North CarolinaI’m not entirely sure what to put here because it seems 90% of what I’ve been told does not apply to the 2020-2021 cycle. LGBTQ+, Americorps, lots of volunteering, 8+ years out of undergrad, first generation, nd
Wrote a Why X Statement for: UChicago UPenn UVA Berkeley Michigan Duke Cornell Also did Stanford optional essays Sent a LOCI to UVA In early February, which turned over quickly into an interview and acceptance.
the law school application process is incredibly stressful but it will be okay!! try not to obsess over decisions and fill your time doing things you enjoy instead. AND STUDY HARD FOR THE LSAT!! you got this!
Sent a Why X to Penn, UVA, Duke, Georgetown, Michigan Legal internship experience (w/ District Attorney) Massive upwards trend in GPA (started college pre-med, wrote addendum for all schools)
LGBT+ GPA was 3.70 when I applied, updated schools with my new 3.73 in December. Chose not to be on any waitlists I was offered as I did not want to have to wait longer for decisions/change my plans
If you have a true interest in a school, SHOW IT! I would have never in a million years believed I would have gotten into Duke. I definitely ascribe my acceptance with a genuine Why Duke statement.
Unsolicited Fee Waivers from - Ohio State UChicago Duke Alabama GWU (even tho app is free) University of Denver Arizona State University of Utah University of Washington USC Gould NYU Temple
Very thankful I submitted as many apps as I did, honestly didn’t think Penn was really in reach given my C&F. Go Birds!!!
Welcome to the Waitlist. Although I am unable to offer you admission at this time, I am impressed with your qualifications. Enjoy your stay, you’re going to be a here for a while.
I wish I had studied for the LSAT more - never doubt what you are capable of! And fill out all “Why X” essays!
hey! all these stats make this process so impersonal. to some degree, it is, but remember your value! live. laugh. love. i hope you can glean something out of my stats:)
Grind hard. Make money. Protect the Law.
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-C+F issue: didn’t affect my application nearly as much as I thought it would (if at all) so don’t be discouraged and just make sure you address it sufficiently
Never be the one to tell yourself no. You’re not rejected until you’re rejected. DO NOT ATTACH YOUR SELF WORTH TO THESE DECISIONS. YOU ARE GOOD ENOUGH.
William and Mary WL 1/2 -> meeting with dean mid-january -> A 1/31 ?? Schools that are dead to me: Harvard UVA Penn Cornell Columbia UChicago Berkeley
waitlist karma is real
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