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abstraction

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A quick definition of abstraction:

Abstraction: Abstraction is when you think about something without thinking about a specific example. It's like having an idea that doesn't apply to anything real. Abstraction can also mean writing down important information from a legal document. But sometimes, abstraction can be bad, like when someone takes money they're not supposed to. That's called an abstraction of funds.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Abstraction is the mental process of thinking about something without referring to a specific example. It can also refer to a theoretical idea that is not applied to any particular instance. Abstraction can also mean summarizing and recording a legal instrument in public records. Lastly, it can refer to the act of taking something with the intent to injure or defraud.

  • When we talk about the concept of "love," we are talking about an abstraction because we are not referring to any specific instance of love.
  • The idea of a perfect society is an abstraction because it is a theoretical idea that has not been applied to any particular instance.
  • After a court case, the judgment is recorded in public records through a process called abstraction.
  • Stealing money with the intent to harm someone is an example of abstraction as an act of taking something with the intent to injure or defraud.

These examples illustrate how abstraction can refer to different things, from a mental process to a legal procedure to a criminal act.

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CheeseIsMyLoveLanguage
16:15
@MrThickRopes: you can also sort by decision date and look at the graph at the top left to get a good idea of when schools have waves (every week, every other week, Thursdays, rainbow or solid, etc.). While you still won't have control, it gives you a better idea of what you can expect and when
16:20
Cool I’ll do that
BC is every two weeks so there is a very good chance their wave will be on thursday
How does the live updates page work? I notice that I'll often see the same person receive 4-5 or even more decisions within a minute or two. Do schools provide decisions for specific LSAC account #s and then LSAC releases them in batches or something along those lines?
CheeseIsMyLoveLanguage
17:44
@SplittingNotQuitting: If you click on the name, you'll likely notice that they are updating their profile with decisions received on multiple different days.
CheeseIsMyLoveLanguage
17:45
@SplittingNotQuitting: Everything on here is self-reported, so we have to count on each other to be accurate and update for us to use the data points effectively
Ah, I understand. I was under the impression it was interfaced with the automatic status updater. Thanks.
CheeseIsMyLoveLanguage
17:47
@SplittingNotQuitting: I actually haven't seen anyone on here say that the automatic status updater works. Just lots of questions from individual users as to why they can't get their updater do work 🙃
CheeseIsMyLoveLanguage
17:48
**to work
Haha. I was wondering how legit it was. I'll just continue to watch my LSAC status tracker and email like a hawk.
CheeseIsMyLoveLanguage
17:51
I am half expecting a restraining order from my status tracker. I feel dangerously close to reaching stalker status 😳
W&M sent an apology letter for not having my decision on time. I appreciate the thought but I also was preparing myself for the worst
CheeseIsMyLoveLanguage
19:20
@UnderRepresentedTryhard: Did they send you an answer with their apology?!?
20:48
should i withdraw my applications when i decide where im going is that a part of the process or is it not needed
eggan
20:51
it would b considerate to the schools and to the people still waiting for decisions yes
eggan
20:52
anyone on hold, their fate depends on how many people withdraw before the deposit deadline
20:52
interesting ok i’ll do that thank u eggan
DastardlyDaniel
21:12
Anybody know the best place to find admitted students group chats?
GWU status checker says decision made but no email bruh
@CheeseIsMyLoveLanguage: No. If you mean “answer” as in being accepted/denied, no
Check portal
22:46
Is a $30k total difference in COA between two similarly ranked schools too much? Even if the most expensive one has a niche concentration I want to pursue?
uhhh if you're rolling in dough (hundreds of millions to billions) sure...but if you're taking out a loan, don't do it. You can pursue what your niche falls under and their may be a course that teaches that niche. check courses if they're available tho
wrong there. i deserve death penalty
Guys i want to apply to colleges but ALL of them have a 4.0 scale and my school has a 6.0 (my GPA is 5.4- average)
Niche concentrations are basically just marketing
Don't make a $30,000 decision based on that
pinkandblue
9:12
@Heavenly-Eclipse888: okay whats your point
pinkandblue
9:12
mine also was like this
eggan
9:20
ur applying to law schools? yeah LSAC converts the GPAs for you
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