Harvard C/O 2019 Forum

[LS19]

Waiting to be accepted into the Facebook group. I yearn for every piece of HLS I can get right now

[lawstud24]

Waiting to be accepted into the Facebook group. I yearn for every piece of HLS I can get right now

can't wait for that keychain!

[Timantha]

Just withdrew all of my other applications. It's a freeing experience.

Yay, congrats! I'm glad everything worked out perfectly for you

By the way, noob question, how did you withdraw from your other apps? I'm thinking about withdrawing from a couple of them at this point; do you just email all of the admission offices?

Hahaha I will admit that I had that exact same question, so definitely don't feel bad about asking it. The information I got (and what I did) is to just email the general admissions inbox at each school and give a brief, cordial message along the lines of "thank you for the offer, but I must withdraw my application because I have decided to attend another law school." Make sure it has your name (as it appears on you application) and your LSAC ID # and you're golden.

LOL that makes me feel so much better... Thanks!

Waiting to be accepted into the Facebook group. I yearn for every piece of HLS I can get right now

Me too! There was some talk in the Applicant thread about playing the "guess who" game once we're all in the FB group - I hope that's still going to happen

[Bearlyalive]

Checking in! Has anyone received the email yet that got in yesterday?

Pretty sure it was a dream until I get that. I honestly can't even remember what they said to me on the call.

Same here. I keep checking my incoming calls history to verify that I did in fact receive a call from Cambridge. My parents asked me what Nefyn said to me, and besides remembering him saying that it was ok for me to cry, I could not for the life of me remember anything else.

TR: Hey *name* this is TR from HLS; how are you doing?
QC: Much better now!
TR: *chuckles* Ah so you know why I'm calling?
QC: Boy, I sure hope so!
TR: *laughs louder and proceeds to tell me I'm accepted*
QC: *thanks him about 23 times and worries that I came off as presumptuous by assuming that the call meant I was in*

I used the "much better now" line exactly. They are probably used to that level of elation and not offended at all. I mean, of course that's why they're calling.

I had JS ask me how I was doing, I replied "Absolutely fantastic." I think that's pretty much all you can say in that situation.

[Schneidersbetter]

Checking in! Has anyone received the email yet that got in yesterday?

Pretty sure it was a dream until I get that. I honestly can't even remember what they said to me on the call.

Same here. I keep checking my incoming calls history to verify that I did in fact receive a call from Cambridge. My parents asked me what Nefyn said to me, and besides remembering him saying that it was ok for me to cry, I could not for the life of me remember anything else.

TR: Hey *name* this is TR from HLS; how are you doing?
QC: Much better now!
TR: *chuckles* Ah so you know why I'm calling?
QC: Boy, I sure hope so!
TR: *laughs louder and proceeds to tell me I'm accepted*
QC: *thanks him about 23 times and worries that I came off as presumptuous by assuming that the call meant I was in*

I used the "much better now" line exactly. They are probably used to that level of elation and not offended at all. I mean, of course that's why they're calling.

I had JS ask me how I was doing, I replied "Absolutely fantastic." I think that's pretty much all you can say in that situation.

I may have said something along the lines of "this must be a great day for you guys" meaning, of course, that it must be nice to give so many people great news. I realized afterword that it probably sounded like I was saying its a great day for them cuz they accepted me...

[EnderWiggin]

Pretty sure it was a dream until I get that. I honestly can't even remember what they said to me on the call.

As awesome as getting that call was, since people who have missed the call have reported getting the good news via voicemail rather than through a follow-up email only, I halfway wish I would have missed it so I could have kept the voicemail forever.

[cantorb]

Me too! There was some talk in the Applicant thread about playing the "guess who" game once we're all in the FB group - I hope that's still going to happen

How about we arrange to meet up at a bar during ASWs (still haven't decided which one I'm going to) and play some kind of guessing game there?

[QuentonCassidy]

Me too! There was some talk in the Applicant thread about playing the "guess who" game once we're all in the FB group - I hope that's still going to happen

How about we arrange to meet up at a bar during ASWs (still haven't decided which one I'm going to) and play some kind of guessing game there?

I'm going to be in Boston during my spring break in March to visit my fiancee, so I didn't plan on going again for ASW, but if ^this happens I will definitely have to go.

[Hildegard15]

Me too! There was some talk in the Applicant thread about playing the "guess who" game once we're all in the FB group - I hope that's still going to happen

How about we arrange to meet up at a bar during ASWs (still haven't decided which one I'm going to) and play some kind of guessing game there?

I'm going to be in Boston during my spring break in March to visit my fiancee, so I didn't plan on going again for ASW, but if ^this happens I will definitely have to go.

I feel like this game would be less fun for me because I'd take one step into the bar and y'all would all be like "that's Hilde for sure" no guessing needed.

[QuentonCassidy]

Me too! There was some talk in the Applicant thread about playing the "guess who" game once we're all in the FB group - I hope that's still going to happen

How about we arrange to meet up at a bar during ASWs (still haven't decided which one I'm going to) and play some kind of guessing game there?

I'm going to be in Boston during my spring break in March to visit my fiancee, so I didn't plan on going again for ASW, but if ^this happens I will definitely have to go.

I feel like this game would be less fun for me because I'd take one step into the bar and y'all would all be like "that's Hilde for sure" no guessing needed.

Just leave the battle-axe at home then
In all seriousness though I did think that you would be easiest to spot, except for maybe tflan, who will be obviously spotted due to being a literal pastry.

[jetsfan1]

Just leave the battle-axe at home then

Lol so much this. Really would be interesting to see what people are like IRL, but alas, won't be at the ASW's

[cantorb]

Me too! There was some talk in the Applicant thread about playing the "guess who" game once we're all in the FB group - I hope that's still going to happen

How about we arrange to meet up at a bar during ASWs (still haven't decided which one I'm going to) and play some kind of guessing game there?

I'm going to be in Boston during my spring break in March to visit my fiancee, so I didn't plan on going again for ASW, but if ^this happens I will definitely have to go.

I feel like this game would be less fun for me because I'd take one step into the bar and y'all would all be like "that's Hilde for sure" no guessing needed.

We'll know it's you when after 30 seconds you give up on your drinks ever coming...

Sorry, couldn't resist - irl I'm much nicer.

[mdnyc]

Pretty sure it was a dream until I get that. I honestly can't even remember what they said to me on the call.

As awesome as getting that call was, since people who have missed the call have reported getting the good news via voicemail rather than through a follow-up email only, I halfway wish I would have missed it so I could have kept the voicemail forever.

I actually missed the call and got the voicemail. There's a decent chance I've played it a dozen times or so.

[EnderWiggin]

Pretty sure it was a dream until I get that. I honestly can't even remember what they said to me on the call.

As awesome as getting that call was, since people who have missed the call have reported getting the good news via voicemail rather than through a follow-up email only, I halfway wish I would have missed it so I could have kept the voicemail forever.

I actually missed the call and got the voicemail. There's a decent chance I've played it a dozen times or so.

Ahh that's awesome. Obviously there was no way I could have consciously declined to pick up the 617 area code call in that moment; desire for instant gratification is too great
but I do want that voicemail

[voldypoo]

Pretty sure it was a dream until I get that. I honestly can't even remember what they said to me on the call.

As awesome as getting that call was, since people who have missed the call have reported getting the good news via voicemail rather than through a follow-up email only, I halfway wish I would have missed it so I could have kept the voicemail forever.

I actually missed the call and got the voicemail. There's a decent chance I've played it a dozen times or so.

Ahh that's awesome. Obviously there was no way I could have consciously declined to pick up the 617 area code call in that moment; desire for instant gratification is too great
but I do want that voicemail

I missed the call also. When I first starting listening to the voicemail I heard "I'm sorry we missed you" and after the "I'm sorry" I almost had a friken heart attack. Seriously thought I was getting the, "very talented applicant pool, couldn't take everyone" speech.

[lawstud24]

Pretty sure it was a dream until I get that. I honestly can't even remember what they said to me on the call.

As awesome as getting that call was, since people who have missed the call have reported getting the good news via voicemail rather than through a follow-up email only, I halfway wish I would have missed it so I could have kept the voicemail forever.

I actually missed the call and got the voicemail. There's a decent chance I've played it a dozen times or so.

Ahh that's awesome. Obviously there was no way I could have consciously declined to pick up the 617 area code call in that moment; desire for instant gratification is too great
but I do want that voicemail

I missed the call also. When I first starting listening to the voicemail I heard "I'm sorry we missed you" and after the "I'm sorry" I almost had a friken heart attack. Seriously thought I was getting the, "very talented applicant pool, couldn't take everyone" speech.

I also got the voicemail. Missed the call by four minutes because I left the room to make some food. Simultaneous self-hatred and elation is an interesting feeling.

[Hildegard15]

I feel like this game would be less fun for me because I'd take one step into the bar and y'all would all be like "that's Hilde for sure" no guessing needed.

We'll know it's you when after 30 seconds you give up on your drinks ever coming...

Sorry, couldn't resist - irl I'm much nicer.

*grumbling noises*

however I acknowledge the quality of your burn

[lawstud24]

Does anyone know if Harvard offers a travel subsidy for ASW like Columbia and other schools?

[Timantha]

Me too! There was some talk in the Applicant thread about playing the "guess who" game once we're all in the FB group - I hope that's still going to happen

How about we arrange to meet up at a bar during ASWs (still haven't decided which one I'm going to) and play some kind of guessing game there?

I'm going to be in Boston during my spring break in March to visit my fiancee, so I didn't plan on going again for ASW, but if ^this happens I will definitely have to go.

I feel like this game would be less fun for me because I'd take one step into the bar and y'all would all be like "that's Hilde for sure" no guessing needed.

That sounds like fun! I'd probably need to compile a few clues on everyone to have any hope of identifying any of you though Except for possibly Hilde. I recall "6 feet tall and blunt weapons."

I'm probably attending the mid-April ASW, so I really hope that y'all will pick this one too!

[jtg21]

Me too! There was some talk in the Applicant thread about playing the "guess who" game once we're all in the FB group - I hope that's still going to happen

How about we arrange to meet up at a bar during ASWs (still haven't decided which one I'm going to) and play some kind of guessing game there?

I'm going to be in Boston during my spring break in March to visit my fiancee, so I didn't plan on going again for ASW, but if ^this happens I will definitely have to go.

I feel like this game would be less fun for me because I'd take one step into the bar and y'all would all be like "that's Hilde for sure" no guessing needed.

That sounds like fun! I'd probably need to compile a few clues on everyone to have any hope of identifying any of you though Except for possibly Hilde. I recall "6 feet tall and blunt weapons."

I'm probably attending the mid-April ASW, so I really hope that y'all will pick this one too!

I'm considering that one too. Was wondering when everyone else was planning to attend ASW.

[Timantha]

I'm probably attending the mid-April ASW, so I really hope that y'all will pick this one too!

I'm considering that one too. Was wondering when everyone else was planning to attend ASW.

That is a good question - Maybe we can track which ASW everyone's planning to attend at this point? I think it might be nice to throw together a quick Google Doc or something so we can see who's thinking of going to which... I can do that if no one objects??

[curious bobcat]

I'm probably attending the mid-April ASW, so I really hope that y'all will pick this one too!

I'm considering that one too. Was wondering when everyone else was planning to attend ASW.

That is a good question - Maybe we can track which ASW everyone's planning to attend at this point? I think it might be nice to throw together a quick Google Doc or something so we can see who's thinking of going to which... I can do that if no one objects??

Not a bad idea. If you do end up making it, I can add it to the ASW portion of the OP.

On the note of trying to guess others at an ASW meet-up...I think I'll be impossible to identify. One, because I don't post that much. But mostly because I think my presence (my avatar, what little I do post) is pretty far from who I am in real life.

[cantorb]

I'm probably attending the mid-April ASW, so I really hope that y'all will pick this one too!

I'm considering that one too. Was wondering when everyone else was planning to attend ASW.

That is a good question - Maybe we can track which ASW everyone's planning to attend at this point? I think it might be nice to throw together a quick Google Doc or something so we can see who's thinking of going to which... I can do that if no one objects??

Or just keep track of it in the OP - including who's still flexible.

[curious bobcat]

Does anyone know if Harvard offers a travel subsidy for ASW like Columbia and other schools?

You are eligible for some reimbursement if you received an application fee waiver (I.e. You have need). Check the ASW page on their website for full details.

[pocky]

Quick question - Does Harvard also use needaccess for their need-based financial aid? I haven't got the packet yet, so just wondering. Thank you!