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<p>that is impossible, unless you sit on an admissions committee and read the essays. Is that the case? :rolleyes:</p>
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<p>Speculation, yes, based on 30+ years of observations. Go back and look at Boalt’s history, starting in the early 70’s…</p>
<p>And I fully admit that I have no “data” either. Just a set of eyes, and as someone who HAS been involved with UC admissions at least on the undergrad level.</p>
<p>But see, the beauty of de-emphasizing LSAT makes it easy to look to the essay for applicants that the UCs want. High gpa’s just aren’t that hard to come by, since there are 3000+ four year colleges, and thousands more jucos. By lessening the lsat importance, Boalt and the other UCs can pick and choose among the high gpa’s; differentiating factors can be socio-economic (as told by a life story), overcoming adversity, and the like.</p>
<p>Regardless, we’ll just have to disagree. No need to be “incredulous” because you have zero data to support your position, again, unless you read essays on an Admissions Committee for a living.</p>