Harvard Law c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017) Forum

[ohgosh]

Does anyone know if we need to submit the CSS Profile, FAFSA etc. at this time (before an admissions decision is made), or just by the deadline?

[calpolisci2016]

I read that Jessica Soban interview that birthed the "900 out of 1200 people who are interviewed are admitted therefore it's a 75% success rate for JS1" meme.

Do you even kno what a meme is

I'm using the original definition of meme.

[R. Jeeves]

I read that Jessica Soban interview that birthed the "900 out of 1200 people who are interviewed are admitted therefore it's a 75% success rate for JS1" meme.

However I noticed that Jessica said that in 2012 they were aiming for 1200. They very well could've failed to get that number, or have since reverted to the traditional 1000 interviews. This would make the acceptance rate much much higher.

There's probably no further information on this since nothing else has been cited to clarify the acceptance rate for JS1s, but I wanted to see what other people think.

We could look at the percentage of TLSers with JS1s that were given JS2s in previous years' spreadsheets. Idk how representative theyll be though - not just because tls might be an unrepresentative sample, but also due to a possible reporting bias for those spreadsheets that favors successful candidates. But besides that I don't think we have any other sources to look to re: acceptance rates for JS1ers. Maybe someone else knows better though.

[airwrecka]

If I'm not mistaken, you're the only one to get those particular questions-- or, perhaps, to report them in the thread. It seems like your interviewer was picking up on a particular aspect of your application, and giving you an opportunity to expound upon, and strengthen, it. If that's the case, then they're reading our apps very carefully, and giving us an opportunity to talk our way into a JS2. Granted, this is all speculation fueled by extreme sleep depravation.

This could very well be true. It's a little strange, though, because nothing in my app has anything to do with group work or facing people with opinions extremely different than mine (at least that I can think of/any more than anyone else's internships and experiences would include those elements). However, I think I answered the questions well, so hopefully they work in my favor anyway

[GoBucks6612]

They said in an online info session this year they were interviewing roughly 1200 people so I do not think it has changed.

[kiwi50]

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[airwrecka]

kiwi-- good to know! I think you're right about that. I've certainly been asked questions like that in job interviews, so it seemed normal in a law school interview, too.

[VapidP]

Does anyone have a good sense as to when the last JS1 wave was last year?

[ashrice13]

Does anyone have a good sense as to when the last JS1 wave was last year?

Per OP:

JS1 waves for the c/o 2019

24th wave: 3/14/16

[VA2lawschool]

Does anyone have a good sense as to when the last JS1 wave was last year?

Per OP:

JS1 waves for the c/o 2019

24th wave: 3/14/16

At least we don't have to freak out just yet if we haven't gotten one...

[tomgirl]

Does anyone have a good sense as to when the last JS1 wave was last year?

Per OP:

JS1 waves for the c/o 2019

24th wave: 3/14/16

At least we don't have to freak out just yet if we haven't gotten one...

Is a JS1 at this point a good thing? Or is it late enough that we're likely WLs?

[tomgirl]

Does anyone have a good sense as to when the last JS1 wave was last year?

Per OP:

JS1 waves for the c/o 2019

24th wave: 3/14/16

At least we don't have to freak out just yet if we haven't gotten one...

Is a JS1 at this point a good thing? Or is it late enough that we're likely WLs?

[Future Ex-Engineer]

Does anyone have a good sense as to when the last JS1 wave was last year?

Per OP:

JS1 waves for the c/o 2019

24th wave: 3/14/16

At least we don't have to freak out just yet if we haven't gotten one...

Is a JS1 at this point a good thing? Or is it late enough that we're likely WLs?

Seriously? When would a JS1 ever be worse than not hearing anything/ding?

[tomgirl]

Does anyone have a good sense as to when the last JS1 wave was last year?

Per OP:

JS1 waves for the c/o 2019

24th wave: 3/14/16

At least we don't have to freak out just yet if we haven't gotten one...

Is a JS1 at this point a good thing? Or is it late enough that we're likely WLs?

Seriously? When would a JS1 ever be worse than not hearing anything/ding?

Wasn't sure if there was a point at which the majority of people interviewed receive WL or rejections - does anyone else have a (slightly less snarky and/or data-driven) opinion?

[Instrumental]

Just went complete. 15 days from receipt to complete.

[Future Ex-Engineer]

Does anyone have a good sense as to when the last JS1 wave was last year?

Per OP:

JS1 waves for the c/o 2019

24th wave: 3/14/16

At least we don't have to freak out just yet if we haven't gotten one...

Is a JS1 at this point a good thing? Or is it late enough that we're likely WLs?

Seriously? When would a JS1 ever be worse than not hearing anything/ding?

Wasn't sure if there was a point at which the majority of people interviewed receive WL or rejections - does anyone else have a (slightly less snarky and/or data-driven) opinion?

I have no idea on that specific situation, but the point remains - a JS1 is always better than not a JS1...since you can't get admitted without one. Hence a JS1 is *always* a good thing, regardless of when it is received.
Worrying about likelihoods of WL given time of receiving JS1 is pretty neurotic.

[galeatus]

JS1 and in deep shock

fwiw, International GPA eval Above Average, 50>LSAT>25, fairly lackluster i think

Wahoo!!! Congrats!

AWWW YEESSSS.

Congrats!!

Clearly they don't think so.

Congrats!

Thanks guys!
Now gonna try and ace this, it's gonna be the most important 20 minutes of my life i think

[hernandp]

I just got an invitation to interview and I'm honestly shocked.

I do not have the numbers for HLS, either. In fact I'm so shocked because I haven't even been browsing this particular thread since I thought HLS is out of my league.

Are interviews pretty chill or are they intended to put the pressure on you?

I got an invitation yesterday and I am also shocked. I am a URM with LSAT well below their 25th percentile and GPA a bit lower than 50th percentile. I guess they must have liked my essays and resume. Good luck to everyone in their interviews and to those who are waiting for their JS1! Make sure to check your spam folder. If I hadn't checked my spam, I would have completely missed the JS1.

[canafsa]

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[taxman14]

The next JS2 wave must be right around the corner, right?

I feel like it has to be tomorrow...

[nonononono]

The next JS2 wave must be right around the corner, right?

I feel like it has to be tomorrow...

Would the wave be tomorrow if that's when their next committee session is? Or are waves usually a day or two later?

[Amydunnewiththelsat]

The next JS2 wave must be right around the corner, right?

I feel like it has to be tomorrow...

Would the wave be tomorrow if that's when their next committee session is? Or are waves usually a day or two later?

Answers that we all wish we had

[appind]

Any re-applicant here that would know if it is just me or has Harvard removed an entire section about ECs from the application?

There used to be a section after full-time employment where one could describe all ECs in previous year applications.

[appind]

do people who apply this late still have a shot?

[RictusErectus]

do people who apply this late still have a shot?

yep