Michigan c/o 2020 applicants (2016-17) Forum

[lcsslily]

Anyone think this would be an appropriate time for a LOCI? I got a new job since sending out my application, but I'm not sure if it'd be better to hold off on a LOCI in case I get waitlisted.

You can cheat and just send an updated resume and a short email, saving your first formal LOCI in case of a waitlist!

I started to do this but the "short email" started to turn into letter length and the content seemed very much like a LOCI, so I'm tempted to go ahead and send one. Do you think this would be an inappropriate time?

I've sent letters out to schools before getting responses, they are basically why x statements that I didn't write the first time. I don't feel this is inappropriate, but that's just my opinion. I feel that as I continue to do more research, certain schools are becoming more attractive than others and I am writing to show I am still excited/more excited to possibly attend the school in question.

[Cbear2017]

So I applied mid December and got the "application received" email on 12/20.

Still no link to the status checker

How soon before I start freaking out? I'm obviously not gonna contact admissions because it does say that it could take several weeks, but it's still frustrating.

Anyone else still waiting for their status checker?

I also have that delay, as does someone else who submitted at the same time as us. I emailed, they are just delayed in processing but if u want to check in in a week or so I'd say that's justified

[treetops_rising]

So I applied mid December and got the "application received" email on 12/20.

Still no link to the status checker

How soon before I start freaking out? I'm obviously not gonna contact admissions because it does say that it could take several weeks, but it's still frustrating.

Anyone else still waiting for their status checker?

I also have that delay, as does someone else who submitted at the same time as us. I emailed, they are just delayed in processing but if u want to check in in a week or so I'd say that's justified

Good to know I'm not alone. Thanks! Looks like I'll just cool my jets and let it play out.

[Lawschool305]

Does not choosing Summer start for admissions lower your chances of acceptance? I only chose Fall and am heavily regretting it. I really want a Michigan acceptance. Any thoughts?

[brinicolec]

Does not choosing Summer start for admissions lower your chances of acceptance? I only chose Fall and am heavily regretting it. I really want a Michigan acceptance. Any thoughts?

I don't think so....

[ReadyToStart]

Just got an email from Michigan and I was really excited. Imagine my dismay only to see that they're thanking me for my patience.

I am curious though if this was an automated email or if it was sent to specific applicants, just because they mentioned a few times how I applied particularly early in the cycle, which I did not. I didn't apply until Mid-Late November, and I was just curious if everybody else who's waiting on a decision got this email?

Anything submitted pre-Thanksgiving is early, even if it doesn't sound like it on TLS.

I meant particularly early, like September or October. Like I don't view just before Thanksgiving as deserving of an email thanking me for my patience.

[brinicolec]

I mean, regarding this whole email thing, I think it just goes to show that Spivey wasn't wrong when he said this cycle is pushing out decisions at a slower pace than usual. I don't imagine they'd be shooting everyone emails unless they weren't expecting to have such a slow cycle decision-wise.

[sorence]

I mean, regarding this whole email thing, I think it just goes to show that Spivey wasn't wrong when he said this cycle is pushing out decisions at a slower pace than usual. I don't imagine they'd be shooting everyone emails unless they weren't expecting to have such a slow cycle decision-wise.

Apparently Dean Z has one sent out every January to students who 1) have had their applications read by at least one adcom and 2) haven't been given a final decision; it's just one of those things Michigan does and doesn't appear to be cycle-specific.

[armc808]

Just got an email from Michigan and I was really excited. Imagine my dismay only to see that they're thanking me for my patience.

I am curious though if this was an automated email or if it was sent to specific applicants, just because they mentioned a few times how I applied particularly early in the cycle, which I did not. I didn't apply until Mid-Late November, and I was just curious if everybody else who's waiting on a decision got this email?

Anything submitted pre-Thanksgiving is early, even if it doesn't sound like it on TLS.

I meant particularly early, like September or October. Like I don't view just before Thanksgiving as deserving of an email thanking me for my patience.

They're just trying to be transparent and respectful of the fact that there is much anxiety over decisions.

[brinicolec]

I mean, regarding this whole email thing, I think it just goes to show that Spivey wasn't wrong when he said this cycle is pushing out decisions at a slower pace than usual. I don't imagine they'd be shooting everyone emails unless they weren't expecting to have such a slow cycle decision-wise.

Apparently Dean Z has one sent out every January to students who 1) have had their applications read by at least one adcom and 2) haven't been given a final decision; it's just one of those things Michigan does and doesn't appear to be cycle-specific.

Hm, well that's nice of them.

[RParadela]

Just got my status checker email and almost shit myself thinking a decision had been made

[Torres1893]

Just got my status checker email and almost shit myself thinking a decision had been made

This hurts. I applied 12/16 and still waiting on that damn status checker

[Motionsinlemons]

In via email this morning!
omg

[Sarastro]

In via email this morning!
omg

Congrats!

[Motionsinlemons]

In via email this morning!
omg

Congrats!

Thanks!

[shao]

Complete since 12/12, did not recieve the letter from dean Z. So I guess they have not read my files yet A Long wait.

[RParadela]

Just got my status checker email and almost shit myself thinking a decision had been made

This hurts. I applied 12/16 and still waiting on that damn status checker

I applied 1/5. I'm sitting at 25<GPA<50, LSAT > 75 if that helps

[curry4bfast]

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[pantsuitchic]

Trying to determine best course of action. Got the "sorry for the wait" email yesterday. LSAT right above 25th, GPA right below 50th. Based on what I'm seeing on LSN, with my numbers I should be a reject. But I think my work experience is keeping me in the game. I did two supplemental essays but not Why Michigan.

Do I do a Why Michigan now? Do I get another LOR? I submitted two originally.

[lemon-lyman]

Do they send an email if an applicant is awarded no scholarship money? I was admitted mid December and it's been more than 2-3 weeks (even with the holiday break). I know they might just be busy this time of year too, but it seems that everyone is getting $$$ offers relatively on-time. Anyone admitted before break still waiting?

[brinicolec]

Trying to determine best course of action. Got the "sorry for the wait" email yesterday. LSAT right above 25th, GPA right below 50th. Based on what I'm seeing on LSN, with my numbers I should be a reject. But I think my work experience is keeping me in the game. I did two supplemental essays but not Why Michigan.

Do I do a Why Michigan now? Do I get another LOR? I submitted two originally.

I only submitted two and was admitted. I don't think LORs do much.

Maybe a Why Mich would help but it's hard to know

[S.Picquery]

Do they send an email if an applicant is awarded no scholarship money? I was admitted mid December and it's been more than 2-3 weeks (even with the holiday break). I know they might just be busy this time of year too, but it seems that everyone is getting $$$ offers relatively on-time. Anyone admitted before break still waiting?

Me. I was admitted in early December and am still waiting. I'm pretending it just means that they aren't sure whether or not they want to interview me for the Darrow

[NotAGolfer]

Do they send an email if an applicant is awarded no scholarship money? I was admitted mid December and it's been more than 2-3 weeks (even with the holiday break). I know they might just be busy this time of year too, but it seems that everyone is getting $$$ offers relatively on-time. Anyone admitted before break still waiting?

Admitted on 12/9 and still waiting. Per the Admitted Students Facebook page, they DO let you know if you are not receiving any aid. However, I'm also getting nervous with all this waiting

[RParadela]

Trying to determine best course of action. Got the "sorry for the wait" email yesterday. LSAT right above 25th, GPA right below 50th. Based on what I'm seeing on LSN, with my numbers I should be a reject. But I think my work experience is keeping me in the game. I did two supplemental essays but not Why Michigan.

Do I do a Why Michigan now? Do I get another LOR? I submitted two originally.

I'd probably sit tight. I think people on TLS generally overstate the importance of supplemental essays unless you get waitlisted or are way above a school's medians (aka, preventing YP).

[23Allen]

Also in via email in today's group of admits!

GPA > 75th, 25th < LSAT < 50th.

I submitted 11/14 and went complete after a little over four weeks.