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Have you heard back from Cornell?

YES AND I AM GOING
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Yes, but still deciding
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Yes, but not going
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No :(
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No, but I already committed to somewhere else
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Re: Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017)

Post by JDrat » Wed Mar 15, 2017 2:15 am

Does anyone else have trouble logging on to the admitted students portal?

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Re: Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017)

Post by gizmo1024 » Wed Mar 15, 2017 9:28 am

JDrat wrote:Does anyone else have trouble logging on to the admitted students portal?
Yeah I'm getting an error message when I try to login.

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Re: Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017)

Post by freekick » Wed Mar 15, 2017 9:37 am

gizmo1024 wrote:
JDrat wrote:Does anyone else have trouble logging on to the admitted students portal?
Yeah I'm getting an error message when I try to login.
Given that almost everything in Ithaca was shut yesterday, may be yesterday's decisions were fake news? Haha. I am sorry. Just kidding. Don't mean to pile on more anxiety. I am sure it will be up and running soon. Congratulations to all new admits.

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Re: Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017)

Post by kotleta » Fri Mar 17, 2017 10:06 am

What are the realistic chances of getting off the reserve list (especially before May)? I already sent in a LOCI, going for a tour next week, and will probably send another LOCI after the tour. It's my top choice and other schools 1st deposits are due April 10th. Can I tell them that they're my top choice and I have the other deposits due that early and don't really want to just throw $500+ away or will that lead them to rejecting me quicker? I don't know what to do and am stressing out big time :(

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Re: Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017)

Post by gizmo1024 » Fri Mar 17, 2017 4:44 pm

The turnaround for hearing back on scholarships is pretty quick after turning in all the forms, right? Seems like everyone hears back within a few days. I submitted everything earlier this week and haven't heard anything.

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Re: Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017)

Post by freekick » Sat Mar 18, 2017 12:42 am

gizmo1024 wrote:The turnaround for hearing back on scholarships is pretty quick after turning in all the forms, right? Seems like everyone hears back within a few days. I submitted everything earlier this week and haven't heard anything.
They were shut for at least a day, maybe even 1.5/2 days, due to the blizzard. Should hear soon.

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Re: Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017)

Post by Stay-at-Home Son » Sun Mar 19, 2017 2:31 pm

Long-time lurker, first-time poster. Congrats to those who've gotten a decision and best of luck to those still waiting.

Kind of a stupid question, but for anyone going to one of the admitted students days - what's the dress code?

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Re: Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017)

Post by addie1412 » Sun Mar 19, 2017 2:38 pm

gizmo1024 wrote:The turnaround for hearing back on scholarships is pretty quick after turning in all the forms, right? Seems like everyone hears back within a few days. I submitted everything earlier this week and haven't heard anything.
Mine took 1.5 weeks

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Re: Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017)

Post by cantexplaingottago » Sun Mar 19, 2017 3:42 pm

Stay-at-Home Son wrote:Long-time lurker, first-time poster. Congrats to those who've gotten a decision and best of luck to those still waiting.

Kind of a stupid question, but for anyone going to one of the admitted students days - what's the dress code?
More than jeans-and-tshirt, less than business formal. Actually, jeans and tshirt is perfectly acceptable... but I've spent a majority of 1L in sweatpants, so take that with a grain of salt. Don't be that guy who shows up in a three piece suit. Just don't.

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Re: Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017)

Post by Lavitz » Sun Mar 19, 2017 3:58 pm

cantexplaingottago wrote:
Stay-at-Home Son wrote:Long-time lurker, first-time poster. Congrats to those who've gotten a decision and best of luck to those still waiting.

Kind of a stupid question, but for anyone going to one of the admitted students days - what's the dress code?
More than jeans-and-tshirt, less than business formal. Actually, jeans and tshirt is perfectly acceptable... but I've spent a majority of 1L in sweatpants, so take that with a grain of salt. Don't be that guy who shows up in a three piece suit. Just don't.
Also please don't do this: http://top-law-schools.com/forums/viewt ... 5#p8473445

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Re: Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017)

Post by proteinshake » Sun Mar 19, 2017 4:22 pm

Lavitz wrote:
cantexplaingottago wrote:
Stay-at-Home Son wrote:Long-time lurker, first-time poster. Congrats to those who've gotten a decision and best of luck to those still waiting.

Kind of a stupid question, but for anyone going to one of the admitted students days - what's the dress code?
More than jeans-and-tshirt, less than business formal. Actually, jeans and tshirt is perfectly acceptable... but I've spent a majority of 1L in sweatpants, so take that with a grain of salt. Don't be that guy who shows up in a three piece suit. Just don't.
Also please don't do this: http://top-law-schools.com/forums/viewt ... 5#p8473445
"grow up"

"no"

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Re: Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017)

Post by melmelcoolj » Mon Mar 20, 2017 3:19 am

I interviewed at Cornell on 3/11, a day after receiving the interview request. After doing the recorded Kira interview, I received a "on reserve" note from the Dean on 3/17. I was so down for the entire weekend. Cornell is one of my top choices, and I do want to attend over many other peer schools. My GPA kinda sucks (3.5ish), but my LSAT is over Cornell's 75th by a few points.

I am not KJD, and I have a few years of work experience. I guess my interview must have sucked big time...The recorded interview format is very awkward, I have to admit. But I don't think I was THAT bad. I have seen on some other forums that Cornell has a priority reserve, and a regular reserve/waitlist. Is that the case for this year?

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Re: Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017)

Post by Rubbishdump » Mon Mar 20, 2017 3:26 am

Lavitz wrote:
cantexplaingottago wrote:
Stay-at-Home Son wrote:Long-time lurker, first-time poster. Congrats to those who've gotten a decision and best of luck to those still waiting.

Kind of a stupid question, but for anyone going to one of the admitted students days - what's the dress code?
More than jeans-and-tshirt, less than business formal. Actually, jeans and tshirt is perfectly acceptable... but I've spent a majority of 1L in sweatpants, so take that with a grain of salt. Don't be that guy who shows up in a three piece suit. Just don't.
Also please don't do this: http://top-law-schools.com/forums/viewt ... 5#p8473445
Oh my.

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Re: Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017)

Post by Stay-at-Home Son » Mon Mar 20, 2017 9:04 am

Rubbishdump wrote:
Lavitz wrote:
cantexplaingottago wrote:
Stay-at-Home Son wrote:Long-time lurker, first-time poster. Congrats to those who've gotten a decision and best of luck to those still waiting.

Kind of a stupid question, but for anyone going to one of the admitted students days - what's the dress code?
More than jeans-and-tshirt, less than business formal. Actually, jeans and tshirt is perfectly acceptable... but I've spent a majority of 1L in sweatpants, so take that with a grain of salt. Don't be that guy who shows up in a three piece suit. Just don't.
Also please don't do this: http://top-law-schools.com/forums/viewt ... 5#p8473445
Oh my.
So it sounds like you're saying I should return the tailcoat, top hat, and Cold Calling for Dummies book I just bought.

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Re: Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017)

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Re: Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017)

Post by smilingorch » Thu Mar 23, 2017 11:23 am

kotleta wrote:What are the realistic chances of getting off the reserve list (especially before May)? I already sent in a LOCI, going for a tour next week, and will probably send another LOCI after the tour. It's my top choice and other schools 1st deposits are due April 10th. Can I tell them that they're my top choice and I have the other deposits due that early and don't really want to just throw $500+ away or will that lead them to rejecting me quicker? I don't know what to do and am stressing out big time :(
Honestly, I think sending in another LOCI would be a mistake. One is enough to get across that you really want to go there (your application already indicated that as well). I know some T13s will reimburse you for the deposit fee that you made to another school if they take you off the waitlist. You'd be better off asking if they also have that policy, but 2 LOCIs (before it's even May) just sounds like you're begging to get rejected entirely.

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Re: Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017)

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Re: Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017)

Post by freekick » Fri Mar 24, 2017 10:48 pm

throwaway2016gjdm wrote:Does anybody have an estimate for the typical wait time from interview to admit date?
1 day to a month.

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Re: Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017)

Post by j.chvd » Sun Apr 02, 2017 11:12 am

For those who have already attempted to negotiate scholarship with Cornell, how long did it take for you to hear back from them after you sent your initial letter?

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Re: Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017)

Post by HowlandReed » Sun Apr 02, 2017 4:26 pm

j.chvd wrote:For those who have already attempted to negotiate scholarship with Cornell, how long did it take for you to hear back from them after you sent your initial letter?
A matter of hours

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Re: Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017)

Post by gizmo1024 » Mon Apr 03, 2017 2:48 pm

Wow flights from TX to all airports near Cornell are over $700 round-trip. Looks like I will not be attending ASP.

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Re: Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017)

Post by Keilz » Mon Apr 03, 2017 2:49 pm

gizmo1024 wrote:Wow flights from TX to all airports near Cornell are over $700 round-trip. Looks like I will not be attending ASP.
try priceline express flights. I saved 40% going to Michigan

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Re: Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017)

Post by pizzagoblin » Mon Apr 03, 2017 5:31 pm

Just turned down my seat, freeing up some $$ for the rest of you. Best of luck to those on the WL!

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Re: Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017)

Post by Nightwing » Tue Apr 04, 2017 11:06 am

I don't suppose anyone's had any luck getting off the WL recently? They had interviews and acceptances off of it back in January/February but apparently nothing since.

pizzagoblin wrote:Just turned down my seat, freeing up some $$ for the rest of you. Best of luck to those on the WL!
Thank you.

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Re: Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017)

Post by charles117 » Tue Apr 04, 2017 4:48 pm

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