washi31 (2022-2023)

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Application Information

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# Law School Status Type $$$ Sent Received Complete Interview Date Decision Updated
Columbia University Accepted D A Type: RA Sent: -- Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: 04/17/09 Upd: 15 years
Harvard University Rejected Type: RA Sent: 10/19/08 Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: -- Upd: 15 years
New York University Waitlisted Type: RA Sent: 10/22/08 Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: -- Upd: 15 years
University of Virginia Rejected Type: RA Sent: -- Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: -- Upd: 15 years
Yale University Rejected Type: RA Sent: 11/15/08 Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: -- Upd: 15 years
Vanderbilt University Waitlisted Type: RA Sent: -- Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: 02/14/09 Upd: 15 years
University of California Berkeley Accepted Type: RA Sent: -- Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: 02/19/09 Upd: 15 years
University of California Los Angeles Waitlisted Type: RA Sent: -- Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: 02/17/09 Upd: 15 years
Northwestern University Pending D Type: RA Sent: -- Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: -- Upd: 15 years
University of Chicago Pending D Type: RA Sent: 10/19/08 Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: -- Upd: 15 years
Stanford University Rejected Type: RA Sent: -- Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: 01/24/09 Upd: 15 years
Cornell University Accepted Type: RA Sent: -- Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: 01/22/09 Upd: 15 years
University of Pennsylvania Waitlisted Type: RA Sent: 10/19/08 Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: 01/22/09 Upd: 15 years
University of Michigan Ann Arbor Accepted Type: RA Sent: -- Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: 01/08/09 Upd: 16 years
Georgetown University Rejected Type: RA Sent: 10/19/08 Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: -- Upd: 16 years
American University Accepted Type: RA Sent: 10/19/08 Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: 11/25/08 Upd: 16 years
University of Southern California Pending Type: RA Sent: -- Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: -- Upd: 16 years
Duke University Accepted Type: RA Sent: -- Rec: -- Comp: -- Inter: -- Dec: 11/24/08 Upd: 16 years

Applicant Information

  • LSAT: 162
  • LSAT 2: -
  • LSAT 3: -
  • GRE : -
  • LSAC GPA: 3.38
  • Degree GPA: 3.32
  • School Type: Ivy League (HYP)
  • Major: -

Demographic Information

  • City: -
  • State: -
  • Race: Hispanic
  • Gender: Man
  • Under Represented Minority: Yes
  • Non-Traditional Applicant: Yes
  • Years out of Undergrad: 1-2 Years

Extra Curricular Information

First-gen. American. First in family to graduate college.
Upward trend in grades.
Time abroad in Europe and Asia.
Speak four languages.
Solid personal statement.
Four LORs (or less depending on school's requirements).
Great work experience since college lobbying and researching.
Involvement in volunteer teaching and leadership positions in various clubs.

Additional info & updates

2/19/09: I submitted all my applications between October 18 and November 15.

I'm applying to other schools, obviously. These first few could all be completed using just the personal statement I iniitally wrote. GWU, why do you have to be difficult?

I'm praying that law schools don't just stop at my numbers and automatically reject me.

November 24: Faith is a good thing.

12/1: Decision at Gtown, according to the status checker. An early rejection? I'm nervous. I'm not optimistic? How am I supposed to concentrate on work? My mail didn't come until 7:00 PM today. Nothing from Gtown.

12/2: I received the blue package from Duke Law today. I checked a few times, but, alas, still no letter from Gtown.

12/3: Rejected at Gtown. With my numbers, I have to accept some/mostly rejections, right? It just hurts now, though.

12/18: Received email saying I'm "Under Committee Review" at Berkeley. I think that means the chances of getting in have fallen, as Dean Tom didn't want me that bad.

1/8: Went to decision at Michigan. My ID works in the admittted students site: http://cgi2.www.law.umich.edu/AdmitInfo/login.aspx ! It says my offer was mailed on Jan. 5. Barring any cruel jokes Michigan is playing, I'm in, I guess...but I'll wait for the package.

1/8: Just came home. I got the blue Mich package!

1/16: Went to decision on Cornell online status checker. There is a link to admitted students site. I hope this means good news. It's really ambiguous, though.

1/22: Wait list invitation email from UPenn.
1/22: Received the acceptance package from Cornell. I guess that answers that.
2/7: On hold at Chicago.

2/19: Weird, right? Berkeley was the only school that I sent a targeted recommendation to.

April 17, 2009: I got an email with a PDF from Columbia letting me know I was accepted. I've wanted Columbia since high school, and I defintely thought it wouldn't happen. The cycle is over, I believe. This site has been very helpful, actually, and I thank you all.

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Best of luck
Thursday, July 03 2008 at 08:00 PM

Hey man. I came across your profile and I was really impressed. I just wanted to say best of luck. Your school list is daunting, but I think you have a great shot, considering your diverse background. I'd send as many letters of recommendation as possible, though. These schools want to know that you have people willing to vouch for you. The more positive reinforcement, the better, even if they might just skim the letter.

G/L
Monday, July 07 2008 at 08:00 PM

with your cycle. We have similar stats so I figured I'd say hi!!

Monday, July 07 2008 at 08:00 PM

Congrats on your acceptance to Duke...you sound like an amazing candidate so I'm sure a lot of those schools will look beyond the numbers. Good luck!

Saturday, November 15 2008 at 07:00 PM

when did you go complete at Duke?

good luck!
Monday, October 08 2007 at 08:00 PM

hey, i also am hoping that a 162 LSAT can compete at the top schools. you've given me hope. best of luck this cycle!

Duke
Sunday, November 09 2008 at 07:00 PM

How did they let you know you got into Duke?

Best of Luck!
Wednesday, August 27 2008 at 08:00 PM

With the rest of your cycle! Congrats on Duke!!

Congrats
Saturday, October 18 2008 at 08:00 PM

Hey Congrats on Duke. We have similar numbers and I too went to decision at Georgetown today. Hope its good for us both

American
Wednesday, August 13 2008 at 08:00 PM

Hey congrats on both acceptances..My lsat score shows you that its not all about the numbers as American accepted me..Good luck on the rest of the cycle!

Gtown
Sunday, November 23 2008 at 07:00 PM

I'm in your same situation about Gtown. My status checker went decision this weekend..still no letter, though....

GULC
Wednesday, August 27 2008 at 08:00 PM

Cheer up! You got into DUKE!!!I'm expecting some rejections as well - we have similar numbers. But we can both say that we got into at least one great school. So no matter what, WE'RE GOING TO LAW SCHOOL :-)

Tuesday, November 18 2008 at 07:00 PM

sorry to hear about gtown. how did you hear, through mail or status checker? congrats on duke though!

God Speed
Saturday, November 08 2008 at 07:00 PM

The list of schools you are applying to is as crazy as mine. But hey, if you don't play you can't win.

U Mich
Tuesday, September 02 2008 at 08:00 PM

Congrats on UMich. That's great. I'm sure you will continue to hear great news this cycle.

UMich
Tuesday, September 02 2008 at 08:00 PM

Congrats on UMich. Just got my acceptance letter yesterday and I'm still in COMPLETE shock. Will you be attending one of the preview weekends??

Friday, November 28 2008 at 07:00 PM

congrats to you too on all of your acceptances! maybe i'll see you at michigan or berkeley admit weekends? good luck with the rest of your cycle!