| F | Fee Waiver |
| A | Attending |
| W | Withdrawn |
| D | Deferred |
Mightyhim (2008 – 2009)
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| School | Status | Type | Program | $$$$ | Index | Sent | Received | Complete | Decision | Updated | |
| 1 | Harvard University  | Accepted A | 09-22-08 | 10-16-08 | 11-25-08 | 1 Year+ | |||||
| University of Virginia F | Accepted W | 09-03-08 | 09-04-08 | 09-08-08 | 01-09-09 | 1 Year+ | |||||
| 3 | University of Michigan Ann Arbor F | Accepted W | $141,000 | 09-22-08 | 09-29-08 | 10-09-08 | 11-24-08 | 1 Year+ | |||
| University of Chicago | Accepted W | $48,000 | 09-03-08 | 09-04-08 | 09-09-08 | 12-23-08 | 1 Year+ | ||||
| New York University | Accepted W | 09-03-08 | 10-22-08 | 12-22-08 | 1 Year+ | ||||||
| Georgetown University | Accepted W | 10-02-08 | 10-09-08 | 10-29-08 | 1 Year+ | ||||||
| 1 | Yale University | Rejected | 09-03-08 | 10-03-08 | 1 Year+ | ||||||
| University of California Berkeley | Rejected | 244.1 | 10-01-08 | 10-21-08 | 02-19-09 | 1 Year+ | |||||
| Columbia University | Waitlisted W | 4.4 | 09-03-08 | 09-16-08 | 02-23-09 | 1 Year+ | |||||
| 4 | Stanford University | Pending W | 3.4 | 09-03-08 | 09-17-08 | 1 Year+ | |||||
Demographic Information
| City/City Type: | |
| State: | Unreported |
| Race: | Black |
| Sex: | Male |
| Years out of Undergrad: |
Self-Selected Under Represented Minority (URM)
Application Information
| LSAT: | 177 |
| LSDAS GPA: | 3.47 |
| School Type: | State |
| Major: | |
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Extracurricular Information
Average ECs. A couple jobs and some volunteer experience, but nothing spectacular. I genuinely wish I had done more, but you know what they say about hindsight...
Good upward grade trend.
Good upward grade trend.
Additional Information
10/29 - IN AT GEORGETOWN! Feels sooooo good getting that first acceptance. The feeling of knowing you are an acceptable applicant and that no matter what happens, you'll have the option of attending a school as amazing as Georgetown is a huge relief.
10/31 - TS1 invite! Best.Week.Ever
11/11 - TS1 at 1:40 PM. Lasted about 6.5 minutes. Sudden onset stuttering/repetition of what I wanted to say/choking on my words. I don't think it went that poorly, but definitely not one of my finer phone conversations! lol
11/24 - In at Michigan! Handwritten note from Dean Z. I know it is done for everyone, but it's still a nice touch. I'm so excited!
11/25 - In at Harvard! TS2 at 12:16. Wow.
11/27 - Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
12/10 - Semester over. Darrow invite from Michigan. Fantastic day!
12/22 - In at NYU! Feels good since they rejected me for undergrad.
12/23 - In at Chicago via phone call this morning
1/6 - Woke up at 11:30, and receive a full Darrow invite at 11:35. Unbelievable. I'm absolutely shocked right now. Full tuition plus 7500 stipend.
1/9 - In at UVA! Recieved a "please call us" email early this morning, and was given the good news when I called. Very friendly call.
1/24 - Columbia acceptances mailed 1/22, but nothing at my house about an hour away (despite some having made it to California already). Is my mail just slow, did they mail out another wave on the 23rd, or could this be my first rejection? My index should make me a very competitive candidate. Color me nervous.
2/2 - SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS, BABY! I LOVE IT!
2/12 - I still have no idea what I'm going to choose between HLS and Michigan with the Darrow. Just last week I was certain I would be at HLS, but UMich is gaining ground in my mind this week.
Opinions, people!
2/13 - $48,000 scholarship offer from Chicago via snail mail. Sweet.
2/19 - Rejected @ Berkeley via status checker. For some reason, it doesn't hurt all that much... :)
2/23 - WL (Reserve) at CLS. The whole concept of a WL is ridiculous. "Yeah, we'll consider you at the end of May." Really? Except for the fact that deposits are usually due May 1st, I appreciate it. Will be withdrawing later this evening.
2/23 - Did some withdrawing today (as you can see from my profile). Hopefully I opened up a spot for some of you guys still waiting to get in!
2/25 - No word yet from either YLS or SLS is very interesting. It's nice to still be alive, especially at YLS since it is far and away my top choice.
You hear that Yale? I want to be your bff!
4/16 - I've decided. HLS class of 2012! Turning down the Darrow was the toughest decision I've ever had to make. Michigan is an absolutely fantastic school and I would have been very happy there. I just wasn't ready to sell my HLS dream. It has been the dream for as long as I wanted to go to law school.
4/21 - I know I haven't been very good at responding to comments, but within the next week or two I plan to do a thorough update and answer some FAQs I've received.
10/31 - TS1 invite! Best.Week.Ever
11/11 - TS1 at 1:40 PM. Lasted about 6.5 minutes. Sudden onset stuttering/repetition of what I wanted to say/choking on my words. I don't think it went that poorly, but definitely not one of my finer phone conversations! lol
11/24 - In at Michigan! Handwritten note from Dean Z. I know it is done for everyone, but it's still a nice touch. I'm so excited!
11/25 - In at Harvard! TS2 at 12:16. Wow.
11/27 - Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
12/10 - Semester over. Darrow invite from Michigan. Fantastic day!
12/22 - In at NYU! Feels good since they rejected me for undergrad.
12/23 - In at Chicago via phone call this morning
1/6 - Woke up at 11:30, and receive a full Darrow invite at 11:35. Unbelievable. I'm absolutely shocked right now. Full tuition plus 7500 stipend.
1/9 - In at UVA! Recieved a "please call us" email early this morning, and was given the good news when I called. Very friendly call.
1/24 - Columbia acceptances mailed 1/22, but nothing at my house about an hour away (despite some having made it to California already). Is my mail just slow, did they mail out another wave on the 23rd, or could this be my first rejection? My index should make me a very competitive candidate. Color me nervous.
2/2 - SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS, BABY! I LOVE IT!
2/12 - I still have no idea what I'm going to choose between HLS and Michigan with the Darrow. Just last week I was certain I would be at HLS, but UMich is gaining ground in my mind this week.
Opinions, people!
2/13 - $48,000 scholarship offer from Chicago via snail mail. Sweet.
2/19 - Rejected @ Berkeley via status checker. For some reason, it doesn't hurt all that much... :)
2/23 - WL (Reserve) at CLS. The whole concept of a WL is ridiculous. "Yeah, we'll consider you at the end of May." Really? Except for the fact that deposits are usually due May 1st, I appreciate it. Will be withdrawing later this evening.
2/23 - Did some withdrawing today (as you can see from my profile). Hopefully I opened up a spot for some of you guys still waiting to get in!
2/25 - No word yet from either YLS or SLS is very interesting. It's nice to still be alive, especially at YLS since it is far and away my top choice.
You hear that Yale? I want to be your bff!
4/16 - I've decided. HLS class of 2012! Turning down the Darrow was the toughest decision I've ever had to make. Michigan is an absolutely fantastic school and I would have been very happy there. I just wasn't ready to sell my HLS dream. It has been the dream for as long as I wanted to go to law school.
4/21 - I know I haven't been very good at responding to comments, but within the next week or two I plan to do a thorough update and answer some FAQs I've received.
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Visitor Comments
Alright! Tuesday, October 30th, 2007 at 10:07 am
I think I I will apply to HYS. I guess I maybe surprised. Stay tuned! Best of Luck!
Good luck this cycle Monday, November 19th, 2007 at 4:55 pm
I'm going to add HLS to my list just for fun. Sending out my applications starting tonight, so I'm gearing up for an interesting cycle. I'm sure you're going to have some great results too.
good luck Sunday, April 20th, 2008 at 6:41 pm
hey man, GOOD LUCK. not that you need it. honestly if I were you I'd apply just to HYS, CCN and then maybe Michigan if you're interested in full darrow.
its always great to see other black males doing well
its always great to see other black males doing well
don't understimate yourself Sunday, April 20th, 2008 at 8:01 pm
you are without a doubt probably among the top 10 black males numbers-wise in the country. haha don't underestimate a 177 - thats just unheard of for us, which is unfortunate but i mean take advantage.
no i haven't taken the LSAT yet. I took a diagnostic last October with a 152, got a 157 a couple of months ago (no additional prep, just figured I'd check to see any progress) and I'm doing full-time LSAT prep over the summer. I'm hoping to get what I think is a realistic target of 172 so I can get into H-Bomb. Thats the goal
But yeah man any advice would be great
no i haven't taken the LSAT yet. I took a diagnostic last October with a 152, got a 157 a couple of months ago (no additional prep, just figured I'd check to see any progress) and I'm doing full-time LSAT prep over the summer. I'm hoping to get what I think is a realistic target of 172 so I can get into H-Bomb. Thats the goal
But yeah man any advice would be great
Thanks! Monday, April 21st, 2008 at 10:41 am
I think you're going to have some tough decisions too.
Thanks Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008 at 11:38 am
Leaning towards HLS. Good luck!
Congrats on the LSAT Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008 at 2:17 am
Did you self-study or take a course? I'm leaning toward Testmasters.
Thanks man Tuesday, April 29th, 2008 at 3:41 pm
I'd lay down money you're going to have an even better one. Good luck on your cycle!
Yale Thursday, May 1st, 2008 at 9:57 am
I think my GPA would have kept me out of Yale, and by the time I was ready to apply to Yale, I was already in at Harvard and had the Darrow invite in my hand, so I kind of ran out of steam. In retrospect I kind of wish I had applied just to see.
I don't think you'll have that problem, your GPA is really much better.
P.S. - if you're looking for unsolicited advice, check out the Ivey Guide to Law School Admissions. I used it to polish my application package, and I think it was pretty important in getting me in the door at a couple of schools.
I don't think you'll have that problem, your GPA is really much better.
P.S. - if you're looking for unsolicited advice, check out the Ivey Guide to Law School Admissions. I used it to polish my application package, and I think it was pretty important in getting me in the door at a couple of schools.
.. Saturday, May 3rd, 2008 at 11:40 am
Excellent! If you need any proofreading help as you get your essays done, PM me on LSD.
It was a combination of a few things. Being debt-free is very nice, but I also liked Michigan Law a lot when I visited, and this is my home state.
It was a combination of a few things. Being debt-free is very nice, but I also liked Michigan Law a lot when I visited, and this is my home state.
Columbia Monday, May 26th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
I never went complete at Columbia. Because I was on academic probation 8 years ago, they required a letter from my dean at my old university, and she never sent it despite repeated requests. I probably could have tried harder to get the letter out of her, but I was never big on Columbia anyway - not a fan of NYC.
don't waste money! Thursday, June 12th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
hey man, to be honest unless you're getting a fee waiver, if I were you I would just apply to HYS.
With your stats you really don't need to apply lower than that. You should get into HLS basically a few weeks after you go complete.
With your stats you really don't need to apply lower than that. You should get into HLS basically a few weeks after you go complete.
LSAT!?! WOWZA! Monday, June 23rd, 2008 at 8:42 pm
Ummm help a sista out...how the heck did you do soo good on your lsat??...i just took mine in June waiting on those scores...hoping for something in the 160's...( u can hit me up on email)
october Monday, July 7th, 2008 at 3:47 pm
hey i didn't take it. i got a 165 on my last prep exam and testmasters starts next week, so things are going pretty well considering i still have 3 months
i hope so... Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008 at 10:32 am
i'm not sure about a 177, but as long as my score starts with a 17, i'll be happy
Great LSAT Friday, August 1st, 2008 at 9:36 am
Thanks for the message. How did you prepare for the LSAT? Any tips?
Great LSAT Friday, August 1st, 2008 at 9:37 am
Thanks for the message. How did you prepare for the LSAT? Any tips?
good luck! Thursday, August 7th, 2008 at 2:55 pm
with your LSAT and being URM, i'm sure you going to get into some GREAT schools. good luck this cycle!
re: Thanks! Friday, August 8th, 2008 at 9:18 pm
Penn, I think. It would be Columbia, but I'm just barely within the number ranges there and it probably won't happen =(
TITLE REQUIRED Friday, August 15th, 2008 at 12:06 pm
I cant help but be wowed by your LSAT. Any tips please? Would be taking in a lil over a month.. Anxious and nervous times!!! :)
amazing LSAT! Saturday, August 16th, 2008 at 9:09 pm
congratulations, and good luck with this cycle (not that you need it!)
cheers!
cheers!
PTs Sunday, August 17th, 2008 at 11:08 am
i hit a wall around 170, so i took a couple weeks off and am resuming studying now. i really *really* want to break 175 on test day, since my GPA is waitlist territory for a lot of schools. hopefully PTing once every day or two will help me get there!
thank you so much! Monday, August 18th, 2008 at 2:39 pm
it's SO nice to meet people who are sincerely good and kind, you deserve everything you want with your cycle and MORE -- i'll be in touch!
best wishes!
best wishes!
good luck Thursday, August 21st, 2008 at 6:50 pm
good luck! you have better numbers than i did and i only ended up applying to three schools. hey you could probably just apply to HY and be golden.
Friday, September 5th, 2008 at 1:11 pm
good luck trying to compete with me! i'm the best law school applicant ever!
wow Tuesday, September 9th, 2008 at 10:49 am
you have your apps in already?
yeesh
yeesh
... Tuesday, September 9th, 2008 at 10:06 pm
whatever dude you're money, good for you though.
i'm just trying to study as hard as i can for this thing. i just hate it so much, haha. its just getting tiring.
BUT i got a 173 the other day, and while that was on the older curve (-10), it still means I'm improving.
still have 3 weeks, i'm going to work as hard as i know how...wish me luck
god knows i'll need it
i'm just trying to study as hard as i can for this thing. i just hate it so much, haha. its just getting tiring.
BUT i got a 173 the other day, and while that was on the older curve (-10), it still means I'm improving.
still have 3 weeks, i'm going to work as hard as i know how...wish me luck
god knows i'll need it
really? Wednesday, September 10th, 2008 at 4:42 pm
it was preptest C...i thought the older tests were easier? i think the biggest difference is the curve. one of the '98 tests i was doing had -10 at 176. which is absolutely ridiculous.
i'm just struggling with mbt/weaken/assumption/flaw. my score is pretty much going to be determined on how well i can improve on those areas between now and test day
i'm just struggling with mbt/weaken/assumption/flaw. my score is pretty much going to be determined on how well i can improve on those areas between now and test day
i hope so... Wednesday, September 10th, 2008 at 10:37 pm
i did the june 2007 and that didn't go so well. but i've definitely improved since then...i've been focusing on refining my reasoning. i'm going to start doing a post 2004 preptest a day starting on monday
and.. Wednesday, September 10th, 2008 at 10:39 pm
why are you applying to so many schools? I could see HYSCCN and then M if you're interested in the darrow, but the others?
as long as your rest of the application is good enough i'd be surprised if you didn't get offered a hamilton from Columbia
as long as your rest of the application is good enough i'd be surprised if you didn't get offered a hamilton from Columbia
got it Thursday, September 11th, 2008 at 4:49 pm
well good luck. and the HLS application is available, in case you want to submit it the 14th at midnight, haha
Good Score! Wednesday, September 17th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
My LSDAS GPA is the same as yours, though I wish my LSAT score were that high. I'm also an URM. What did you do to get such a high score?
... Saturday, October 4th, 2008 at 4:35 pm
you know, we'll see on October 27th
thats all i can say for certainty at this point
thats all i can say for certainty at this point
Tuesday, October 7th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
what are your numbers?! you are going to get in everywhere! congratulations!!
You're not the only one Tuesday, October 14th, 2008 at 11:16 am
Who is checking the status checkers every five minutes. The sad thing is I'm not even complete yet, still waiting on my lsat score! Good luck!
good looking cycle of apps Tuesday, October 14th, 2008 at 9:20 pm
Who checks status checkers every 5 minutes? How lame!!! Give it at least 15 minutes to update--good luck.
I feel you on the Northwestern Fee. It was shocking. Did you apply to the accelerated program? I think the 3 year fee is $80--still a lot, but manageable. Same as Georgetown.
I feel you on the Northwestern Fee. It was shocking. Did you apply to the accelerated program? I think the 3 year fee is $80--still a lot, but manageable. Same as Georgetown.
wow interesting Thursday, October 16th, 2008 at 7:41 pm
i'm shocked you didnt get a T1 already but you'll definitely get one soon enough!
haha Thursday, October 16th, 2008 at 9:08 pm
dude whatever you'll be fine
i really wouldn't worry about it
i really wouldn't worry about it
you got me Thursday, October 16th, 2008 at 10:21 pm
haha well i've had a lot of work to do in school so i haven't thought about it too much - i have kept checking my LOR status on my school's website every five minutes. it takes then 3-5 days to process the recommendation, then they have to mail it to LSAC and then it takes them another week to process it. I was hoping to go complete next Friday, but I doubt thats going to happen at this point.
in regards to the LSAT, I know that I got at least 4 wrong and I know why (which is even worse!). Other than that, I'm bound to have a few surprises, but I actually probably didn't do *that* bad.
I'm retaking in December though because although I'd love to prove myself wrong, I don't think I got a 172 and no 172, no HYS so its worth a re-take.
in regards to the LSAT, I know that I got at least 4 wrong and I know why (which is even worse!). Other than that, I'm bound to have a few surprises, but I actually probably didn't do *that* bad.
I'm retaking in December though because although I'd love to prove myself wrong, I don't think I got a 172 and no 172, no HYS so its worth a re-take.
? Friday, October 17th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
are you sure you checked the black box? haha
no ts1 for me Friday, October 17th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
I didn't get a TS1 either, but my application just switched to "under review" yesterday. I haven't gotten the "complete" email yet, but I'm not looking for anything until at least 10/27 (per that email posted on TLS).
yeah Sunday, October 19th, 2008 at 9:13 pm
i just hope i didn't bomb it. i know exactly what 4-5 questions or so I think I got wrong and I just hope that was it.
it'd be really disappointing if after all that I didn't do well.
we'll see what happens.
and you'll be fine. just have to wait a couple of months
it'd be really disappointing if after all that I didn't do well.
we'll see what happens.
and you'll be fine. just have to wait a couple of months
they need to give me my score already Friday, October 24th, 2008 at 9:36 am
like, seriously
Wednesday, October 29th, 2008 at 5:29 pm
Congrats on Georgetown!!!
Oh my, I better get my app in--didn't know they'd get back to people so quickly.
Hope to see you next year!
Oh my, I better get my app in--didn't know they'd get back to people so quickly.
Hope to see you next year!
G-town Wednesday, October 29th, 2008 at 9:28 pm
Congrats on Georgetown!!! Its only the first of many dont worry!....
oh i dont think i ever said thank you for the lsat tips...Thanks! :) and hopefully i can celebrate with u in a few!
oh i dont think i ever said thank you for the lsat tips...Thanks! :) and hopefully i can celebrate with u in a few!
Congrats!! Thursday, October 30th, 2008 at 12:06 am
on G-town!
congrats Thursday, October 30th, 2008 at 8:51 am
on georgetown!
Congrats Thursday, October 30th, 2008 at 9:30 am
On Georgetown - You are in for a very successful cycle....
Congrats Sunday, November 2nd, 2008 at 2:53 pm
on GULC!
Not yet... Sunday, November 2nd, 2008 at 4:27 pm
but I just submitted it last week ::nervous::
Hmm.... Sunday, November 2nd, 2008 at 8:22 pm
It would be awesome to be accepted... but I would not be able to pass up $$$ at other schools
Sunday, November 2nd, 2008 at 9:43 pm
I didn't include all of the schools Im applying to. I'll put all of them up near the end of the cycle. I don't want to do big law so Im pretty averse to big school debt.
TS1 Sunday, November 2nd, 2008 at 11:32 pm
Congrats on the email - you were my partner in worry! I'm sure it will go great!
Retaking Monday, November 3rd, 2008 at 11:12 am
I am retaking it in Dec. I got so nervous that I canceled.
congrats Monday, November 3rd, 2008 at 12:01 pm
on the ts1 and georgetown. good luck with the call!
still waiting indeed Thursday, November 6th, 2008 at 7:42 pm
no call - probably better for me. this week has been a mess. here's to monday. :)
Congrats Sunday, November 9th, 2008 at 1:54 am
Congrats on your acceptance. With your numbers you should get great scholarship offers as well. I am happy for you.
Uh Huh..... Tuesday, November 11th, 2008 at 8:20 pm
You think TS took notice of your e-pouting? :)
Congrats on getting the call!
Congrats on getting the call!
Conrgatulations...and I need advice Wednesday, November 12th, 2008 at 9:34 pm
Wow, that great man...congratulations. may I ask what your studt stragedy was? did you attend a prep course? Did you focus on improving one part the LSAT over another? Did your diagnostic test change much from your final score? Thank you very much
Congrads on GT Friday, November 14th, 2008 at 12:09 am
Good job with GT!
he'd be a fool... Sunday, November 23rd, 2008 at 3:55 am
...not to accept someone as great as you :) [re: Toby].
good luck!
good luck!
I see you... Monday, November 24th, 2008 at 6:02 pm
with that Mich acceptance, I found out today as well!
Hell Yeah!
Hell Yeah!
Tuesday, November 25th, 2008 at 4:22 pm
TS2s are fun aren't they!
Congratulations on Harvard, maybe I'll see you there.
Congratulations on Harvard, maybe I'll see you there.
Told you so Tuesday, November 25th, 2008 at 10:44 pm
C O N G R A T S
CONGRATS!!! Wednesday, November 26th, 2008 at 1:51 am
congratulations on harvard -- the best for the best :)
Thursday, November 27th, 2008 at 2:30 pm
Oh yeah, my recording WILL be playing at Thanksgiving dinner a few times. Happy Thanksgiving!
nah Friday, November 28th, 2008 at 12:53 pm
no i'm going to start studying (briskly) for the LSAT & GMAT again come new year and probably take both in June. I'm only going to apply to T6 and if I bomb the LSAT again/don't get in to one of those then I'll just stay on the corporate track.
Because while I wouldn't mind being a lawyer, I definitely don't have to be a lawyer. I definitely want to run my own financial consulting firm one day and I think that a MBA would be significantly more useful for than than a JD from Cornell.
Particularly since its painfully easy to get into Tuck Business School having gone to Dartmouth for undergrad, so I'm not really worried about getting in there.
BUT CONGRATS ON HARVARD!!! Are you pretty set on going there or are you holding out for Yale and Stanford?
Because while I wouldn't mind being a lawyer, I definitely don't have to be a lawyer. I definitely want to run my own financial consulting firm one day and I think that a MBA would be significantly more useful for than than a JD from Cornell.
Particularly since its painfully easy to get into Tuck Business School having gone to Dartmouth for undergrad, so I'm not really worried about getting in there.
BUT CONGRATS ON HARVARD!!! Are you pretty set on going there or are you holding out for Yale and Stanford?
Congrats Monday, December 1st, 2008 at 10:21 am
On Harvard... Wow, I'm sure your thanksgiving went splendid.. Well, I'm retaking the exam on Saturday. I canceled in October but I'm feeling much more confident... Will you be matriculating at Harvard?
Congrats Thursday, December 4th, 2008 at 12:06 am
hey man i'm black got a 172 and thought i was hot ish. big ups to you my man, congrats and best of luck going forward!
Thursday, December 4th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
Congrats to you. I am so happy for you. You are an light to all of us.
I have the worst of worse so hopefully I can just get into law school.
I want this so bad because law is a passion for me.
I have the worst of worse so hopefully I can just get into law school.
I want this so bad because law is a passion for me.
Friday, December 5th, 2008 at 12:14 pm
Congrats on G-town and H. :)
Thanks for the reply Friday, December 5th, 2008 at 1:18 pm
How do I send you a private message, only because you didn't give me your email, but I will include mines.
Also it's funny you mentioned that because just last night I talk to someone who suggested I retake the June LSAT, which gives me great time to study and hopefully if my score increases I can then send that score to DePaul which may help me get off their waitlist and if that doesn't work then I can use that score for 2010 cycle (but I will surely hate to start school in 2010).
Please offer suggestions.
Also it's funny you mentioned that because just last night I talk to someone who suggested I retake the June LSAT, which gives me great time to study and hopefully if my score increases I can then send that score to DePaul which may help me get off their waitlist and if that doesn't work then I can use that score for 2010 cycle (but I will surely hate to start school in 2010).
Please offer suggestions.
Saturday, December 6th, 2008 at 4:48 am
right now probably hls. im hoping they give me a need-based scholarship, thatll make my decision much easier. how bout u?
Great Lsat Monday, December 8th, 2008 at 2:04 pm
I definitely give you kudos for a fabulous score. I am taking the LSAT next summer, and pray that I get a score in the vicinity of yours. I'm studying on my own with various practice tests and different books. Not sure if I should pay money for an actual course though....
Congrats! Tuesday, December 9th, 2008 at 12:12 am
Congrats on Harvard and your other wonderful acceptances! I saw your profile on here before with your amazing LSAT score, but now seeing that you've been accepted into the best law school in the country, I had to say something. You are truly an inspiration and I wish you all the best this cycle. I have a feeling it will be amazing for you :)
G'day mate Wednesday, December 10th, 2008 at 11:02 pm
I was checking out my numbers clones, and there you were - admitted to Harvard already, too. Onya mate!
I'm no URM, but I am from New Zealand, and worked through college. Hopefully that'll be enough to get to Harvard/Yale/Columbia.
I'm no URM, but I am from New Zealand, and worked through college. Hopefully that'll be enough to get to Harvard/Yale/Columbia.
Thursday, December 11th, 2008 at 9:58 pm
Thank you for your kind words and congratulations. I hope we both hear much more good news in the near future. Wishing you and yours all the best and I hope you have a wonderful holiday season :)
You'll get to NZ, for sure Tuesday, December 16th, 2008 at 11:49 pm
New Zealand is indeed a beautiful country. I figure if you're Harvard material, you'll be able to make the trip someday - assuming you can get time off from the crazy white-shoe firm you'll probably work for straight out of law school... ;-)
Oh, and happy birthday!
Oh, and happy birthday!
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 at 3:01 pm
Congrats on Chicago and NYU, as well as your other acceptances!!
Thanks! Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 at 6:07 pm
I haven't really made any decisions yet. Both the Darrow and HLS are persuasive, but I'm going to wait until I know the various scholarship amounts and then start to narrow it down. Thanks again and I hope the rest of your cycle goes well!
definitely Wednesday, December 24th, 2008 at 9:23 am
Im leaning towards HLS at the moment.... its going to be very difficult! I visited Mich and Columbia and Mich was more impressive to me, so we'll see.
.... Wednesday, December 24th, 2008 at 5:12 pm
You just had to ask, didn't you? :)
I PM'd you
I PM'd you
Thanks Tuesday, December 30th, 2008 at 4:00 pm
Thanks man. Best of luck to you! congrats on Harvard! If we end up going to the same school we'll have to exchange information.
Congratulations Tuesday, December 30th, 2008 at 10:31 pm
Hey, congrats on Harvard. Have you wrapped up the cycle, or are you still holding out for Yale and Stanford?
Do you really think I'm looking good at Harvard given my mediocre GPA? While I'm aware that our demographic doesn't perform so well on the LSAT, you would think that one test wouldn't be enough to make up for an entire undergrad experience, but I'm certainly not complaining.
By the way, if you'd like, I think you could apply to a few for schools and actually sweep the entire t14. Perhaps you could get some sort of championship belt to wear around next year to commemorate the achievement.
Do you really think I'm looking good at Harvard given my mediocre GPA? While I'm aware that our demographic doesn't perform so well on the LSAT, you would think that one test wouldn't be enough to make up for an entire undergrad experience, but I'm certainly not complaining.
By the way, if you'd like, I think you could apply to a few for schools and actually sweep the entire t14. Perhaps you could get some sort of championship belt to wear around next year to commemorate the achievement.
Tuesday, January 6th, 2009 at 8:18 pm
Congratulations on the full ride to Harvard!!! Best of luck to you!
Tuesday, January 6th, 2009 at 8:22 pm
Apologies...I meant Michigan :)
Hey numbers twin, I'm heading to Berkele Saturday, January 10th, 2009 at 6:04 pm
Unfortunately, it doesn't look like we'll be going to the same law school but both of our futures are looking up. My S/O was accepted to Berkeley so that's where I'm also going. Good luck on your future endeavors.
Outstanding!! Wednesday, January 28th, 2009 at 11:54 pm
It is good to see a brother doing so well! Great job knocking that LSAT outta the park! What the heck are the rest of your schools (with the exception of Yale) waiting for??
Thursday, February 5th, 2009 at 11:36 pm
Hey, I'm finding myself in quite a similar situation to you! Trying to decide between the fabulous free tuition at Michigan and HLS. Have you made any headway on that choice yet?
current thoughts Saturday, February 7th, 2009 at 9:58 pm
Well, those change all the time :) One day I'll be leaning H and the next it'll be Michigan. I know I'm interested in clerking and then working for a big firm (but with the ultimate goal of transitioning in-house). But let's be honest, the money is way tempting!
I'll say Darrow Friday, February 13th, 2009 at 10:48 am
I know HLS is HLS but I think coming out of Michigan with zilch to pay off, you'll be glad you made that decision in 3 years when you find out those that went to Harvard don't really have better prospects than you do.
Michigan Sunday, February 15th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
I'm feelin' you on the dilemma. I have gotten a lot of pressure from everyone to pick HLS, but Michigan is so sppealing to me for a variety of reasons (and the people there seem so amazing)! I guess I'll have to look forward to getting a financial aid offer and ASWs to make this decision for me :)
ASWs Tuesday, February 17th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
I'm signed up for the March ASW at HLS and the April ASW at Michigan. I don't know if I can swing a whole week off work (especially when they don't know I'm leaving...shhhhh!!) without drawing attention, so I think I have to break it up this way. Let me know what you think of the BLSA scholarship banquet at Michigan. I'm bummed I can't make that!
Question Sunday, March 22nd, 2009 at 10:39 pm
I was wondering if you could provide me some real numbers and mroe details on what you did or wrote about to balance out your GPA for Harvard. Did you have any special connections or unique experience?
LSAT score Friday, March 27th, 2009 at 11:48 am
Mightyhim i am proud to see another brother doing big things. Your are an inspiration to many other african americans getting started in the ultra-competitive war of law school admission. So, tell me how did you do it? How did you get that LSAT score? Did you self-prep? Take a course? were you and avid reader? good in logic? Lastly what was your SAT score? do you think there is any correlation between SAT/LSAT? Any advice would be much appreciate. Thanks in advance, and hope to hear from you soon.
Congrats! Monday, March 30th, 2009 at 8:06 pm
Hey congrats on an amazing cycle! And thanks for withdrawing from NYU and CLS. :-p Good luck with your decision!
LSAT score Sunday, April 19th, 2009 at 8:58 pm
Hello Mightyhim I want to know what methods you used when preparing for the LSAT. Selfprep? Prep course?
Also, what was your inital score when you started prepping? what was your major in college?
This is my 2nd year in college and I'm not that good of a test-taker. I Only scored a 1220 out of a possible 1600 on SAT's. and from what i've heard people who usually score in the high 170's are usually good testtakers.
Would you say you are just naturally good testtaker- high SAT's therefore high LSAT's. or do you believe with hard work a determined individual can master the test.
Last but not least, from one african america to an other, i want to congratulate you on your success. I just hope when I can be as successful as you in my endeavors.
Also, what was your inital score when you started prepping? what was your major in college?
This is my 2nd year in college and I'm not that good of a test-taker. I Only scored a 1220 out of a possible 1600 on SAT's. and from what i've heard people who usually score in the high 170's are usually good testtakers.
Would you say you are just naturally good testtaker- high SAT's therefore high LSAT's. or do you believe with hard work a determined individual can master the test.
Last but not least, from one african america to an other, i want to congratulate you on your success. I just hope when I can be as successful as you in my endeavors.
lsat advice Thursday, October 1st, 2009 at 11:28 am
Hey man, any advice for the LSAT?
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 at 5:50 pm
congrats on your cycle!
oh man Wednesday, January 6th, 2010 at 8:39 pm
You are funny....also, I'm glad Yale wasn't your BFF.
