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<p>Well obviously no applicant wants to be rejected from their top choice, but when these schools turn away 90% of their applicants, it should be expected by most. I imagine the point of the OP's post was that these students worry far too much on whether they are admitted to HYP, when in essence, many that will be rejected could do extremely well academically and probably WILL do well academically wherever they go, both with respect to GPA and the entrance exam. Preparing the application for your undergrad institution should certainly be a big deal, but you shouldn't be freaking out and feel like it's the end of the world if you are rejected. </p>
<p>Yes, I too saw the statistics for HLS' entering class and it is clear that there are many "1"s next to unknown universities. It is very tough to do and anyone wanting to go to HLS should position themselves properly by aiming as high as possible. But the difference in terms of academic quality between Case Western, for instance, and Cal State, is quite a bit. </p>
<p>Obviously, I am a believer in the importance (at least to an extent) of the undergrad institution as I am aiming high and preparing for law school in the future. I know it is well worth the money to attend a prestigious school if I intend to go to a T6 law school. However, I am not yet sure just how important it is. I will err on the side of caution, but it would be interesting to know what percentage of applicants from each school went to HLS instead of just the number that enrolled.</p>
<p>suze - I did not say that there was no concensus as to whether or not undergrad institution matters. Read it again and you will see that I stated there is no concensus as to how much undergrad school matters.</p>