wa810smart (2022-2023)

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Application Information

F - Fee Waiver A - Attending W - Withdrawn D - Deferred
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# Law School Status Type $$$ Sent Received Complete Interview Date Decision Updated
University of California Los Angeles F Waitlisted W Type: RA Sent: 01/23/12 Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: -- Upd: 12 years
Northwestern University F Pending W Type: RA Sent: 10/20/11 Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: -- Upd: 12 years
New York University F Accepted A Type: RA $90,000 Sent: 01/23/12 Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: 02/14/12 Upd: 12 years
Duke University F Pending W Type: RA Sent: 10/18/11 Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: -- Upd: 12 years
University of Pennsylvania F Waitlisted W Type: RA Sent: 11/17/11 Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: 04/12/12 Upd: 12 years
Columbia University F Pending W Type: RA Sent: 10/17/11 Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: -- Upd: 12 years
Harvard University Waitlisted W Type: RA Sent: 10/21/11 Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: -- Upd: 12 years
George Washington University F Accepted W Type: RA $120,000 Sent: 11/14/11 Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: 12/22/11 Upd: 12 years
Washington University in St Louis F Accepted W Type: RA $135,000 Sent: 10/20/11 Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: 02/07/12 Upd: 12 years
University of Texas Austin Accepted W Type: $102,000 Sent: 11/01/11 Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: 11/23/11 Upd: 12 years
Stanford University Rejected Type: RA Sent: 10/21/11 Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: 04/13/12 Upd: 12 years
Georgetown University F Waitlisted W Type: RA Sent: 11/13/11 Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: 01/06/12 Upd: 12 years
University of Michigan Ann Arbor F Waitlisted W Type: RA Sent: 01/23/12 Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: -- Upd: 12 years
University of Virginia F Waitlisted W Type: RA Sent: 01/23/12 Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: -- Upd: 12 years
Boston College F Accepted W Type: RA Sent: 11/14/11 Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: 01/24/12 Upd: 12 years
Chicago-Kent College of Law (IIT) F Accepted W Type: RA Sent: 01/23/12 Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: 03/16/12 Upd: 12 years
University of Southern California F Accepted W Type: RA Sent: 10/21/11 Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: 01/27/12 Upd: 12 years
Southern Methodist University F Accepted W Type: RA $105,000 Sent: 11/13/11 Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: 01/31/12 Upd: 12 years
Yale University Rejected Type: RA Sent: 01/23/12 Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: -- Upd: 12 years

Applicant Information

  • LSAT: 177
  • LSAT 2: -
  • LSAT 3: -
  • GRE : -
  • LSAC GPA: 3.89
  • Degree GPA: -
  • School Type: Large State School
  • Major: Economics, Psychology

Demographic Information

  • City: -
  • State: Texas
  • Race: Non-URM
  • Gender: Man
  • Non-Traditional Applicant: Yes
  • Years out of Undergrad: In Undergrad

Extra Curricular Information

My softs are pretty weak and are the likely cause of any surprising (based on numbers) waitlists or rejections. I also have a couple pretty bad speeding tickets that I had to report to some schools. They were from before I turned 18 so I really have no idea how they will be viewed... My PS is potentially controversial but I don't think that has had a substantial negative impact.

On that note, if anyone is reading this with plans to apply in the future, make sure you don't waste your spare time. I had a few softs but the most glaring weakness (imo) was a lack of any type of leadership position.

"Additionally, a great GPA and LSAT are no guarantee of admission. Each year we end up with surprised candidates that are shocked when their 3.9 GPA, 178 LSAT does not result in an offer of admission. Again, we want to see people who will be real leaders and change agents in society. We are looking for people who not only have the academic talent, but also have a demonstrated record of impact." -Harvard admissions blog

Additional info & updates

Had priority track for Duke but was asked to interview on campus. Status still says under review. 10/28

12/2 Georgetown requested I interview (I did)
1/6 waitlisted at Georgetown

Held at Harvard 1/13

Accepted at Boston College 1/24

Accepted at USC 1/27

Admitted at SMU 1/31 but I didn't find out till checking status a week later

Held at Northwestern... Interviewed but no why NW essay 2/1

Admitted to WUSTL 2/7

Finally a good scholarship offer! Thanks WUSTL 2/10

Admitted to NYU 2/14 Hopefully my cycle is picking up

4/12 KB1 Email!

4/17 received upgraded scholarship of full tuition plus 5000/yr stipend at Texas. Not sure what to do...

5/4 This will probably be the last time I come on here. I am attending NYU in the fall! Any schools that are listed as pending held me before I withdrew. Every school that accepted me offered me $$ but I got lazy and never included some totals. Good luck to everyone that applies in future cycles.

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Friday, May 13 2011 at 08:00 PM

Okay, so two things, I totally stalked you on here after seeing you tonight. Second DAYUM that's a sexy LSAT score. Duke is very obviously YPing by making you interview. They know you'll have much "better" offers. You are going to have an awesome cycle. Congrats on UT!

Sunday, January 08 2012 at 07:00 PM

Did you have more than one LSAT score?? Even with 'weak softs' getting waitlisted at Georgetown is kind of perplexing.

Monday, May 03 2010 at 08:00 PM

Nope, that was my only LSAT. I had been more worried about how much money Georgetown was going to offer me than about getting in... I updated my ex info to provide a more complete picture

Monday, June 13 2011 at 08:00 PM

Your cycle is pretty surprising to me (with very similar numbers). Have you considered taking a year to get some work experience and beef up your resume a bit? It would probably be worth it in the long run if you are looking to get more scholarship money. Your LSAT and GPA will still be just as good next year, and you would have some solid experience :)

Monday, June 13 2011 at 08:00 PM

I'll either be at Harvard or Columbia. I bet you'll get in to Harvard off of your hold after a while! Good luck on the rest of your cycle, numbers twin :)